Epic Chris Harris GT-86 / FR-S Review! -- "This is the car I've been waiting for"

[tranzformer]

I remember when we were speculating about the LSD it was viscous vs mechanical (torsen) and we were so happy when we found out that it was a mechanical. So like you Dimman I am still confused by the terminology. I'll just blame it on him being British.

[Ryephile]

Most excited I've seen Chris Harris since the last Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0....which was the most excited I've seen him since any other previous 911 [LOL]

Seriously though, a good review, and an amazing endorsement from a media guy with serious clout.

[tcseacliff]

makes you want it even more!!

[Leepox]

I have no money.

But I will find a way to buy one brand new.

Chris Harris is brilliant. Now, to pass it on to the Top Gear chaps for more visual aaaahhhhhh.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Great video. I enjoyed it. A few issues:

1) Wish the microphone was better to cancel out background noise. Hard to hear him speak sometimes.

2) I thought a torsen was a mechanical? What is this about a mechanical as an option?

3) Brake fade? Hopefully that was after a full day of use by other auto journalist and not 10 min into spirited driving.

1) Yes.

2) Mechanical LSD generally refers to a clutch-type differential. They aren't popular for street cars due to noise and feel, but are superior on the track.

3) Stock pads, 'nuff said.

[The Robot Cow]

I would love to see what Keiichi Tsuchiya thinks of the car in a future best motoring video

[maxeveland]

wow i never knew the sound on the frs would be this amazing. I bet itll be way better even in person

[rosuhere]

great vid, thnx for the up...

the wait is killing me ~

[Hanzo]

Originally Posted by The Robot Cow

I would love to see what Keiichi Tsuchiya thinks of the car in a future best motoring video

Too bad that won't happen since Best Motoring ended months ago. I did hear there will be a new car show coming out with him in it.

[bambbrose]

I've got a copy of Keichi's review. It is in a Japanese magazine titled "Toyota 86 New FR Sports" from Japan. Unfortunately, I can't read Japanese, so I haven't the slightest idea what he says.

[SoCal_86]

"Well Done TOYOTA"

[Hanzo]

No credit to Subaru?

[jimmillion]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

He's definitely not always like this, and I think that's what's most telling about this review and how he feels about the 86/FRS. I've never seen him this giddy before.

he was honestly a school boy on a field trip. pure bliss

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

1) Yes.

2) Mechanical LSD generally refers to a clutch-type differential. They aren't popular for street cars due to noise and feel, but are superior on the track.

3) Stock pads, 'nuff said.

Thanks for the diff explanation.

Originally Posted by Hanzo

No credit to Subaru?

He didn't look under the hood at the front fenders .