hope to god this works: Toyota asks Club4AG for advice
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hope to god this works: Toyota asks Club4AG for advice
Toyota turns to forum for input on new sports car - Autoblog
this goes along with the rumors of a "new ae86" (figuratively)
Maybe nissan will also take heed and bring back something to the "cheap rwd " market as well
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If you're an automaker and want to tap into the knowledge base of your most fervent fans, what better place to go for input than one of the many model-specific forums on the 'Net. Supposedly, that's exactly what happened over at Club4AG.
The site's founder, Moto Miwa, has been in contact with one of the chief engineers tasked by Toyota to begin developing the oft-rumored sports car that's been making the rounds on the Web. The unnamed engineer worked on the original AE86 Corolla, along with a host of other projects including the 2nd generation Prius. While Toyota's ubiquitous hybrid isn't what anyone would consider sporty, the man behind its development, who's now working on the coupe, is apparently quite the petrolhead.
In preparation for a meeting with Toyota's engineer, Miwa asked the Club4AG crew with what they want the new coupe to come equipped. Naturally, the consensus involved repeated pleas for something lightweight, rear-wheel-drive, a DOHC four-cylinder that trades big power for responsiveness, and a chassis and engine that's designed for modification.
Here's hoping that Miwa's Man on the Inside heeds the advice and brings an entertaining whip to those of us with shallow pockets and a penchant for wrenching.
this goes along with the rumors of a "new ae86" (figuratively)
Maybe nissan will also take heed and bring back something to the "cheap rwd " market as well
Photo: David Guimaraes
If you're an automaker and want to tap into the knowledge base of your most fervent fans, what better place to go for input than one of the many model-specific forums on the 'Net. Supposedly, that's exactly what happened over at Club4AG.
The site's founder, Moto Miwa, has been in contact with one of the chief engineers tasked by Toyota to begin developing the oft-rumored sports car that's been making the rounds on the Web. The unnamed engineer worked on the original AE86 Corolla, along with a host of other projects including the 2nd generation Prius. While Toyota's ubiquitous hybrid isn't what anyone would consider sporty, the man behind its development, who's now working on the coupe, is apparently quite the petrolhead.
In preparation for a meeting with Toyota's engineer, Miwa asked the Club4AG crew with what they want the new coupe to come equipped. Naturally, the consensus involved repeated pleas for something lightweight, rear-wheel-drive, a DOHC four-cylinder that trades big power for responsiveness, and a chassis and engine that's designed for modification.
Here's hoping that Miwa's Man on the Inside heeds the advice and brings an entertaining whip to those of us with shallow pockets and a penchant for wrenching.
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I didnt go there much even when I had my 86 Corolla. I guess its the best dedicated site for them but...ehhh...
Almost exclusively weeaboo overrun who jerks it to Initial D and/or drifting altogether. People there are also either extremely knowledgeable or dont know jack shit. I suppose if they were truly going for the original, that'd be the only place to start. I'm afraid of what will come out from this though; but as long as something does, Toyota will stop being such a pussified boring ass car company whos fastest vehicle is the fuckin RAV4
Almost exclusively weeaboo overrun who jerks it to Initial D and/or drifting altogether. People there are also either extremely knowledgeable or dont know jack shit. I suppose if they were truly going for the original, that'd be the only place to start. I'm afraid of what will come out from this though; but as long as something does, Toyota will stop being such a pussified boring ass car company whos fastest vehicle is the fuckin RAV4
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I love my Camry, and that's after spending 2 days in a 2007 G35 rental in Raleigh. (which I rightfully abused the living shit out of)
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If they don't screw it up it should sell like hotcakes. A lightweight RWD car with an economical but entertaining engine and good handling is almost the perfect car for the times with $3 gas.
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The Camry and the RAV4 have the same engine, 2GR-FSE. Last I checked the statistics, the RAV4 was a hair marginally faster. It really depends on the source; could be a driver's race. Nothing has changed over that year. Before the 3rd gen RAV4 came out, 2005 or so, it was the Highlander Hybrid.
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