Billyb 2 Report post Posted August 2, 2020 Hi. I’m new to the forum. I test drove a standard GT86 this weekend for a couple of hours (with a view to it replacing my Clio 172 Cup for track days and the odd daily drive) and sadly decided I couldn’t live with the engine. I suspect the torque dip could be sorted and I could be happy with it but I am not confident to take the plunge without having sat in one with this fixed. Is there anyone in the Herts/Bucks area who’d be willing to take me out in their car, ideally one with a supercharger fitted as this is the route I would likely take? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinT 514 Report post Posted August 3, 2020 Sorry you've got no replies so far. If you want to make the trek down to Basingstoke I'd be happy to oblige. I have a Harrop supercharger installed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GT86-Ian 351 Report post Posted August 4, 2020 Only got a Turbo here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyb 2 Report post Posted August 4, 2020 Thanks guys. GT86-Ian, it would be great to see what one with a Turbo is like if you are up for it. And MartinT, thanks very much. I may take you up on the offer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyb 2 Report post Posted September 2, 2020 In a slight change of plan, I am hoping someone might show me their GT86/BRZ with manifold & remap mod, as I could always go the route of supercharging later. Is there anyone in the area who is able to show me their car with these mods? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyb 2 Report post Posted September 23, 2020 I am still hoping someone within say an hour of HP3 postcode might be able to show me their modded car. I'd be happy to return the favour in my Clio (!) or 964 FWIW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikyone 139 Report post Posted September 23, 2020 I might be passing by that way Monday afternoon/early evening and could take you for a quick blast in mine, running a Harrop SC. Will drop you a DM nearer the time if that's of interest? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyb 2 Report post Posted September 24, 2020 @spikyone That would be awesome, thank you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyb 2 Report post Posted September 28, 2020 A big thank you to @spikyone for coming out of his way this evening to take me out in his very lovely GT86. You are a true gentleman! Not only that, but I really want your car - it would be my perfect spec. 👏 1 spikyone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BRZ-123 174 Report post Posted September 28, 2020 He does have a lovely car indeed! If you fancy experiencing other options, I am less than an hour from you. You are welcome to come along and have a ride in a Cosworth. 😊 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spikyone 139 Report post Posted September 28, 2020 No problem, happy to help a fellow enthusiast! Nice to meet you and see that lovely 964, it sounded great as you drove off. 👌 Good luck with the search; I'm definitely not parting with mine any time soon 😉 but hopefully you'll find something that fits the bill and we'll see you at a track day soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyb 2 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 19 hours ago, BRZ-123 said: He does have a lovely car indeed! If you fancy experiencing other options, I am less than an hour from you. You are welcome to come along and have a ride in a Cosworth. 😊 Thanks very much "BRZ-123". I think I now have a good view of the cars. Just a matter of finding one now (or buying a vanilla car and modifying it myself). Thank you for the offer though 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites