Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 I was looking at the vehicle ordering system yesterday checking availability. A TRD in RED manual with custom leather can be delivered by 14th August so is ready in stock at portbury. Question is should I wait for the new Aero model or order the above?????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pitman 188 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Rich, Surely with your desire to be at the cutting edge of GT86 'ownership', patience is a virtue? On the other hand, when will you be able to get the Aero, and how long will you have to keep the TRD? Edit to add: If you do decide to wait for the Aero and get serious GT86 withdrawal symptoms, I am sure a plan can be made for you to borrow mine for a week or so, as long as you can arrange for a courtesy car for me. 1 Riceburner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Whilst I prefer the look of the TRD over the new bodykit offering, I think you should wait for the new options and find out about that yellow one too. Also I've heard that the new version will have Sachs dampers, so it would be interesting to wait for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Patience is not a virtue, it is synonymous with 'indecision' and 'fence-sitting' when it comes to Toyobaru ownership... ... goforit, Rich..... What is special about 'Sachs dampers', Lauren? Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 I don't know, Keith, but they are a branded make of course indicating that the damping has been changed over the current dampers. Most people associate Sachs with performance, so there is a possibility the damping may be improved. Obviously there must also be a reason why they were implemented at this point. When I was at 86 style I saw a car with the Sachs dampers fitted that looked like a totally stock car to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Get the TRD, it's a perfect colour for a city fan 1 Riceburner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Rich, Surely with your desire to be at the cutting edge of GT86 'ownership', patience is a virtue? On the other hand, when will you be able to get the Aero, and how long will you have to keep the TRD? Edit to add: If you do decide to wait for the Aero and get serious GT86 withdrawal symptoms, I am sure a plan can be made for you to borrow mine for a week or so, as long as you can arrange for a courtesy car for me. I couldn't possibly take away your prize possession and I think I would have sleepless nights having the responsibility. A quick spin next week if you are at snetterton would be good though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 Get the TRD, it's a perfect colour for a city fan Away shirt colours red & black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 The Aero kit looks better, wait for it. 1 KevinA reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted August 9, 2014 A TRD in Red now that could be of interest to me Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Aero kit without doubt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Qu1ckn1ck 44 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 TRD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 I am perplexed... What is so desirable in having oem body goodies bolted on? Rich has demonstrated previously that his forte is to 'personalise' - his penchant for large upstanding bits is well documented and photographed - so why go for the Aero kit? Why be the same as every other TRD on the road? (well, not 'every other' - there will probably only be a handful sold in the UK, all the more reason to do your own thing) Scene... not herd... Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Richard. You know you want a Red TRD! I just hope this 'Red TRD' you speak of isn't the one you're currently building in your workshop! Although the Custom leather would be nice! Does this also mean Red TRDs are available to order in the UK? Edit: - And you should wait for the Aero kit! So that I can be the first Genuine Red TRD body kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Does this also mean Red TRDs are available to order in the UK? There is one at Portbury docks, so yes, I would say so. I saw a couple in Japan too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 There was no information as I am aware of that announced there was a TRD in red as a factory order. It was just as I was browsing through the system for ordering there was a model code I didn't recognise.I clicked on the detail and it came up GT86 TRD manual custom leather in C7P colour code.So jay it is an official factory model. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86Jay 202 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Interesting. Toyota UK wouldn't pay for my TRD kit to come into the country Pre-painted Red as there's no Red TRDs in the UK. They've been available in Japan for a while! Always wanted the Red TRD but never been able to order. I wonder if its a single car they had at Headquarters for show? Can you order more than one Richard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 There were 3 available at port Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 I've recently waited 5 months for a car and actually almost 10 months since I first considered placed deposit changed mind and managed get the slot back (not a Toyota), as there is a new option and it's the Aero I'd wait for that you've had a TRD the aero might not be much different but it is the closest to a facelift we will see and if you can get yellow that would be pretty unique I'd wait and get the Aero. 1 Riceburner reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Have to take a trip to my local dealer in due course and take a look at the New GT86 once it has arrived Sent from my Archos 53 Platinum using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 I've recently waited 5 months for a car and actually almost 10 months since I first considered placed deposit changed mind and managed get the slot back (not a Toyota), as there is a new option and it's the Aero I'd wait for that you've had a TRD the aero might not be much different but it is the closest to a facelift we will see and if you can get yellow that would be pretty unique I'd wait and get the Aero. Paul I appreciate your comments but we need a demonstrator for the 1st of September Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted August 10, 2014 Paul I appreciate your comments but we need a demonstrator for the 1st of September Then your choices are limited to a red version of more of the same, though I am sure you'll make it unique ;-) maybe get the yellow aero lined up for March? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 More news this morning, The TRD grade has been Discontinued as of Today.No more new orders will be taken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forge197 12 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 Is the TRD being replaced by the Aero then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riceburner 284 Report post Posted August 11, 2014 Its looking that way Paul,hopefully not long to ordering time then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
