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Automotive News

  • Robert Strangarone's RS-R Scion FR-S takes to the autocross for the third season.

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ, Random Blog
    January 19, 2015
    by MotoP
    Bob Strangarone's RS-R Scion FR-S Bob Strangarone, who stated autocross shortly after he got his Scion FR-S in 2012, has been consistently building his car and participating in grassroots events. ...
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  • Old Friends of Club4AG at the last track day of the year at Streets of ...

    86 Concepts, AE86, Automotive News, Events
    January 1, 2015
    by MotoP
    Old Friends of Club4AG Testing Taka's retuned ex-Formula D AE86 to Lap Time Attack AE86, and shaking down with Shingo Yugami assisting as the works pro engineer, from Bluemoon Performance. ...
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  • Winmax 86 CUP FINAL ROUND 2014

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    December 19, 2014
    by MotoP
    Winmax 86 CUP FINAL ROUND 2014 For many the 2nd week of December means college and high school finals week. But for some of the most dedicated Toyota fans, the ...
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  • OnRamp 2014, App Developer Challenge for the future of automobiles.

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    December 19, 2014
    by MotoP
    OnRamp 2014, App Developer Challenge ON a mild rainy day in December of 2014, about 60 or so teams of app programmers took to the challenge for Toyota Motor Corporation, ...
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  • Lexus RCF, TVD - Torque Vectoring Differential Gear System, a revolution in sports car drivetrain.

    Automotive News, Lexus, Review
    November 10, 2014
    by MotoP
    Lexus RCF, TVD - Torque Vectoring Differential Gear A look at the Lexus RC-F's optional TVD System, which might be the most revolutionary equipment to be installed on a production ...
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  • Dissecting the TOYOTA 86 14R-60 Limited Production

    86 Concepts, Automotive News, FRS/ BRZ
    October 5, 2014
    by MotoP
    Dissecting the TOYOTA 86 14R-60 Limited Production Yes, it is a production car, though very exclusive and limited... I guess Japan listened to all of the enthusiast voices that understand the "concept" ...
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  • Oktoberbeast, at Toyota Motor Sales USA

    Automotive News, Events
    October 2, 2014
    by MotoP
    Oktoberbeast, at Toyota Motor Sales USA   Each start of October, folks working at Toyota USA Headquarters bring out thier personal enthusiast cars from thier garages to the USA HQ ...
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  • Japanese Classic Car Show 2014, the best of the West Coast's Japanese cars for the ...

    AE86, Automotive News, Events
    September 28, 2014
    by MotoP
    Japanese Classic Car Show 2014 Over 350 cars gathered for the 10th Annual Japanese Classic Car Show, the JCCS. Held annually in Long Beach, California, the show brings classic and ...
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  • SCCA Solo National Championships 2014, Lincoln, Nebraska

    Automotive News, Events
    September 9, 2014
    by MotoP
    SCCA Solo National Championships 2014  
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  • Toyota FT-1 Version 2, Unveiled at Gordon McCall's Motorworks Reunion 2014, Pebble Beach, CA...

    86 Concepts, Automotive News, Events, Review
    August 24, 2014
    by MotoP
    Toyota FT-1 Version 2, Unveiled at Gordon McCall's Motorworks Reunion 2014, Pebble Beach, CA... Designed by CALTY, the second iteration of the concept Toyota FT-1 was released to the public ...
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  • Toyota Sports 800 Monterey Historic Motorsports Reunion

    AE86, Automotive News, Events
    August 24, 2014
    by MotoP
    Toyota Sports 800 Monterey Historic Motorsports Reunion   Dainichi Racing Team and Mr.Tamaru an avid owner of a precious Toyota Sports 800, decided on a bucket list item, to take ...
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  • Toyotafest 2014 Photo Coverage

    Automotive News, Events
    June 12, 2014
    by MotoP
    Toyotafest 2014 Photo Coverage        
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  • A couple of quotes from Akio Toyoda, the president of Toyota in a Japanese interview...

    Automotive News, Events, Uncategorized
    June 12, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    https://www.facebook.com/Moto.Club4AG/posts/10203404243283067
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  • PASMAG features Club4AG

    86 Concepts, AE86, Automotive News, Random Blog, Review
    June 3, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    PASMAG features Club4AG   Post by Performance Auto & Sound Magazine.
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  • Willow Springs Raceway with Scion FR-S, this time, testing more new prototype items

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    May 12, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    Willow Springs Raceway with Scion FR-S https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203183698449584&set=a.1069376330925.12140.1121600419&type=1
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  • Masaki Nishihara visits SCCA Pro Solo USA.

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    April 19, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    Masaki Nishihara visits SCCA Pro Solo USA.   Check these photos out taken by many people. Some really nice shots by Alan PhotoStory Studio in there, and go check that link for ...
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  • SCCA Solo2 Scene in San Diego, California...

