I've added a few suspension goodies to my 205 such as larger front and rear sway bars, nolothane bushes, braces etc and the handling is spot on IMHO. Car is very neutral to drive and you have to be pushing it very hard to get the back end to do anything. Even then, it is very easily controlled.
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by Mr Revhead » Tue May 30, 2006 10:10 am
bonnets and front bumpers
usuallu ppl after the r/c versions.
only sold one to repair crash damage afaik.
the st205 is a very good drive. id certinly own one.
usuallu ppl after the r/c versions.
only sold one to repair crash damage afaik.
the st205 is a very good drive. id certinly own one.
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by BR0Z » Tue May 30, 2006 1:43 pm
Well
thought I'd put in my 2c worth, I've had my RC for near 4 yrs & have had no mechanical worries except having to change some of the rear bushes (replaced with nolethene ones) & a cracked rubber intake pipe.
Anything else has been usual servicing Oil/Plugs. If I had the option I'd like a ST205 (as well) but then again the next plan (or dream) is a 1980-81 Stingray.
If the 94 ST205 is a WRC version then grab it - if not still grab it @77k should be in good nick.
On an offspin - can anyone tell me why they (Toyota) made a model in 91-93 that was a WRC (road)version which was visually different to the other GT4 models, but in 94 the WRC version is visually (apart from a higher wing) than the std ST205???
Cheers, Mark
thought I'd put in my 2c worth, I've had my RC for near 4 yrs & have had no mechanical worries except having to change some of the rear bushes (replaced with nolethene ones) & a cracked rubber intake pipe.
Anything else has been usual servicing Oil/Plugs. If I had the option I'd like a ST205 (as well) but then again the next plan (or dream) is a 1980-81 Stingray.
If the 94 ST205 is a WRC version then grab it - if not still grab it @77k should be in good nick.
On an offspin - can anyone tell me why they (Toyota) made a model in 91-93 that was a WRC (road)version which was visually different to the other GT4 models, but in 94 the WRC version is visually (apart from a higher wing) than the std ST205???
Cheers, Mark
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91 GT FOUR RC x 3 1 Red (mine) Daniel - 2 White - 1 damaged & for sale =(
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by RunningRich » Tue May 30, 2006 4:01 pm
The 1991 RC model was made after TTE had made a number of recommendations to Toyota Japan. The visual changes were driven by the rally program, wide arches for larger tyres and bonnet vents to improve cooling. The small round scoop was needed as the rallycars melted the cambelt cover.
The ST205 incoporated all these changes into the normal factory model.
The ST205 incoporated all these changes into the normal factory model.
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by dougsop » Tue May 30, 2006 6:23 pm
Have you ever driven one? Its not exactly a WRC car
well actually i own a GT4 St205, and as far as i knwo is a pretty good car to drive
I've added a few suspension goodies to my 205 such as larger front and rear sway bars, nolothane bushes, braces etc and the handling is spot on IMHO. Car is very neutral to drive and you have to be pushing it very hard to get the back end to do anything. Even then, it is very easily controlled.
i will have to agree with garry here
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