PeterH

Fingers crossed!

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Sorry to hear that vad, hope all goes well. I'll just mention, the rear brakes seized on my mazda 6 and I took it to a garage where they replaced both rear calipers, pads etc without much consideration (£600). Two weeks later, one of those calipers failed again, and was replaced under warranty, then another two weeks later the handbrake seized and the cable was wrecked. On my FOURTH trip to the garage, they dismantled everything, had a proper look, gave it a proper clean, and discovered that the slide pins were gunged up and weren't moving properly. They replaced these, and I've not had a problem since... My point is, don't necessarily assume the worst - it might be a £40 slide pin issue, instead of a hugely expensive caliper issue! Sorry for rambling - but i feel much better for getting that off my chest Best of luck!

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Not good. I'm not very familiar with auto 'boxes, but could it be worth checking any fuses etc (I'm assuming there must be some electronic control somewhere?), perhaps just to rule out what you can?

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As nikndel is alluding to - if it can be rolled when in neutral, then surely it can't be the brakes (not a mechanical issue anyway?)

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I contacted them directly too)(despite not having a letter). They didn't hesitate to book me in to get the work done, mine was basically stock so they were able to do it a my local dealership - but i asked them about heavily modified examples; they said that they would take the heavily modded car at the dealership, then transport it up to Macclesfield on a truck and have the work done there.

Also, the work that I had done as part of the recall (oil change, filter and a couple of other bits) was basically the work that I needed for the annual service a couple of months later. I mentioned this to the chap at the dealership, and he said that it wouldn't be worth me taking the car back for its service. While they can't stamp the book as it wasn't technically a 'service', they'll write a statement to use with the recall letter (when I receive it) to say that they have done the necessary work for the annual service (hopefully that makes sense!) Something else to consider, perhaps...?

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Morning everyone,
I've not posted on here for a while, since I had the valve springs changed a few months ago - but I've made some good progress on some of the modifications I wanted to make to the exhaust since then, so I thought I'd type up a quick update and share a few pics!!
Just before I sent it to Toyota, I had a Speedfactory UEL (catted) manifold fitted, and while it was incredibly shiny, it wasn't quite as loud as I wanted. It introduced a burble, but quite a muted one - so I wanted to allow the thing to breathe even better and be a little more vocal too.
I've wanted to maintain the two cats (seems more 'true to the car'); one of them is in the manifold, and the other in the front pipe and it took a bit of time for me to decide which brand to go for for the latter. In the end I chose a Berk front pipe as it seemed to capable of doing the job, and wasn't quite as expensive as some of the other alternatives. I then specified a Milltek system from there back (chrome tailpipes) and then all of that was sat in the garage for a good couple of months! (Just to summarise: Speedfactory UEL catted manifold, Milltek overpipe, Berk frontpipe, Milltek catback).
In the meantime, I was trying to decide whether the extra cost of a remap was worth the expense - after lots of reading on forums and other bits on the net, I decided the best option was to drive the extra distance to Abbey, get them to fit the system; as well as book it in for a remapping session while it was in the workshop.
This they did perfectly well - I've no complaints at all - and it was interesting to properly learn about the added functionality of the RaceRom features of the ECUtek setup while I was there...

 




The guys did an amazing job; Mark took me out in the car to demonstrate some of the features - the switchable maps, auto-blip on downshift, launch control and flat foot shifting. Being a fully integrated part of the existing ECU instead of an add-on means that the it fully ties in with the existing interface; using the cruise control stalk to flick between four different maps is AWESOME: MAP 1. Max power | MAP 2. Max power, decreased throttle response (for rubbish weather) | MAP 3. Max power with RaceRom features | MAP 4. Max power with RaceRom features, and pops-and-bangs on lift off
I've stuck mostly with map 1; the constant popping and banging of unburnt fuel in the exhaust isn't good for the system long term, and the cat in the Speedfactory manifold isn't covered under warranty - I've done it on occasion though, when the mood takes me... (which is an advantage with ECUtek; and being able to flick through the maps with the engine running - no stopping and starting to reset the system is required.)
So, the moment you've all being waiting for...
MTECH AUTOMOTIVE (power run; car completely standard - although I think it already had the Cosworth panel filter when I bought it):
ABBEY MOTORSPORT (its current setup; a full stainless system and remap):
Apologies for the inconsistency between rolling roads - to help me compare the two, I found this quote from the Dyno Dynamics website:
"In the UK we usually quote power and torque at the engine flywheel just like all manufacturers - a chassis dyno however measures the torque and power at the wheels, which is always a lower figure as some energy is lost in the driveline. This loss is different for different vehicles. The flywheel power quoted is therefore a calculated value - it is not directly measured. Some dynos will simply estimate this loss based on settings inputted by the operator - our Dyno Dynamics dyno operates in this way. Other dynos perform a ‘coast down’ measurement to try and measure the driveline loss. In theory coast down should provide a more accurate figure for more vehicles, but in reality both methods have their own issues."
So, my assumption is that the MTech reading is estimated Flywheel-power (based on the actual power-at-the wheels). The Dynapack reading itself is actually power-at-the-wheels. Adding 10 - 15% on to the latter value for an estimated Flywheel-power (to tie in with the MTech graph) gives something around 200 - 210bhp; a pretty big increase!!!! It's not all about the highest value though; the advantages of a remap is that the entire curve is optimised - and Mark at Abbey did a sound job of reducing that torque dip at around 4200rpm.
I'm so pleased with the results - the whole process was slightly more expensive than I would have liked, but knowing what I now know, I don't think I would have done it any other way. The sound the car makes now suits the 86 way more than it ever did; it's not too loud at motorway speeds, but it's got a special note when idling and accelerating aggressively - it's definitely flexing it's flat-four-pack muscles - what a beaut
Big shout out and massive thanks to Mark@Abbey M/S for the great work, and getting the most out of the car...
Comments are welcome of course; I'm open to suggestions on my interpretation of the dyno readouts - but I hope I haven't droned on too much. Hope you enjoyed the read...!