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, Uncategorized
    March 17, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    San Diego's local chapter SCCA SOLO2 Autocross Championship. We took a visit to support our local friends like Robert Stangarone, who's avidly campaigning the Scion FR-S all the way to National ...
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  • Toyota 86 TRD "Griffon" Concept 014 breaks the 1 minute barrier at Tsukuba Circuit on ...

    86 Concepts, Automotive News, FRS/ BRZ
    February 3, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    TRD Griffon Concept 014. Last year this car posted 1:00.749 at Tsukuba Circuit in Japan. On January 31st, 2014, the Griffon with further internal engine modifications, now posted a 0:57.407 ...
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  • APEXi EL-II Electronic Meter System and Revised Center Console.

    Automotive News, FRS/ BRZ, Review
    January 10, 2014
    by Motohide Miwa
    I've spent a bit of time to reorganize the Scion FR-S center console today, since I missed my chance to get out to CES... I had on hand a pair ...
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  • We find that the Lexus RC-F is on the way to Geneva, along with other ...

    Automotive News, Events, Lexus
    January 2, 2014
    by MotoP
    Lexus has just announced that an array of Lexus RCs that will make its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show starting March 4. The V8 powerhouse RC F which ...
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  • Meet Jorge Azcoitia in Spain...

    AE86, Automotive News, Review
    December 13, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    Sometimes we look to nations other than where AE86 are prevalent, and find that there are owners who still dedicate their lives to loving the AE86. Meet Jorge Azcoitia in ...
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  • 86 Dynamic Driving Academy with FR-S/BRZ owners on the raceway.

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    December 9, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    86 Dynamic Driving Academy with FR-S/BRZ 86 Dynamic Driving Academy is a way to learn about car control.  It's not a race or competition, but a way for owners who ...
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  • TOYOTA Hybrid TS030 LeMans 2013 Race Car on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show

    Automotive News, Events
    November 28, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    TOYOTA Hybrid TS030 TOYOTA Hybrid TS030
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  • Winmax USA Performance Brake Pads at SEMA

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ, Review
    November 15, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    https:// www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201816613513315&l=2fb6c8e0ba
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  • Bride Seats +Cusco

    AE86, Automotive News, FRS/ BRZ, Review
    November 11, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    https://www.facebook.com/Moto.Club4AG/posts/10201860833378784 Bride Seats +Cusco
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  • Mr.Tada visits SEMA

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    November 6, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201819288220181&l=2f1c0d5947
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  • SNAP ON TOOLS - MASTERS of METAL TOUR, come win some Snap On Tools and ...

    Automotive News, Events
    October 23, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    SNAP ON TOOLS - MASTERS OF METAL TOUR October 29th, Tuesday, 2013.  6PM~10PM Del Amo Fashion Center Mall, Parking Lot in Torrance California. Snap On Tools will bring a party ...
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  • Vossen VVS-CV4 Wheels on Lexus LS430...

    Automotive News, Lexus, Review
    October 20, 2013
    by MotoP
    Vossen VVS-CV4 Wheels on Lexus LS430... Cars should always have a very narrowly defined purpose to which it was made for. Sports cars should be agile, light, beautiful, and communicative, ...
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  • Tony Martinez AE86, complete custom 4A-GE 20V built by Passion, not by anyone else!

    AE86, Automotive News, Review
    October 18, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    Tony Martinez AE86 Who says California is the only place where you see awesome AE86? Here's one of the most dedicated and oldest of the Club4AG Member, "Gaijin_Rokurunner" Tony Martinez, ...
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  • Scion FR-S "Monogram Series"

    86 Concepts, Automotive News, FRS/ BRZ, Random Blog
    October 6, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    Scion FR-S "Monogram Series"   Here's something new for those who wish the list of equipment for the 10th Anniversary Scion10 models came in a different exterior colors~ Or wished ...
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  • Janet's new AE86 unveiled at JCCS 2013

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, Random Blog
    October 1, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    Janet's new AE86 unveiled at JCCS 2013 If you know people at Toyota USA Headquarters, and if you knew people who hang out with older cars, you will definitely know ...
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  • Club4AG fans in Malaysia

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, Random Blog
    September 14, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    Club4AG fans in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is a large city that thrives on petroleum exports.  Unusual for a Asian nation in that way and economic base more like ...
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  • Team RS*R Kuala Lumpur! Formula D Asia in Malaysia!

