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***Future240*** · 04-12-2012, 12:08 AM

^*FAP*

That needs a FMIC so bad.

LoneStarSilvia · 04-12-2012, 01:16 AM

Those are pretty tasty looking, and if the post was accurate about how much the kit costs, that's less than what I would expected.

But for that extra cash, wish they included something more performance oriented than lowering springs. I think I'll take that extra $1800+ and buy more own wheels and suspension.

Looking forward to see how those look in real life though and not a PS job.

irax · 04-12-2012, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

Saw these on importtuners facebook

If only they made a fender kit like that for the s14

*kingkilburn* · 04-12-2012, 02:32 AM

That five axis kit looks like a snow plow.

biggie · 04-12-2012, 07:16 AM

^Finally. Wondered if everyone lost their mind.

The five axis looks like the Vader body kits for S-chassis.

1 88 U · 04-12-2012, 08:39 AM

I like the Modellista kit the most. Chrome accents and all.

axiomatik · 04-12-2012, 11:09 AM

I have a hard time believing that 5-axis edition will be sitting on it's tires like that with just lowering springs. Plus it looks like a whale shark.

sickstatus · 04-12-2012, 01:53 PM

Well... Let's hope this is true.

Rumors rumors rumors. Need more info lol.

NEWS>>NISSAN CONSIDERING SMALLER SPORTS CARS - Speedhunters

DJ-of-E · 04-12-2012, 02:15 PM

Ready previous page plz.

sickstatus · 04-12-2012, 03:24 PM

Oops lol. Posted through iPhone. Just looked for the thread n posted.

1 88 U · 04-13-2012, 07:01 AM

Ok its time to kill this bullshit about Zilvians not being able to afford a sub $30,000 brand new sports car and nobody will buy a new S chassis.

Quote:

The Japanese daily Nikkei is reporting that due to overwhelming demand (orders), Japanese market deliveries of the Subaru BRZ will be pushed to January 2013.
The Gunma factory is unable to keep up with the production necessary to keep deliveries (which are already four times the amount that Fuji Heavy Industries had anticipated) on schedule.
This comes less than one month after the BRZ and FR-S began production last month on March 16th, and only two weeks after the BRZ went on sale in Japan on March 28th.
No word on whether the FR-S (86/GT-86) will be subject to the same delivery delays (although that seems very possible given its high demand as well) and it’s unclear yet how this will affect other markets’ deliveries, including the US and Canada.

http://www.nikkei.com/markets/compan...F2F2F2F2F2F2E2
Consider the market invigorated.

drift freaq · 04-14-2012, 01:22 AM

Well guys I just saw a commercial on TV with Nissan announcing 5 new models in the next 15 months. They did mention something about a completely redesigned all new Altima which means we could be seeing a RWD Altima.

upsdude · 04-14-2012, 02:12 AM

is that the one where they were all on the road under white sheets? then last second the altima pulls out from under it's cover? first impression was it looked like the maxima-but i wasn't paying too much attention

atom · 04-14-2012, 05:40 AM

That's the new Altima and it already leaked like a week ago. None of the cars in that ad are a FT86 fighter, sorry to disappoint all the fanboys.

*exitspeed* · 04-14-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

Well guys I just saw a commercial on TV with Nissan announcing 5 new models in the next 15 months. They did mention something about a completely redesigned all new Altima which means we could be seeing a RWD Altima.

Yeah the new Altima was unveiled weeks ago homie. Where you been? lol

Shit's already on their website. All New 2013 Nissan Altima | Nissan USA Official Site

And they announced they were announcing a ton of new cars months and months ago.

*kingkilburn* · 04-14-2012, 02:39 PM

If they are going to give the altima and maxima the same styling what separates the two?

word sux · 04-14-2012, 03:01 PM

they will most likely be eco cars and junk we don't care about

atom · 04-14-2012, 03:20 PM

Well, we already know for certain at least two of the other ones under the sheets are the Versa/Tiida and the Pathfinder. The other two are supposed to be a new Sentra and the Rogue. Both are fairly old and in desperate need of refreshes. The last sentra sucked really bad.

I'm pretty sure Nissan is at least crunching the numbers right now for a new Silvia. The hype/demand for the BRZ/FT86 can't simply be ignored.

*exitspeed* · 04-14-2012, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atom

Well, we already know for certain at least two of the other ones under the sheets are the Versa/Tiida and the Pathfinder. The other two are supposed to be a new Sentra and the Rogue. Both are fairly old and in desperate need of refreshes. The last sentra sucked really bad.

