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    11 minutes ago, Nicebiscuit said:

    I guess that's about what I'd expect. I'd imagine the turboed cars have an advantage here then, as driven gently a turbocharged car is effectively n/a at light throttle (hence the current crop of small capacity turboed engines which 'can' post impressive official mpg and co2 numbers)

    Can't help feeling though that a supercharger would suit the natural character of the car more though.

    That's exactly why I went down the Supercharger route to keep close to the NA character of the car and the linear power delivery. It is more expensive and less fuel efficient but I love it! Ultimately it is up the individuals preference.

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    On 27 January 2016 at 0:48 AM, Keethos said:

    Nice, wonder if they'll do a yellow colouremoji14.png how did you removed the old knobs and ring around the push start then?

    No Yellow I'm afraid. As for the install, on closer inspection the machined knobs just pooped over the OEM ones, so they were done in matter of seconds. For the Push start, after pulling out the bottom console I unplugged the push start and took a look at the chrome ring. It was held be three clips and was made of plastic, easily pulled off and the other ring put in its place with double sided 3M tape provided.

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    7 hours ago, rob275 said:

    Looks pretty smart that, are blue ones available?

    Hi Rob,

    I got these via Ali Express, typically they now have none in stock but have pointed to another supplier the AC controls but no push button start ring:

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Racing-New-Car-Styling-EPR-For-Subaru-Toyota-BRZ-FT86-GT86-Blue-Style-3PCS-Polished-Air/32515291579.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.260.ibYbmu&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201644_1_10001_10002_10005_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_1,searchweb1451318400_6151,searchweb1451318411_6449&btsid=c208f9d7-c6a0-4fdf-8389-3ea286778e71

    it would of looked like this:

    Toyota-FT86-GT86-font-b-subaru-b-font-BR

    6 hours ago, Furnate said:

    Those are nice, I'd like some in gunmetal, do you have a source for them?

    No gunmetal unfortunately, maybe elsewhere.

    I will keep a look out guys.

    Update: I have sent a direct mail to the manufacturer for an update for more stock or a group buy that may interest him and some of us.

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    4 minutes ago, Keethos said:

    I think any of the options above would suffice braking wise, it's really not necessary to go BBK but if looks is a key thing then obviously go BBK, that's the main reason why I went for a BBK, better brakes than stock was just a bonus even though I do track days because the stock calipers are still pretty good.  The stock calipers, pads and discs are very good for road use, for the odd track day, just changing the pads would suffice but if you push quite hard on track (and brake a lot) then pads and discs would be recommended.

    Thanks for the opinion, looks are a bonus along with further weight reduction if I go down the Cosworth route. Not sure on the Stoptech weight. So you think the current brakes or Dba setup are sufficient with the increased BHP from the internal upgrades?

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    Quick update

    I have now bought the Black Crystal Eye V3 head lights and I am getting these fitted on the 18th of Feb at Fensport, very excited! I just have one more dilemma.....

    With the new wheels/rubber and coilovers I feel I am missing something in the brake department. I have 3 options:

    1. replace front/rear discs and pads with Dba T3 4000 and Hawk HPS pads - I have seen a few reviews pushing this as a decent bang for buck upgrade, though one friend did this and then went BBK after feeling it was not that great. I noticed the discs are slightly heavier than stock and the little OCD voice in me says don't do it after spending money on lighter wheels.
    2. Go for a Stoptech BBK 328 x 28mm kit front only.
    3. Spend even more mony on the Cosworth AP Kit front only.

    Any opinions and help would be most welcomed, I like to drive the car in a 'spirited' way and will occasionally go for track days.

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