Dessss

Driven my car for about 300miles since the install of clutch and shift springs. I can say they are both excellent!
Clutch spring - a bit heavier than OEM, not going to tire you out. It gives  much better feedback when you're at the biting point!
Shift springs - JUST DO IT! Transmission is SO smooth, everything just clicks in like magical butter! (I also have the Whiteline positive shift bush to support this)

Thanks to @Dessss moving on to Germaner things, a lovely TD UEL manifold and overpipe popped up for sale on here. Before you could say M6 to Stoke and back, it was sitting in my boot. Now, I know many of you will think that I've finally cracked and succumbed to the frivolous world of modding for noise or performance reasons. Straying from my golden rule of only doing quality maintenance - and you could be forgiven for thinking that way. However, as it turns out, when it came to the swap over, one of the nuts one my factory overpipe was looser than it should have been. Needless to say I think I've been completely vindicated in my Columbo style hunch of choosing to do this piece of maintenance prior to that fateful nut working itself off completely and causing untold damage.

Gorgeous piece of kit this from TD, working it's way miraculously through the guts and fitting very snuggly indeed into the belly of my blue beast.
 
Whilst she was in with the excellent tech's at Grinspeed in Leyland (I can't recommend Stevie and Don enough to anyone in the NW). I treated her to new fluids all around (nicely smoothing things off in the gearbox) and decided this was a time to do the plugs too. It is a little early for plugs for my BRZ but as there were bits coming off in the vicinity, and it never hurts to have new plugs, it felt right. I'd read these were a bit of a job and the workshop manual suggestion to essentially whip the engine out more or less confirmed it, however, that all went away when they got to work and had them done and dusted in no time. Result.
Naturally you'll be aware it's not ideal to change the exhaust flow and run a touch lean. So, after a chat with @Mike@TD.co.uk old bluey was on the TD dyno for a leg stretch.

 
I've kept the 2nd cat in a desperate effort to maintain an easy MOT life, so don't be surprised to see me a little down on other charts you may have perused. I'm very pleased with the dyno work, the sharpening up of the throttle response alone is super, not to mention the fuller Subaru sound and a splash more torque when crunching motorway miles in 6th. I've not yet had a chance to take her for a spirited B road drive or try out the launch control, flat foot shifting or the auto-blip, but they're more for a splash of fun, it's all about the improved drivability and noise for me. 
Anyone thinking of going to see Mike at Tuning Developments, this was my first trip and I was very pleased with the service. It can be a bit dull sitting around waiting to get your car back, but it was great to have a chat with Mike and get some first hand info on the products and services they offer. I know it's been said on here before, but I add my voice to those who have already recommended checking them out if you're considering tuning work. It's a great place to go and spend your hard earned with a genuine fellow enthusiast.
That's it for me now, my insurance premium has taken a preposterous leap in response to these recent mods updates and I really dislike handing money over to them.

See you all tomorrow! 

Interested in the catback  PM me when you have an idea on a price

dropped you a PM on the lights mate

Planning to take it off on Tuesday, so watch this space for pics and prices

That rear brace is gorgeous 😍 I'm so tempted. 
I'm very interested in the uel manifold depending on price though! 

Starter: Piri piri Chicken wings sharing platter
Mains: Honey Mustard Glazed Ham hock + Rotisserie Chicken (Lemon and Herb sauce)

 

Des + Nathan

My brother and I will be there. 86 and A45

@Dessss cheers mate. Need to get Nathan to register here too.

Sports equipment! 

 

@rob275 "sports" equipment 

JDM af

Going Shopping: 
 

Here's a little write up of the meet, along with some pictures.
http://coordsport.com/coordsport-part-box-gt86-meet-30-07-17/

Thank you guys for coming! We all agreed, that we'll have another meet next year! 
It was really nice meeting you all and seeing you cars. 
I hope, that now you are a bit more familiar with what we are doing here, and we value our customers very much, so you will never be disappointed. 
Video is on our FB page, so make sure you follow Partbox on FB and Partboxcom on instagram.

Literally the best description of the TD Turbo possible 

Push yourself into the passenger seat as hard as you can, so you're engulfed by the seat, then grin and laugh like a naughty kid. That's what it's like.

I'll come along

Welcome!

Trentham gardens car meet tomorrow, I'm visiting

TD TD TD~

Take a day off and go to Tuning Developments. 

Welcome!
I've seen people fit at least 4 tyres into the back with the seats folded down (yes, it creates one large area). Depends what you mean 'enormous loads' to be honest... You'll probably find your answer pretty quickly by looking at google images if I must say
 
Edit: Looks like I'm echoing Rob, but I posted at the same time as him Also, as of yesterday, I've seen people fit a pretty sizable fold-able gazebo into the back of the 86 as well haha!

These thoughts run through my head every night when I lay into my pillow. Shame I'm saving up or else @Mark-in-Stoke didn't even need to post all about his turbo, I'd have taken it there and then when I met up with him 'privately' *cheeky* @jevvy would be none wiser about it's existence - therefore no achey breaky heart haha!