I'm back.... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Opie · 07-14-2026, 06:27 PM

Hey guys, I've still been lurking here since I sold my '13 BRZ track car back in December of 2024. Boy I miss that car....I thought getting rid of it was the right thing to do, didn't get to drive it as often as I wanted....the company I work for provides a track car for me to drive....

I was wrong....but what this time of not owning a twin gave me the time to do was save some money and work towards a dream, a dream I've had since early 2022. After 3 attempted purchases of this dream vehicle, I think I'll actually be finalizing and picking one up in the next 3-10 days, I'm like a kid before Christmas....what is it?

Well there are a lot of hints in this short post, including a small portion of a picture render, those who know me personally may already know, as soon as the money has been exchanged and it is officially mine I'll be posting here....

Glad to be back!

Teseo · 07-16-2026, 10:18 AM

Same car but with premium interior compared with previous version and a little more torque,.maybe?

new2subaru · 07-16-2026, 04:32 PM

And...not quite as good looking?

Opie · 07-16-2026, 04:35 PM

Secret is out.....check out my new Member's Car Journal!

Dirty Harry · 07-17-2026, 02:00 AM

Did you get the performance pack?

Opie · 07-17-2026, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Did you get the performance pack?

Sorta...
Got a GR86Cup car

Dirty Harry · 07-17-2026, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Opie

Sorta...
Got a GR86Cup car

Wow! OK, so I guess you’re not too concerned with street driving. Or do you just drive on the street anyway lol.

Unrelated topic, but has anyone noticed the “Thanks” button doesn’t seem to work anymore? I use Safari on the iPad and you hit the button and nothing seems to happen. Can’t view who’s thanked who etc. either.

LancePower · 07-18-2026, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Wow! OK, so I guess you’re not too concerned with street driving. Or do you just drive on the street anyway lol.

Unrelated topic, but has anyone noticed the “Thanks” button doesn’t seem to work anymore? I use Safari on the iPad and you hit the button and nothing seems to happen. Can’t view who’s thanked who etc. either.

I noticed after you hit it, that it disappears.

So maybe only the person you "thanked" gets to see it now.

Opie · 07-19-2026, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirty Harry

Wow! OK, so I guess you’re not too concerned with street driving. Or do you just drive on the street anyway lol.

Dedicated track toy that is also WRL / SCCA / NASA / Champcar and GR86 Cup eligible.....no street driving.

monkeybike · 08-03-2026, 12:57 AM

Might be back to an early girl too after getting rid of the GR86.

Opie · 08-03-2026, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by monkeybike

Might be back to an early girl too after getting rid of the GR86.

While I love the look of the first gen...and absolutely miss mine, the cup is so much more fun!

07-14-2026, 06:27 PM	#1
Opie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2023 Toyota GR 86 Cup Location: Florida Posts: 2,021 Thanks: 1,661 Thanked 2,474 Times in 1,046 Posts Mentioned: 117 Post(s)	I'm back.... Hey guys, I've still been lurking here since I sold my '13 BRZ track car back in December of 2024. Boy I miss that car....I thought getting rid of it was the right thing to do, didn't get to drive it as often as I wanted....the company I work for provides a track car for me to drive.... I was wrong....but what this time of not owning a twin gave me the time to do was save some money and work towards a dream, a dream I've had since early 2022. After 3 attempted purchases of this dream vehicle, I think I'll actually be finalizing and picking one up in the next 3-10 days, I'm like a kid before Christmas....what is it? Well there are a lot of hints in this short post, including a small portion of a picture render, those who know me personally may already know, as soon as the money has been exchanged and it is officially mine I'll be posting here.... Glad to be back! __________________ 2023 GR Cup Car Last edited by Opie; 08-17-2026 at 01:16 PM.

07-16-2026, 04:35 PM	#4
Opie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2023 Toyota GR 86 Cup Location: Florida Posts: 2,021 Thanks: 1,661 Thanked 2,474 Times in 1,046 Posts Mentioned: 117 Post(s)	Secret is out.....check out my new Member's Car Journal! __________________ 2023 GR Cup Car

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