Having bolt ons doesn't make it stock then... changing any part will add different variables that will cause issues. In your case probably a loose clamp.
Well our generation is still releavtively new. And the divide between 90s and before supra owners is there, common ignorance and hate for the bmw part, lack of variety of aftermarket support. Ie the gr86 had so much released already from major companies like greddy, hks etc. I would say more...
They won't announce a clutch fix when they haven't even acknowledged a clutch issue. Same with the oil issue in 2021 they never acknowledged the issue either.
Lease agreement says any aesthetic changes need written permission and reversible. You'd be in charge of removing parts if they requested if you chose to return it. I didn't touch the engine at all, not worth the headache or issues that could occur being that I'm still on a lease contract.
How is that positive? Less sales, less revenue to fund the next project. To pencil pushers and chart nerds lower sales to them may mean lack of interest.