Special K

I don't see it, Steve... ... the new NSX will be in excess of £100,000 (Evo magazine). That is Porsche/Audi R8 territory... What makes you think the FT1 will be taking that on? It's way out of Toyo's comfort zone in terms of market and price... Honda need a flagship model to market to endorse its F1 engine involvement. The original Supra didn't take on the NSX then, so why do it now? Yes, I could understand (barely) a 'hybrid' GT86 if Toyo were determined to keep it n/a - but at what cost per unit? Way above f/i.... Spec K Spec K

I'm leaving in ten... Spec K

I cannot see the Toyo Racing hybrid technology filtering down to mass production. It is, in my opinion, way too expensive. Sure, you can 'lose' a (theoretical) £5grand cost on a P1 or a Ferrari - as a percentage of cost/sales price it's small and it is eminently suitable for a prestige vehicle that starts out with 300+bhp. You cannot 'lose' £5grand cost on a range of 'family saloons' producing less than 150bhp (which is Toyo's bread-and-butter market). It represents a further 15% on sales price in a market where manufacturers strive to shave tenths of a percent off their cost base. A £30grand Yaris / £35grand Prius producing 300bhp may be exciting for the TSS but I doubt it would find a mass market, where 'economy' is the prime mantra, not 'performance'. No doubt Toyo will now launch a 'super hybrid' model and blow my predictions into the weeds.... Spec K

..... if it ain't right it goes back.... my gastro-intestinal tract is no place for poor victuals.. Spec K

Adam..... be afarid..... be very afarid... Spec K

I really cannot see Toyota following the MacFerrari hybrid technology, Lauren. It is far too expensive for mass production, I reckon... Spec K

Yeah! Looking good.... Rob, do you need the marquee? Spec K

Just a thought... if 8th June is now getting tight to organise what about 6th August..? Midweek I know... but it's still '86'..... Spec K

Adam - there is a 'trackday Saturday' at Blyton Park day before the TSS round on 20th July when a load of us will be there, including Rob (s/c) and myself (t/c). Passengers are allowed, so if you (or any other owner) feels like a taster it could be worth coming along.. See you at Cosday next week.. Spec K

Keith - it would add at least 50Kgs and, being further forward over the front axle, I reckon it would sorely try the front suspension setup. No way could you just uprate the front springs and expect it to handle the same... It would make more sense to put the 6-pot, with f/i, into the FT1 - ho yus, defo 350hp - but I'm afraid Toyo are pretty fixated on hybrid techno for new stuff.. Spec K

Lauren - the only reason your treads overheat on track is because you keep drifting the socks off the poor bl**dy tyres... !

Teg - I was running Goodyear F1 Eagles XL until my TD rims arrived - I'm now running Michelin Sport 3's. Hardly any difference in grip, both are very progressive. Sports are a little noisier on the road, both are very good in the wet. Spec K

Welcome Jean-Luc.. As Lauren mentioned we do have a Belgian member, Johnny.. he came to Spa last November and had a passenger ride with me... a few of us hope to be out again at Spa this November, so keep your eyes open on the Forum... Spec K

LFA - cooked 'em by exerting extreme welly/late braking over multiple trackday laps... it's a real bummer that the ASP Racing kit doesn't fit within 17" rims.. I'm trying a tweak at the moment which seems to be very effective on the road, we'll see how it fares next week at Millbrook.. Jay - a really nice mod... Steve - if it's holes in the arches then it has to be.. I do not want to dispense with the fog lights and there's no space within my radiator area for any more tubing.. Spec K

Yep, I've gone for the o/size baffled sump as well.. needs to be engineered to get my oil temp sensor inserted.. Spec K

Chris, that's a real bummer! I know you weren't actually in the car at the time but occasions of that ilk have a habit of catching up on you... post traumatic stress disorder, dear boy... worth £millions.... Spec K

For those of you wishing to 'personalise' your gangsta gear can I recommend the excellent embroidery facility offered by Mrs. Tony, c/o Fensport. Spec K

No sweat, Glasshopper.... oh, a different Keith.... Spec K

Keethos, that's really great!! Should be in the 'GT86 Hall of Fame'.... all it needs is a 'SNAFU' logo.... Spec K

Faith.... ... a weekend meet at the Grasshopper without you there is unthinkable... ( I wouldn't be able to play my copy of 'Pink Cadillac', would I... ) Let's see who else is up for it... Spec K

Thanks for that, Rob - I'm sure someone told me it was reportable.. ... anyway, I'd tell the DVLA anyway - a tug by the Old Bill is not on my 'favourites' list... Spec K

Err, don't forget to re-register your car with the DVLA, Teg. Colour change and all that... a stop by the Old Bill if they do an ANPR on you... Spec K

Faith - you definitely have to get some bonnet struts.... it is so inelegant to lift your bonnet and stretch... Spec K

Beasties can be washed off.... penny to a pinch of bird poo you'll go into serious shock mode with the first stone chip... AAARGHH! Enjoy.. Spec K

Best way to improve the sound in a GT86... ... add a forced induction system.. hifi is for couch potatoes... Bwahahahaha... Spec K