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by **iOnic** » Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:15 pm

I found it underpowered but so was the original. I think the main focus is the handling not lots of kilowatts. Power tends to get in the way of the car/driver interface. More fun to drive a slow car quickly and all that.

by **RomanV** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:31 am

Yeah 3S swap doesnt make any sense.

Take out a 200hp engine for another one that's heavier?

2GR would suit it nicely!

Or the subaru flat 6.

by **ryanfels** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:06 am

Aircooled VW motor would be the go

by **Timmo** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:50 am

If it's anything like an MX5 (i.e. lowish power but low weight) then its fast as long as you aren't watching the speedo. :lol:

by **FST4RD** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:17 pm

If you want more power but don't want to upset the balance etc... I read that the wrx and sti motors drop straight in. Probably quite straight forward, and I'm sure there would be some plug and play ecu out there by now.

by **VR-4Squid** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 6:42 pm

Went for a wee blat in an is-f today and it got me thinking they should do an "FX-GT86" with that engine.
big(ish) V8 + small sportscar = win.

Also 90k is a hell of a lot of coin for a 2nd hand fancy toyota

OMG so shiny! · by **Dell'Orto** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:49 pm

They do sound pretty cool though, would be interested in taking one for a hoon

by **crispy'86** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:58 pm

1I1 wrote:Yeah Orido's 86 with the IS-F motor swap would have to my favourite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeq2PK-mMeQ

That would be a nice conversion, lots of torque and power. Sounds fricken mental too

by **Alex B** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 10:04 pm

Dell'Orto wrote:They do sound pretty cool though, would be interested in taking one for a hoon

So lazy crusing around in 8th gear, put your foot down, 3rd

by **ae82 gt 4 us** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 12:00 pm

86 Just claimed car of the year, also got Jeremy Clarkson's car choice for 2012.
Lets see what they can achieve in NZ as race cars to claim all bragging rights.

by **DeeCee** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 6:03 pm

Saw black BRZ in wellington today. Looks like a toyota..

by **ryanfels** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:29 am

DeeCee wrote:Saw black BRZ in wellington today. Looks like a toyota..

but better

by **TTEETT** » Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:08 pm

ae82 gt 4 us wrote:86 Just claimed car of the year, also got Jeremy Clarkson's car choice for 2012.
Lets see what they can achieve in NZ as race cars to claim all bragging rights.

While IMHO JC's opinion is to be taken with a grain of salt, I cant see any other car that has been as impressive in 2012, there have been good cars but the 86 is just awesome in what it does and what it represents, its a breath of fresh air after a few dull years, it should claim car of the year from most publications.

Spotted a Silver one cruising down one of my favorit back roads the other weekend, on looks alone it can hold its head up, the low bonnet line and overall shape looks as good as any Porsche from 100m.

I want TRD86 with a Chev LS, a cage, some race seats for Targa, would be epic.

by **Makaveli** » Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:00 am

Cool Photo

by **nzer** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:20 am

I agree does look cool but call me a geek as I think it looks too Marlboro man to me.

by **KwS** » Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:00 am

seeing a crap load of these around now, they still look good though. Havent seen a BRZ yet.

I did manage to spot an 86 in Timaru of all places, had an older guy driving it :lol:

by **nzer** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:26 pm

KwS wrote:seeing a crap load of these around now, they still look good though. Havent seen a BRZ yet.

I did manage to spot an 86 in Timaru of all places, had an older guy driving it

Still not that many around. TNZ on their Facebook site announced on 20 Dec that they had sold the 86th new 86 and then there's the 12 BRZs on top of that for a total of 98 New Zealand wide (excluding the dealer demos that are with dealers or may have now been sold).

by **2jz tt Aristo** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 11:19 pm

Gazoo Racing are going to unvail their GT86 at TAS '13, heres a sneak peak, supra tails anyone.............

Not much more info though!

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/01/gazoo-racing-gt86-teased-with-edgy-new-look-supra-taillights-big-wing.html

by **2jayzgte** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:09 pm

Saw the TRD 86 today on the M/Way today.

The red brakes were really noticeable and the rear of the car looked good also as I drove by.

by **nzer** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:49 pm

2jayzgte wrote:Saw the TRD 86 today on the M/Way today.

The red brakes were really noticeable and the rear of the car looked good also as I drove by.

Assume that was me but could have been the white one from King Toyota.

Just got to the 1,600km so can open mine up now. Went by the book for run-in for the 5 year warranty.

On a car this light and without that much power I thought the brakes would be overkill (can't even wash between the callipers and the wheels they are so big in the 18" wheels) but they are primo. Can't wait for the next trackday at Manfeild to test them out properly.

Lots of talk about the lack of power but for a nanny driver like me there's plenty!

Here's a couple of pics from yesterday after I waxed her up!

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