I'm pretty sure Nissan is at least crunching the numbers right now for a new Silvia. The hype/demand for the BRZ/FT86 can't simply be ignored.

Plus the new Murano. There was a thinly discussed concept recently that it'll be based on.

SimpleS14 · 04-17-2012, 06:55 PM

Anyone read about the new IS using a stretched version of FT-86 platform?

Seems like Toyota is already looking at ways to take advantage of the platform and spread the cost. This also might mean a potential motor swap in the coming years.

***Future240*** · 04-17-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

Anyone read about the new IS using a stretched version of FT-86 platform?

Seems like Toyota is already looking at ways to take advantage of the platform and spread the cost. This also might mean a potential motor swap in the coming years.

This is the only article I could found and it is old as crap.
Lexus IS - 2014 Lexus New Sedan Based on the FT-86 at RoadandTrack.com

Quote:

While the FT-86 sports car will be powered by Subaru’s EJ20 engine (2.0-liter flat-4), the IS will be powered by a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder and/or a 3.6-liter flat-6

A flat six? Hmm wonder how that will sound.

Enna · 04-17-2012, 09:47 PM

Like a porsche.

LoneStarSilvia · 04-17-2012, 09:57 PM

Interesting, I bet that would make for a pretty interesting sedan if they pull it off.

BriinumsBo · 04-18-2012, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

Anyone read about the new IS using a stretched version of FT-86 platform?

Seems like Toyota is already looking at ways to take advantage of the platform and spread the cost. This also might mean a potential motor swap in the coming years.

PLEASE!

When writing such comments, please format it "anyone read about the rumors of new IS using..."

and exclude parts like "toyota is looking". All that is just plain bullshit rumors, but magazines like roadandtrack, autocar, etc read forums and then present rumors as facts, etc, etc.

SimpleS14 · 04-18-2012, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BriinumsBo

PLEASE!

When writing such comments, please format it "anyone read about the rumors of new IS using..."

and exclude parts like "toyota is looking". All that is just plain bullshit rumors, but magazines like roadandtrack, autocar, etc read forums and then present rumors as facts, etc, etc.

Sorry about that, I forgot to add rumor to my comment. We still cool?

Next-gen Lexus IS mule caught circulating

*exitspeed* · 04-18-2012, 08:26 AM

I'd LOVE to see the IS to shrink back down in size and maybe become a more driver focused car. the only thing really holding it back from being that is that it's a Lexus. So it inherently has to have gobs and gobs of tech first and foremost.

There's also been a rumor of a RWD Toyota Sedan off the FRS platform. what are your guys thoughts on that. Now THAT I would be incredibly inclined to buy (considering I have two kids). That could be really more in spirit of what the first gen IS/Altezza was.

SimpleS14 · 04-18-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

I'd LOVE to see the IS to shrink back down in size and maybe become a more driver focused car. the only thing really holding it back from being that is that it's a Lexus. So it inherently has to have gobs and gobs of tech first and foremost.

There's also been a rumor of a RWD Toyota Sedan off the FRS platform. what are your guys thoughts on that. Now THAT I would be incredibly inclined to buy (considering I have two kids). That could be really more in spirit of what the first gen IS/Altezza was.

While I like the idea, I can't see where it would fit in Toyota's line-up. Unless this is another niche product with a hybrid powertrain.

*exitspeed* · 04-18-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimpleS14

While I like the idea, I can't see where it would fit in Toyota's line-up. Unless this is another niche product with a hybrid powertrain.

But toyota has said repeatedly they are dedicated to putting the sport back into toyota. A RWD small sedan would look nice next to the FRS in Scion Showrooms. Maybe a Scion RWD Sedan?

ronmcdon · 04-18-2012, 11:26 PM

I think it's all about execution and pricing.
lot of concepts sound great but the end product doesn't always live up to expectations.\

another rumor is that there's going to be a cheaper ($5k) and lighter (who knows by how much) baby FR-S.
supposedly it will make less power 109hp,
not entirely sure it's something that appeals to me but Im sure some will like it.
could be a great, fun to drive, commuter car.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-c...n-a-baby-ft-86

atom · 04-18-2012, 11:40 PM

I think there would be a market there simply because today's sport "compacts" like the 3 series are pretty much mid-size now. Granted it's a 5 door hatchback and not a sedan, but the 1 series has been a pretty big success for BMW. We need some real rwd compact sedans on the market.

