NJay

In case you missed it

In case you missed it

Went with with the Yuasa YBX3031,  3000, 72Ah, 630A , 18.4 Kg, dimensions  26.0 *17.4* 22.5 (£74.49 delivered)
With it being 260mm wide rather than 230mm of our stock battery it fits the battery tray perfectly as there is just a few mm all around the base but still contained within the tray itself. The HSB072 at 26.9mm would have been resting on the raised edges of the tray.
So given the better fit and higher rating I would definitely recommend it.
 
Oh and used the Varta D47 disconnected on the Celica to keep power to the gt86 during change over so at least that battery has now been used this year 😂

I've had the timing chain go on my Celica and that was months and several thousand miles after any work was done it on the engine. It only needs it to jump one tooth for the engine to sound rough but stil function but the tensioner could be keeping it just about in check and may only occur when a combination of things happen. Hard acceleration, engine braking, and just tips the ability of the tensioner to counter the sudden slack.
 

And if you think the fensport price is high, Toyota now stock it on the official Toyota ebay store at  £2718.99 and a further £407.99 for the diffuser

The my15 I bought has rear sensors fitted. I am glad it did as for some reason I think I am a lot nearer to things when reversing and turning e.g. out of a car parking space than I actually am as the sensors are not even bleeping at the point I think I have gone far enough back. There have been times when I have thought they have broken only to go back another in few centimetres and they start to bleep lol.
Never have this issue with the  gen7 celica which has no reverse sensors but I can judge that to within by a couple of centimeters in exactly the same situation lol. I can only assume that Celica is a hatchback so bottom of rear window is pretty much the back of the car whereas the gt86 has a high boot lid so feels like when I can't see the bonnet/bumper of the car behind me I am too close. However must be at least 50cm otherwise the rear sensors would have started bleeping
Anyway that's my excuse and I am sticking to it lol

They are all here. There are 3 gt86s at work, and another 2 within a mile of my house lol
A new front bumper is only £160+vat but with labour, paint etc that came to nearly £1300 when I enquired about getting it replaced at local Toyota dealership lol

They are all here. There are 3 gt86s at work, and another 2 within a mile of my house lol
A new front bumper is only £160+vat but with labour, paint etc that came to nearly £1300 when I enquired about getting it replaced at local Toyota dealership lol

Yes it's a shame you don't know what was said but I would imagine the techie gave them the distinct impression the previous job was to blame to manage an 80% discount. I doubt they will ever admit full liability though

There shouldn't be but I find there is
Its when it comes to work that's by the hour (damage repair) you tend to notice the difference in hourly rates here in the south ☹️ To use your example no we aren't buying a house but the dealership are paying out for rent etc which is higher. So surely the dealerships would have to charge more to do exactly the same work which with the fixed priced servicing set by Toyota they can't do but I guess anything else they will.
E.g I got a quote for supply and fitting of gen7 Toyota Celica sports springs from dealership in skipton. My local dealership couldn't match it as the hourly labour cost quoted was significantly lower and that was before taking into account the local dealership reckoned it would take longer to fit them than quoted. Ended up driving up north which even after fuel was still cheaper lol.

7.5-8.5in is the recommended rim width for a 225 width tyre.
My 18x8 alloys came with 225/40/18 as standard as to plenty of others 18x8in alloys
You can use tyresizecalator website too see what sizes suit for other rims / tyre combos
Hth