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10-05-2006, 07:20 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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That's right FPV & HSV will have TRD to deal with now
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10-05-2006, 08:34 AM
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BOSS 5.4L Enthusiast
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Will be interisting to see what they can do with there Australian range...
I might be missing something but they talk of a S/C V6 how is that any real oposition to the F6 Phoon or evan XR6T? And they still don't have talk of a V8, TRD will not crack the Aussie Performance Car Market without a V8... |
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10-05-2006, 09:25 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It looks like their flagship will be the Sportivo! ... good luck Toyota. |
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10-05-2006, 10:02 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I bet they won't need a V8, a lot more people are getting into the sports hatches and other smaller performance cars. Sure FPV and HSV are dominating now but what about later? What are the younger gen of drivers looking at now? That's right smaller hondas, toyotas, etc. Ford did a great thing by bringing the XR5T in as it is a way into that market, so I think Toyota will be there seriously with this TRD business. FPV and HSV need to take it is a legit threat and anyone who doesn't think so is either blind or too arrogant (Crennan).
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10-05-2006, 10:13 AM
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Good, im happy it means we will be able to get TRD parts without having to order from the US, expect to see Supercharged Camry's on the streets soon
and besides it will mean greater competition
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10-05-2006, 10:29 AM
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10-05-2006, 10:39 AM
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Purveyor of filth
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Yes they do weave some magic with the sixes (300ZX and R33 spring to mind, even though the Zed is a V6).
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10-05-2006, 11:09 AM
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mmmm, supercharged!
i love the sound of a supercharger. gimme one of them over a turbo any day. i wonder if the supercharged V6 will fit in my MR2?
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10-05-2006, 11:57 AM
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We may have to wait a few years to see a TRD Prius
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10-05-2006, 12:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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does TRD stand for turd
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10-05-2006, 12:09 PM
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They'll probably do most of they're business in the small hatches. Take a good look at 99% of Camry drivers, all they want is a reliable A to B car. Besides, the last thing the "Bowling Club Set" need is a supercharger....though they may actually make it up to the speed limit in the left lane now!!
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10-05-2006, 12:11 PM
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V8 Rock'n'Roll....
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"TRD are here for U" "TRD have U in mind" "TRD needs U"  : :
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1 owner 03 BA XR8 Manual Sedan 208.8 rwkw stock, update soon 20x8.5 fr 20x10 rr Rumble thanks to: Sureflo Exhaust - Stainless Cat's & 3.5in single catback system "Tell 'em the guy with the Blue Mohawk sent Ya" |
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10-05-2006, 12:21 PM
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10-05-2006, 12:34 PM
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10-05-2006, 12:58 PM
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Both HSV and Ford have recently released performance hatchbacks. TRD is tapping into this market. As both the XR5T and Golf GTI have shown there is a market for these cars and demand is currently much higher than both car makers can handle.
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10-05-2006, 01:14 PM
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is it a prerequisite that all performance brands are 3 letter acronyms?
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10-05-2006, 01:17 PM
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TRD, HSV, FPV, AMG..... and... Ralliart!
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10-05-2006, 01:36 PM
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: although an Evo 9 is very nice...
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10-05-2006, 01:36 PM
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10-05-2006, 02:04 PM
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If FPV don’t lift their game with the V8 models than they might be in trouble. 1:45’s at Winton from a 5.4 litre 290kw RWD is nothing to brag about.
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10-05-2006, 06:34 PM
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10-05-2006, 06:40 PM
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NOT A TOYOTA :/
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Firstly, FPV seems to be killing all lately and what, with their v8? No, Typhoon anyone? Have you all forgotten what kinda car the Supra was? I really wouldn't be quick to can TRD - I think it will do a hell of a lot smarter than it's rivals.
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10-05-2006, 07:02 PM
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I can see it now, the Avalon drivers rocking to the lawn bowls club and being the envy of all their friends with the TRD emblazoned cardigans.
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10-05-2006, 07:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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 What's next? Daihatsu Performance Vehicles Hyundai Special Vehicles Kia Street & Racing Technologies Suzuki Racing Developments oh, and Holden will of course team up with Daewoo to produce the HDSV.
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10-05-2006, 07:11 PM
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The Guy You Love To Hate
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Dosnt matter TRD wont have much to work with anyway.
Camrys and Corollas? No chance. Bring back the days of the GT4 and the Supra. TRD built a nice 3000GT which was based on the Supra, i imagine they will do somehting similar with the Lexus LF-A supercar. |
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10-05-2006, 07:24 PM
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NOT A TOYOTA :/
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Nah, the predicted Aurion AWD Supercharged 6 is nothing to work with.
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10-05-2006, 07:38 PM
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Its good to see some competition but I don't think trd will be much of a threat. Toyota are basically a fridge on wheels at the moment and they are going to have to bring out one hell of a ball tearer to get rid of that image.
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10-05-2006, 08:30 PM
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NOT A TOYOTA :/
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And who's to really say they wont?
It's not really a fair statement to say that they cant - they have had some pretty ballsy cars in the past.
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10-05-2006, 08:46 PM
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10-05-2006, 08:56 PM
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I might have to go and buy a hotted up Camry !!!! Ha Ha
High power Front Wheel Drive !!!!!! Threat to HSV/FPV i dont think so !!!
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