Kinda a stupid question.. lol

Z'mnypit · 05-07-2007, 01:46 PM

Anybody else ever notice the word toyota on the powersteering resivor? Is there a reason its spelled "TOYODA"?

suav · 05-07-2007, 02:49 PM

"T"s cost more to engrave than "D's

supramacist · 05-07-2007, 03:01 PM

Shut up and use the force. Don't mock it, lol.

mrnickleye · 05-07-2007, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z'mnypit

Anybody else ever notice the word toyota on the powersteering resivor? Is there a reason its spelled "TOYODA"?

"Sakichi Toyoda" was the name of the fellow who started Toyota vehicle co.

http://www.toyota-industries.com/corporateinfo/history/

see history links on left side of page.

supramacist · 05-07-2007, 03:33 PM

Mrnickleye, is always johnny on the spot with history factoids.

Thank You.
That is interesting to know.
Wasn't he old man toyodas' boy??

88Tsupra · 05-07-2007, 04:54 PM

lol i saw that too. now we know why so y did it change to toyota den and not stay toyoda

j3pz · 05-07-2007, 07:25 PM

hmm whats that? i hear googling...

west_side_supra · 05-07-2007, 08:34 PM

i dont know if its true but its a way to tell if the motor was really made in japan, not like a cali motor.

supramacist · 05-07-2007, 10:31 PM

I think it's because George Lucas bought the rights to everything yoda...., but I wouldn't know.

west_side_supra · 05-09-2007, 08:03 PM

haha yea damn george lucas, i thought my supra knew the force.

05-07-2007, 01:46 PM	#1
Z'mnypit 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springville, AL Posts: 57	Kinda a stupid question.. lol Anybody else ever notice the word toyota on the powersteering resivor? Is there a reason its spelled "TOYODA"? __________________ -99 Z28 A4 6.7L "2006 LS1tech Calendar cover car" 408ci, Comp 244/248, Patriot Stage III LS6 heads, FAST 90mm Intake, NW 90mm TB, SVO 42lb'rs, Pacesetter LT's, ORY, 4L80e, Yank 3400, Motive 3.73's, Racetronix, TNT 200shot, Fikse FM10's -2005 Silverado Crew Cab 5.3L (Towing), Silverbirch, Hooker Aero Chamber, blacked out windows, sittin on 22's - Two 87 turbo'd/targa top'd supras (Under Construction)

05-07-2007, 02:49 PM	#2
suav Stock Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 27	"T"s cost more to engrave than "D's __________________ 1987 Supra 7MGTE....New Paint (original G8730 + 10.8 gr. 895J Metallic... can't tell with the camera phone pic though!) I love my 1991 Geo Prizm these cars are the ultimate road warriors. Inherited a 1987 Honda Prelude AWS...either a work in progress or something to part out.

05-07-2007, 04:54 PM	#6
88Tsupra 12psi boost Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: long beach, CA Posts: 252	lol i saw that too. now we know why so y did it change to toyota den and not stay toyoda __________________ 88turbo targa-white original Pin Stripe custom intake-Tenzo filter.....Momo racing seats and steering wheel... apexi exhaust tip-custom 3" piping. Replaced with RSR GT II NGK plug and wires HID conversion head lights HKS Turbo Timer Type-1 (in black) Tial BOV BIC DDP

05-07-2007, 07:25 PM	#7
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	hmm whats that? i hear googling... __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

05-07-2007, 08:34 PM	#8
west_side_supra 12psi boost Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 353	i dont know if its true but its a way to tell if the motor was really made in japan, not like a cali motor. __________________ 7MGTE - 500hp never dyno'd exhaust: 3inch pipes no cat/powerhouse manifold/garret gt47 18psi/HKS SS racing wastegate fidenza cam gears intake: PHR 4inch intake/K&N filter/3 inch intercooler/ pipeFMIC/greddy type R bov/ fuel: 550cc PTE/ walbro 255lp / Aeromotive adj pressure regulator transmission: Fidenza flywheel/ACT extreme kit electronics: map ecu 1 / HKS EVC 9 gauges:boost,EGT,oil temp & pressure/aem AFR

05-07-2007, 03:01 PM	#3
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Shut up and use the force. Don't mock it, lol.

05-07-2007, 03:33 PM	#5
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	Mrnickleye, is always johnny on the spot with history factoids. Thank You. That is interesting to know. Wasn't he old man toyodas' boy??

05-07-2007, 10:31 PM	#9
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I think it's because George Lucas bought the rights to everything yoda...., but I wouldn't know.

05-09-2007, 08:03 PM	#10
west_side_supra 12psi boost Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marysville Washington Posts: 353	haha yea damn george lucas, i thought my supra knew the force. __________________ 7MGTE - 500hp never dyno'd exhaust: 3inch pipes no cat/powerhouse manifold/garret gt47 18psi/HKS SS racing wastegate fidenza cam gears intake: PHR 4inch intake/K&N filter/3 inch intercooler/ pipeFMIC/greddy type R bov/ fuel: 550cc PTE/ walbro 255lp / Aeromotive adj pressure regulator transmission: Fidenza flywheel/ACT extreme kit electronics: map ecu 1 / HKS EVC 9 gauges:boost,EGT,oil temp & pressure/aem AFR

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