I've just got back from RRG and had a good old natter about the recall. Richard said that he is booked till November and is not taking any more bookings yet, but has a waiting list that you can be added to. There is no cut off date to get the recall done by, there won't be as there will always be cars that years down the line will not have had it for one reason or another. 
The problem for RRG is that, if say they do the recall on a car which will likely be modded all the way from say Essex or something and there is a problem post recall, how will it be recovered and all that. It makes it quite complicated. Obviously he has had to prioritise customers who bought their car from RRG and those that are regular customers for service. That alone has taken the list to November! For those with stock cars the advice is, use your local dealer. 

I have picked mine up at lunch time and they supplied a few pictures, running smooth so far.

Another bit of nostalgia from my photo archive I am putting together after six years of ownership. I would live on this street!

When mine went in for valve springs, toyota quoted me £85ish for spark plugs (price of parts). While I didn't have them done, I did check the price elsewhere and found these:

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/search/shop-by/q/Spark%20plug/vaa__vehicles_code/59171d13d55cf/
(HKS iridium)

... Four of these is also £85 ish, so I'm thinking that they might be a similar spec to what Toyota themselves would have used (though I don't know, of course...!)

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@James18
Morning All.. Had mine returned to me yesterday following the spring replacement; took it to Platinum in Trowbridge and was really impressed with the service and the way they dealt with it. I still haven't received a letter yet, but wasn't going to wait for one - so I phoned them up earlier in the month, they were really helpful and slotted it in within a few weeks!
It had its 6yr service recently, so plugs didn't need to be changed, and the engine has only done 35k so I didn't need the clutch either. Few new pipes, air-con refill, oil filter etc (as per the norm). The technican said that the coolant was replaced (obviously) - so it shouldn't need changing on the 10yr service, which is good to know. Speaking to the technicans (sorry if I'm repeating what might already be on here), they have to be trained especially for the task - there aren't many of them that can do the job, and I think they can only do one at a time too because of space in the workshop. Nathan and Joe have done a few between them now though, and I haven't got any complaints; no leaks yet!!
Thanks to Darrell for organising it too - he's been giving me daily progress reports/images and a visual inspection sheet, and they stuck absolutely to the timescale that they gave me originally.
So, all's well that ends well!
I've attached a few images - just the ones that aren't likely to just be repeats of what's come before. I'll report back if I have any problems, in the meantime...
Nice to be able to swap back in the Yaris/Aygo/whatever it was, for my 86 - and a blast home

I'm really surprised that some people are having issues with making contact with the local dealerships. The one I went to were desperate to be as helpful as possible (and i haven't received my letter!) and the techies I spoke to said that they're aware of the significance of communication between owners on forums like this one - particularly with cars like the 86... I hope all of you who are having issues get it sorted.

I wonder if the same work can be done (on the 86) by subaru? I think there are less of them - but might be closer to some of us?

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@James18
Morning All.. Had mine returned to me yesterday following the spring replacement; took it to Platinum in Trowbridge and was really impressed with the service and the way they dealt with it. I still haven't received a letter yet, but wasn't going to wait for one - so I phoned them up earlier in the month, they were really helpful and slotted it in within a few weeks!
It had its 6yr service recently, so plugs didn't need to be changed, and the engine has only done 35k so I didn't need the clutch either. Few new pipes, air-con refill, oil filter etc (as per the norm). The technican said that the coolant was replaced (obviously) - so it shouldn't need changing on the 10yr service, which is good to know. Speaking to the technicans (sorry if I'm repeating what might already be on here), they have to be trained especially for the task - there aren't many of them that can do the job, and I think they can only do one at a time too because of space in the workshop. Nathan and Joe have done a few between them now though, and I haven't got any complaints; no leaks yet!!
Thanks to Darrell for organising it too - he's been giving me daily progress reports/images and a visual inspection sheet, and they stuck absolutely to the timescale that they gave me originally.
So, all's well that ends well!
I've attached a few images - just the ones that aren't likely to just be repeats of what's come before. I'll report back if I have any problems, in the meantime...
Nice to be able to swap back in the Yaris/Aygo/whatever it was, for my 86 - and a blast home

