My GT86 Stolen- house burgled

[My GT86 Stolen- house burgled]

5 hours ago, Lauren said:

Nothing will happen until Mark has an anti-fraud interview on Friday. Guessing this is because it's stolen recovered. 

Police forensics were done on Saturday. Nothing found. 

Really feel sorry for you both.

As if things are not bad enough. The Police find nothing and the criminals walk free to do the same again. You locate the car and it's Mark that get's interviewed for anti-fraud. Seems so often that the victim is the one that is treated like a criminal. 

[My GT86 Stolen- house burgled]

What a horrible thing to have happened. Would never have thought anyone would break in at that time of the morning when you were home.

[Batteries and alarms]

14 minutes ago, maurice said:

I’ve turned off the keyless entry already, you can do it with TIS software. I’m not sure I’d recommend it to be honest, having to place the key fob next to the start button every time you start the engine is a pain. 

I gather from from your comment that turning off keyless entry on the 86 obviously isn't a solution to battery drain. 

 

[Batteries and alarms]

Don't know if this is relevant but when I was talking to a Subaru dealer when I took the Forester in for a new battery he advised that the battery drain is caused by the keyless entry rather than the alarm. On the Forester you can disable the keyless entry to reduce the battery drain. Haven't checked yet to see if this can be done on the 86.

[Initially started looking at Auris's and Corolla's...Only went and bought a bloody GT86 didn't I?! 😁]

Welcome to the wonderful world of GT86 ownership and enjoy many miles of smiles. 

[What is this stuck to my window ??]

Although it looks like some aftermarket thing it's actually the standard DAB aerial fitted to the later models. Not the most attractive addition.

[GR Yaris who's going for it?]

On 3/6/2020 at 6:24 PM, Test Drives Unlimited said:

I got HUD in my GT86

Which one have you got? Stand alone or using phone? Would you recommend it as I am considering going for one?

 

 

[Mx5 to blue edition - Dorset]

Is it OK to put a space saver on the rear? I thought because of the lsd a space saver should only be fitted on the front.

 

[Any idea what this is...?!]

With the alarm pin code you can also deactivate various sensors like the tilt sensor if you take the car on a car ferry. 

[Supra Review]

Thankyou for your review Lauren.

Personally having driven it at the Thruxton event both on road and track whilst I agree with you about speedometer placement in general I didn't problem find it a problem in the Supra as I really liked the HUD. 

[GT86 Owner in Silvertown, East London]

Welcome to the drivers club

[London Int Auto Show Ardingly 2019]

Nice photos Keith. Sorry I was not able to attend

[Simply Japanese 2019]

14 minutes ago, bassett said:

Last year I think people started leaving at mid day as there was a full on monsoon!

Hopefully weather will be better this year, looking good at the moment, fingers crossed.

[Simply Japanese 2019]

Thanks for that Lee, wouldn't need to leave that early but great to know.

[Simply Japanese 2019]

Quick question for those that attended last year. What sort of time do people normally leave the event as got some visitors arriving Sunday evening and need to know what sort of time I am likely to be back by. 

[What to look for when buying a used GT86/BRZ]

Dealer told me the metal tag on the key is the key number, the little silver alarm sticker in the booklet has a different number for the alarm code. This was on a new MY19.

[Boot won't open - Getting fed up with owning this car]

Can you not get to the boot lock and unlock it to carry out a proper investigation by dropping the back seats? 

Had a similar problem with a Toyota rental in New Zealand and I managed to open by dropping back seats only to discover that you had to depress the boot release button on the fob for about 3 seconds to open the boot, never used the fob to open the boot on the 86 so not sure if that is the same.

 

[Simply Japanese 2019]

12 hours ago, Subota Boy said:

Tickets bought, but sadly will not be in the GT.  Julia has recently had fairly major surgery and soft suspension will be the order of the day.

Sorry to hear about Julia. Hope all is well and wish her a speedy recovery.

[Toyota-Ferrari at Goodwood]

Couple of photos of the Toyota-Ferrari GT4586 at the Festival of Speed

 

[Simply Japanese 2019]

Hi, can you add me please, ticket purchased and will meet at pub.

Will be first meet with drivers club, normally over on the other forum.

[Newbie from Kent with an Orange GT86]

Welcome to the club, can see you are already on the slippery slope of mods. Very nice photos by the way.

[New Orange GT86]

Welcome to the club. Enjoy miles of smiles

[Toyota advertising standard specification which is not fitted to their car]

Well I found this post useful.

4 years of ownership, 2 different 86's and only today have I discovered there is a toggle behind the mirror to dim it. Learn something new everyday.

[Recall issued on cars to have valve springs replaced 2012-2013]

5 hours ago, Harry Haddock said:

I agree it is better behaved. I find the steering feels a lot better too but not sure if that is down to the improved steering wheel.

Just been to the petrol station and a male customer came over to me and remarked my husband was brave to let me drive his brand new car.........ouch!!!  

Thanks for that Louise you have confirmed what I thought about the behaviour and steering. 

[Toyota advertising standard specification which is not fitted to their car]

I remember seeing auto dim mirror in the spec but never bothered me, just assumed it was a feature available in some markets. 

Think all car companies are the same, look at the amount of ads on TV with a disclaimer at the bottom along the lines of 'not all features shown are available on UK spec cars'.