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First impressions of the TD NA upgrade (EL manifold, filter and ECU remap) and MTEC shifter spring and bush. Love it!
Things I immediately noticed -
Slightly more aggressive and louder engine note, not much, but nicely so. (I didn’t go for a catback exhaust)
Now extra power between 3-5k revs and linear power delivery, no torque dip, meaning in 2nd and 3rd gear acceleration out of corners much less pedal (probably 50% less) is required to reach the same speeds on the road. The extra acceleration in this range and the more predictable power delivery will be so useful on trackdays.
Gear shifter slightly stiffer and stronger to centre into neutral. Worth doing during the NA upgrade but I was fairly happy with the gear shift before, although if going back would feel a bit ‘loose’ I guess.
Gearbox noise/whine a little louder in lower gears, but quite subtle.
 
Minor drawbacks - 
Slightly louder cabin noise, since motorway speeds in 6th tend to keep the revs in that 3-5k band. It wasn’t exactly quiet before though so no issues here.
Top end of revs no longer feel as punchy just relative to the mid range. Overall there is objectively more power at the top but maybe now outshined by the mid range it’s not quite as noticeable. I think I just need to readjust to the more linear feel in general and it’ll be fine.
Im expecting fuel efficiency to dip a bit since I do mostly motorway driving daily but that’s not why we buy these cars!

Here’s the dyno data:

 
Apparently my car already started with decent power so the gains were less. But it’s the loss of the 3-5k torque dip that has made the most difference. Now officially 200hp is also nice!
Big thanks to @Mike@TD.co.uk and team at TD!!

Glad to hear you are pleased with it.
 
I found mine to be similar on fuel to before. I retained the original exhaust too and actually quite like the sound and good to know it is safe for DB levels at all tracks.
Only thing I may not do if I had hindsight would be the gearbox mount upgrade as its not that much of a difference in my opinion and not worth the extra vibrations and noise.
Shifter springs I do like though, if you drive a stock car it makes that one feel very slack.

First impressions of the TD NA upgrade (EL manifold, filter and ECU remap) and MTEC shifter spring and bush. Love it!
Things I immediately noticed -
Slightly more aggressive and louder engine note, not much, but nicely so. (I didn’t go for a catback exhaust)
Now extra power between 3-5k revs and linear power delivery, no torque dip, meaning in 2nd and 3rd gear acceleration out of corners much less pedal (probably 50% less) is required to reach the same speeds on the road. The extra acceleration in this range and the more predictable power delivery will be so useful on trackdays.
Gear shifter slightly stiffer and stronger to centre into neutral. Worth doing during the NA upgrade but I was fairly happy with the gear shift before, although if going back would feel a bit ‘loose’ I guess.
Gearbox noise/whine a little louder in lower gears, but quite subtle.
 
Minor drawbacks - 
Slightly louder cabin noise, since motorway speeds in 6th tend to keep the revs in that 3-5k band. It wasn’t exactly quiet before though so no issues here.
Top end of revs no longer feel as punchy just relative to the mid range. Overall there is objectively more power at the top but maybe now outshined by the mid range it’s not quite as noticeable. I think I just need to readjust to the more linear feel in general and it’ll be fine.
Im expecting fuel efficiency to dip a bit since I do mostly motorway driving daily but that’s not why we buy these cars!

Here’s the dyno data:

 
Apparently my car already started with decent power so the gains were less. But it’s the loss of the 3-5k torque dip that has made the most difference. Now officially 200hp is also nice!
Big thanks to @Mike@TD.co.uk and team at TD!!

First impressions of the TD NA upgrade (EL manifold, filter and ECU remap) and MTEC shifter spring and bush. Love it!
Things I immediately noticed -
Slightly more aggressive and louder engine note, not much, but nicely so. (I didn’t go for a catback exhaust)
Now extra power between 3-5k revs and linear power delivery, no torque dip, meaning in 2nd and 3rd gear acceleration out of corners much less pedal (probably 50% less) is required to reach the same speeds on the road. The extra acceleration in this range and the more predictable power delivery will be so useful on trackdays.
Gear shifter slightly stiffer and stronger to centre into neutral. Worth doing during the NA upgrade but I was fairly happy with the gear shift before, although if going back would feel a bit ‘loose’ I guess.
Gearbox noise/whine a little louder in lower gears, but quite subtle.
 
Minor drawbacks - 
Slightly louder cabin noise, since motorway speeds in 6th tend to keep the revs in that 3-5k band. It wasn’t exactly quiet before though so no issues here.
Top end of revs no longer feel as punchy just relative to the mid range. Overall there is objectively more power at the top but maybe now outshined by the mid range it’s not quite as noticeable. I think I just need to readjust to the more linear feel in general and it’ll be fine.
Im expecting fuel efficiency to dip a bit since I do mostly motorway driving daily but that’s not why we buy these cars!

Here’s the dyno data:

 
Apparently my car already started with decent power so the gains were less. But it’s the loss of the 3-5k torque dip that has made the most difference. Now officially 200hp is also nice!
Big thanks to @Mike@TD.co.uk and team at TD!!