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    August 26, 2013
    by Motohide Miwa
    September 1st, 2013, Formula D Asia Malaysia, the 2nd stop in the world Asia rounds of Formula D, Team RS*R and Fredrick Aasbo was there in force, as well as ...
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  • 86 FEST II, the second round of the largest 86 gathering in America

    AE86, Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    August 13, 2013
    by MotoP
      Unofficial Coverage Report of the 86FEST II (86Fest2)    Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, California August 10-11th, 2013. The weekend was August 10th and 11th of August in 2013.  The ...
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  • J-TACS Toyota 86 Concept J

    86 Concepts, Automotive News, FRS/ BRZ, Random Blog
    August 9, 2013
    by MotoP
    J-TACS Toyota 86 Concept J   Following the interesting concept release earlier this year of the Concept 86xCb which had an aura of upmarket direction and grand luxury, Toyota last ...
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  • Launching the All-New 2014 Toyota Corolla, the epic "Corolla Elevated"

    Automotive News, Events, Review
    June 8, 2013
    by MotoP
    -- June 6th, 2013, Santa Monica Airport, Los Angeles, California-- The all new 2014 Toyota Corolla Launch event was held inside a massive hangar, with surprises at every interval throughout ...
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  • Scion Racing Testing/Media Preview Session

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    April 6, 2013
    by MotoP
    Scion Racing Testing/Media Preview Session Toyota Speedway of Irwindale. Ken Gushi and Fredrick Aasbo gets to shakedown thier cars for the first time in public with media present to shoot ...
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  • SCION to SEMA, a Las Vegas trip with 56 Scion FR-S owners along Interstate 15

    Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ
    February 4, 2013
    by MotoP
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  • A Tour of LA - presented by Longo Scion of El Monte - Epic 76- ...

    86 Concepts, AE86, Automotive News, Events, FRS/ BRZ, Random Blog, Uncategorized
    February 4, 2013
    by MotoP
    A Tour of LA - presented by Longo Scion of El Monte  
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  • Lexus GS350 F-Sport Dynamic Driving Experience

    Automotive News, Events, Lexus, Review, Uncategorized
    January 17, 2013
    by MotoP
    Las Vegas Motor Speedway, December 9th, 2011 Lexus GS350 F-Sport Dynamic Driving Experience   It's a winner, because it can tuck nose, shake the tail, and smoke out of a ...
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  • Scion FRS Experience (The New Toyota 86)

    Automotive News, Events, Review, Uncategorized
    January 9, 2013
    by MotoP
      My first days with an FRS A time spent with Scion FRS and the people who made it all happen. One day in the fall of 2007, I had ...
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  • Club4AG's history in a video... short one... LOL

    AE86, Automotive News, Events
    March 9, 2011
    by MotoP
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  • AE86 Parts & Accessories • Re: FS: AE86 Parts
    I really need the tie rods... but... I'm in the U.K. Would you post them at my cost?Statistics: Posted by totta crolla — Thu Apr 01, 2021 1:25 am
  • AE86 Parts & Accessories • Re: FS: AE86 Parts
    Yes they are from Powersteering Rack I’m selling these because I needed Longer ones They have no play , still stiffStatistics: Posted by mad_86 — Wed Mar 31, 2021 10:07 pm
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    Hi, can you tell me if the tie rods you have for sale are from a power steering rack?Statistics: Posted by totta crolla — Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:30 am
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    Check yours i havent got your mail man.... ThankaStatistics: Posted by abdu91 — Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:43 am
  • TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE • Re: TRD Gasket, Stock 4age
    carina4age wrote:I checked the knock pins and they were in correct positions. I checked valve clearances yes. Yes i have compression tester, might test compression next weekend. Plug leads, im not sure my coil lead is running very close to valve cover and other plug leads so maybe there is spark jumping somewhere? I can […]
  • TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE • Re: TRD Gasket, Stock 4age
    Never tried posting/linking a video before, so hope this works If it does it will be a short video from my archives that shows what my car sounded like when it was running N.A. with ITB's and cams. https://i.imgur.com/JsnZvRJ.mp4 Cheers... jondee86Statistics: Posted by jondee86 — Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:08 am
  • TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE • Re: TRD Gasket, Stock 4age
    Well, so idle is normal i guess i think that the little shake just comes with the cams. I installed the FPR vacuum hose directly to intake manifold and that made low end little better. I guess that the vacuum switch valve was some kind of emission thing. I tried WOT acceleration yesterday in 2nd […]
  • TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE • Re: 4AGE 16V head on a 20V black top?
    Jondee is correct. First figure out what is causing the problem. Otherwise you could be wasting a lot of time.Statistics: Posted by SR85DET — Thu Mar 25, 2021 6:39 pm
  • TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE • Re: TRD Gasket, Stock 4age
    Best way to check for spark tracking or jumping to ground is when it is dark. Sparks are much easier to see at night. Idle sounds like an engine with a "hot" cam should. Fine tuning the ignition timing can smooth it out a little, and adjustable cam gears can can be used to open […]
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    Lookin fresh!Statistics: Posted by Jeonsah — Thu Mar 25, 2021 5:28 am
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    I'm looking for a bash bar That can support a crappy ebay front bumper for my 86, but i'm not sure where to look since i don't have social media and they go as fast as they come. If anyone has one or could point me to where i can grab one: that would be […]
  • TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE • Re: TRD Gasket, Stock 4age
    I checked the knock pins and they were in correct positions. I checked valve clearances yes. Yes i have compression tester, might test compression next weekend. Plug leads, im not sure my coil lead is running very close to valve cover and other plug leads so maybe there is spark jumping somewhere? I can try […]

