KellyStark 23 Report post Posted May 30, 2016 Hi all! Just put down the deposit for my pearl white 15 plate GT86 Aero...hoping to get it this Thursday! Photos to follow Remap is on the cards...any other recommended mods? If anyone knows of a decent place in Newcastle for remapping please give me a shout 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Congrats and best of luck with the wait, I'm sure you'll be itching to pick her up. I'd recommend exhaust system with your remap, the stock is very quiet. Drop in air filter and positive shift mount for a couple of cheap mods that are well worth it (air filter can net you a couple of BHP and the shift mount will give you a nice gear change feel). Oh and an OEM arm rest!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Welcome aboard. Are you sure it's a '61 plate' though? As the car wasn't launched until 12 plates came out (July 2012). Guessing 62 plate (2012-2013). Like Keith said, it's worth changing a few other things before remapping, only to save doing it again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Definitely no Aero's in 2012 either. Guess it's a typo? Best of luck OP - hope you enjoy it as much as most of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyStark 23 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Sorry I meant 15 plate! Current VXR is a 61 plate! I will look in to those mod's! Any recommendations for where is best to buy these from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyStark 23 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 I live in Newcastle so anyone with any recommendations for local places would be great also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 36 minutes ago, KellyStark said: Sorry I meant 15 plate! Current VXR is a 61 plate! I will look in to those mod's! Any recommendations for where is best to buy these from? If you're just looking to buy mods I would recommend Amber Performance, Fensport Performance & TarmacSportz. For remapping you have Tuning Developments, Fensport, Abbey Motorsport and a few other places. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Welcome to the forum. Do yourself a favour and research manifolds before you remap. If, like me, you remap then decide you want to get rid of the infamous torque dip, you'll need a manifold. Better off just getting one first and only having to pay for 1 session of tuning time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyStark 23 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Thanks! How much am I looking at for doing this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Remap? £400-£500. Manifold? £300-£1500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith 156 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Drop in air filter, catless manifold, remap 1 S18 RSG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 58 minutes ago, Andrew Smith said: Drop in air filter, catless manifold, remap As above. Good quality catless manifolds start at around £500, and go up over £1000. Air filter, £30. Remap £500. So budget around £1000-1200 and you're looking at around 30hp peak increase, 20lb ft of torque peak. and around 35-40lbft at the torque dip IIRC (please correct me if I'm wrong) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
long-gone 152 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Do research and think long and hard before shelling out for upgrades and mods. Apart from a conservative map they are pretty good 'all rounders' from the factory. If you like to drive it hard and/or track it some of the more popular options may be for you. A good (expensive) set of coil-overs can be worth their weight in gold - if you're going to use them to full effect. Completely wasted on someone like me though. Note though; catless, even HFC manifolds may cause issue at MOT, cheap lowering springs can make it a bit harsh and crashy, loud exhausts can get tiresome quickly, etc. Nothing wrong with any of them per se, but consider the effect(s) and knock-on side-effects of any change. I've spent money I wish I hadn't. I don't, and have no intention of tracking mine - to me the only no-brainers are panel filter, map and tyres - probably cat-back and wheels too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Catless manifold with secondary stock cat causes no issues at MOT, and is surprisingly quiet. Most of the noise, I found, came from the catback, not the manifold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 15 minutes ago, S18 RSG said: Catless manifold with secondary stock cat causes no issues at MOT, and is surprisingly quiet. Most of the noise, I found, came from the catback, not the manifold. I found the same. With just the manifold on it was barely louder than stock, you'd really struggle to tell other than the UEL sound. Once I put a catback on, it got loud. 1 S18 RSG reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinA 695 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Welcome to the club, mods are endless really. Set a budget and read up lots 1 Stu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Live with it a bit first. Had mine a year and in process now of doing filter, manifold, map, coilovers and wheels/tyres. But glad I waited as I had a better idea of what I wanted to achieve. I'll let you know if it was worth it Will take a bit of getting used to. Almost the opposite of something like a VXR. The chassis set up is great - but you do need to wring it's neck to get any grunt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S18 RSG 429 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 2 hours ago, Nicebiscuit said: Live with it a bit first. Had mine a year and in process now of doing filter, manifold, map, coilovers and wheels/tyres. You have a lot more self control than most people on this forum lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicebiscuit 655 Report post Posted May 31, 2016 Not really... Just less disposable income Kids tend to do that... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 DanJ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyStark 23 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 Thanks for all the suggestions! Less than 24 hours until I will have the GT86 sleepless night ahead I think! 3 Rich, Lauren and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith 156 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 1 hour ago, KellyStark said: Thanks for all the suggestions! Less than 24 hours until I will have the GT86 sleepless night ahead I think! Sleep well for tomorrow you drive mwhahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyStark 23 Report post Posted June 1, 2016 7 minutes ago, Andrew Smith said: Sleep well for tomorrow you drive mwhahaha Haha, I'll be sleeping in it at this rate of excitement! I will try and post some photos tomorrow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KellyStark 23 Report post Posted June 7, 2016 Here's a photo of my baby! Had it since Thursday but been so busy out and about! Absolutely love it, couldn't be happier 6 Keethos, Tom B, Rich and 3 others reacted to this 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