JamesP1991

Haha yeah I had to take 3 glances at it when sat behind you on the A12 and then it finally hit me " Get Wrecked" I laughed all the way to TDI after that.

Are you looking at where it says Toyota Japan only and it doesn't fit U.S. Spec vehicles? I'd be hugely surprised that a reputable company like Japan parts would sell me that 4.55 FD knowingly that it would not fit European cars without saying anything or emailing me, especially as it is an officially branded Toyota product If it does not fit I would certainly give you your money back, but I can't imagine there would be any issues.

It is the Toyota genuine 4.55 FD, which as Nige says comes from their Lexus arm. Box also says Toyota Genuine Parts, so i am assuming Revolution tuning sell it on behalf of Toyota in Japan. All the parts are still safely in their packaging. Make me an offer GT86 owner and it can be yours tonight!

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A strong cheap used market will be awesome for this car, as there is certainly potential to create a little weapon with the right modifications, especially the 2.3L eco boost motor, which I think would be better than the V8 in terms of scope.

Invidia, GReddy, AVO, Cobra, JDL, Tomei are all very good exhausts. YouTube is always your friend with this, plus if you do get to go to a meet beforehand, there are plenty of different combinations. How far are you wanting to go back? Just the catback, or front pipe as well? The biggest factor people look over is the drone too. Many people hate the drone on motorway runs, and certain exhausts will be better than others with that.

I'll have a look at it in the morning Steve, I'll test it out and see what it's like! Don't suppose you could make a custom one with A/F ratio, oil temp, intake temp and boost pressure all on 1 screen could you? haha

Yes the right hand vent next to the drivers steering wheel is fine for holding the phone. I have a magnetic mount and the phone just sits on top of it. Picture is here:

Success! It found the Wifi signal at last! It's just a vent mount to hold the phone Tareim

Awesome Steve! I have a problem though, my phone or iPad can't seem to find the ELM 327 device when I plug it into the car?! Any ideas??

So my obd2 reader and vent mount have finally been delivered so that I can use dash command in the car and monitor temps and boost pressure etc!

Think you might be on to something there Foulsmell, but I will check the part no when I am home.

I'll have a little look this evening, but I think you could be right Nige... Hmmm how about £280 and you can have it sent to you tomorrow?

People in my area (Essex) who also own 86/BRZ's don't ever to seem to want to wave back. I've seen probably 5 out on the road in my area, and only 1 white BRZ flashed and waved back!

I got it from Japan Parts, but I will have a look on the box this evening. It is definitely a genuine shorter Final Drive just like M Factory's version.

No problem Nige, just let me know

I was quoted around 3-4 hours as you have to take the diff out to replace it. My local guy said £140-180 depending on how fast he got through it. But it all depends on how fast your local tuning place thinks they can crack it out in.

It's branded under the Revolution Tuning name in Japan Steve, but I think it actually is a Toyota part??

Dan just strap a turbo to the car and you'll never have to worry about any mid range issues ever again haha

It was a bit of a rush Keith so I didn't properly broadcast it to everyone, they had space and so I took it as it was just after payday as well. Nick's visit was rather fleet of foot as he had run away from the foreman for a little while! Yes very happy with their work and Sam was very helpful! He actually showed us the overlay of your car from your previous visit when he realised who we were. Made my turbo curves look like they came off a 1.2 micra haha!

The sound is certainly different! Dan Ztox followed me down to TDI yesterday and he said it still sounded very loud, but there is no drone on the motorway and off boost it is quite restrained. On boost however it is still very loud so it has created a kind of Jekyll and Hyde personality. Do I miss the UEL rumble? Kind of, but an extra 100 odd horsepower is awesome consolation.

Very happy Nick! Pretty much hit the sweet spot with it without sacrificing reliability. Was great to see you, even if it was a flying visit!

So here are the results after a long day custom mapping at TDI in Thurrock. Sam and Mark there were brilliant and I will be definitely going back Stock internals, stock fuel pump and injectors, running at 7 psi. Pulled back the ignition timing advance a little bit for long term reliability but very happy with the results. 265hp at the wheels (around 310 at the crank) 210 lbs ft at the wheels from 4500rpm

So here we are guys: Write up will follow shortly in a seperate post. Enjoy

From the European launch apparently?! I think I read that any way. It is definitely quicker than the 7.6 advertised though. It is a bit like Porsche, they are very conservative on everything from power figures to top speed and 0-60 times. Plenty of people in the mid to late 2's to 60 with the new 991 Turbo S for example, way below claimed times.