Last x Days Posts  1 | 3 | 7 Days  Search  Topics  Tree View  Help
  Soarer Central * General Soarer Chat * Lexus Released in JAPAN Previous Previous    Next Next  

Author Message
Adam Sanders
Newbie
TT

Posts: 2
Reg: 07-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 01:09 pm, by:  Adam Sanders Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

http://www.clublexus.com/index.php/artic le/articleview/7467/1/10/
Blake Gloyn
Goo Roo
manawatu
soarer JZZ30 TT

Posts: 1219
Reg: 02-2006

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: 
Votes: 1 (Vote!)

Friday, November 14, 2014 - 05:39 pm, by:  Blake Gloyn (Blakenz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

well i just read an article about the lexus RC coupe. It has a 3.5 litre V6 with 233kW.
A lexus coupe. is it the replacement for my Soarer? I bought my Soarer when it was 9 years old, and at 10% of its original retail price. So roll on 2023, when i start looking for a Lexus RC "F" which has a 5 litre V8 in it, and can do 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds. My Soarer did 6 secs to 100km/h standard. It currently does low three seconds, if it could get enough traction:-)
Finally a car that makes me look forward to the future. Cos i have never got excited about the GT86 with the subaru motor. Never.
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
wa
UZZ31 / ML320 CDI

Posts: 2560
Reg: 03-2007

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 08:08 am, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Upload


Base one starts at $43 k in USA
Dave Rose
Goo Roo
wa
UZZ31 / ML320 CDI

Posts: 2561
Reg: 03-2007

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 08:14 am, by:  Dave Rose (Sand_groper) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

http://highgearmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=224739ee8978227d615edb272&id=4893df9101&e=6dd ff7619d
Peter Nitschke
Junk Filterer
South Australia
UZZ30 UZZ31

Posts: 12736
Reg: 11-2004

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Saturday, November 15, 2014 - 02:08 pm, by:  Peter Nitschke (Pen) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

A bit too much of a black hole at the front. Needs something to break it up a bit.
Matthew Sharpe
Goo Roo
North Island
G6E Turbo

Posts: 6989
Reg: 10-2005

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 09:59 am, by:  Matthew Sharpe (Madmatt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yup, most reviews seem to agree the thing that lets the 86 down is the motor. Aside from being a gutless wonder, it seems to be having a lot of issues now some of them are a few years down the line too - the direct injection seals fail (huge job to replace) and it's prone to developing some nasty oil leaks in awkward places. On top of all that it's been far more difficult to tune for decent power than expected too, with bolt on mods being both expensive, tricky to install and disappointing. Should have stuck with a Toyota inline.
Tim Schroeter
Tinkerer
NSW
V8, V8, V8

Posts: 18
Reg: 04-2014

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 09:51 pm, by:  Tim Schroeter (790) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yes subaru86 typical s h 1 trevor engine. Won't run properly hard & expensive to tune. No wonder they aren't raced seriously!
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo
WA
RSP JZZ30

Posts: 4787
Reg: 09-2007

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 10:38 pm, by:  Ali Saeed (Ali) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dont know where you guys are getting your from about the FA20 engine, but there are a LOT of people doing a lot of crazy with them. Just need to know where to look. The DI seal issue was a ecu software issue which was fixed in 2013.
Scott Vim
Goo Roo
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

Posts: 1215
Reg: 12-2010

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 11:25 pm, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I have first hand witnessed a 10 year old suburu problem after problem. Where will the 86 be in 10 years? The tip. Where will my Soarer be in 10 years? 450,000km+.
Scott Vim
Goo Roo
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

Posts: 1216
Reg: 12-2010

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 11:27 pm, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If I had one I'd drop a 1jz or 1uz in. Doesn't need crazy power but the stock power level wouldn't have impressed me even 10 years ago.
Ali Saeed
Goo Roo
WA
RSP JZZ30

Posts: 4788
Reg: 09-2007

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 03:42 am, by:  Ali Saeed (Ali) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Scott Vim wrote on Thursday, November 20, 2014 - 11:25 pm:

I have first hand witnessed a 10 year old suburu problem after problem. Where will the 86 be in 10 years? The tip. Where will my Soarer be in 10 years? 450,000km+.




In 10 years its going to be cheap as chips and an epic track car. something your soarer will never be able to match :-)
Scott Vim
Goo Roo
Vic
Soarer (1uz) Chaser (1jz)

Posts: 1221
Reg: 12-2010

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 08:36 am, by:  Scott Vim (1uz1jz) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Handling wise Toyota did a good job. It would be fun on a track like winton. Wouldn't bother on sandowm. Big straights and no power equals not fun. As I said 1uz, manual, ITB. Would be a great car.
Tim Schroeter
Tinkerer
NSW
V8, V8, V8

Posts: 21
Reg: 04-2014

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Sunday, November 23, 2014 - 08:55 am, by:  Tim Schroeter (790) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I'll apply the "Test of Time" principle. How many 20yo subarus' are classics? Lovingly restored, modified & maintained by 1000s' of enthusiasts. Let's see how many will be classics in 20 year time. I doubt many current mass produced cars (Toyotas included) will have much of a following in even 10 years. None of them are conceived, designed & manufactured with the same passion that made soarers a classic.
Not trying to dis the 86, its a "bean counters" sports car. Like most today. IMHO
Boris Siljanoski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
LS400 + Soarer.

Posts: 2253
Reg: 11-2007

Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!)

Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 12:47 am, by:  Boris Siljanoski (Z2tt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The 86 is a cool car, if it were Turbo or a big N/A, didn't look as ricey then it would be a awesome car.

Add Your Message Here
Eye Candy
Click for full size
Bold text Italics Underline Center Text Upload photo from your hard drive Make a List Make a Table Make an Image Thumbnail Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image Formatting Help
         

Username: Important Posting Information:
If asking a question, have you done a search to see if your question has already been answered?
Be aware that the use of SMS-speak eg "u" instead of "you" etc, will get your post deleted.
Password:
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message

  Administration Administration      Log Out Log Out Previous Previous      Next Next