sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/14/23 10:30 p.m.

So, the auto-translate of the auto-captions isn't that great.  But, there's enough there to follow the scent of what's being said.

 

Yes, this is effectively a commercial.  And, yes, I reckon some of the "Tofu Delivery Purists" might get wrapped around a lamppost a bit (and Keith probably won't be a fan of them slapping an electric motor on the front of a manual trans).  Still, I thought was an interesting little video, and maybe worth some of y'alls' time.

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/15/23 8:18 a.m.

I an only get behind this project if they are stamping out new AE86 shells and interior panels and everything else.

 

You'd think there would be a market for that.  They make/made new Mustangs, Camaros, Escorts (mk1 and mk2), the AE86 should be on the list.

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/15/23 10:12 a.m.

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

looks like if there aren't parts now, there might be in the future?
https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/heritage/
https://toyotagazooracing.com/pressrelease/2021/1101-01/

There's definitely comments in this video about the value of keeping "existing" cars going, and the importance Toyota sees in producing concepts that can "convert" existing fleets to BEV/H2 from their Tokyo Auto Salon presentation:

 

84FSP
84FSP UberDork
1/15/23 10:16 a.m.

I love the idea.  This is literally going to be the way these cars stay relevant in the next 10-15 years.  

Pete. (l33t FS)
Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
1/15/23 10:31 a.m.
sleepyhead the buffalo said:

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

looks like if there aren't parts now, there might be in the future?
https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/heritage/
https://toyotagazooracing.com/pressrelease/2021/1101-01/

There's definitely comments in this video about the value of keeping "existing" cars going, and the importance Toyota sees in producing concepts that can "convert" existing fleets to BEV/H2 from their Tokyo Auto Salon presentation:

 

"Wilson electric conversions! We will convert your car to electric for only $39,999.95!"

BAMF
BAMF HalfDork
1/15/23 11:55 a.m.
Pete. (l33t FS) said:
sleepyhead the buffalo said:

In reply to Pete. (l33t FS) :

looks like if there aren't parts now, there might be in the future?
https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/heritage/
https://toyotagazooracing.com/pressrelease/2021/1101-01/

There's definitely comments in this video about the value of keeping "existing" cars going, and the importance Toyota sees in producing concepts that can "convert" existing fleets to BEV/H2 from their Tokyo Auto Salon presentation:

 

"Wilson electric conversions! We will convert your car to electric for only $39,999.95!"

Can't wait for their hover car conversions. 

sleepyhead the buffalo
sleepyhead the buffalo GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/15/23 12:14 p.m.

Sleepywife frequently complains about my pessimism.  She'll probably enjoy the fact that I'm receiving an 66:33 ratio of pessimism to optimism on one of my limited quota of optimistic posts for the year.

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