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So, we can’t go to anywhere nice and warm yet. So, we can’t go to anywhere nice and warm yet. I decided to cook for her Everything red was my theme today. Red bulb Roses, Villa Antinori Toscana Rosso. Alaskan King and Snow Crab. Calamari and squash pan fried over garlic marinara, served atop linguini and olives. Romano tomato lightly peppered and layered with robust olive oil and balsamico. Happy Valentines Day to my wife. You think she’ll like it?
1989 Toyota Celsior (UCF10) and Lexus LS400 Some 1989 Toyota Celsior (UCF10) and Lexus LS400 
Some of the exclusive features that this first Lexus car introduced to the world were also some of the most intensely studied and meticulously analyzed by other automakers of the time. 
The instrument cluster featuring glowing indicators that seemed to optically float inside the pod, called "Optitron Meter" instantly drew the attention of anyone who first encountered it on a test drive.  It displayed the information only as needed and nothing else. 
SLSS was the new cabin audio equipment development method, and in the case of the Lexus LS and Toyota Celsior, acoustic engineers from Yamaha and Toyota, calibrated the interior acoustics space, every surface and dynamically at every speed, and was handed off to Nakamichi and Pioneer engineers to develop an audio system with not only power, but with superb audio fidelity in a car that featured unprecedented levels of silence in the cabin of mechanical and outside noises. 
Timing of different frequencies of sound emanating from sound drivers, in different locations were digitally tuned to calibration figures, for the cabin occupants. 
And the frequencies altered depending on the speed, not just volume levels. 
It was said that 14 changes were requested and made in the engine and suspension department to help enhance the silence of unwanted noises and vibrations, some going as far as redesigning several bearing to tolerances of less than 1 micron, and changing the fluid viscosity of the engine mount damping.  Bushings in the suspension were altered again, and sound deadening materials were selected reflecting the study data. 
The fact is that every component of the audio system was an integral part of the cabin and mechanical engineering of the car itself, and was one signature character of the Celsior/LS400 that could not be duplicated in any other automobile unless every task was repeated on another car.
Nothing of this sort was done with so much effort in a car audio system prior to this.  Such engineering have become a standard today in many luxury cars more than 30 years later, but this was truly one of the first example of such efforts.
The big layout of the classic Nurburgring Nordschl The big layout of the classic Nurburgring Nordschleife is long 12.8 miles consisting of 170 corners, or 168, 171 depending on who you ask.  But no matter what the official count, it is one long and technical course.  It is pretty much like recalling the memory of all the corners of every raceway and canyon you've been on, and connecting that to one long raceway.
In a modern car, you're also covering ground at triple digits speeds half of the time on a narrow forest road with not much of an escape area. 
Here, if you are 0.3 seconds off on average per corner, you will be a full minute behind another car after one lap.
Feeling excited about a tiny 43 scale car... Becau Feeling excited about a tiny 43 scale car... Because this was a car that was one of a kind back in its days. BP Kraft Trueno GT300. JGTC
In 1989, Toyota Celsior, destined to go abroad as In 1989, Toyota Celsior, destined to go abroad as the first flagship for LEXUS, the LS400, achieved a 120km/h (70mph) cruising speed cabin sound level of 63db.  That's about as quiet as an empty office with a few PC's humming.
This was over 31 years ago. 
Toyota did this without digital noise cancelling, nor exuberant use of sound deadening in the body structures.  They did this by sampling over 500 different prototype timing belts on the engine, and by having Yamaha engineers go through acoustic characters of every section of the engine from intake to the valvetrain with the same process as their musical instruments.  Aisin to invent and register 33 new patents to reduce mechanical noise in the transmission and differential gears, bearings, and brakes.  Bridgestone to make a set of brand new tires to do the same.  Aerodynamic development for every curve, corner, and gap with operations more than spent for Formula One cars.  A brand new design of air suspension system to absorb more noise. 
At around the same year, a Rolls Royce Camargue/Silver Spur, , Cadillac Fleetwood, and the W140 Mercedes-Benz S500 with premium dual pane glass and weights of far more than the LS registered sound levels almost twice as much as the Lexus LS.
A Tesla Model S, today registers 71 db the same speed, although to be fair, the Tesla does have a set of loud high performance tires. 
