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Well the M135i really is a fantastic bit of kit, but I think such tech would involve a fair bit of R&D to transfer over to the Supra. The basic 2JZ engine is far less advanced than the BMW unit, and things like direct injection would be required to have it perform in a similar manner.
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High. Let's keep Hovis out of this one, shall we?
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That sounds a lot like when my turbo seals went.
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Hello. I have nothing constructive to add, but I like your name
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Get rid buy new.
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I can't see an all-new Boxer from Toyota personally. Subaru has sort of built a reputation around Boxer engines whereas Toyota has no reason to look into it. If there's another sports car coming from Toyota, my guess would be similar to my original post - a BMW powerplant but with Toyota's racing hybrid system. - - - Updated - - - Yep, it's using the D4-D system already.
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A lot of it is down to packaging and homologation too - there's a huge amount of investment needed for high-volume engine manufacture and so it makes sense to use powerplants also used in road cars, and in many race series it's a regulation.
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I know, I read the same, but I'm 99% sure it's not right. Give the police station a call and double check
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I think you may want to double-check that with your local police station because I'm positive that's not the law.
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After three years you need to get a UK licence. It says that in the quote you've used.
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I think there's serious amounts of applications for Boxer engines in motorsport. I mean, all those 911s? They're everywhere at most race meetings. Furthermore, my single-seat race car uses a Boxer. For decent handling you want as low a centre of gravity as possible, and since the engine weighs so much, setting it as low as possible will have quite an effect The GT86 does need more power though. That's coming soon on hotter models from both Toyota and Subaru.
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For the road I'd likely end up with a quick Merc like a C63 estate, or perhaps a Cayman. Even the new Boxster appeals, but I'm not sure I'd be able to live with the practicality sacrifice of a Porsche. The reality is that I'm not sure I'd end up spending that amount on a road car though. I'd probably buy something smart like a 3 Series Coupe for the road and spend the rest on racing
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I disagree having driven both, neither left me thinking I'd rather have one over a decent RWD car.
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The reason the Boxer is good is because its centre of gravity is far lower than a relatively tall conventional four-cylinder engine, which means the GT86/BRZ/FR-S handles incredibly well.
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How in god's name did this make it into the Tech section?
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....and yet there are cars advertised for sale on here for £35k
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Yes, I've driven an x-Drive 3 Series. It was unremarkable to say the least. Felt like a fake Audi, which is almost the worst praise I've given to a car. Ditto Lambos actually - I don't like the way they drive because they feel like big Audis. Even the R8 leaves me totally cold. So does the GTR and even the Nismo Juke R. A proper driver's car will be rear driven, and that's that. I've yet to drive any four-wheel drive car that really hits the spot, and I've driven 99% of the cars you can buy right now.
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Fit something else. I have first-hand experience of mushroom filters failing, destroying both turbos and my engine. They're awful. Save yourself thousands and fit a decent filter. Apexi is one of the better ones, but a stock airbox is best.
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Some very strange opinions in this thread. Anyway, why do people think four-wheel drive is the way forwards? Not a chance I'd buy a car with four driven wheels.
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I've heard rumours like this before, and it makes a whole lot of sense to me. Basically, it looks like Toyota is going to team up with BMW to build a new sports car just like it did with Subaru for the GT86 project. It'll likely mean a BMW Z5, and that will share a platform with something that's certainly the right size for a new Supra. More info/speculation here. So what do we think? I know there's a fair few BMW enthusiasts on here as well as the Supra guys. Could be interesting.
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does Ian like his Supra?
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Welcome! What's I Boeing? An Apple plane? Have a search around the site and you'll find all of the answers to your questions
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Gases exhausted through a BOV - Safe to breathe?
Gaz6002 replied to pedrosixfour's topic in Supra Chat
The thing is, even if you filtered the air with some sort of device, I don't think it'll have the sheer power to de-mist the screen. You'd be better off porting air into the cabin from outside. That way, the quicker you're going, the quicker your screen demists. Perfect incentive -
If it's in that much of a state I'd leave it well alone. You might find it absolutely ruins you to fix.
