Riceburner

All ready for the weekend at snetterton
Can't wait to get in the saddle again
It's likely going to a bit damp Sunday
Yaaaaay for front wheel drive

All ready for the weekend at snetterton
Can't wait to get in the saddle again
It's likely going to a bit damp Sunday
Yaaaaay for front wheel drive

As some of you maybe aware,i had a few days in Sweden last week courtesy of Toyota/Yokohama at their winter Tyre Proving ground 16 miles from the Arctic circle.
Three flights and one fast minibus journey(on roads covered in snow & ice)reaching speeds of 80mph and we arrived at storforsen Hotel  in rediness for the full event day ahead.
 
Taken by coach to the Proving ground,Arctic Falls and had a fantastic day out tyre testing in Vw golfs,Audis,and BMws with variuos tyrs fitted and varying surfaces.No driving licences were checked and no instructors to slow you down,it was get in the cars and away you go. 
 
Had an absolute blast and learnt the limits of each type of tyre.I was most impressed with the ice track shown in the pic below,you couldnt even stand up without slipping over getting into the car,but out on track with studded winter tyres,you could drive with great grip up to impressive speeds & turning the car with relatively good control. 
 
Great few days and proof that winter tyres are essential bit of kit.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interesting Jay,maybe why TRD suspension is only 15mm lower with the full coilover kit  & only 5mm lower with the spring set.
I have not heard any of our dealers changing driveshafts though. 

Congratulations Keith,made up for you.   

We have a awsome MANUAL in red to test drive on some of the best roads in England and a Toyota Centre to match.   

Wow,looks great Dave,will you need a second driver for testing etc?   

Well,with the new season just around the corner.It was time to blow the cobwebs off the old girl and do some prep work. 
My trusted Techs fitted a oil catch tank

 
A gauge pod with oil,pressure,temp & coolant temp gauges 

 
A BEE-R Rev limiter with Launch control.A interesting bit of kit which cuts the ignition rather than the fuel to keep engine temps down for better protection.Launch control is activated by handbrake switch.
Can be adjusted to suit a hard or soft cut & produces some rather loud bangs & flame throwing out of the back end.

 

 
 
 

Well,with the new season just around the corner.It was time to blow the cobwebs off the old girl and do some prep work. 
My trusted Techs fitted a oil catch tank

 
A gauge pod with oil,pressure,temp & coolant temp gauges 

 
A BEE-R Rev limiter with Launch control.A interesting bit of kit which cuts the ignition rather than the fuel to keep engine temps down for better protection.Launch control is activated by handbrake switch.
Can be adjusted to suit a hard or soft cut & produces some rather loud bangs & flame throwing out of the back end.

 

 
 
 

Now this is why I am building my TSS car  .  Only problem is, I don't have any trusted Techs to help me!

Nice one Dave,you would have to go turbo

Looking forward to it, but not so much the 215 mile drive to get there!

Our First Giallo Customer taking delivery today
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our First Giallo Customer taking delivery today
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our First Giallo Customer taking delivery today
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Our First Giallo Customer taking delivery today
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Hello All,
              Just to confirm that the decision from our Directors was favourable and we will be the Principle Sponsors again for the 2015 season.
 
See you all next season,and lets see a few more GT86 entries this time   
 
Richard

Bionic arms and legs puts you in to F1!

Hello All,
              Just to confirm that the decision from our Directors was favourable and we will be the Principle Sponsors again for the 2015 season.
 
See you all next season,and lets see a few more GT86 entries this time   
 
Richard

Hello All,
              Just to confirm that the decision from our Directors was favourable and we will be the Principle Sponsors again for the 2015 season.
 
See you all next season,and lets see a few more GT86 entries this time   
 
Richard

Hello All,
              Just to confirm that the decision from our Directors was favourable and we will be the Principle Sponsors again for the 2015 season.
 
See you all next season,and lets see a few more GT86 entries this time   
 
Richard

Hello All,
              Just to confirm that the decision from our Directors was favourable and we will be the Principle Sponsors again for the 2015 season.
 
See you all next season,and lets see a few more GT86 entries this time   
 
Richard

Not covered by Warranty as it's not considered to be a mechanical failure, however I would strongly suggest contacting TGB Customer Relations to discuss possible assistance.....please don't shout at the boys and girls there though as they will be just as willing to help if you ask nicely...!!