Brand new, it idled so quietly that Toyota had to install auto-cycling starter mechanisms on the engine, to prevent re-cranking of the engine as new owners would not hear it idle.
What's in a name. Toyota needed a name that the A What's in a name.
Toyota needed a name that the Americans could pronounce easily.  Seeing that Porsche name was even mispronounced at the time, they thought hard, for a name of a car destined strictly and primarily targeted to the North American sales. 
Most of the historical names of cars under the Toyota brand were some form of a crown.  Crown being their first passenger car name, there were subsequently, Tiara, Corona, Corolla, Carina, all royal head-garnish accessory variants in one language or another.  Then they realized, they didn't ever use the Japanese word for a king's crown, "冠” or "kan-muri."
One guy in the product planning department just pre-skewed the word into something Westerners can digest easily, and suggested "Camry." 
Well the name stuck, and became the longest running North American best seller for Toyota. 
I really hope he received a nice bonus check for that idea!
The last of my dad’s restaurant is closing as he The last of my dad’s restaurant is closing as he reaches a point in his new retired life. 
My brother is parting with kitchenware, stoneware, and other Japanese crafts from inventory of seven Japanese restaurants our family had operated from 1978. 
If you’re in San Francisco area.  Go stop by and see if you can find something to take home from our 42 year family business.  Noodle bowls galore, many of them were custom made from places like Arita, Bizen, etc as he just liked being authentic despite being just a staple for everyday people.  Cooking stone pots, tea cups, plates, platters, urushi trays, decorations, seasonal cuisine tools all from the past half century of our family business, many still new in boxes from inventory dad didn’t throw away.
Mifune Bistro
1581 Webster Street, #100, San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 409-4959
Corner of Webster and Post Street.
Clearing out the warehouse in preparation for his retirement in Japan.
@joji_jmto @mifune_sf
That is where the Space Shuttle used to land. At That is where the Space Shuttle used to land. 
At Edward Air Force Base.🛩
The Mohave Desert 🌵 
Just keep driving till you find something interesting.
If we study maps and history, there’s always epic places. 
#toyota86
#carlife #travelgram 
#keepdriving
Toyota “T-Mesh pattern” was important when we Toyota “T-Mesh pattern” was important when we worked on this car. It was a theme for the dash panel carbon weave shape, and also on door switches and on the front grill. #Toyota86 #ScionFrS #ZN6 #automotivedesign #carstuff
When neon colored wheels started to go nuts in rac When neon colored wheels started to go nuts in racing.  Weds Lexus RC in Super GT.
Such a nice paint contrast on their livery too. #wedswheels #43scalemodels #LexusRCF #teambandoh #supergt
9 years ago, 4 months before these cars rolled int 9 years ago, 4 months before these cars rolled into dealerships. It was such a delight to see the production car in person, after so many years of exchanging discussions. #Toyota86 #ScionFRS #SubaruBRZ. And so many people who were passionately involved in making it come true.
1/43 of my wish came true today. I guess it means 1/43 of my wish came true today. I guess it means I need to beg 43 times more passionately. 😁🤣🤩🤪🥰 #kyosho43scale #86openconcept #Toyota86 #Toyota #ScionFRS #SubaruBRZ #Convertibles #ConceptCars #Minichamp #Kyosho #modelcars #43scale
Toyota is celebrated a triple victory at the 40th Toyota is celebrated a triple victory at the 40th ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2012, in their first outing to the prestigious endurance race, with wins for the new GT 86 sports car. Victories in two classes was the highlight of the automaker's campaign year. A GT 86 run by GAZOO Racing won the SP3 class and finished 46th overall, while Toyota Swiss Racing took its own GT 86 to victory in the near-production V3 class, with an overall finish of 78th position. #Toyota86 #Scionfrs #racecars #nürburgringnordschleife #24hoursofNurburgring #14R60 #ZN6
RI4AG engine. A 2.0 liter four cylinder engine us RI4AG engine.  A 2.0 liter four cylinder engine used in the Super GT series GT500 class.  Output is restricted to just over 500hp under regulation but it is a successful power plant that has been very reliable, and powered the GT500 Lexus RCF, GT500 Lexus LC500, and this year, the GT500 Supra. #RI4AG 
It has no mechanical commonality with the old 4AGE production engine however. 
#racingparts #racecars #GT500 #SuperGT #LexusRCF #LexusLC #A90 #TRD #TechnocraftJapan
No one’s really visiting this holidays in SoCal, No one’s really visiting this holidays in SoCal, but what the heck, we are bored so we took our time decking out the living room space. Well, more like cleaning up and tidying it of junk that accumulate over the year. Lol 😂 Happy Holidays everyone and this year especially, health and hopes for everyone around the world. #christmasdecor #christmastree #springcleaning #disneyedout #tinkontop
