Johnno's practical daily..

[Johnno92 12]

Hey folks..

So I've been knocking around the forum a few months now, thought I'd create a little space to introduce myself and my 86..

So after 6 or so years of owning several Skodas, culminating in this...

I came to the conclusion It was time for a change.. Although I'm due to become an Uncle this year so obviously the car would have to be practical and able to fit child seats, so after watching numerous Chris Harris videos decided to treat myself to an early Christmas present..

Car stayed completely stock barring winter tyres (which the car came with) for a couple of months, during which time I learnt three things..

1- A mapped diesel Skoda Is faster than an GT86..

2- A GT86 is even more fun than a rented Mustang..

3- The internet lied, speed isn't everything..

Still not wanting to do anything major, I got hold of some bolt-on Eibach spacers to make the wheels abit more pokey..

20mm front and 25mm rear.. And that was it for another few months..

[Johnno92 12]

Then it was time to disappear off again with work for a few months, so decided to treat the car to a few bits before I abandoned it..

Firstly some Japan Racing JR3s, and Avon ZZ5s to go on them, I've always put Michelin PS3s on the Fabia but figured I'd give the Avons a go..

And some Tein lowering springs.. I had coilovers in my last car and plan on getting them again for the 86 at a later date, but for now these will do..

Since I'd put 5k miles on it by this point, thought id give it an oil change too so splashed out on some Millers Nanodrive NT+ and a shiny red TRD oil filter..

[Lauren 2259]

Welcome aboard! Look out for events and social meets. Last I heard there was a potential drive out in the Yorkshire area being organised.

[Johnno92 12]

I have been known to kick about up there on weekends, I'll keep an eye out, thanks..!

[Johnno92 12]

Left the car sitting for 3 months while I was away working, came back reconnected the battery, and she ran perfectly then proceeded to jump start all the other dead cars in the car park..

Had a couple weeks off at home up north so decided to get a few projects on the go to occupy myself..

First was to sort the brakes, discs were abit pitted, and the calipers looked abit sorry for themselves. So got hold of some Hycote caliper paint, EBC discs and EBC yellowstuff pads. And since I'd be taking the whole system apart anyway, figured now would be a good time to swap in some EBC braided lines too.

Two days and one twitchy bum moment when I nearly rounded the last line fitting, all done, bled and topped up with Castrol React performance fluid. While I was waiting for the calipers to dry I also had a exciting delivery from Fensport...

 

 

[Lauren 2259]

Good work. And the delivery? 

[Johnno92 12]

2 hours ago, Lauren said:

Good work. And the delivery? 

Thanks! First delivery was a set of Valenti V2 sequential taillights.. While I'm on the subject, I ordered a few bits from Fensport during that week and all arrived next day, great service..!

Then shortly after, a Top Sage TRD style ducktail spoiler. Came unpainted black ABS plastic, no adhesive or fasteners. Fairly decent quality but needed abit of smoothing, so que the sandpaper/micromesh and spray filler, soon to be followed by 61K paint, or as Toyota imaginatively named it "Dark Grey".. Also took the liberty or removing all unnecessary badging off the back.

Finished product abit orange peely, but some micromesh and a good polish will sort that later. Used Halfords spongy double sided trim tape to secure/seal it, however discovered at the last minute the OEM spoiler screws are smaller than the fitting in the Top Sage spoiler, quick trip to B&Q and I managed to get some the right size, and got the spoiler on.

Broke out the tar remover and a clay bar to get the residue from the badges off, then time for a quick detail and some Dodo juice Purple Haze..

 

[Kodename47 446]

61K is a Subaru colour. Where did you get your spray paint from?

[Johnno92 12]

2 hours ago, knightryder said:

61K is a Subaru colour. Where did you get your spray paint from?

Paints4u.com. That makes sense given Subaru makes it, I just assumed it'd be a Toyota code.

[Kodename47 446]

I have used the Paints4u stuff on my rear light covers, not bad for a spray can. Wasn't available when I ordered some more.

[br0wny 27]

cars looking great! bit of inspiration for my grey 86 
did you use a brush on the calipers or take apart and spray? looks a neat job

[Johnno92 12]

9 hours ago, br0wny said:

cars looking great! bit of inspiration for my grey 86 
did you use a brush on the calipers or take apart and spray? looks a neat job

Cheers dude..! Glad to be of service

I used a couple cans of spray paint, since I was planning on taking it all to bits anyway. I have used brush before with calipers in situ on my old car, still possible to get good results, just abit more fiddly..

[Kodename47 446]

With the Grey I think black, silver or gold would look good on the calipers, the less visible the better IMO. I don't think the red really works and everyone paints calipers Brembo red these days. Yellow would be another possible choice that would suit the colour of the car if you wanted to stand out.

[Johnno92 12]

3 hours ago, knightryder said:

With the Grey I think black, silver or gold would look good on the calipers, the less visible the better IMO. I don't think the red really works and everyone paints calipers Brembo red these days. Yellow would be another possible choice that would suit the colour of the car if you wanted to stand out.

Wanted something that would contrast more than silver, was very tempted to do them black or maybe even green like my last car but I don't like having too many different colours on the car and Its already got red accents on it other places so figured they would tie in nicely. Each to their own I guess, granted its abit brighter than I was hoping for but they'll do..