shiftspark
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Just a quick question , are they both on the same suspension set up from 2017 onwards ? As I know the earlier cars had different spring rates ?
Are there any other differences apart from looks as I prefer the latest front on the BRZ.
Reason being if I can make it work for me I will get a BRZ over the 86.
Thanks
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Looks good but what was the issue with BCS ? also £600 for pads !?
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£600 just for the valves is crazy.
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Not sure they work on Toyota's but I've seen something on a Fiesta forum you can buy a programmer from the bay around £15 and sensors are around £25 each although without looking into it I can't be 100% they work.
What year cars are fitted with these ?
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Nice write up Lauren but as said above it’s getting very expensive at £31k lots of other cars at this price point. I was speaking to Richard a while back and we both think Toyota should be listing these as an option on the standard GT86 as well as other bolts on parts that would retain a warranty much like Mountune.
Sales are slow and used cars seem to take ages to sell, Toyota selling parts along the lines of Toyota Gazoo Racing would increase sales as Toyota have won the WRC manufactures award giving lots of exposure in the media.
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I can also see people asking for the plugs etc to be done at the same time and being charged a not to small amount as it won’t be as bad as the £600 service charge.
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I wonder that as well, it’s ok buying one knowing it needs to be done but then there’s the what if something goes wrong it could soon turn into a nightmare for that person.
I am still looking but now not sure I’d buy one needing this work done even though it would go to RRG Macc
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^ What sort of price are you thinking ?
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The difficult thing about price is it being high enough for what you want to get to what the market will pay, as Lauren said you can always reduce the price but not increase it.
If the price is too low people assume theres something amiss and don't view it or think your desperate to sell so offer even lower and take the piss.
Pop it up for sale and see how it goes after all you can decide not to sell anyway. I pxed my car in the end as I had very little interest from the forums as most people already have one.
Good luck either way.
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These tyres are being used for hillclimbs/sprinting as I know someone on cliosport thinks they are very good but I am not sure if they are still being made.This is from the forum
I have been using the Extreme VR2 tyres now for about 6 months - I found them to be very grippy and at a good price. I've just ordered another set direct from the factory and I have been asked in future to go through the new UK supplier. For anyone else looking for a good, road-legal, List 1B, track tyre then the contact details for the UK supplier are -
RobSolExpress Ltd
Robert Solarski
23Belmont Road
Southampton
SO17 2GD
Tele: 07817420786
Email: plmotorclub@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKExtremePerformanceTyres/
Shop: www.polishautomobileclubuk.com/?post_type=product
Extreme Tyre Info: www.extreme-tyres.com
Interesting that 60% of the cars in Class A3 at the Castle Hillclimb on Saturday were on Extreme VR2 tyres in soft (R5) compound....... they are really gaining popularity. -
26 minutes ago, zebidiah said:https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/toyota/gt-86/stunning-toyota-gt86/8936312
No leather but low miles
It’s in Ireland as well !
cheers
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5 minutes ago, Lowe said:Took me 9 months to find the right car in that exact spec (albeit back a couple of years so was after a 2013/4 plate). Good luck!
Sell me yours then lol
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Hi
I am looking for a GT86 but must have the following, Full Toyota history and on time with no missed services (Abbey,TD etc OK)
Age 2015/2016 but not cast in stone
Leather and heated seats but no red seats or steering wheel.
Colour preference is Grey - Black - Blue - Red, I've had white before so fancy a change of colour.
Not forced induction or a put back to standard car.
Dont mind if it has been lightly modified ie, wheels,exhaust or coilovers etc
I have been looking on ebay etc but not seen the right car so if you are thinking of selling please let me know.
I realise this is quite specific but if you dont ask you dont get lol
PM me.
Thanks
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It’s hard to tell from pictures whether they are vented but they do look quite old ? Wrong pads maybe or previous owner replaced them and garage claimed they had replaced them ?
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13 hours ago, Leejay-b said:Just need to be careful not to buy a second hand one that has previously been charged or heavily tracked.
Tracked cars are well looked after as they are enthusiast owned and again boosted cars I would say the same applies however I would not want to buy one that has been boosted and put back to standard.
Tricky to find out unless the owner tells you or if its back in the trade unless you can find it on the forums its pot luck.
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Stone chips on front, drivers seat bolster as it looks creased? along the sides to see if theres any car park dings ? do the window uprights have signs of rust also engine bay metal strip that holds the rubber ? do the windows have any scratches on them from the door mechanisms ?
Lots to ask lol
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So about 3 1/2 hours from me, pity its not closer I could have got over for a look before I go on holiday. Do you have some better pictures you could send me ?
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Looks very nice and timing of sale may well suit me, where are you based ?
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On a side note about new "86, I have tried to get a test drive booked locally (Manchester) and non of the RRG group even have a demonstrator and one has an automatic arriving next week although I am sure they said that last time I rang them.
The dealers need to push the model to sell them but most don't even know what they are as today they referred it to a GT96 !
I have however booked in to RRG Macc to test drive @Riceburner car.
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There was a trader selling a modified car a while back maybe worth searching it/them out and see if they are interested but as said I think part out is the best option.
2018 on 86 vs BRZ
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Ah thanks I thought they were the same, there’s one or two of the blue ‘86 with the brembo brakes and uprated damper around but the blue colour looks different in all the pictures so not sure if it’s for me.