Made this a few years ago cutting and pasting from Made this a few years ago cutting and pasting from outputs in GT5. Had fun for hours lol 😂 #granturismo5 #Toyota
Vented rear bumper, wider muffler tip offset and b Vented rear bumper, wider muffler tip offset and bumper holes, one piece spoiler, and fantastic sunset piercing between parking structure floors. #quarantinelife #Toyota86 #Inex by @cosevati2016 #lexonexclusive #beatsonicusa #scionfrs #club4ag #86dda
Home brew Christmas ornament. Steamboat Stitchy M Home brew Christmas ornament. Steamboat Stitchy More at @nezumy_land #quarantinelife #steamboatwillie #stitch #liloandstitch #disneychristmas #glassball #diy #papercraft #figurines
Just drive... Just drive...
Helped to clean out a local Target store today... Helped to clean out a local Target store today... Tokyo Olympics collection galore. #Toyota2000Gt #ToyotaTundra #Tokyo2020 #HotWheels #Minicar #ミニカー #トミカ
Toyota Tundra Hot Wheels, Tokyo Olympics Edition. Toyota Tundra Hot Wheels, Tokyo Olympics Edition.
Baseball...
One of the lead design director, Satoru Tai, compl One of the lead design director, Satoru Tai, completed this concept Z car, and was a day away from loading it on a transporter for the world tour.
He saw the rear "Fairlady Z" emblem mounted perfectly horizontal on the tail lip.
Somehow it bothered him, and in the last moments, he had the staff pull it off, and he then proceeded to mount a new one diagonally, like the original 240Z.
Stepping back 20 feet, he gazed at the rear of the car for 10 minutes more, and nodded, silently to himself, "This was for you, Katayama-San."
And, not one staff at the studio objected to this...
It was the last touch.
Amazing details that I saw interesting, was the organic crease lines that seemed to become sharp folds at one area, and disappears naturally into the bodywork.  I see the waist line from the front fender to the door, and then blending into the modern Z-signature vertical door handle, and completely gone past that point for the rear fender.  The rear section pronounced in the round bulge interrupted again by the sharp cut off fold on the tail, encasing the long horizontal tail lamp.
#fairladyZ #nissanZProto #400Z #フェアレディz #conceptcars #spyshots
#日産 #やっちゃえ日産 @christina.roki @tanya.roki
One of the lead design director, Satoru Tai, compl One of the lead design director, Satoru Tai, completed this concept Z car, and was a day away from loading it on a transporter for the world tour.
He saw the rear "Fairlady Z" emblem mounted perfectly horizontal on the tail lip.
Somehow it bothered him, and in the last moments, he had the staff pull it off, and he then proceeded to mount a new one diagonally, like the original 240Z.
Stepping back 20 feet, he gazed at the rear of the car for 10 minutes more, and nodded, silently to himself, "This was for you, Katayama-San."
And, not one staff at the studio objected to this...
It was the last touch.
Amazing details that I saw interesting, was the organic crease lines that seemed to become sharp folds at one area, and disappears naturally into the bodywork.  I see the waist line from the front fender to the door, and then blending into the modern Z-signature vertical door handle, and completely gone past that point for the rear fender.  The rear section pronounced in the round bulge interrupted again by the sharp cut off fold on the tail, encasing the long horizontal tail lamp.
#fairladyZ #nissanZProto #400Z #フェアレディz #conceptcars #spyshots
#日産 #やっちゃえ日産
I was able to sneak past the guards to see this gr I was able to sneak past the guards to see this great car in the making. 
Thanks to @seanlee768 #nissanZ #fairladyZ #nissanzproto #conceptcar
They caught me sneaking around... What a beauty th They caught me sneaking around... What a beauty this future Fairlady Z. #fairladyZ #nissanZProto #400Z #フェアレディz #conceptcars #spyshots
Sneaking into this facility from a castle fortress Sneaking into this facility from a castle fortress moat... humm. 
#spying #conceptcars #NissanZProto #nissan400z #nissan #Zetto #FairladyZ 
#フェアレディz
@manis2society and @maxorido in 2004... At the RS @manis2society and @maxorido in 2004... At the RSR Drift Festival. Has it been 17 years already?!?! Lots of fantastic memories. @rsrusa @yokohamatire @falkentyres__drift_team #driftevent #driftday #driftassociation #club4ag #oldschool #fantasticmemories
This angle is Uuuooogghh. So curvy. @cosevati2016 This angle is Uuuooogghh. 
So curvy.
@cosevati2016 limited custom bumper and offset muffler, trunk spoiler.  @wedswheels TC105X lightweight wheels. @lexon_japan tail lights. @nittotire NT555 G2
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#ScionFRS
#SubaruBRZ
It’s always nice to have people enthusiastic abo It’s always nice to have people enthusiastic about learning how to work on their own cars. (2015, at RSR USA facilities) #DIY #Toyota86 #SubaruBRZ #ScionFRS #GarageMechanic @rsrusa @cuscousa @auto.tuned #carentgusiasts #86squad #ZN6
