Tarnish3
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Might be a bit far for you, but I've had good service from Vantage Toyota, Knaresborough.
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Arghhh, no manual handbrake!
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Welcome Matt.
If you're back in the North East, there's a few GT86/BRZ owners planning a meet up at Dalton Park (near Seaham) on Saturday 29th Feb.
Find us on Facebook as 'GT86/BRZ/FRS - North East UK' https://www.facebook.com/groups/856154338097638/
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My previous insurance was through Direct Line, and I get the impression they were only going to increase the premium if mods caused +10bhp or more. I guessed a Cobra catback exhaust was +3bhp
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23 hours ago, TomsGT86 said:My local dealership (RMB Teesside) has started doing the repair works as I've seen a fellow member discussing it, so i rang up and inquired about booking it in but they have twice fobbed me off saying they will ring me back to book a slot (has anyone in the history of the world had a call back from a dealership?!). All I can do is keep trying i guess because i feel i might be waiting a long time if i leave it for them to contact me!
I'm considering using RMB Teesside also, so keeping an eye on this thread. RMD Darlington is nearer, but it's more confidence inspiring when you know a dealership has experience of several cars.
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I'd love one of those, but a bit too soon for me. I need to save up first
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I replaced front and rear with chromed indicator bulbs from Amber Motorsports
They were incandencent bulbs instead of LED, but worked well and got rid of the 'fried-egg' appearance. I've since replaced the back with Valenti's anyway.
I swapped indicators on a previous car to LED type, but that caused warnings on the dash due to less load. Perhaps the GT86 being a more modern car will not have that problem, I don't know.
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I've started my insurance today with Chris Knott, which improved on Direct Line's renewal by £68. I also got a very similar quote from Adrian Flux, but the more reasonable excess with CK decided it (should the worst happen).
Just need to sort out a lot of paperwork for sending, to prove my statements etc.
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When I compare my dash readout to GPS and OBD app, it seems to read high by about 4%. That's my excuse to drive at indicated 73 anyway!
From this tyre size comparison site, it suggests when changing from 17" to 18" wheels the circumferance is 3% more - which should almost negate the over reading. Although maybe everyones car is different.
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Good idea!
Cheers
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Hmm. The 6 years is up in about 3 to 4 weeks. I'll reach 60k in about 3 to 4 weeks
So, I should wait for the recall first? Maybe, so long as the recall timeframe is not delayed.
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Hi All,
I got my GT86 in August. It's about time I registered here! I'm in Darlington.
The previous owner put on a Cobra resonated cat-back exhaust, diffuser lip, sharkfin aerial. It came with a reverse camera kit to fit, but I haven't found it necessary really. I've only swapped the orange indicator bulbs for chromed ones, and fitted a Brodit phone holder, so far.
I have a massive list of things I'd like to upgrade, but I'd better get the 6 year/60,000 mile service sorted first (due next month). I bet we could all go crazy in the FT-86 Speed Factory store if we had the resources
Post your GT86 / BRZ pic of day!
in GT86/BRZ General Chat
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Sports Cars In The Park. I saw your car there, nice! I was a few away in the same row (asphalt grey). Next one organised by the same group is Castle Howard in September.