Subaru powered Toyota FT-86 Concept

Zaggeron · 04-14-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsix

Wow, I won't lie. I'm jealous.

Is Galaxy Blue that Subaru blue you see in the pictures/reviews?

I'm not sure the engine sound matches the interior fit/feel, but I wouldn't doubt the engine's peformance and power delivery will.

The color I most often see in pictures is the World Rally Blue Pearl. The Galaxy blue is a bit darker.

Zaggeron · 04-14-2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isamu

you can follow me in my turbo Z.. sound fair?

Haha. Sounds good.

Zaggeron · 04-16-2012, 08:02 PM

Pic of a WR Blue Pearl in San Antonio -- shamelessly nicked from a post in the ft86Club forums

shadoquad · 04-16-2012, 08:08 PM

Red__Zed · 04-16-2012, 09:08 PM

would hit/10

m4a1mustang · 04-16-2012, 09:14 PM

Looks like fun.

bigsix · 04-17-2012, 12:46 AM

It's a bit strange seeing the Subaru badge on a small, lightweight rear wheel drive sports car.

The blue I was thinking of was the Rally blue...haven't seen Galaxy blue

nuTinmuch · 04-17-2012, 01:16 PM

It's strange seeing the Subaru badge on something that doesn't look like a tumor.

Isamu · 04-17-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

It's strange seeing the Subaru badge on something that doesn't look like a tumor.

vo2max99 · 04-17-2012, 06:55 PM

Motor Trend got a 6.4 0-60 and a 14.9 for the quarter with the BRZ not that it really matters. The MX-5 was slightly quicker at 6.3 and 14.8 for the quarter.

I've driven the new MX-5 and didn't for a second wish it had more power. It's fun being able to run it through the gears without having to constantly look down at the speedo for fear of going to jail / losing your license. More power would just mean you could only open it up in little short burst at a time. 1,2,3.. Oh ****! I'm already going over 100...

So seeing as the BRZ sits even lower than the MX-5 it's highly unlikely it will feel too slow. The BRZ like the MX-5 were designed for easily exploitable limits so more power isn't necessary / required.This is one of the reasons why they fitted relatively skinny 215 tires on the BRZ.

Having a whole lot of power / grip is good for producing fast lab times but this is not the best recipe for a fun daily driver. What's the point in having such high limits if they can only be exploited while going balls to the wall around a race track?

A fun daily diver is one that feels "at one" with it's driver doing what you command it to do. A car with really high limits for example can't easily / safely be drifted and ran through its gears without smashing the average 45,55,65 MPG speed limits on public roads.

Cars with easily exploited limits are much more fun / rewarding to drive on a daily bases.. Now if you have a race track in your backyard this may not be so much a factor but for most of us it is.

The point is many folks put entirely too much emphasis on the #'s without understanding the values of a light weight, rear-wheel drive, modest power, and well-tuned chassis.

Zaggeron · 04-17-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vo2max99

Motor Trend got a 6.4 0-60 and a 14.9 for the quarter with the BRZ not that it really matters. The MX-5 was slightly quicker at 6.3 and 14.8 for the quarter.

I've driven the new MX-5 and didn't for a second wish it had more power. It's fun being able to run it through the gears without having to constantly look down at the speedo for fear of going to jail / losing your license. More power would just mean you could only open it up in little short burst at a time. 1,2,3.. Oh ****! I'm already going over 100...

So seeing as the BRZ sits even lower than the MX-5 it's highly unlikely it will feel too slow. The BRZ like the MX-5 were designed for easily exploitable limits so more power isn't necessary / required.This is one of the reasons why they fitted relatively skinny 215 tires on the BRZ.

Having a whole lot of power / grip is good for producing fast lab times but this is not the best recipe for a fun daily driver. What's the point in having such high limits if they can only be exploited while going balls to the wall around a race track?

A fun daily diver is one that feels "at one" with it's driver doing what you command it to do. A car with really high limits for example can't easily / safely be drifted and ran through its gears without smashing the average 45,55,65 MPG speed limits on public roads.

Cars with easily exploited limits are much more fun / rewarding to drive on a daily bases.. Now if you have a race track in your backyard this may not be so much a factor but for most of us it is.

The point is many folks put entirely too much emphasis on the #'s without understanding the values of a light weight, rear-wheel drive, modest power, and well-tuned chassis.

I'm getting one specifically as a daily driver

Isamu · 04-17-2012, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

I'm getting one specifically as a daily driver

its why I am hunting for a civic hatch...

do drop a v8 in it...

a daily driver... because I am too poor for one of these

Zaggeron · 04-17-2012, 08:48 PM

Poor is simply a state of mind .....

coupled with a lack of money

Isamu · 04-17-2012, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

Poor is simply a state of mind .....

coupled with a lack of money

Red__Zed · 04-17-2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

It's strange seeing the Subaru badge on something that doesn't look like a tumor.

if you don't play nice, I'm telling mom

04-16-2012, 08:02 PM	#903 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Pic of a WR Blue Pearl in San Antonio -- shamelessly nicked from a post in the ft86Club forums __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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04-17-2012, 01:16 PM	#908 (permalink)
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04-17-2012, 06:55 PM	#910 (permalink)
vo2max99 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 120 Drives: 08MS3-BM-6MT Rep Power: 13	Motor Trend got a 6.4 0-60 and a 14.9 for the quarter with the BRZ not that it really matters. The MX-5 was slightly quicker at 6.3 and 14.8 for the quarter. I've driven the new MX-5 and didn't for a second wish it had more power. It's fun being able to run it through the gears without having to constantly look down at the speedo for fear of going to jail / losing your license. More power would just mean you could only open it up in little short burst at a time. 1,2,3.. Oh ***! I'm already going over 100... So seeing as the BRZ sits even lower than the MX-5 it's highly unlikely it will feel too slow. The BRZ like the MX-5 were designed for easily exploitable limits so more power isn't necessary / required.This is one of the reasons why they fitted relatively skinny 215 tires on the BRZ. Having a whole lot of power / grip is good for producing fast lab times but this is not the best recipe for a fun daily driver. What's the point in having such high limits if they can only be exploited while going balls to the wall around a race track? A fun daily diver is one that feels "at one" with it's driver doing what you command it to do. A car with really high limits for example can't easily / safely be drifted and ran through its gears without smashing the average 45,55,65 MPG speed limits on public roads. Cars with easily exploited limits are much more fun / rewarding to drive on a daily bases.. Now if you have a race track in your backyard this may not be so much a factor but for most of us it is. The point is many folks put entirely too much emphasis on the #'s without understanding the values of a light weight, rear-wheel drive, modest power, and well-tuned chassis. Last edited by vo2max99; 04-17-2012 at 06:59 PM.*

04-17-2012, 08:48 PM	#913 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Poor is simply a state of mind ..... coupled with a lack of money __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

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04-17-2012, 12:46 AM	#907 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	It's a bit strange seeing the Subaru badge on a small, lightweight rear wheel drive sports car. The blue I was thinking of was the Rally blue...haven't seen Galaxy blue

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