Unlike the SFR, this tiny Honda S660 did make it t Unlike the SFR, this tiny Honda S660 did make it to production.  Mid-engine scooter of sorts, is tiny 660cc engine is pure fun.
It’s so tiny that if it was ever released in the USA, I’d think motorcycle shops would almost be more appropriate to sell them ;) 
#HondaS660
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Two months into development at Cusco for taking it Two months into development at Cusco for taking it another step for hard core driving enthusiasts. A90 Supra shines as basic platform. 
#A90 #Supra #Toyota 
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Two months into development at Cusco for taking it Two months into development at Cusco for taking it another step for hard core driving enthusiasts. A90 Supra shines as basic platform. #A90 #Supra #Toyota #GazooRacing #CuscoSuspension #CuscoPowerBrace #CuscoRacing
Cusco Rally Team female aces in the driver and co- Cusco Rally Team female aces in the driver and co-drivers seats. And leading their classes too. 
Achieving dreams and goals at Cusco Racing! 
#girlpower #cuscoracing #cuscorally #cuscointernational #cuscoJapan #CuscoSuspension #CuscoLSD #WomenInRacing #黒澤恵里 #kuroeri 
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Daruma Dave with the Cusco boss visiting the Ken B Daruma Dave with the Cusco boss visiting the Ken Block operation... Gleaning the secrets of being a celebrity ;) #DarumaDave #CuscoRacing #CuscoRally #CuscoInternational #Europe #Ireland #omg #KenBlock
Wait, that’s not the Emperor! Lol Cusco usherin Wait, that’s not the Emperor! Lol 
Cusco ushering in the new Japanese Imperial Era Reiwa with a Rally Stage abroad.  Racing just doesn’t stop at Cusco. 
Ok, ace driver Yanagisawa leaves for grid, as other Cusco drivers wish him luck.  Cusco Rally Team. 
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Toyota 86 flipped on its side to show Cusco Power Toyota 86 flipped on its side to show Cusco Power Braces, mounted strategically and effectively. 
At Osaka Auto Messe, Japan.
#osakaautomesse2019 #osakajapan #cuscosuspension #cuscopowerbrace #cuscolsd #cuscostreetzeroa #toyota86 #subarubrz
Cusco TN_S and TN_R Series dual valve adjustable p Cusco TN_S and TN_R Series dual valve adjustable professional mono tube coilover systems. For select popular models distinctly tuned and properly tested.  Superb in every way whether TN_S for street and Sunday sport is your goal, or TN_R for dedicated track duties is your focus. 🏎🚗🔧🔩⚙️⛓🔧🧰⛓⚙️🔩#CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoRally #CuscoSport #Monotube #Coilover #Toyota86 #SubaruBRZ #SubaruSTI #SubaruWRX #MazdaMX5 #MazdaRoadster #fiat124spider #SundayRacer #SportsDriving #Since1977
Cusco Parts for Toyota CHR #ToyotaCHR #CuscoStreet Cusco Parts for Toyota CHR #ToyotaCHR #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoSuspension 
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Incredible art! #Repost @orhanozvatan Thanks so Incredible art! #Repost @orhanozvatan Thanks so much! This is awesome! ・・・ Impreza GF8 is done ✍🏻 Finished Product will en ready tomorrow 😊 ———— #fanart #fanbase #automobileart #pencilsketching #madskills #cuscoracing #cuscorally #subaru #impreza
We love cars. Sharing time with others who are ca We love cars.  Sharing time with others who are car enthusiasts is what we do.  It’s our mission as first a car lover!  #cuscosuspension #cuscopowerbrace #cuscolsd #cuscoquality #cuscoracing #tokyoautosalon2019
Thank you! From all of us at Cusco International. Thank you! From all of us at Cusco International. Tokyo Auto Salon is a wrap! Off we head into 2019!! #tas2019 #東京オートサロン2019 #TokyoAutoSalon @tokyo_autosalon @cuscousa @cusco_insta @moto_club4ag @fujitsubo.exh #toyotaGazooRacing #cuscosuspension #cuscopowerbrace #cuscolsd #cuscoRacing
Cusco HiAce and Jimny new for 2019. #Toyota #HiAc Cusco HiAce and Jimny new for 2019.  #Toyota #HiAce #Suzuki #Jimny #tokyoautosalon2019 #東京オートサロン2019 #cuscosuspension #cuscolsd #cuscoracing #cuscoStreetZeroA
Fujitsubo booth at TAS2019 #tokyoautosalon @tokyo_ Fujitsubo booth at TAS2019 #tokyoautosalon @tokyo_autosalon @fujitsubo.exh @vossen @vossen_japan #vossen #fujitsubo #audi #S4
Almost finished with this huge booth at Tokyo Auto Almost finished with this huge booth at Tokyo Auto Salon 2019. We are at booth 322 West Hall! Tokyo AUto Salon 1/11-13/2019! We will see you soon!!! #Tas2019 #CuscoRacing #CuscoSuspension #CuscoLSD @cuscousa
Fiat 124 Spyder can use a lot of Cusco MX5 parts t Fiat 124 Spyder can use a lot of Cusco MX5 parts to refine and tune the chassis to precision, compliant ride, and personalized handling parameters. #Fiat #Fiat124 #Abarth #cuscosuspension #cuscopowerbrace #cuscolsd #CuscoRacing #CuscoTouring #precisionhandling
Cusco CHR parts to configure this car to even furt Cusco CHR parts to configure this car to even further tailored to your style, preferences, precision, and safety. #toyotachr #CHR #cuscosuspension #cuscopowerbrace #cuscolsd #cuscostreetzeroa #cuv @cuscousa
