nikndel
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Lee organises stuff for Essex but seems we are lucky to get 4 cars out lately made up by other makes I have seen plenty of 86s round here but perhaps not club interested
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5 minutes ago, BRZ-123 said:Wow this is interesting. Do not judge a book by its cover. Your car is modified right Nik? How will the warranty even work with modified cars, i do not know, even if we get it serviced from/by Toyota.
Well you obviously haven’t dealt with my dealership I did for 5 years and gave up and believe me the book isn’t a good read in my case
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36 minutes ago, NJay said:So signed up for Toyota 5+ club this year and now found out from dealership that it's been withdrawn as Toyota relax programme has replaced it
In a nutshell Toyota no longer give 20% discount to 5yr+ cars and now include 12month extended warranty (up to 10yrs/100000miles whichever comes first) with every service carried out
Seems great but on top of service and mot, I need aircon re-gassing £79 and handbrake needs adjusting which is another £79. Did challenge the latter as I have never been charged before in all my years of owning cars but they say neither interim or full service include adjustment.
Could have done with 20% off the total bill rather than 12m warranty lol
Handbrake adjustment not included in a service it’s a minor task when wheels are off I had a service plan which was useless but once my car came back with less travel on the handle so it is part of service
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There was a guy called Justin who turned up at Maldon with same car but haven’t seen him for years
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4 minutes ago, Cfb86 said:I was going to get the service and mot package with my local dealer so I still have everything done by Toyota for the history in the future (fussy I know) but yeah maybe I should consider going else where for a MOT.and just keep full service history with Toyota instead
If you’ve removed a cat you may be pushing your luck
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2 minutes ago, Cfb86 said:Just checked it out on YouTube doesn’t sound much louder than mine🤷♂️ Got a few months yet but hope they let mine go through 😂
There can’t be a dealership as useless as my one but why go to a main dealer in past experiences they are the last people to use for mot in many cases
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2 minutes ago, Cfb86 said:What cat-back do you have?
Agency Power not many in the U.K. I think
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Just now, Cfb86 said:Hey guys just wondering is a main dealer arsey about modified cars when being serviced and MOT’d
Getting mine done at my local main dealer just want to know what’s ahead of me, they should be fine right? Since I’ve only got a cat back and a panel filter at the minute
if any one has any stories let me know
My bunch wouldn’t test mine with a catback only as it was too loud but they don’t have noise meters at test station i was told testers decision never heard of anyone else having this issue mind
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Something like 9 holes in a standard boot lid better to get a second hand one and a plain boot lid is very rare so sought after
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22 minutes ago, maurice said:This conversation is starting to look a little unhinged, time to move on, there’s better things to focus on in life.
Yeah Maurice let’s get on to dodgy dealers 🤔
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I have heard of different types of metal reacting to each other but standard studs and nuts is suprising
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7 hours ago, Winterhalder said:We have fond memories of hanging out there - do you remember wanting to fix my shredded alloys Nik?
Mission Impossible 😢😂
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MOP Maldon don’t seem to be in a hurry to reopen 😢
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1 hour ago, gavin_t said:TD exhaust is a great bit of kit and there are 3 versions to choose from to get your desired volume. If you are local to TD I think they have one version fitted to their demo car so would be a good way to hear it in person.
The N1 is VERY loud. Plus if you fit a manifold in the future it gets even louder. Local member to us has one and you can literally hear him coming from miles away
Who do you mean ? 🤯
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1 hour ago, Whizo said:Was aligning the tips difficult? Is there much wiggle room or give? I am guessing this is done by moving around the rubber hangers?
I have heard that getting the exhaust off and on the rubber mounts is the hardest part, how did you find it? Thanks.
Use some washing up liquid in the rubbers they will come off far easier
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The way I did it was to purchase a set of lowering springs already on the struts from another member who went coilovers and swap them myself easy task and a basic garage could do this in no time
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If you plug straight in I think you get what you are after generally to get the v to light up with side lights alterations are needed but no photos as mine is wired up for three functions
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2 minutes ago, Philip said:Dare I ask whether there's any appetite to merge with the "other" forum? (Apologies if there's history that I'm unaware of).
The next answer should be interesting Rob or Lauren will explain hopefully
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8 minutes ago, DKG said:True. I just hope a competent tech / techs work on it. I've read many many cases though of people not getting recall done at high mileage with no issues
I’m sure they can swap a few ancillary items over and yes some have done over 100,000 with no issues
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5 minutes ago, DKG said:I've replied to double check as I honestly can't believe it right now after the horror stories I've read but yer I couldn't give a sh#t about a courtesy car or compo right now. Just want my dream car back.
New engine for that money beats having one with a question mark on how long it will last
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9 minutes ago, DKG said:Thanks. This is going to sound ridiculous but I've re-read the email and I actually think they are going to pay the full costs. I think I've been that stressed about it and thinking the worst my brain has read it in a negative way. I came on here to vent immediately as it's been such a useful forum with you guys that I've overlooked what has actually been said.
Below is another part of the reply - what do you make of it? Basically RRG have the motor but the fault was done by a tech down south.
I appreciate your frustration with the time our review of your complaint has taken. Unfortunately, due to the length of time that has passed between the completion of the recall in June 2019 and the inspection by RRG Salford Quays in November 2020, this is not a straightforward matter. As I hope you will appreciate, we have no way of knowing what has happened to your vehicle between the completion of the recall and the date you took ownership and , whilst I respect the advice you have been given, the manufacturer's warranty on your vehicle has expired.
We are sorry for the upset and inconvenience this has caused you and as a gesture of goodwill, we will meet with the full cost of repairs recommended by RRG Salford Quays. We are unable to offer you compensation or a courtesy car.Good result then just get it done wouldn’t worry about courtesy car
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On 12/2/2020 at 6:24 PM, DKG said:Latest update. So after a month now and emails and calls back and forth with me basically chasing for what the hell is going on this is the latest.
Basically Toyota as a 'gesture of goodwill' have reduced the price of the fix from 16K to 7K! They are claiming that as its been over a year since the recall ( even though only 2k miles has been put on it since ) they are not taking full responsibility even though I was told it was technician error with the timing chain not being put back on correctly.
I have spoken to a local solicitors who said I could have a case but I would need to have a competent independent automotive engineer assessor look at the engine before I proceed basically.
In the meantime I have complained directly to the Customer Services Director basically arguing my case as it's quite frankly absurd this 'gesture of goodwill'
Currently a Specialist Case Manager is looking into this fiasco and will get back to me asap.
Feel for you mate terrible situation think I will run mine till it breaks then scrap it enjoyed my ownership apart from useless after sales from some dealerships and I use the word some as I know there are good ones out there
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That’s how it’s supposed to look after it’s been converted don’t think there is anything inside it to make it a flashing brake light