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long-gone got a reaction from Tristor in GT86 BRZ Tuning Package from Tuning Developments
Mine's just breezed through MOT with Mike's UEL manifold and AVO TurboWorld 2.1/2" cat-back so definitely no issues there.
It's fecking loud though - doubt it would pass sound check at most UK circuits as-is. Having an extra box inserted in a couple of weeks.
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long-gone reacted to BristolLee in It's been fun. Sayonara!
The 2.0 Sport solves the running out of puff problem.
I drove that and chased down a spiritedly driven GT86 easily on the UK launch event last summer (or the summer before perhaps). 200kg less helps minimise the effect of 40 less bhp.
It didn't minimise my swearing when it turned down the side road in front of me though. Brilliant little impromptu test. I always find it interesting to see how a car reacts on the road from the car behind. It showed how well tied down the GT86 is.
Great fun car though and it even got attention from the driver of a GT3 with a brilliant plate!
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long-gone got a reaction from BristolLee in It's been fun. Sayonara!
I'm still here, though me ginger jap went last Wednesday.
Just popped in to say I took an MX-5 RF (2.0l) for a test drive on Saturday. I'd recommend you try it - if you like the GT86 there's a good chance you'll love the RF.
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long-gone got a reaction from Minion in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the GT86, one of the best 'drivers' cars I've driven. I'll miss it, but 4 years is way longer than I've kept a car before so it has to go.
Ginger Jap's been sold, new guy's collecting Wednesday.
Sayonara!
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long-gone got a reaction from BristolLee in Grover's ginger jap
Swapped anti-roll bars with S10 RSG courtesy of FCM Motorsport. Very happy.
I can feel even the stock suspension working as it should now and it's a joy to corner with pace again. Once the B14s are fitted I may explore alternative ARBs again, but this time thinner - may even try deleting. So much feel and grip is lost when the dampers are not allowed to work properly.
Expecting the Bilsteins to be properly set up for use with stock ARBs though so will hopefully leave OE for the foreseeable.
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long-gone got a reaction from BristolLee in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Chipping Sodbury.
Not my first choice, black. I'd wanted red or blue but nothing with the right spec. This one's loaded so hope to be a happy chappy when I go to collect it tomorrow.
You'll love the gt86, they're great fun. Enjoy!
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long-gone reacted to Keethos in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Shame to see you go after joining us so late on but its been good having you on here! All the best and who knows.....maybe you'll miss the 86 too much and you'll be back in the future 😜
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long-gone got a reaction from BristolLee in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Z4.
After more than four years in the 'edgy' Toyota, a somewhat more relaxed and refined waft-mobile is in order. The Zed's no drivers car, but it's fun and I've missed having a droptop. It's the 3 litre twin turbo with 7-speed DCT (sDrive 35i).
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long-gone got a reaction from Minion in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the GT86, one of the best 'drivers' cars I've driven. I'll miss it, but 4 years is way longer than I've kept a car before so it has to go.
Ginger Jap's been sold, new guy's collecting Wednesday.
Sayonara!
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long-gone got a reaction from Mark-in-Stoke in 2012 Orange manual ** SOLD **
Sale Agreed - subject to receiving funds.
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long-gone got a reaction from BristolLee in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Z4.
After more than four years in the 'edgy' Toyota, a somewhat more relaxed and refined waft-mobile is in order. The Zed's no drivers car, but it's fun and I've missed having a droptop. It's the 3 litre twin turbo with 7-speed DCT (sDrive 35i).
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long-gone reacted to rob275 in It's been fun. Sayonara!
All the best, i'm keeping mine til it dies Then I might get another one
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long-gone got a reaction from Minion in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the GT86, one of the best 'drivers' cars I've driven. I'll miss it, but 4 years is way longer than I've kept a car before so it has to go.
Ginger Jap's been sold, new guy's collecting Wednesday.
Sayonara!
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long-gone got a reaction from Minion in It's been fun. Sayonara!
Thoroughly enjoyed my time in the GT86, one of the best 'drivers' cars I've driven. I'll miss it, but 4 years is way longer than I've kept a car before so it has to go.
Ginger Jap's been sold, new guy's collecting Wednesday.
Sayonara!
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long-gone got a reaction from Mark-in-Stoke in 2012 Orange manual ** SOLD **
Sale Agreed - subject to receiving funds.
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long-gone got a reaction from Varelco in 2012 Orange manual ** SOLD **
12 x 6" - yours for a mere £11,995.
I'll chuck in the car for free!
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long-gone got a reaction from KobayashiMaru in Car History
In no particular order...
GT86 Saab 9-3 SE 2.0 Turbo Nissan 350Z GT BMW 5 Series 525i SE Auto (E39) TVR Griffith 430 (precat) BMW 3 Series 330Ci Sport Auto (E46) Mitsubishi FTO GPX Honda Prelude 2.2 VTEC Ford Orion 1.6 Ghia Rover 216 Vanden Plas Lotus Elite II Ford Capri 1.6L Rover P6 3500 V8 Hillman Humber Sceptre Vauxhall Victor F-Type Fiat 850 Coupe BMW 523i SE Jaguar XJ-C 4.2 Honda Prelude 2.3 Honda Prelude 2.0 Next; E89 Z4 sDrive 35i DCT
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long-gone reacted to smudge in 2012 Orange manual ** SOLD **
Ah so this is the car Bert put on Facebook! Good luck with the sale
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long-gone got a reaction from Varelco in 2012 Orange manual ** SOLD **
12 x 6" - yours for a mere £11,995.
I'll chuck in the car for free!
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