AJ124 118 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Thought I'd start a little thread as the mods are starting to add up on my GT86 now First thing was an HKS panel filter and some chrome bulbs to loose the horrible orange one's in the indicators. The squealing front brakes very quickly led me to some Performance friction pads which did the trick, have now got some hel lines and motul fluid waiting to be fitted. I also have some subframe inserts ready to go on. My most recent mod was last night, fitted a Japspeed cat back which took about an hour, so nice to change an exhaust without cutting all the old bolts off . Anyway a few pics, including one of my previous leon cupra. Car on the first weekend after Goodwood breakfast club. Old car Few of the cat back Will keep this updated and try and get some videos soon. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Interesting tips on that exhaust, think they need poking out a tad more if possible. Look forward to some sound better still, you're in surrey. Get to the Grasshopper this Saturday at 2pm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 They do, will have an adjust at the weekend. I'm away Saturday, where's the grasshopper? is it a club meeting spot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted August 8, 2014 Awesome stuff dude! The Grasshopper Inn is a pub down Oxted (near Abbey Motorsport) which has been come a popular meeting spot for those down south. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted September 4, 2014 Added a Yospeed plaque to tidy thing up a bit, still need a decent soundclip of the exhaust. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted September 6, 2014 Added a Yospeed plaque to tidy thing up a bit, still need a decent soundclip of the exhaust. Where has your seat heater switches gone? I could swear that's where they go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted September 6, 2014 Where has your seat heater switches gone? I could swear that's where they go.Not everyone has heated seats.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Only the optional seats are available with heaters, I just have the poverty spec. I have also just fitted a Brake master cylinder brace, it's made a surprising difference to pedal feel, especially under heavy braking. For £20 was an absolute bargain. 1 Polishingpedlar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Not everyone has heated seats.... I actually thought that was all standard oops lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Only the leathers are heated 1 CHOSENMAN007 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Awesome stuff, where did you get the master cylinder brace from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Awesome stuff, where did you get the master cylinder brace from? It's a LAILE Beatrush Master Cylinder Brace. Got it second hand but it looks brand new . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted September 7, 2014 Awesome stuff, where did you get the master cylinder brace from? I think I ordered it from Japan originally and just sold it to AJ Looks good 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Finally got round to fitting my rear subframe inserts, relatively straight forward took about an hour on the driveway. Has made a noticeable difference to how the rear feels, can feel what the back ends up too much better than before. It also appears to have stopped the back "crashing" over sudden bumps and jolts. Although I think I need to get the car turning in a bit sharper now... Amd the slippery slope gets steeper. 2 rob275 and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Here is a very quick clip of my Japspeed cat back, Will get something a bit better soon, hopefully rolling footage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrAnvsZuMJU Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Great thread AJ. Pleased to hear you can feel the difference with the subframe inserts. I have fitted the full bushes, along with Diff bushesand have yet to drive the car!! I can certainly feel a difference standing still and selecting first gear. Do you get the same with the inserts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Cheers Nigel, I've got a lot of admiration for your project, so I'm glad your enjoying my thread. To a certain extent, can feel the car move a little bit when engaging fist at standstill (In a positive way, it's not unnerving). Would like to hear your thoughts on the diff inserts once you have driven it, they are on my maybe list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Cheers Nigel, I've got a lot of admiration for your project, so I'm glad your enjoying my thread.To a certain extent, can feel the car move a little bit when engaging fist at standstill (In a positive way, it's not unnerving).Would like to hear your thoughts on the diff inserts once you have driven it, they are on my maybe list.Take a look at the video on YouTube of the diff and subframe moving around whilst being driven. it's that video that convinced me to do the work.Just think about equal and opposite reactions and all that good stuff... now imagine what happens to the diff when you launch hard and the shafts rotate forward??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Wow, there soft! I might as well accept the inevatible and order a full fully bush kit... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Order them from Abbey and please tell Scott I recommended him. We had some hassle getting the right bushes through Whiteline, apparently some part no's have changed? Check the pic I put on my thread tonight, I think the part numbers are KDT 923 and KDT 924? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 25, 2014 Thanks for the advise and part numbers, Abbey are a breeze to deal with, will let Scott know you gave me the info on the bushes when I order them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Quick run with the GoPro mounted on the bumper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9VVSyV4c44 2 Keethos and Polishingpedlar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Fitted my Whitline 16mm rear arb this afternoon. Yet to drive it but will give impressions soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 26, 2014 OMG, you have dirt on your suspension components!!! Shame on you AJ!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee 82 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Are you fitting a front bar to go along with the rear? Beefing up the rear bar over stock will give you more oversteer - assume you know this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
