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

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

1 hour ago, MartinT said:

Just wondered out loud.  Back in the days of the Mini and Escort cams were all the rage.  I guess they are much better optimised these days.

The engine runs out of flow at higher RPM and the cams don't seem to be the issue, the article below suggests a 4-6% increase on a FI car which is the best I've seen  ..... plus they are ~£1.5k (4 cams to replace).

https://dsportmag.com/the-tech/hks-260266-cams-go-for-a-spin/

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

On 3/29/2019 at 1:22 PM, MartinT said:

You didn't fancy swapping for more aggressive cams while they were out, Lauren?
 

There's no point, I haven't seen any worth the bother..... plus have you seen the cost?

[So.... talk manifolds to me]

13 minutes ago, Dannyw86trd said:

Anyone know if the japspeed decat manifold is any good? 

It looks like a generic eBay manifold. I can't imagine longevity or amazing quality but I'm sure it would be OK. Probably available on eBay or Aliexpress for very cheap.

[Cobra Exhaust]

11 minutes ago, Dannyw86trd said:

I’m looking at a superchips tune

I probably wouldn't bother. Go EcuTek/OFT/EcuFlash. Superchips are unproven on a platform with proven offerings.

[Cobra Exhaust]

1 minute ago, Dannyw86trd said:

Thanks for the quick reply. I take it, it will make no difference to the torque dip that the catless header does? 

Without a remap or manifold you wont see any change to the torque curve.

[Unsure What To Do?]

29 minutes ago, Benjie_2 said:

Many thanks, Gary & yes my vehicle has a recall from the 23rd March, so contacted Toyota, who reassures me I am not in any danger, and I can still drive around safely!! furthermore, they tell me they have not received a confirmation as yet what this defect is...    

Well they should have, the whole world knows: 

 

[Cobra Exhaust]

9 minutes ago, Dannyw86trd said:

I’m thinking of getting the cobra decat front pipe on my TRD GT86 (quad exhaust) will this bring up warning light on the dash (everything else on exhaust stock) will this have any significant gains or is that all to be made from the catless header? And does the sound difference sound good/louder???

No warning lights, no significant gains. Will be louder.

[El vs UEL drone question]

10 minutes ago, matrixprotein said:

I was thinking of going UEL on the TD na package then upgrade after to the harrop. I don't drive enough at the highest revs to justify El and definitely not using it on track

Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
 

Then go for one that gives you top end power. A 4-1 rather than a 4-2-1. A PD blower gives you plenty of midrange so a manifold that bumps up around the torque dip and sacrifices a little at top end just won't benefit you.

[El vs UEL drone question]

I would say that depending on the SC you would want to have a manifold that compliments the power delivery, whether that be EL/UEL

[problem with custom made air filter]

A picture of the setup might help.....

When you say knocking do you mean door knocking or pinging knock sounds?

[Welcome Lights]

11 hours ago, DGT86R said:

Going to try it? Interested

TapTurn is well tried and tested on this platform/Subarus.

[Rear lights- TOMs?]

1 hour ago, aspen said:

Thanks. I do quite like the second set. Anyone got experience of the quality? 

The 2nd set are actually Valenti Revo semi-replicas - the indicators are different.

I have the MY17 replicas and I'm happy with them - if the other set had been around when I bought them I'd have gone for them I think.

[Rear lights- TOMs?]

Not tempted by either of the VLAND offerings that can be had for reasonable money from eBay?

OR

 

[Alarm issue /query]

I've ended up cable tying the bonnet sensor down so it's never activated. Means I can lock the car and leave the battery charger on it as well 😂

I reckon that's the culprit though.

[El vs UEL drone question]

3 hours ago, TommyC said:

The ‘sound generator’ will probably make drone-like cabin noise with anything aftermarket. Make sure you disconnect it (or plug it at the very least!). 🙂

Why would it change the noise from the sound generator?

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

2 hours ago, mattt said:

This is a bit concerning:

Wait and see how it pans out over here. Plenty of discussion of that on forums already. Newer recall instructions make references to the causes and where the techs need to pay attention to avoid it.

[HKS Time Attack GT86 Tech Talk Video]

16 hours ago, James18 said:

I still can't get over the fact they're pushing over 800hp on an FA20 

Although possibly a FB25....

[Turbo kit]

5 minutes ago, KevinA said:

Think you will find TD so popular is because.....

They are cheaper than the others. The most turbo kits fitted in the UK are probably AVO, but then TD came along at a better price point. However I prefer the turbo location of the AVO.

[Excessive squeaking rear tyres]

Well it won't be tyres.

My rear pads have started to do this. Have taken them off to have a look and grease them up but no joy. Sounds like they are down to the metal.

[Gear Indicator?]

5 hours ago, nikndel said:

USA set up possibly

No difference

[ECUtek data logging from fensport]

18 hours ago, x14JSx said:

As far as I'm aware, the usb contains the software to allow you to log your data save it and send it away to fensport for mapping, you still have to pay for a license and a remap. It also allows you to upload the map. I've never used so I don't know to much about it. And no it doesn't need registration to a new owner 

It's not tuner specific, all kit comes labelled from the Master Tuner it was sold but can be used by any tuner.

The USB dongle is just the software license to be able to run the ProECU software on the laptop (for flashing and logging) and the cable is for connecting to the OBD port in the car.

21 hours ago, Dave86 said:

Is this the kit needed to remap your ECU? Is this all you need? Does it need registering to a new owner?

Yes, EcuTek is the main remapping software in the UK. You also need a license for the ECU in your car if it's not been tuned by EcuTek before but this is usually included in the price when buying a tune

[2nd Gen GT86]

3 hours ago, Leeky said:

But who says it’ll actually be called a Supra?

Toyota's website: https://toyota.jp/new_supra/?padid=ag341_tjptop_mk-acts_new_supra

I reckon we'll see the higher spec B48 here, there would be little to no market for the "base" model especially given the low numbers headed to Europe.

[DIY Tuning Development UEL Manifold review]

1 hour ago, maurice said:

Chart line says that, but yellow figure is 181. I think the actual figure might be unreadable in the green box.

The figures on the Dynapack at the bottom of the screen are done by manually clicking a cursor where you want on the graph, not necessarily a point on the line  

[MOT friendly forced induction]

A good secondary cat would work fine - OEM or good quality high flow. The FI will help with the cat getting up to temp. A supercharger is less power restricted by running the OEM cat or exhaust if it helps, a turbo obviously is affected by smaller pipework.

[New Supra to be unveiled on Monday]

Well it seems that the UK oversold it's A90 Edition, some buyers have mentioned getting an apology from TGB for the cock up. Plus it seems that all Pro spec have also gone. Not sure when the next lot will be available, but well done to anyone who got one!