So, we all know Yamaha made the engine for
03-19-2006, 04:07 PM
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So, we all know Yamaha made the engine for
the Taurus SHO. And that they make the V8 for the Volvo XC-90.
But did you know they are in bed with Toyota, too? I just learned, while working with Yamaha on another coporate video/commercial, that Yamaha makes the V-8 engines for Toyotas trucks.
I totally did not know that, and what the rep was unable to tell me was if that means they make the V-8s for lexus, too???
Just some interesting FYI
But did you know they are in bed with Toyota, too? I just learned, while working with Yamaha on another coporate video/commercial, that Yamaha makes the V-8 engines for Toyotas trucks.
I totally did not know that, and what the rep was unable to tell me was if that means they make the V-8s for lexus, too???
Just some interesting FYI
03-19-2006, 07:27 PM
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Yamaha ftw.
03-19-2006, 07:29 PM
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I didn't know they made the celica engine...so that means that make the engine in the lotus elise, too. 
After these past two gigs with Yahama..this last one taking me to thier factories/test facilities. I really respect this company, and the people they hire. They are really down to earth cool people who all participate and use the products designed.
Yamaha ftw indeed.
After these past two gigs with Yahama..this last one taking me to thier factories/test facilities. I really respect this company, and the people they hire. They are really down to earth cool people who all participate and use the products designed.
Yamaha ftw indeed.
03-19-2006, 07:59 PM
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Yamaha 
Great great engines, they had there problems, which are generally easy to fix (rod bearings for the V6 SHOs)
Heres a little tid bit of what Yamaha has done for automobiles: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global.../am/index.html
My engine is the little chrome one at the bottom
Great great engines, they had there problems, which are generally easy to fix (rod bearings for the V6 SHOs)
Heres a little tid bit of what Yamaha has done for automobiles: http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global.../am/index.html
My engine is the little chrome one at the bottom
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03-19-2006, 08:01 PM
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Good link, but I want more in depth...most of the models listed are outdated
03-19-2006, 08:18 PM
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Regarding the Elise, also outdated, 2004.
http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...ne/toyota.html
http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...ne/toyota.html
Elise is coming to America with Toyota's Yamaha-designed 2ZZ-GE in 2004.
03-19-2006, 08:20 PM
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Yamaha also makes pianos. But, those don't go into cars.
That's all.
That's all.
03-19-2006, 08:32 PM
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Call up West Coast Customs... I bet they can put one in for ya.
03-19-2006, 09:16 PM
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So, are the Lexus V8s Yamaha designed???
03-19-2006, 09:27 PM
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^^^^I have never seen anything that indicated that, and doing a search just now, I don't find any evidence thereof...
something unrelated you may already know about the LS460:
something unrelated you may already know about the LS460:
Lexus' 380 horsepower 4.6-liter V8 has overtaken BMWs 367 horsepower 4.8-liter V8, and nearly matches Mercedes-Benzs all-new 388 horsepower 5.0-liter V8. Keep in mind the fact that Lexus engineers ensured that the LS 460s motor is even smoother, quieter and more refined
03-19-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
^^^^I have never seen anything that indicated that, and doing a search just now, I don't find any evidence thereof...
something unrelated you may already know about the LS460:
something unrelated you may already know about the LS460:
Who ever has the will to research, I think the answers are worth it. The whole thing amazes me.
03-19-2006, 09:53 PM
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Well there is no V8 in the Avalon...
So the non-Yamaha V8 would be the LS, GS and SC ?
So the non-Yamaha V8 would be the LS, GS and SC ?
03-19-2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Well there is no V8 in the Avalon...
03-20-2006, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Osamu
damn, yamaha makes everything, don't forget about their electronics
they even made tennis (and badminton) raquets back in the day.
they even made tennis (and badminton) raquets back in the day.
03-20-2006, 09:11 AM
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I believe Yamaha only had a part (The 8000 RPM redline part) in making the Celica's 1.8 and it was only the 180HP version of the 1.8 found in the GT-S (and now several other models) Although I could be wrong.
03-20-2006, 12:18 PM
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I'm pretty sure that Toyota owns a large chunk of Yamaha.
03-20-2006, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by F-C
I'm pretty sure that Toyota owns a large chunk of Yamaha.
