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4agze · 11-11-2011, 04:38 AM

Not planning to sell my AE86 but I'm always been a light weight, rwd, 4 banger kinda guy so this car suits me. dont know yet if ill turbo it or keep it NA but for sure first order of business when I mod it, diet My goal around ~2500lbs.

BobbyBalaz · 11-11-2011, 05:38 AM

Awesome thread guys. I have been having this debate with friends for the past year. Been driving a VW Golf GTI MK6 (DSG) for the past 2 years. Love it to bits. Hell of an everyday driver. Im not so much into tuning, but slight tweaks here & there to enhance performance & looks. There was always that question, what do I change to when the time comes?

First, the price had to be right (20k-30k), & then, it has to be an FR.

To be honest, the GTI has been fantastic for me, Living in the city, I could drive it hassle free during rush hours on automatic, comfort when im feeling laid back, & just go bonkers at times, fully manual on sports setting. (The ESP on the MK6 GTI can't be turned off completely,

. I have learned how to live with it)

Before the GTI, I had been driving a stick. Started driving when I was 14 (ehmm.. illegally), so, I don't have any problem whatsoever with a stick.
Sadly, the VW's DSG has me turned into the darkside. The stick? just a bittersweet memory from the past now. If I had a choice to choose again? I'ed still take the DSG.

But then, there is this nudging notion of disconnect every now & then. The amalgamation of an FF, weight, the 'no-you-can't-turn-me-off-completely-ESP, The never being able to reach limit of my car, the adaptable throttle & suspension settings, & yes, the DSG. This notion of disconnect has brought me here. This forum has been a great source of information about the FT86, I said on a previous post, the FT86 has turned into an obsession for me lately.

The choice will be really hard(manual/auto), but either way, The FT86 will be my next car.

Again, thanks for this great forum!

BobbyBalaz · 11-11-2011, 05:55 AM

I see so much of contribution here, as a Newbie I want to reach out & be a part of it as well. I traced out the '86' logo. It's not as good as it could be, but if anyone wants to work on it, I'll gladly pass along the Vector file!

keiri · 11-11-2011, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyBalaz

I see so much of contribution here, as a Newbie I want to reach out & be a part of it as well. I traced out the '86' logo. It's not as good as it could be, but if anyone wants to work on it, I'll gladly pass along the Vector file!

Great work. I think I've found my new profile picture.

BobbyBalaz · 11-11-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by keiri

Great work. I think I've found my new profile picture.

Was my pleasure! looks cool as your profile picture!

BobbyBalaz · 11-11-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keiri

Great work. I think I've found my new profile picture.

Hey Keiri, use this one, it doesn't have the white background around it. Will look cleaner. enjoy.

Crashoverride · 11-11-2011, 01:32 PM

Ok back on topic...LOL My MKIV is fun, but something about not chasing down HP issues ( always in a supra), and just having a factory warrenty, some "bolt on's" and the TRD package sound inviting to me.

11-11-2011, 05:38 AM	#58
BobbyBalaz Humble Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Golf GTI MK6 (DSG) Location: Earth Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome thread guys. I have been having this debate with friends for the past year. Been driving a VW Golf GTI MK6 (DSG) for the past 2 years. Love it to bits. Hell of an everyday driver. Im not so much into tuning, but slight tweaks here & there to enhance performance & looks. There was always that question, what do I change to when the time comes? First, the price had to be right (20k-30k), & then, it has to be an FR. To be honest, the GTI has been fantastic for me, Living in the city, I could drive it hassle free during rush hours on automatic, comfort when im feeling laid back, & just go bonkers at times, fully manual on sports setting. (The ESP on the MK6 GTI can't be turned off completely,. I have learned how to live with it) Before the GTI, I had been driving a stick. Started driving when I was 14 (ehmm.. illegally), so, I don't have any problem whatsoever with a stick. Sadly, the VW's DSG has me turned into the darkside. The stick? just a bittersweet memory from the past now. If I had a choice to choose again? I'ed still take the DSG. But then, there is this nudging notion of disconnect every now & then. The amalgamation of an FF, weight, the 'no-you-can't-turn-me-off-completely-ESP, The never being able to reach limit of my car, the adaptable throttle & suspension settings, & yes, the DSG. This notion of disconnect has brought me here. This forum has been a great source of information about the FT86, I said on a previous post, the FT86 has turned into an obsession for me lately. The choice will be really hard(manual/auto), but either way, The FT86 will be my next car. Again, thanks for this great forum!

11-11-2011, 05:55 AM	#59
BobbyBalaz Humble Newbie Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Golf GTI MK6 (DSG) Location: Earth Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see so much of contribution here, as a Newbie I want to reach out & be a part of it as well. I traced out the '86' logo. It's not as good as it could be, but if anyone wants to work on it, I'll gladly pass along the Vector file! Attached Images

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11-11-2011, 01:32 PM	#63
Crashoverride here, there, any where Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: FR-S SOON!!! Location: Driver seat Posts: 287 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ok back on topic...LOL My MKIV is fun, but something about not chasing down HP issues ( always in a supra), and just having a factory warrenty, some "bolt on's" and the TRD package sound inviting to me.

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