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If you are ever passing by during your infinite journeys, come pop by for a coffee and a quick blast of mine. It's not the same but you'll enjoy it I'm sure
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Toyota shows off tweaked FT-1 concept
hashiriya replied to GT86-Ian's topic in Non GT86/BRZ General Chat
Anyone got the number for that place that offers incredible amounts of money for left nuts? -
Water Methanol Injection discussion
hashiriya replied to CHOSENMAN007's topic in GT86/BRZ General Chat
So I don't think the argument is not whether it is good/bad. The fact that it has an effect is obvious and its now more of a debate as to how much of an effect it has. My question I guess would then be if Meth/Water is the miracle cure as suggested by some, why is adoption so relatively low? It's not like its a well kept secret and people don't know about it... Are we trying to scratch an itch that isn't there? -
So this may be worthy of a new thread but I'm interested to know: If this specification 86 was available to buy in the UK at say £21000 (over the £25000 of the version we have now) how many of us would have opted for that? More importantly how many more people would have bought one at that price point? Would the car be as rare as it is?
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You'll find that's the "G" spec model which is the lowest of the 3 grades (there's 4 if you include the RC but I wouldn't) I think it's very similar to what the Americans get as the Scion FR-S. I guess you can tell why their car is that much cheaper...
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I guess you can tell why Air Con was a standard item in most Japanese cars since the 80's now eh? Keep cool and enjoy the trip. Sorry I couldn't get that factory tour sorted for you in the end, turns out there's lots of weird red tape around getting people into the factories...
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I guess they still exist to a certain extent. Maybe not as iconic but they are certainly around. I know someone who would love an R8 because Ironman drives one for example. Bond cars will always remain a source of aspiration right?
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The springs will be 6kg front and 4kg rear as standard on the Max IV GT. I've set my dampers quite soft all round for road use 25 clicks from hardest on the front and around 20 on the rear. I've set my a little softer at the back to keep it a little more settled when I put the power down. There is massive scope for adjustment though so hopefully you can find the setting that suits you. I'm confident you can find the handling you want without compromising on comfort.
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My Birthday Surprise after Snetterton Modified Live.
hashiriya replied to GT86Jay's topic in GT86/BRZ General Chat
Was a great night. Many thanks to all your family and friends to make it so enjoyable. -
the first Japanese tuner who I can think of who has done actual wind tunnel testing on product in Voltex... I'll let you know if I think of any more.
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I have heard of a few doing the same thing in Europe. The cases I had heard were in Germany. Several conversations I've had with various people seem to think that one of the contributing factors is that the flex joint that is on the stock exhaust is not used and becomes a solid flange. There are some systems which retain the cone shaped gasket and the sprung bolts and some that do not and the ones that don't seem to be under more stress.
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If you are in Yokohama/Kanagawa You are in one of the most densely populated tuner areas. Unlimited Works Garage HRS G Force Auto gallery Yokohama Crystal Body Yokohama (CBY) Weld Okuyama Kunnyz Suivax/Vertex/T&E Do Luck PROVA Midori Seibi Revolfe R Magic I guess Prova and CBY might be more interesting from a 86/BRZ perspective. There's a good Autobacs store in "Minato mirai" also.
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Does anyone remember the TOMS car which they built a while back? http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/01/toms-n086v-is-a-v6-powered-400-hp-toyota-gt86-2013-tokyo-auto-salon.html