04-12-2012, 01:16 AM	#3122
LoneStarSilvia Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Okinawa--->Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,509 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Those are pretty tasty looking, and if the post was accurate about how much the kit costs, that's less than what I would expected. But for that extra cash, wish they included something more performance oriented than lowering springs. I think I'll take that extra $1800+ and buy more own wheels and suspension. Looking forward to see how those look in real life though and not a PS job. __________________

04-12-2012, 02:32 AM	#3124
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,042 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That five axis kit looks like a snow plow. __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

04-12-2012, 07:16 AM	#3125
biggie Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winston Salem, NC Age: 46 Posts: 484 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	^Finally. Wondered if everyone lost their mind. The five axis looks like the Vader body kits for S-chassis. __________________ '11 M56S '12 QX56 (wife's)

04-12-2012, 11:09 AM	#3127
axiomatik Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 4,697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a hard time believing that 5-axis edition will be sitting on it's tires like that with just lowering springs. Plus it looks like a whale shark. __________________

04-12-2012, 01:53 PM	#3128
sickstatus Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal Age: 33 Posts: 1,539 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Well... Let's hope this is true. Rumors rumors rumors. Need more info lol. NEWS>>NISSAN CONSIDERING SMALLER SPORTS CARS - Speedhunters __________________ straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.

04-12-2012, 08:39 AM	#3126
1 88 U Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ga Posts: 536 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I like the Modellista kit the most. Chrome accents and all.

04-12-2012, 03:24 PM	#3130
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04-14-2012, 01:22 AM	#3132
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	Well guys I just saw a commercial on TV with Nissan announcing 5 new models in the next 15 months. They did mention something about a completely redesigned all new Altima which means we could be seeing a RWD Altima. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

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upsdude Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fontana (the good part) Posts: 2,721 Trader Rating: (46) Rides Gallery: upsdude Feedback Score: 46 reviews	is that the one where they were all on the road under white sheets? then last second the altima pulls out from under it's cover? first impression was it looked like the maxima-but i wasn't paying too much attention

04-14-2012, 05:40 AM	#3134
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's the new Altima and it already leaked like a week ago. None of the cars in that ad are a FT86 fighter, sorry to disappoint all the fanboys.

04-14-2012, 02:39 PM	#3136
kingkilburn Philosopher King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: FresYes Posts: 3,042 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If they are going to give the altima and maxima the same styling what separates the two? __________________ G O L D E N B E A R R E P U B L I C

04-14-2012, 03:01 PM	#3137
word sux Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: earth Age: 62 Posts: 1,138 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	they will most likely be eco cars and junk we don't care about

04-14-2012, 03:20 PM	#3138
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well, we already know for certain at least two of the other ones under the sheets are the Versa/Tiida and the Pathfinder. The other two are supposed to be a new Sentra and the Rogue. Both are fairly old and in desperate need of refreshes. The last sentra sucked really bad. I'm pretty sure Nissan is at least crunching the numbers right now for a new Silvia. The hype/demand for the BRZ/FT86 can't simply be ignored.

04-17-2012, 06:55 PM	#3140
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 41 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone read about the new IS using a stretched version of FT-86 platform? Seems like Toyota is already looking at ways to take advantage of the platform and spread the cost. This also might mean a potential motor swap in the coming years. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

04-17-2012, 09:57 PM	#3143
LoneStarSilvia Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Okinawa--->Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,509 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Interesting, I bet that would make for a pretty interesting sedan if they pull it off. __________________

04-18-2012, 08:26 AM	#3146
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 44 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I'd LOVE to see the IS to shrink back down in size and maybe become a more driver focused car. the only thing really holding it back from being that is that it's a Lexus. So it inherently has to have gobs and gobs of tech first and foremost. There's also been a rumor of a RWD Toyota Sedan off the FRS platform. what are your guys thoughts on that. Now THAT I would be incredibly inclined to buy (considering I have two kids). That could be really more in spirit of what the first gen IS/Altezza was. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

04-18-2012, 11:26 PM	#3149
ronmcdon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: beverly hills Age: 89 Posts: 4,260 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I think it's all about execution and pricing. lot of concepts sound great but the end product doesn't always live up to expectations.\ another rumor is that there's going to be a cheaper ($5k) and lighter (who knows by how much) baby FR-S. supposedly it will make less power 109hp, not entirely sure it's something that appeals to me but Im sure some will like it. could be a great, fun to drive, commuter car. http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-c...n-a-baby-ft-86

04-18-2012, 11:40 PM	#3150
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think there would be a market there simply because today's sport "compacts" like the 3 series are pretty much mid-size now. Granted it's a 5 door hatchback and not a sedan, but the 1 series has been a pretty big success for BMW. We need some real rwd compact sedans on the market.