Mark-in-Stoke

No sympathy for you @Mike@TD.co.uk serves you right for producing a package that does everything you claim and so nice to drive, not to mention race results that prove it too 

So a bit of an update.
40k service has been and gone. Rich/Gary at RRG Macclesfield did their magic just before Xmas. My rear seat button is being passed on to Toyota GB for their insight, it's been refitted but the leather underneath is stretched and damaged. It's not really that noticeable but is does kinda set my OCD off... I'm awaiting their response via Rich.
In other news, I saw puddle projectors on eBay a while back and wasn't sure what to make of them - in the end I bought a set to try. I've not managed to set them up properly yet, they need adjusting to make the logo circular. But for now I do kinda like them in a chavy kind of way. I've taken to calling them 'w**ker' lights.

 
The parts bin has been steadily building up. Firstly, I picked up some carbon winglets for a good price. I tried fitting them, but wasn't happy with the way they went on, and they felt pretty loose so have taken them off for now. When the weather's better (drier) and I've got more time I'll try and get them installed again.

 
With it being Christmas the other half was asking what I wanted. I was really after some money towards an exhaust but never thought for a moment she'd actually go and get me one! In the next few days a Cobra resonated cat back will be on the way. Pleased.
Final update, more for the parts bin. I've been searching for a set of lightweight Rays (either TE37's or CE28) for a long time. Ideally I wanted 17", but I came across a set of CE28's in 18x8 at a price which frankly I couldn't turn down. After a 7 hour round trip these beauties are mine:

Two are pretty much mint, two have some light kerbing. Longer term I'll get them refurbed in black. The tyres aren't that good - lots of tread but budget brands. I'll need to sort this as and when funds allow - another member has offered me some part worn Yokohama's to get me going but with these unforeseen purchases, Xmas and now my insurance being due I need to hang fire and see how much money I have free - chances are not enough right now! 
Tomorrow I'll give Lucas at Partbox a ring. Need to see how much spigots are, and I've also heard I can't use the standard wheel nuts with these wheels. Once I've got this lined up, the tyres bought/wheels refurbed it'll be time to find a garage, empty the parts bin and get it all fitted. I think it'll be quite the transformation when done! 
 
 

Hah, I recently did the gearbox mount - the noise has driven me insane, it’s coming out next week 😂

Had the 40k service the other day - that's two services (due to mileage) and I've not owned the car 12 months yet! Car came out with a clean bill of heath, my rear tyres have lost 1mm since the last service and my rear brake pads only have 5mm left - I appear to be using the rear brakes more than the front, oops...
As ever RRG were superb. Great friendly welcome, my car feels great after a little bit of fettling and the price ended up being less than quoted. Honestly as far as dealerships are concerned I've not come across one better regardless of manufacturer. Happy customer!
 
 

If the channels I liked were on FM I wouldn't have needed DAB, and I have noticed some channels are better than others, luckily the ones I like are really good.

Bloody typical the Peake district is pants, saying that when you're driving around there radio is the last thing on your mind.

Most sensible I could get to.

I know this is really really late to post but... I just felt the need to say a massive thank you to everyone Leo and I met at Japfest Donington earlier this year. We had slight inclinations toward modifying the car, even though it's our first RWD and really our first performance car ever, but didn't take the dive until we met all of you and saw everyone's take on the 86/brz. Those of you we spoke to answered so many questions, were super welcoming and made being a newbie in the scene extremely pleasant. I know we were completely stock when we met you but you welcomed us onto the stand regardless. Thanks to encouragement and the info you gave we're well on the way to getting Kuro to where we want him. Apologies if this is a bit mushy but I'm just happy you guys have been so friendly  can't wait to meet up again in the new year!
Some pictures of Kuro's transformation so far;





(Apologies if this ought to go in the modifications bit, wasn't sure )

Not just here in England but in Staffordshire too!
Ooo the bloody cheek!, and by the way those Derbyshire oatcakes are "pants" nowhere near as good as the authentic North Staffs oatcakes 😜

We don't sell those unfortunately

Well I finally got around to tinkering with the old bumper, trd front end and fiberglass. At the moment it's off having a grill made for it.

Well I finally got around to tinkering with the old bumper, trd front end and fiberglass. At the moment it's off having a grill made for it.

Boys n Girls just thought I'd show you what I've done over the past couple of weeks, all it's in piano black

Well I finally got around to tinkering with the old bumper, trd front end and fiberglass. At the moment it's off having a grill made for it.

Well I finally got around to tinkering with the old bumper, trd front end and fiberglass. At the moment it's off having a grill made for it.

Just over 4K for a Turbo'd 86, what a feckin awesome deal! 

Just over 4K for a Turbo'd 86, what a feckin awesome deal! 

A few more options
 https://www.oldhallperformance.com/heatshield-products/thermal-barriers

Couple of updates. 
Had another day on track at Bedford this week and managed to improve further:-
It was my first track day with the oil cooler fitted and the temperature didn't exceed 107° all day. 
My cam plate also finally arrived from Velox after being stuck in customs:-


Should sort out the cam plate leak once and for all! 
Finally my car has been at Cooksport most of the week as they have taken over as Moton and Ast suspension in the UK. My suspension has been fully serviced and some factory updated parts have been fitted along with revalving the fronts and some changes to spring rates and lengths. The difference is quite noticeable with the ride quality in particular being improved. I'll look forward to seeing what effect this has on track next year as Cooksport are quite confident it will be a noticeable change for the better. 

Does this mean they are back to doing UK market cars?!
The US stuff was boring. 

not watched it but seen a pic of the cossie and the extra wing looked bloody ridiculous

Hi bud, I do have enough but think it might be a bit to light. You're welcome to have a look.

I did Janes rear lights in red and they came out brilliant, but had to remove it due to the indicators. gutted!! 

Possibly, just need to see how much i have left.

Guess who might have just enough tint for the rear fog