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02-26-2011, 05:02 PM | #43 | |
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02-26-2011, 05:38 PM | #44 |
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It's going to have the platform and engines from Subaru so I could see why people would think Subaru would have more input under the skin than Toyota.
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I have no problem in acknowledging that Subaru is playing a significant part in the development, but to say that they are in charge of everything mechanical, and to imply that Toyota is only responsible for aesthetic and quality control elements has to be stretching it a lot. It was never implied from the beginning that Subaru would be doing all the heavy lifting. If they are, why is Tada calling the shots? Is it a case that a Toyota engineer is in charge of a group of Subaru engineers? Because it's quite clear that this is his project, and while it would be a good thing for Subaru's engineers to learn the ropes of proper FR cars, frankly it'd be absurd to discard Toyota's decades of FR expertise to let Subaru dabble in what they aren't accustomed to. That's what one would call mismanagement of resources, and that's one thing that Toyota is masterful of NOT doing. |
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I am an extreme lurker over on "NABISCO" but never joined because of the crazy attitude from some of the moderators over there. I remember when SOA Blog first appeared the whole forum was throwing the BS flag and questioning the legitamacy of that title. It got to the point where the mods actually suspended SOA Blog until they could be verified through multiple sources. It turned out that SOA Blog was actually not just one person, but multiple people employed by Subaru of America who were responsible for Subaru's internet presence. They have been extremely accurate in the past and there really is no reason to doubt them now. Quote:
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Here's how I think it all went down...
Toyota: Hey Subaru, we got an awesome idea for a sports car and we want your engine. Subaru: Okay, but what do we get out of it? Toyota: Remember the Matrix and Vibe? Subaru: The Vibe? That POS! Toyota: Yeah, well you don't exactly make the prettiest cars either... Subaru: ... Toyota: So we'll make the body and interior stuff and you do the drivetrain and chassis. Subaru: Sounds good! Toyota: Sweet! Subaru: um... Toyota: ...yeah? Subaru: So how are we gonna screw with people till this thing comes out? Toyota: We'll tell the Americans it'll be a Scion and you keep things under wraps till the last minute. Subaru: HAHAHA, they'll crap themselves when they hear that! HAHA...scion... Toyota: Yeah Scion sucks! Subaru: Yeah... Toyota: ...yeah... Subaru: ...I love you. Toyota: ................... -End- So at Geneva, look at Toyota for an idea of what it'll look like. Then look at the Subaru to see how its all gonna work. |
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do you reakon the underlined part is too long for my sig??..... who cares im putting it anyway |
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had to change it because it was too long what do you think? does it still work?
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I'm glad you all enjoyed it It was gettin a bit too serious on here for something that doesn't even exist (in consumer terms) yet.
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oh man that was funny hahaha
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