@James18
Morning All.. Had mine returned to me yesterday following the spring replacement; took it to Platinum in Trowbridge and was really impressed with the service and the way they dealt with it. I still haven't received a letter yet, but wasn't going to wait for one - so I phoned them up earlier in the month, they were really helpful and slotted it in within a few weeks!
It had its 6yr service recently, so plugs didn't need to be changed, and the engine has only done 35k so I didn't need the clutch either. Few new pipes, air-con refill, oil filter etc (as per the norm). The technican said that the coolant was replaced (obviously) - so it shouldn't need changing on the 10yr service, which is good to know. Speaking to the technicans (sorry if I'm repeating what might already be on here), they have to be trained especially for the task - there aren't many of them that can do the job, and I think they can only do one at a time too because of space in the workshop. Nathan and Joe have done a few between them now though, and I haven't got any complaints; no leaks yet!!
Thanks to Darrell for organising it too - he's been giving me daily progress reports/images and a visual inspection sheet, and they stuck absolutely to the timescale that they gave me originally.
So, all's well that ends well!
I've attached a few images - just the ones that aren't likely to just be repeats of what's come before. I'll report back if I have any problems, in the meantime...
Nice to be able to swap back in the Yaris/Aygo/whatever it was, for my 86 - and a blast home

@James18
Morning All.. Had mine returned to me yesterday following the spring replacement; took it to Platinum in Trowbridge and was really impressed with the service and the way they dealt with it. I still haven't received a letter yet, but wasn't going to wait for one - so I phoned them up earlier in the month, they were really helpful and slotted it in within a few weeks!
It had its 6yr service recently, so plugs didn't need to be changed, and the engine has only done 35k so I didn't need the clutch either. Few new pipes, air-con refill, oil filter etc (as per the norm). The technican said that the coolant was replaced (obviously) - so it shouldn't need changing on the 10yr service, which is good to know. Speaking to the technicans (sorry if I'm repeating what might already be on here), they have to be trained especially for the task - there aren't many of them that can do the job, and I think they can only do one at a time too because of space in the workshop. Nathan and Joe have done a few between them now though, and I haven't got any complaints; no leaks yet!!
Thanks to Darrell for organising it too - he's been giving me daily progress reports/images and a visual inspection sheet, and they stuck absolutely to the timescale that they gave me originally.
So, all's well that ends well!
I've attached a few images - just the ones that aren't likely to just be repeats of what's come before. I'll report back if I have any problems, in the meantime...
Nice to be able to swap back in the Yaris/Aygo/whatever it was, for my 86 - and a blast home

I am definitely enjoying it! Not entirely practical - but I can live with that
I've not had it remapped yet; the manufacturer and supplier of the manifold (FT86 Speedfactory, in the US) implied that while it's certainly better to have it mapped, it can cope without one perfectly well - but a mapping session is something I'm saving up for, and plan to do it as soon as reasonably possible. I must admit, I'm not committed to making maximum power... I'm just(!) looking for the nice burble, and hopefully my set up is similar to some of the videos I've seen on the net.
As for the recall - I dropped it off this morning. No Supra, as you said; I got a Yaris instead. An automatic Yaris. It is a petrol-hybrid though, so it's quite interesting just wafting around in utter silence. Must be what being inside a bubble feels like...

Hi All,
I'm based in Trowbridge in WIltshire - got my '12 Pearl White 86 about 6 weeks ago; absolutely adore it. I was eyeing up modifications of my own even before I found the car, so I was thrilled when I was able to actually make a few little changes of my own! I actually work in Culham near Oxford, so if there's anybody between here and there - I've probably seen you!
I've also decided to keep my Mazda 6 as the workhorse - I've not tried to see how many fence panels one can get in the 86; but I don't think its many.
As I said, I've made a few little mods so far; an FT86 UEL manifold (catted), Milltek overpipe - I've got a Milltek catback in my cupboard - and just making a decision about which frontpipe to opt for (I'm considering the Berk (catted) one at the moment), but we'll see.
I'll write a proper post about these bits another time - but in the meantime I thought I'd just write to say hello - and look forward to listening and contributing to discussions on here!
Bye for now!
Peter
ooohh... also, mine has got its valve spring recall soon - intrigued to see how they get on. I don't know if Toyota might offer a Supra as a courtesy car....?