Surreyjock 1 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Bought my pearl white GT86 back in October of last year. Chopped in my Jag XFR so it was a dramatic change. Had a fixed head Lotus Elan back in the early 1970's (yes, I'm very old!) and the GT86 is pretty much a reincarnation but with reliability and hopefully longevity built in. Did my second track day last week at Snetterton after doing the Indy at Brands early in the year. It's easy to be critical regarding the lack of grunt but in the real world of everyday driving it's great fun without the threat of being a licence shredder. Just be careful when overtaking, the motor needs winding up to make progress. I love it and may do a few mods in the future. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Welcome to the club I'm not too far away from you and plan on getting myself to a brands indy day at some point in the next couple of months. I think it's about time there was another social meet down this way! 3 Ade, adam and Polishingpedlar reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Welcome to the club! Count me in Rob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Welcome to the club and glad your enjoying the car coming from your beast of an XFR. What mods are you thinking? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Im up for a social our way! I will have plenty of new bits on the car to test over a longish journey too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Lets do one over Kent/Essex way, makes a change from the Grasshopper in westerham. Plus the food lately at the grasshopper has been mediocre at best lately. We need a new residency with a big carpark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Do a bit of scouting on Google Maps Rob and let us know where is roughly half way between everyone... Once we nail down a location we can start looking for a nice place for food! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remal 85 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Welcome to the forum. I've been on a few GT 86 forums but your at the best. See the japfest event I popped into to meet some of the lovely people on here. Plus loads of good info etc.. again welcome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Bluewater has big car parks....And doughnuts..... 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 Bluewater has big car parks.... And doughnuts..... I've not been there in a while, any good eating establishments? It's Pretty central for the south-east bunch I will admit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 There's a pretty big food court with lots to choose from if I recall correctly....though it has been a while so I could be completely wrong....but you'd expect it from these big shopping malls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesP1991 222 Report post Posted June 8, 2015 I'm sure they'll be plenty of food options there.. Last time I went was last year, is parking there free? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ndrupat 1 Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Hi. I have just found the club too. Good to see that I'm not the only "very old" owner. I too had an XF but mine was a diesel S. I recently sold my series 1 Lotus Elise and regretted it, until I bought my GT86. What a wonderful mix of fun and practicality. One of the best handling cars I have ever driven. I also love it's rarity. I look forward too meeting up with some other members soon. I'm in West Yorks. Anyone got any opinions on best winter tyres with standard wheels? From the way it drives I think I'm going to need some. Cheers. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 9, 2015 Hi Ndrupat, welcome to the club, those who have gone winter tyres have primarily chosen Yoko's I believe, have a word with Rich the service manager from RRG Toyota Macclesfield (username riceburner), he can sort you out with a set no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Welcome, I'm a new owner too. I find it shares engine characteristics with the EP3 Type-R, rewards you for punishing it.. But with much better chassis and control __________________________________________ Come and join us www.im-tuned.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bles 32 Report post Posted June 14, 2015 Hi Nice to see another member from kent. Would be good to get together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted September 12, 2015 Hi and Welcome to the GT86/BRZ Drivers Club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
