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Postby Looonie » Wed May 09, 2012 9:45 pm

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Postby 9unk » Sun May 13, 2012 10:04 pm

Reminds me heaps of a Celica. But I still do want... Is a big pipe dream though. Would have to be 10 years down the track when they're cheaper.
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Postby YeMs » Mon May 14, 2012 8:57 pm

cant wait till they come in, next month i believe. I think we are getting a few into the dealership, will be a few road tests ;).

I spoke with the head of toyota NZ the other day. he said he is keen to do something with the 86. Wants to project to the younger generation and believes the 86 is the perfect platform to go with. I told him we should take it drifting... that is of course part of the ae86 heritage isnt it.. ;)

sorry havent been following the thread.. Has anyone brought up the D1GP 86 with the 2ur ISF engine?.. i like that idea.. =)
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Postby 2jz tt Aristo » Wed May 16, 2012 7:53 am

l SIC l wrote:That was a good watch, still reckon it's ugly... Maybe it's just because Japanese vehicle manufacturers never really got the wheel thing down :lol: Show me some Meister S1 3pc on that please, then I'll come to my decision 8)


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Postby TTEETT » Wed May 16, 2012 12:55 pm

YeMs wrote:cant wait till they come in, next month i believe. I think we are getting a few into the dealership, will be a few road tests ;).

I spoke with the head of toyota NZ the other day. he said he is keen to do something with the 86. Wants to project to the younger generation and believes the 86 is the perfect platform to go with. I told him we should take it drifting... that is of course part of the ae86 heritage isnt it.. ;)

sorry havent been following the thread.. Has anyone brought up the D1GP 86 with the 2ur ISF engine?.. i like that idea.. =)


That's great news, would be good to see them get behind it and get it out there..

How about getting it in the Targa at some capacity, be it a sweep car or an official car, its great brand exposure to people who buy new cars? The AE86 was a rally car before anything else, was also a very successful touring car.. only Toyota are already building a super tourer so that's the budget gone.

If your interested in talking with Targa NZ send me a PM and I will point you in the right direction, HSV and Renault have had new models on Targa to great success.
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Postby l SIC l » Wed May 16, 2012 6:08 pm

2jz tt Aristo wrote:
l SIC l wrote:That was a good watch, still reckon it's ugly... Maybe it's just because Japanese vehicle manufacturers never really got the wheel thing down :lol: Show me some Meister S1 3pc on that please, then I'll come to my decision 8)


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Postby 2jz tt Aristo » Wed May 16, 2012 8:53 pm

This is a rendering of the soon to be released TRA Kyoto X - GReddy Kit for the FT86/FR-S

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Postby Looonie » Wed May 16, 2012 10:52 pm

TTEETT wrote:
YeMs wrote:cant wait till they come in, next month i believe. I think we are getting a few into the dealership, will be a few road tests ;).

I spoke with the head of toyota NZ the other day. he said he is keen to do something with the 86. Wants to project to the younger generation and believes the 86 is the perfect platform to go with. I told him we should take it drifting... that is of course part of the ae86 heritage isnt it.. ;)

sorry havent been following the thread.. Has anyone brought up the D1GP 86 with the 2ur ISF engine?.. i like that idea.. =)


That's great news, would be good to see them get behind it and get it out there..

How about getting it in the Targa at some capacity, be it a sweep car or an official car, its great brand exposure to people who buy new cars? The AE86 was a rally car before anything else, was also a very successful touring car.. only Toyota are already building a super tourer so that's the budget gone.

If your interested in talking with Targa NZ send me a PM and I will point you in the right direction, HSV and Renault have had new models on Targa to great success.


Thats a bloody good idea actually. Although I doubt Alistair will be visiting our dealership anytime soon, otherwise I'd connect the dots between him and Peter.

Might have to make some enquiries and see if I can make it happen. Would be super nice to be the one driving it as a 00x promo car for the week too ;)
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Postby TTEETT » Thu May 17, 2012 3:15 pm

Haha is your name Ray Williams, if so you might be in with a grin? :lol:

I think it would look quite good screaming along the country side scaring passengers etc.
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Postby Boost_4_Life » Thu May 17, 2012 9:23 pm

I'm thinking gravel.... new generation rwd rally car. Hmmm maybe my new car for next season... sponsors anyone? :lol:
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Postby Looonie » Thu May 17, 2012 11:16 pm

TTEETT wrote:Haha is your name Ray Williams, if so you might be in with a grin? :lol:

I think it would look quite good screaming along the country side scaring passengers etc.


Would rather not see Ray driving it. Prefer not to see an 86 backed into a tree. Ford Ka is perfectly fine, that where they belong... the 86... not so much.
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Postby 2jayzgte » Fri May 18, 2012 7:34 pm

Has anyone seen the Gazoo Racing GT86 TWIN CHARGED TURBO'ED AND SUPERCHARGED 320 HP 310 ft/lbs of torque they are testing this version at the Nurburgring 24 HR race with the LFA in the near future.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Fri May 18, 2012 7:46 pm

d1 mule wrote:factory twin charged goodness

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/05/grm ... es-the-86/


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Postby 2jayzgte » Fri May 18, 2012 10:20 pm

^^^^^^^

Thats the bugger it seems if you want to no what Toyota are upto with regards to Sporty Road cars just keep an eye on Akio Toyoda's internet Company Gazoo they seem to be the Tuning Arm For Toyota.
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Postby TTEETT » Tue May 22, 2012 5:28 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:
d1 mule wrote:factory twin charged goodness

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/05/grm ... es-the-86/


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Now your talking, proper power, brakes, wheels and tyres. They can keep the body kit though.

I'll take one that looks like this please. Going off prices though it would cost $80k! :roll:

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Postby Bling » Tue May 22, 2012 5:43 pm

Still cheaper than a boxter, looks pretty mint!
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Postby 1I1 » Fri May 25, 2012 2:38 pm

Saw a truck today with 6 sporty looking coupes on the back.......


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Postby headshotnz » Fri May 25, 2012 5:47 pm

Stoaked, I work for toyota, Ill be seeing them the day they get here :)
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