chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Good morning everybody, Just joined today and thought I'd introduce myself. picked up my orange GT86 last Saturday, big step up from my Celica SR, really love the car, it's a 14 plate with 10k on the clock, drives like a dream. looking forward to many years happy motoring with it. and having discussions on here. I am also into classic cars and have owned a MK1 Cortina 2 door GT since 1983, so if anyone wants to info on them, I'm your man 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Welcome. Pleased to see you chose the fastest colour. Is it pretty much standard? If it's not been done already you may like to consider getting it mapped - makes it a much more enjoyable drive. All the best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Good morning Welcome to the club. It's a pity you chose ginger, people will tell you that it's the fastest round here. But it's been proven that white is the fastest colour! 3 Ztox, adamj29 and Lauren reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Completely standard, no mods yet, but will looking for any advice on here, and that's why I bought a ginger car, cos they are the fastest:-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 1 hour ago, daidaiiro said: If it's not been done already you may like to consider getting it mapped - makes it a much more enjoyable drive. Can you expand on that? What benefits are there from mapping the stock car? Op - welcome BTW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 45 minutes ago, Willtl said: Can you expand on that? What benefits are there from mapping the stock car? Op - welcome BTW. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Mine was mapped by Adrian at Fensport. He's raised the torque low down, minimized the torque dip, flattened the torque curve - much nicer to drive. Also a couple of toys; launch control, auto-blip on down change and flat-shifting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Welcome to the forum To expand on @daidaiiro's point and briefly answer @Willtl's question regarding the remap, I too would recommend. Main benefits are in terms of drivability. The engine revs and idles much smoother, no more cold start to deafen yourself, and a nicer feeling pull at lower revs thanks to a small increase in mid range torque. Couple that to the far improved throttle response, 4 switchable maps to give you plenty of driving options, and of course more power (who doesn't want that?), easily one of the best mods you can do to a stock car. Couple with some supporting mods and you're laughing. 1 adamj29 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamj29 133 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Congrats on the purchase! A truly epic car. Enjoy it, and hopefully catch you at a meet soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Hello. We'll need photos of course... (Stick a couple up of the Cortina whilst you're at it ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 I was thinking about asking Adrian to remap my catless car with UEL for 2.5k rev cold start..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Welcome aboard. Another ginger eh? It's been proven in the TSS that white is the fastest colour. As for a remap, yes well worth it. Did mine at Tuning Developments in Warrington. Worth changing the exhaust and all that first, so you can do it all in one go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 Congrats and welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 Congrats on the car and welcome to the club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 Thanks for the welcome guys, I've done some in depth research, (I looked at the Toyota colour chart) and came to the conclusion that Orange is definitely the fastest colour.:-) On a more serious note, I've seen a price list where Toyota charge £160 for supply and fit front brake pads, are they made of gold? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 It's like orange Smarties. If you lick it, it actually tastes different... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 1 hour ago, chelseablue said: On a more serious note, I've seen a price list where Toyota charge £160 for supply and fit front brake pads, are they made of gold? That doesn't seem unreasonable. I actually think it is quite good when you factor in labour costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 Well, It's a job most folk can do themselves, normal road pads can be had for less than £50. (EBC greenstuff) so I'm afraid Mr T's price seems a bit steep to me, I've owned Toyota cars since 1981 so I've learned to gauge the prices pretty well over the years, that's why I asked if the Toyota parts were anything special. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willtl 54 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 See how much somewhere like Halfords Autocentre charge, that will probably be the cheapest established place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 I do all that sort of work myself, was a bit shocked when I saw that price, especially compared to other Toyotas in the list, made me think the pads must be something special, so I'm probably a bit out of touch, apart from warranty servicing, I'm the only person who works on my cars, never trusted anyone with my cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 I change mine in 20 mins, simple job and you can choose the pads you want. 1 chelseablue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 And you know it's been done properly with care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 July 2014 I had greenstuff pads fitted which were £45 +VAT +fitting - CLICK. Quieter than OE pads and lasting much longer. Pleased with my choice. 1 chelseablue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chelseablue 8 Report post Posted May 27, 2016 17 minutes ago, daidaiiro said: July 2014 I had greenstuff pads fitted which were £45 +VAT +fitting - CLICK. Quieter than OE pads and lasting much longer. Pleased with my choice. Good read that👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted July 8, 2016 Hi and welcome to the GT86 and BRZ Driver's Club Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