Who’s coming to Tokyo? Will we see you there? C Who’s coming to Tokyo? Will we see you there? Cusco’s got a bigger booth ever, 5 cars, full catalog of parts, drivers and campaign spokesmodels. Free prizes, interactive robots, hashtag live, and full staff to answer your tuning needs in multiple languages. See you soon!!! 🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎🏎 #TokyoAutoSalon #TAS #Japan #Conventions #TunerCars #CuscoSuspension #CuscoLSD #CuscoRacing @cusco_insta @cuscousa #VisitJapan 🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫🛫
Fujitsubo RM01 #fujitsubo #exhaust #cuscousa Fujitsubo RM01 #fujitsubo #exhaust #cuscousa
Cusco proven parts, through our own racing program Cusco proven parts, through our own racing programs in FIA Rally, Gymkhana, Super GT and in Endurance all over the world. #cuscousa #cuscosuspension #cuscolsd #tuned #jdm #realjapan #rally #fia #supergt ™@cuscousa
Concept behind the Cusco Sport TN-S We’ve devel Concept behind the Cusco Sport TN-S
We’ve developed the Sport TN-R for exacting needs of the raceway, however, to enable more users to enjoy the precision, adaptability, and to cater to the aficionados of the best that Cusco has to offer, we have created the TN-S models.  The TN-S uses longer stroke case and piston combinations to allow wider range of road use for the street, and damping and spring combinations to allow a more comfortable, compliant motion and less aggressive overall characters.  As with all Cusco suspension systems, the TN Series too, undergo a very careful individually suited testing and parts configurations for each model, and we assure each system match not only the specific car, but also the stage in which they are intended to be used. • Strut configurations use inverted layout dampers and camber adjustable upper mounts for optimum rigidity and alignment precision at front.  And rubber mounts for the rear to enhance compliance and allows use in wider range of surfaces.
• For avid and seasoned drivers who prefer professional level customizations and familiar with specific adjustment techniques even on road cars.  For more user-friendly single adjust Cusco tuned system, see Cusco Sport-S systems.
• Highly tailored for drivers who compete on street performance tires with UTQG ratings of 200 and higher and cannot use racing compounds for regulations.  For race tire compatibility, see TN-R spec coilover system.
• Optional CASTER/CAMBER front upper mounts are also available, as well as custom spring rates at the time of ordering.
• Twin-Needle Valve Adjustment separates the already excellent balance used on single adjust system of Sport S series, and caters to professionals with completely independent DUAL adjustment of low speed compression rate and rebound rates for critical level personal tuning.
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Happy New Year!!! From all of us at Cusco Racing I Happy New Year!!!
From all of us at Cusco Racing International and partners worldwide.
We hope to continue supporting your automotive enthusiasm! #cuscosuspension #cuscolsd #cuscoracing #cuscorally #cuscoxbride
Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2 Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019! 
5 concept and competition cars!
Full line of products! Free giveaways and much more! 
#TAS #TokyoAutoSalon2019 #CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoPowerBrace @cusco_insta @tokyo_autosalon
Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2 Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019! 5 concept and competition cars! Full line of products! Free giveaways and much more! #TAS #TokyoAutoSalon2019 #CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoPowerBrace @cusco_insta @tokyo_autosalon
Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2 Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019! 
5 concept and competition cars!
Full line of products! Free giveaways and much more! 
#TAS #TokyoAutoSalon2019 #CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoPowerBrace @cusco_insta @tokyo_autosalon
Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2 Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019! 5 concept and competition cars! Full line of products! Free giveaways and much more! #TAS #TokyoAutoSalon2019 #CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoPowerBrace @cusco_insta @tokyo_autosalon
Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2 Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019! 
5 concept and competition cars!
Full line of products! Free giveaways and much more! 
#TAS #TokyoAutoSalon2019 #CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoPowerBrace @cusco_insta @tokyo_autosalon
Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2 Hope to see you all soon at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2019! 5 concept and competition cars! Full line of products! Free giveaways and much more! #TAS #TokyoAutoSalon2019 #CuscoSuspension #CuscoRacing #CuscoStreetZeroA #CuscoPowerBrace @cusco_insta @tokyo_autosalon
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