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james_ly
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£30 plus £5 delivery unless you can collect locally.
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White line KDT 925 diff bush insert kit
james_ly replied to james_ly's topic in For Sale GT86 / BRZ Parts
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White line KDT 925 diff bush insert kit
james_ly replied to james_ly's topic in For Sale GT86 / BRZ Parts
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Petrol / Fuel Type Shell V Power, Tesco 99 Momentum, Sainsbury Super Unleaded, BP Super Unleaded
james_ly replied to Joolz's topic in GT86/BRZ General Chat
I use BP 97 which seems ok. I may switch to 99RON as I do less miles now, and see if it makes any difference. Avoid 95 though, feels like it does the car no good at all. -
Might be worth phoning the dealer.. my car is a 2014 63 plate but it was eligible for the recall as I guess it was built in that time.
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Noticed on the cap, it said DOT 3 only. I assume there’s no harm in using 4 or 5.1... but wondering whether to stick with Toyota stuff.
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I’ve tended to use 5.1 in the past on track and always been fine, I feel that the expensive fluids are a band aid for inadequate brakes/cooling.
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Unfortunately probably the going rate for a modern key I was quoted £450 for a new OEM fob and programming on my old Boxster, and that was just a old style fob.
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I quite liked the Aygo other than the terrible driving position and seats.
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Preferably OEM wheels, if there’s any Primo owners around?
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Thanks all. I found some VW Golf GTI mk4 wheels on eBay, fit perfectly and I’m pleased with the way the car drives.
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No tyres I take it? How does the car drive on these compared to standard?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsrNQ-LJKgc
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True, it would still be a fun drive with sticky tyres as it's just a great precise chassis. What I would say though, is if it's not driven 'enthusiastically' I would think there's better cars out there, better engines, comfort etc. I happen to think it would make a nice driveway ornament too, cool looking cars.
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What I always say, is the low grip tyres is kind of the point of the car?
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I think Toyota replace the original batteries with a bigger one, free of charge. You may have to argue a bit and try different dealers. My car has, since before I bought, had a 65Ah Toyota battery and I left it 2 weeks over winter and it was fine.
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Enjoying the videos, they remind me of the DedicationBlog gt86 build vlogs 👍
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Need help with BBK kit (Reyland kit or other)
james_ly replied to Quemadillo's topic in Modifications
Will the stock brakes hold up when using the OE Michelins, and stock suspension? I might put fresh brake fluid in first. -
I've been with Admiral for years, they price match each time, answer calls quickly on the call centre. I had a claim on my VX220 a few years ago and it went to the specialist repairer no questions asked. Happy customer!
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Ah that's much more reasonable
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Wow, 8mpg on track has to hurt! My MR2 does15mpg on track, maybe the 86 won't be replacing it for track duties.
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Worth trying your spare key/changing the battery in the fob?
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If you ever drive up near Reading I'd be interested in 1 of each?
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My car is on 28000 miles, looks like original tyres and still a good 3-4mm left. Not sure I'll be driving it in the snow though!
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Maybe you're used to cars that understeer? There's not much safety net on the 86 so if you've got a lot of lock on, small prod of the throttle will tighten the line nicely.