A lot of Japanese companies fall under one big umbrella of larger corporations (ie Fuji Heavy industries)
03-20-2006, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SSMTL01
yamaha makes pretty nice audio equipment as well
bikes, pianos, home stereo, violins, engines, tennis rackets, talk about diversity.
03-20-2006, 12:45 PM
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According to Yamaha's website, Toyota owns 4.4% of Yamaha Motors. The other major shareholders being various Japanese banks.
IIRC, Yamaha also plays a role in the Toyota F1 team.
IIRC, Yamaha also plays a role in the Toyota F1 team.
03-20-2006, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Japanese companies are like that... they'll branch out and do a little bit of everything. Look at Mitsubishi, they are involved in or have been in everything from airplanes to banking to cars to electronics and probably a lot more I'm not aware of.
03-20-2006, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by F-C
According to Yamaha's website, Toyota owns 4.4% of Yamaha Motors. The other major shareholders being various Japanese banks.
IIRC, Yamaha also plays a role in the Toyota F1 team.
IIRC, Yamaha also plays a role in the Toyota F1 team.
Anyone find out about the Lexus V8 yet?
03-20-2006, 02:43 PM
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So do their Four Strokes Engines:
And look up the Rhino...I can honestly attest to how amazing they are, and how they beat the shit out of their competiton (because we had their competition on location, too.)
And look up the Rhino...I can honestly attest to how amazing they are, and how they beat the shit out of their competiton (because we had their competition on location, too.)
j/k.
03-20-2006, 06:03 PM
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^ 
I just asked which companies Yamaha has built, or designed engines for on the SHO forum, if anybody knows this question, its those guys...
I just asked which companies Yamaha has built, or designed engines for on the SHO forum, if anybody knows this question, its those guys...
03-20-2006, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
yup thats the crazy thing about em - they make a lot of stuff, and its all really really good!! Quantity AND Quality!!!
bikes, pianos, home stereo, violins, engines, tennis rackets, talk about diversity.
bikes, pianos, home stereo, violins, engines, tennis rackets, talk about diversity.
Add to the list brass instruments.
Their consumer home equipemnt is not nearly as good as it used to be, it has gone down market over the last 15 years and is rather pedestrian now.
03-20-2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Teh Jatt
and where is my deal on r6 sarlacc 
you don't want me to start using that gif again do you...
03-20-2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ilitig8
Add to the list brass instruments.
Their consumer home equipemnt is not nearly as good as it used to be, it has gone down market over the last 15 years and is rather pedestrian now.
Their consumer home equipemnt is not nearly as good as it used to be, it has gone down market over the last 15 years and is rather pedestrian now.
I didnt know that about their home audio, havent really been keeping track of it... that is too bad, I knew they used to be at the forefront of "prosumer" stuff..
03-21-2006, 05:19 AM
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That was uncalled for...
Ok, I got: Vibe Gt/Matrix XRS, Corolla XRS, Celica GTS, and the Lotus Elise/Exige engine are all the 2ZZ-FE Toyota engine in which the head was done by Yamaha.
And these are the engines they made for really high performance (I assume Formula One) http://www.allf1.info/engines/yamaha.php
And these are the engines they made for really high performance (I assume Formula One) http://www.allf1.info/engines/yamaha.php
03-21-2006, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by srika
oh right... :forgot:
I didnt know that about their home audio, havent really been keeping track of it... that is too bad, I knew they used to be at the forefront of "prosumer" stuff..
I didnt know that about their home audio, havent really been keeping track of it... that is too bad, I knew they used to be at the forefront of "prosumer" stuff..
I didn't mean to convey they had dropped to the level of say Sony audio gear. The biggest issue is with the coming of multi-channel audio HUGE consumer money flowed into home audio via home theaters, many of the high-fi (Yamaha has always been mid-fi at best) brands invigorated their marketing and designed top flight gear for not much more than the upper end of the mass market stuff. Now that having a "real" home theater is gonna run over 20K easy it has become easier for people to fit quality componant gear in their budget. Although it isn't scientific pick up a 2 channel Japanese receiver from the 70s and compare to one today, they used to be built with huge caps and massive transformers now they aren't, one reason that many people are seeking out 70's era receivers from Pioneer/Sansui et al for budget 2 channel systems. Bottom line is Yamaha and Pioneer are two examples of manufacturers that have whored out to the Best Buys of the world and have lost their edge. IMHO
Yamaha is none the less an excellent company which is amazingly diverse!
