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Audi · 01-05-2012, 08:11 PM

They said "In US" for 25000$

“Who are they kidding? this is totally Unaffordable

wasting my time ill search for Salvage Porsche Cayman.

Slide · 01-05-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Levi

-Confirmed: it's called WRX!!!

Confirmed... no... that is a completely different car.

00NissanNinja · 01-05-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JabTomcat

When I first got interested in these cars, that is what I wanted to see the most! I do really hope they do an episode with the both of them.

It would be hilarious to hear clarkson and hammond bicker about which one is better, only to conclude they are nearly the same car with a few dynamic differences.

Stigmaru · 01-05-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroWRX

Maybe they made that statement just to create suspense... due to the fact that they didn't even have time to test drive the Toyota FT86

Well as I said... comparing apples to oranges. Top Gear wasn't even allowed to turn off traction control in their 1 mile stretch... Toyota really did themselves in this time..

There needs to be a Top Gear episode of FRS vs BRZ!

tranzformer · 01-05-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AeroWRX

Well as I said... comparing apples to oranges. Top Gear wasn't even allowed to turn off traction control in their 1 mile stretch... Toyota really did themselves in this time..

There needs to be a Top Gear episode of FRS vs BRZ!

Where they drive on The Ring and James May can complain from the sidelines.

Stigmaru · 01-05-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

Where they drive on The Ring and James May can complain from the sidelines.

I really don't know why Toyota was such a stickler about letting Top Gear drive their car. It isn't just any car magazine.. it's TOP GEAR for christ sakes... they report via articles and television/cable all over the world.

Top Gear: We want to test drive BRZ and FT86! :happy0180:
Toyota: Sorry you not allowed to push traction control button
Subaru: You want to test drive our BRZ? Don't worry about it

Toyota: Well Top Gear.. looks like your time is up

Top Gear: 1 mile only?? Whatcha gotta hide Toyota???

Subaru: Here's 12 hours on our private course. Drive to your hearts content!

Top Gear: omFG this car is awesome

Subaru: We know.. we designed it!

Toyota: Hey! we said no drifting ok~? Okay time to give us our car back
Top Gear:

phenoyz · 01-05-2012, 10:31 PM

^ fcuking funny...

Supergoji · 01-05-2012, 10:47 PM

Non turbo car needs turbo.

tranzformer · 01-05-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Supergoji

Non turbo car needs turbo.

And a turbo car needs a high reving NA engine.

JDMike · 01-05-2012, 11:55 PM

thank you!! top gear subscription is expensive...

Stigmaru · 01-06-2012, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tranzformer

And a turbo car needs a high reving NA engine.

^This

I rather my 200HP car rev up to 9000 RPM each gear than 7000 RPM

brewksy · 01-06-2012, 12:28 AM

Oddly enough, I'm surprised the guy reviewing the 86 was clear that he wanted a turbo on the car. He didn't get to drive it far enough for a turbo to spool...

davey90 · 01-06-2012, 01:00 AM

Thanks @Infernal for uploading the photos, Australia receives Top Gear issues late, we still got the December issue on the shelves. I hope the January issue comes to Oz next week!

Tip: to people that don't really read Top Gear Magazine but have Smart phones either iPhone or Android (not sure about Blackberry). Go to your App Store(Apple) or Market(Android) and search and download an App called Aurasma Lite. Note for Apple devices the app only works on iPhones and ipads not iTouch since it does not have a built in camera.

1. Run the app (make sure you have data network mode activated or wi-fi on)
2. point the camera to the first page that @Infernal uploaded.
3. give it a few secs and...
4. video of the BRZ and FR-S/86!

switchlanez · 01-06-2012, 02:09 AM

So the Subie engineer Masuda-san asserted the BRZ will never see factory forced induction because they would have to add chassis reinforcements (read: weight) thus abandoning the "handling delight" essence of the car. But he did say, "We can fit tougher valve springs, and that would allow the BRZ to rev much higher, maybe to 9,000rpm." Interesting.

01-06-2012, 02:09 AM	#70
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,718 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So the Subie engineer Masuda-san asserted the BRZ will never see factory forced induction because they would have to add chassis reinforcements (read: weight) thus abandoning the "handling delight" essence of the car. But he did say, "We can fit tougher valve springs, and that would allow the BRZ to rev much higher, maybe to 9,000rpm." Interesting. __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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Audi on the German Autobahn Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Sweet A3 Location: South Dakota Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They said "In US" for 25000$ “Who are they kidding? this is totally Unaffordable wasting my time ill search for Salvage Porsche Cayman.

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phenoyz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 2011 Honda Fit Sport Location: california & Philippines Posts: 204 Thanks: 16 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ fcuking funny...

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brewksy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2011 Subaru STI Location: Edmonton Posts: 157 Thanks: 4 Thanked 31 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oddly enough, I'm surprised the guy reviewing the 86 was clear that he wanted a turbo on the car. He didn't get to drive it far enough for a turbo to spool...

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davey90 Akina Speed Stars Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: White 86 GTS Auto [CID- ***] Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 337 Thanked 187 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks @Infernal for uploading the photos, Australia receives Top Gear issues late, we still got the December issue on the shelves. I hope the January issue comes to Oz next week! Tip: to people that don't really read Top Gear Magazine but have Smart phones either iPhone or Android (not sure about Blackberry). Go to your App Store(Apple) or Market(Android) and search and download an App called Aurasma Lite. Note for Apple devices the app only works on iPhones and ipads not iTouch since it does not have a built in camera. 1. Run the app (make sure you have data network mode activated or wi-fi on) 2. point the camera to the first page that @Infernal uploaded. 3. give it a few secs and... 4. video of the BRZ and FR-S/86!

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