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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 151
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Aust & NZ Members?
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. |
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Shadow Complex
Age: 30
Posts: 324
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Welcome...I don't live in Australia but my real name is Melbourne.
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2009
Age: 22
Posts: 489
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I didn't know Melbourne was an Australian name.
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Shadow Complex
Age: 30
Posts: 324
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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.
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2
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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 |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 151
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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... :-)
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Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2
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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! |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 151
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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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Newbie
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 2
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hey guys my names ben, im from the gold coast.
ive had an ae86 before with a bigport 4age in it. put a smile on my face 100% of the time i drove it. also had a handfull of suzuki's including 2 suzuki sierra ute's, a swift gti and a baleno. anyone know when we can pre-order the ft? pretty sure if it comes out in panda ill get that. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Perth Western Australia
Posts: 151
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Welcome Ben. The car might be known as the FR-S by the time it comes to Australia. Hassle your local Toyota dealer for info on its release and see what they say. Hopefuly they will be polite!
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