Not 4ag related, but I think this is awesome
Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:25 am
NISMO recently announced that its starting a program to recreate discontinued parts for specific Nissan cars, first being the R32 GTR. I wouldn't be surprised if the z models or s-chassis comes next.
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/news-nismo-announces-heritage-parts-restoration-program-for-r32-skyline-gt-r/
I always think its cool when a big manufacturer acknowledges the passion/cult-following for its cars. I don't really follow European cars but I have a co-worker who used to work in parts for Mercedes and he would tell me about how they have a classic car division where you can get almost every single part for every single car ever made, even limited run accessories. If it was old enough, he would have to order from dirty old catalogs and call some old dudes in Germany.
Who knows, maybe Toyota/TRD will see this and decide to do a similar program for its classics. With how popular its cars/motors are, i'm surprised they haven't done so already.
And if you look at what Toyota has done these past few years, it seems like they're trying to get back into the sportier side of the automotive industry. They're getting back into the WRC with the 2017 Yaris, recently announced the supercharged 1.8l 6-speed LSD Yaris they plan on doing a limited number of (unfortunately won't be offered in the US), there's the FT1 that is "rumored" to be the next Supra, Lexus has a solid lineup of V8 cars and the LC-LF, etc. I think this is a good sign since they make all their money from selling Camry's to your Aunt Betty.
I remember being super stoked about the GT86 when they first announced it. Say what you want about the FRS, even if you think it was just a marketing stunt for all the fanboys, you have to admit its cool they they named a newer production car after a 30 year old Corolla. Just shows they acknowledge the following.
I have high hopes for the future and our chassis ... Or maybe I'm just bored and browse the internet too much at work Lol
http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/news-nismo-announces-heritage-parts-restoration-program-for-r32-skyline-gt-r/
I always think its cool when a big manufacturer acknowledges the passion/cult-following for its cars. I don't really follow European cars but I have a co-worker who used to work in parts for Mercedes and he would tell me about how they have a classic car division where you can get almost every single part for every single car ever made, even limited run accessories. If it was old enough, he would have to order from dirty old catalogs and call some old dudes in Germany.
Who knows, maybe Toyota/TRD will see this and decide to do a similar program for its classics. With how popular its cars/motors are, i'm surprised they haven't done so already.
And if you look at what Toyota has done these past few years, it seems like they're trying to get back into the sportier side of the automotive industry. They're getting back into the WRC with the 2017 Yaris, recently announced the supercharged 1.8l 6-speed LSD Yaris they plan on doing a limited number of (unfortunately won't be offered in the US), there's the FT1 that is "rumored" to be the next Supra, Lexus has a solid lineup of V8 cars and the LC-LF, etc. I think this is a good sign since they make all their money from selling Camry's to your Aunt Betty.
I remember being super stoked about the GT86 when they first announced it. Say what you want about the FRS, even if you think it was just a marketing stunt for all the fanboys, you have to admit its cool they they named a newer production car after a 30 year old Corolla. Just shows they acknowledge the following.
I have high hopes for the future and our chassis ... Or maybe I'm just bored and browse the internet too much at work Lol