Aust & NZ Members? - Toyota FT-86 Forum and Subaru 216a Forum

ra23celica · 12-14-2009, 09:51 PM

Someone needs to start the ball rolling - all Aust / NZ members are encouraged to make themselves known here.
Mitch - Perth, Western Australia. Current car - 1976 Toyota Celica.
Thanks.

Exitspeed · 12-15-2009, 08:17 AM

Welcome...I don't live in Australia but my real name is Melbourne.

Cwrigh25 · 12-15-2009, 11:32 AM

I didn't know Melbourne was an Australian name.

Exitspeed · 12-15-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cwrigh25

I didn't know Melbourne was an Australian name.

It's English in origin. But it's the second largest city in Australia so that is generally what people think of when they hear my name.

trex · 03-10-2010, 03:28 AM

Im an Aussie, i have owned a 2000 WRX and 2004 WRX, but now have a R32 GTR, and my other car is a 1975 TA27 Celica that is yet to be complied and registered. Im planning on keeping the GTR until the FT-86 is released

cheers,
Shaun, 22, Victoria, Australia

ra23celica · 03-10-2010, 02:56 PM

Nice roll call of cars Shaun, well done. I don't think the FT-86 is going to be as quick as the R32 when you change over... :-)

trex · 03-11-2010, 04:57 AM

I bet it wont be as quick either, 330kw at the wheels is not easy for a Subaru engine. But unless you like a car that rattles, squeaks and needs every rubber bush and coolant hose replaced (over 30 in the GTR's!) the FT-86 would still be enjoyable.

On another note i have a nice closed deck Subaru motor just waiting for some 2.5 sleeves. I have a pair of heads that have been machined for 1mm oversized valves. I bet the FT-86 would get up and go with that in it!

ra23celica · 03-11-2010, 02:57 PM

My car is 34 years old and suffers the same problems - labour of love, still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.
That combo of bits sounds perfect for an FT-86, looks like an aftermarket of hot gear and good ideas is starting to build up for it already.

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12-15-2009, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cwrigh25 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Age: 22 Posts: 286	I didn't know Melbourne was an Australian name.

03-10-2010, 03:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
trex Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Im an Aussie, i have owned a 2000 WRX and 2004 WRX, but now have a R32 GTR, and my other car is a 1975 TA27 Celica that is yet to be complied and registered. Im planning on keeping the GTR until the FT-86 is released cheers, Shaun, 22, Victoria, Australia

03-10-2010, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
ra23celica Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 73	Nice roll call of cars Shaun, well done. I don't think the FT-86 is going to be as quick as the R32 when you change over... :-)

03-11-2010, 04:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
trex Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	I bet it wont be as quick either, 330kw at the wheels is not easy for a Subaru engine. But unless you like a car that rattles, squeaks and needs every rubber bush and coolant hose replaced (over 30 in the GTR's!) the FT-86 would still be enjoyable. On another note i have a nice closed deck Subaru motor just waiting for some 2.5 sleeves. I have a pair of heads that have been machined for 1mm oversized valves. I bet the FT-86 would get up and go with that in it!

03-11-2010, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
ra23celica Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Posts: 73	My car is 34 years old and suffers the same problems - labour of love, still brings a smile to my face every time I drive it. That combo of bits sounds perfect for an FT-86, looks like an aftermarket of hot gear and good ideas is starting to build up for it already.