Riceburner 284 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 I know its been a while but the blue Special one has been Resurrected!!!Cue Music Slim Shady LOOK WHOS BACK Special K is Back!! The Fanatstic Engineers Gary street & Andy Moore that did the rebuild. A special thanks to RRG Accident repair centre In swinton. Myself and a very excited and happy Keith. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Awesome! Nice work. Can't wait to see it at the next meet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Beware, our roads are no longer safe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Awesome! Nice work. Can't wait to see it at the next meet! He won't be at the next meet as he'll be at Spa Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristov4 70 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Excellent and looking fly!!Welcome back Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Great stuff!! Keith must be a very happy chappy! I hope the aircon works OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Great news! I take it Keith went straight off, no curry or anything. Am guessing next stop is Fensport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Hi Lauren Yeah Keith needed to be back Home for a meeting Tuesday then I think he is due at fensport Later in the week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Congratulations on the resurrection Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Rich, In the pictures is that Keith with you or William Holden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Awesome stuff Rich and Keith, the beast is looking as mean as ever!!! Love it! Has the test driving of Keith's car converted you at all Rich? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rab 60 Report post Posted October 28, 2013 Great to see you're back on the road Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Hi Keethos Yeah I was very impressed with the turbo set up and Keith's car in general but ime still not convinced with Auto option personally.I will hopefully try Pitmans at the meet and then let you know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Great to see Keith's car back on the road Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for the welcome back... "Houston, the Eagle has landed". I have to acknowledge with huge thanks the enthusiasm and commitment of the guys at RRG. Gary and Andy - plus the unnamed guys in the body repair shop - have exceeded my highest expectations - and it's been a two-way thing, as they acknowledge they have learned an enormous amount about the GT86 during this project. Most of all to Rich, who has 'managed' this rebuild and kept me informed all of the way.. Booked in a Fensport on Thursday for a 'fine tune' of the chassis/suspension settings, oil change and an engine map checkover. Big thanks to them for shipping up to RRG bits for the turbo (including intercooler) and a new Koni shock on a 'must have' basis. Sorry I'll miss the meeting on 9th - I'll be at the Christmas bash, of course. (Oh, and congrats to Rob for a seamless 'migration' to the new Forum.. anyone giving lessons?) Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LFA 68 Report post Posted October 29, 2013 He won't be at the next meet as he'll be at Spa Alec Glad to see the beast sorted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Hi Keethos Yeah I was very impressed with the turbo set up and Keith's car in general but ime still not convinced with Auto option personally.I will hopefully try Pitmans at the meet and then let you know.You will obviously be more than welcome to try my car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Welcome back Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks Faith. I am a happy bunny again... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Great to see you have your baby back, Keith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted October 30, 2013 Glad to see the beast back on the road again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted October 31, 2013 I can't wait for the 'FI Crew' to get together... Pitman, I've been hearing things about your car - all pretty good, I have to say - I shall be interrogating Adrian this afternoon, I've got the bamboo splinters all nice and sharp and the tazer's full charged... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 As planned I took my car up to Fensport for then to give it the 'once-over' yesterday. RRG have done a first rate job, a few minor turbo-related bits which they were probably unaware of, a small suspension geometry change to get the neg camber spot on and an oil change to run my preferred Millers Nanotech... Adrian checked the mapping and it's spot on. (On the way back I tried it in the 'low boost' setting... much smoother progression and ideal for motorway overtaking, except for the occasional GTi/Boxster which won't get out of the way.. flick it into high boost and the job is done..) Ho hum - the trouble is that every time I go up to Fensport it costs me money in more goodies! Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Really glad it is all back and fully sorted, Keith. Now spill the beans - what did you get for you car yesterday at Fensport? Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted November 1, 2013 Ah... as it's you asking me, Dave... I'm going for a rear carbon-fibre effect lip facing, matches my wing mirror covers. Goes over the bootlid panel where the Toyota badge goes (and covers up the two pin holes that Alec identified - har!). Then I can put my custom badge on it. I'm going for the new (ducted) oil cooler which allows retention of the existing n/s foglight. I'm going for a Blitz 3-guage mounting panel on the passenger fascia (oil temp/oil pressure/boost). Now need to plan this into the calendar/cashflow, along with new rims/tyres.. probably 17" x 9" Rota Grid rims with 245/40/17 Eagles. Then I'd look to put winter tyres on my 8" Blitz rims. The other mods are in planning mode at this stage - technically feasible but need development, testing and evaluation. I'll tell you about 'em at the Xmas bash.. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