First impressions of the TD NA upgrade (EL manifold, filter and ECU remap) and MTEC shifter spring and bush. Love it!
Things I immediately noticed -
Slightly more aggressive and louder engine note, not much, but nicely so. (I didn’t go for a catback exhaust)
Now extra power between 3-5k revs and linear power delivery, no torque dip, meaning in 2nd and 3rd gear acceleration out of corners much less pedal (probably 50% less) is required to reach the same speeds on the road. The extra acceleration in this range and the more predictable power delivery will be so useful on trackdays.
Gear shifter slightly stiffer and stronger to centre into neutral. Worth doing during the NA upgrade but I was fairly happy with the gear shift before, although if going back would feel a bit ‘loose’ I guess.
Gearbox noise/whine a little louder in lower gears, but quite subtle.
 
Minor drawbacks - 
Slightly louder cabin noise, since motorway speeds in 6th tend to keep the revs in that 3-5k band. It wasn’t exactly quiet before though so no issues here.
Top end of revs no longer feel as punchy just relative to the mid range. Overall there is objectively more power at the top but maybe now outshined by the mid range it’s not quite as noticeable. I think I just need to readjust to the more linear feel in general and it’ll be fine.
Im expecting fuel efficiency to dip a bit since I do mostly motorway driving daily but that’s not why we buy these cars!

Here’s the dyno data:

 
Apparently my car already started with decent power so the gains were less. But it’s the loss of the 3-5k torque dip that has made the most difference. Now officially 200hp is also nice!
Big thanks to @Mike@TD.co.uk and team at TD!!

Thanks Gavin. Hopefully doing a lot more trackdays next year and maybe some sprints too.
Yeah the knocking was sorted with adjustable drop links but moreso being able to tighten them properly with a spanner that would actually fit, the one I had, the head was too big! My torque wrench was not enough.
The Reyland BBK came with Ferrodo DS2500 pads. Couldn’t fault them on the trackday even after long stints.
As you say, the humming went away after a while after bedding in. It came back for a period of time after the trackday and then went away after a few days. I think maybe just the grooves, and I’m not used to how they should behave/sound.
On the whole the mods have really improved the experience on track. A little bit more squirrely in the wet since it’s stiffer, but made it more fun! Still accessible and gave plenty of warning before slipping.

I haven't come across this thread until now, great build. Hopefully we will cross paths on a track day soon.
Did you resolve the knocking on the suspension? My hunch would be drop links if its still on going. I replaced mine when I fitted by flex A with some adjustable ones (can dig out a link  if needed) Better quality and cheaper then the OEM ones and you can get the correct alignment of the roll bar with the reduced ride height so win win. I didn't even attempt to reuse the old ones as they were so shoddy.
 
Reyland BBK is next on my shopping list along with some lighter wheels so good to see another happy user. What pads are you using in it?
I would have thought the humming could be the pattern on the disks. I had used similar disks before and had the same noise until the disks were bedding in.
 

Thought I’d share a few photos from Donington last time out.
Getting the TD NA tune and shifter springs done next week!
 

Yes, I went EL with the springs as well. With the springs in, the gear stick goes back to centre (neutral) with a bit more force. Less 'slack' i guess I would call it. As others have said, it is hard to describe but going into gear has a more positive feel is best way to explain it. Let us know what you think when they are in. 

Just booked in with TD for the NA tune package and MTEC shift spring/bush with the Black Friday deal.
This was the final piece of the puzzle I was after, and can’t wait to have it all done!
The car has been great so far, eagerly awaiting the next trackday which keeps getting pushed back due to lockdown. On the road the extra grip and stability is stark, but it won’t be until the trackday that I’ll be able explore its limits. 
The only drawback has been having to be extra cautious with speedbumps!

It looks like a good day for doing brakes.  I have all the parts, so here we go.  Back later...

bumpy bump

No blue edition here. I guess the first print of the manual is wrong.

(still for sale btw 😅)

Great looking car, congrats! Let us know if you’re ever Manchester way.

See: https://demos.starbase7.net/t3Portal/resources/jsp/siviewer/Toyota_86_2017_rm_index.html > Brake > Brake System (Other) > Brake Fluid > Bleeding. 
Rogue Motorsport always bleed the master cylinder on my car when the fluid is changed, and it's the second step in that tech manual (before bleeding the calipers). 

To chip is with what Will has posted I had my fluid changed somewhere who didn't bleed the master cylinder and had the spongy pedal. Then Rogue Motorsport did it for me and bled the master cylinder and the problem went away.

Thanks. Good luck with the sprint. I’m definitely up for giving sprinting a go soon!

I run the same AP brake setup. No humming, no squishy pedal. I've had them on for 50K miles/3 years now. I'm sprinting at Croft tomorrow.

Clunk could be suspension preload or perhaps clearance issues with drop links.

Pedal definitely shouldn't feel squishy. Did you bleed the master cyclinder as well?
I don't recieve any humming. 

I found there was a fair bit of faff involved to get the correct amount of shims with the Reyland AP kit. If I remember correctly I grinded the casting a little on the carrier aswell, but I'm not sure that was totally necessary. I haven't noticed a humming noise.

Great video and lovely car. I also love Leeds, has a great atmosphere.
We did a video of my car when I got it, in the Yorkshire dales:
 

After last week's two trackdays the car was a real mess.
I had the car detailed today by Lee at Classic Mobile Valet including full decontamination, machine polishing and ceramic coating. If you're Midlands based I'd definitely recommend giving Classic Mobile Valet a try
Few before and after and reflection shots
 







 

My car just back from the detailers. Had a full ceramic coating applied and 2 stage polish... car was brand new but swirls from dealers rip.