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by **Kiwi-Corolla** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:18 am

Some info and pics of the RC model:

The RC Spec will be void of the usual perks like air conditioning and cup holders, as well as the underfloor, intake manifold cover, and boot lamp. The fascia cover and plastic covering for the steering wheel and gear shifter were also stripped. The exterior also gets minimized with unpainted front and rear bumpers, exterior mirrors, and door handles, and the 17" alloy wheels were replaced with 16" steel wheels. As a result, the GT 86 RC Spec is about 60kg lighter and consumes less fuel than the standard GT 86.

The Toyota GT 86 RC Spec is powered by the same 200 HP 2.0 liter, naturally-aspirated petrol engine found in the standard model, but only a six-speed manual transmission will be available to partner with it. The limited slip differential also gets tossed out to save weight.

The Toyota GT 86 RC Spec will be joined on the Japanese market by G Spec, GT Spec, and GT Limited versions.

by **Mr Revhead** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:20 am

Hang on it's an RC model but the biff the diff to save weight? I guess they figure people will fit a more aggressive LSD then. But what if you run it in a production class where they don't allow that? Assuming there is one :lol:

by **dub** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:23 am

Saw a white one heading into the Hunuas on east coast rd yesterday.

by **FST4RD** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 3:36 pm

Just thinking outside the rectangle...
When talking to the guy at the Subaru dealer they were saying they were getting in the BZR/86. I'm not sure if he was pulling my leg or what, but I guess they'll be doing different models like the 86, GT86, TRD so it might be easier to get one of them?
Not sure if the warranty etc is the same, worse or better with either company?

by **Mr Revhead** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:40 pm

I thought Subaru were only bringing in a few premium ones and that was it?

by **FST4RD** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:24 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:I thought Subaru were only bringing in a few premium ones and that was it?

Maybe, but one with the 2.5 STI motor, wheels, Brembos and other goodies from the STI hatch would be awesome! I hope Subaru do this.

by **Dorift 180** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:21 pm

Has anyone asked a Toyota dealer when/ if the RC version will be available?
I'm looking at ordering a base 86 in white manual. Depends if it is a lot cheaper than 40k?

by **DeeCee** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 6:51 pm

Just saw a white 86 goin out of Naenae, then a Lotus Elan I think.

by **jacobrjett** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:08 pm

anyone know who owns the red toyota gt 86 in wellington in manual?

managed to flag him down as he drove down my street, and he ended up taking me for a cruise around the block !!!!!

im bad with names though and i forgot what his name was so feel rude haha, was a chap looked in his late 20s early 30s

cool dude if anyone knows him

by **tuff86** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:23 pm

Drove one this afternoon, quite a let down to be honest - very nice looking car, but prefer to drive old 86's. One funny/cool feature was the pipe thingy that goes straight from the inlet pipe to the cabin vent to give the impression of massive intake roar.

by **Shrike** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:34 pm

jacobrjett wrote:anyone know who owns the red toyota gt 86 in wellington in manual?

managed to flag him down as he drove down my street, and he ended up taking me for a cruise around the block !!!!!

im bad with names though and i forgot what his name was so feel rude haha, was a chap looked in his late 20s early 30s

cool dude if anyone knows him

nzer wrote:
Shrike wrote:

spotted this on the way to the train very nice sorry for the shit pic

That's me on my way home! GT86 from Rutherford and Bond in Wgtn. Did 800km in first week.

by **jacobrjett** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 8:42 pm

yes thats the one! i said to him, if i owned this car i wouldnt be able to get out, and he replied he did 800kms in the first week, definately that guy!

by **h8wrxs** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:50 pm

my mate is a tow truck driver...

towed this car from up up the port hills in chch on sunday morning, aparently they guy had just picked it up from the dealership to take it for a test drive...

(its a 3 week old FT86 in case you cant see it too well)

by **nzer** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 9:56 pm

jacobrjett wrote:yes thats the one! i said to him, if i owned this car i wouldnt be able to get out, and he replied he did 800kms in the first week, definately that guy!

Yeah, me. Paul's the name Jacob. A pleasure to take you for a spin.

Thanks for the age guess- closer to mid 40s haha.

by **jacobrjett** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:01 pm

nzer wrote:
jacobrjett wrote:yes thats the one! i said to him, if i owned this car i wouldnt be able to get out, and he replied he did 800kms in the first week, definately that guy!

Yeah, me. Paul's the name Jacob. A pleasure to take you for a spin.

Thanks for the age guess- closer to mid 40s haha.

damn! your doing well then! :lol:

by **captain crescent** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:19 pm

h8wrxs wrote:my mate is a tow truck driver...

towed this car from up up the port hills in chch on sunday morning, aparently they guy had just picked it up from the dealership to take it for a test drive...

(its a 3 week old FT86 in case you cant see it too well)

Bugger! were they trying to "rip that shit" like lil johnny?

by **DXROLLA** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:31 pm

They went down a bank up the port hills on a test drive, sales person was with them at the time, said they tried to take a corner at around 60kph and took it to wide, hit some road grit and lost it, hit a couple of trees on the way down, lucky to be alive

Website · by Al » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:02 pm

Long way down off Dyers Pass Road. Used to drive it every day when I lived in Governors Bay. Saw the results of a few cars that went over the side in different spots.

by **Lloyd** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:16 pm

jacobrjett wrote:
nzer wrote:
jacobrjett wrote:yes thats the one! i said to him, if i owned this car i wouldnt be able to get out, and he replied he did 800kms in the first week, definately that guy!

Yeah, me. Paul's the name Jacob. A pleasure to take you for a spin.

Thanks for the age guess- closer to mid 40s haha.

damn! your doing well then!

Toyspade has taken an awkward turn for the worse I feel

Website · by **Bling** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 11:24 pm

OUCH!!!

I went to Akaroa on Friday and came across a family just getting out of their car that was facing backwards, stuck in some trees down a bank

Grit was the culprit too, so slippery!

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