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    Herbie86 got a reaction from Leeky in tip for the auto   
    Particularly look at the LH bush with one bolt above the other.  This is a manual trans car.
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    Herbie86 got a reaction from Lucas in tip for the auto   
    We have an auto. I did not like the occasional elastic band surging feeling,   occasional bouncy changes and always disliked the lurch when starting from standing.  I too checked for harm with the Snow mode trick but could not get a straight answer.
    Solution: have just fitted the differential bush inserts part KDT925 by Whiteline. There was no noticeable increase in noise/vibration/harshness, a 60% improvement in the surging and a 100% improvement in the starting lurch.  Even the wife noticed it. 
    Cost $60 - $80 and simple enough to DIY  or get it done next time the car is up on the hoist. It is a no-brainer for the auto imho. 
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    Herbie86 reacted to Paul in How often should the TC light come on?   
    No, I used Google. 
    You can tell it's not me driving, the revs are below 5k!
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    Herbie86 reacted to Paul in How often should the TC light come on?   
    The yellow one on the speedo:
     

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    Herbie86 got a reaction from Gringosteve in Rear rainwater harvesters   
    I have not investigated the problem but could you use a bead of silicone rubber on the edge of the plastic?  Smear the mating metal surface thinly with vaseline to prevent the silicone sticking there. Before the rubber cures, fit the lights just firmly enough to ensure the silicone makes contact all round. Wait until the silicone is cured then tighten the lights a little more to compress the rubber a little.    
    There was a couple who did not know the difference between vaseline or KY jelly and silicone rubber.  Every time they made passionate love their windows fell out.
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    Herbie86 reacted to Nicebiscuit in Rear rainwater harvesters   
    Simply install a small tap under each light. Hey presto. A handy drink dispenser.
    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Herbie86 reacted to long-gone in Unexpected things you like about the GT86   
    You can save at least one of those steps by setting auto-lock (key 7 IIRC) which locks the doors when 1. the doors are closed and 2. clutch is pressed.
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    Herbie86 reacted to tegunulgener in Unexpected things you like about the GT86   
    i like the amount of stuff i can fit in the car when people are saying it doesnt fit... i like the feeling of driving a Toyota which makes me feel in safe and reliable car. I like the monologues with satnav woman. she never replies but passengers does lol i like the serious toy feeling. i can play with it. designs fits nicely, always attracts attention on the streets. people desires it but not brave enough to have one. that makes me feel special. i like the insurance because it is not really expensive so makes the car more drivable. i like the balance of the car. god knows how many times i saved the car from spinning (no wasnt speeding) on black ice. (same thing happened with mum's yaris, too but GT86 is cooler  and like the bucket seats...
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    Herbie86 got a reaction from Keethos in Unexpected things you like about the GT86   
    Yes, the next stage with flexible oled displays covering the inside of all vision obstructors and another across the bottom of the windscreen and rear window so the forward bodywork and boot could be seen through would be the great. Why stop there.... do the roof too and every car could be a convertible without messing up your hair. It should not be too expensive once oleds come down as cameras are really cheap already. I forget the name but there is a newer display with enormous brightness range that might be even more suitable.
    The the body shape designers would have much more freedom. The mind boggles.
    Why are Jaguar, Rover  only turning on the displays when the driver looks in their direction?  Why not permanent 360 degrees and passengers could admire the view?    
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    Herbie86 got a reaction from Foulsmell in Unexpected things you like about the GT86   
    Good grief!  Great trick thanks but another step to think about before proceeding.  I am just getting used to my starting procedure at last, namely seat belt on,  foot on brake pedal, touch start button, release brake pedal, press cruise control, press VSC Sport Mode, touch Agree on satnav screen, press door lock button , check mirrors, check for instrument warning lights, check gauges, foot on brake pedal again, select appropriate gear, check mirrors (and maybe reversing camera) , release brake pedal and drive off  WHOOPS ...  forgot the handbrake again.  
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    Herbie86 reacted to Keethos in Unexpected things you like about the GT86   
    Jaguar have already demo'd this tech over a year ago, don't think the tech is quite here yet but it's bloody cool:
     
     
     
    So using curved displays and cameras inside and out of the car, it can detect when you're looking and make the pillars look transparent etc i.e. capture and project what's behind the pillar on the pillar.  I've even been told about how Land Rover are doing the same but making the bonnet appear transparent so you can see what you're driving over when off road (very cool).  I never really thought about this or even the whole ghost car (which is designed for navigation and on track lap times) but I did envision on the road markings for navigation ever since OLED's were developed many many years ago.....wish I had patented the idea 
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