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Haha thanks. Yeah, I'm up there 😄

I was behind you at Thickthorn/ A11 a couple of weeks ago... your car did sound good under the A47 fly-over 😉

Been furiously googling for a clear answer on this but haven't been successful so maybe someone on here can help? When swapping to aftermarket wheels, what's the best thing to do with the tyre pressure sensors? For me, it's not an option to not have TPMS as it's an MOT failure, and I don't want the light on my dashboard. As I see it there are a few options: 1. Ask the tyre fitter to swap the sensors out of the old wheels into the new ones. Seems fairly straight forward. From what I've read the downsides are that the sensors seem easily broken when being removed and/or the seal may be damaged so they no longer seal correctly when in the new wheels. 2a. Buy new sensors for the new wheels. However, not only are the sensors expensive, I then have to get Toyota to link them up to the car. I'm not clear on whether this is a change to the ECU or a separate module. I'd be nervous about letting Toyota anywhere near my ECU in case they screw up my maps. 2b. Same as above, buy new sensors... but I've heard new sensors can be 'cloned' to match the old sensors, effectively allowing 2 sets of wheels to be used and the car not being able to tell the difference between them when they are swapped. And TPMS obviously functioning as normal for both. As far as I understand this also means no re-programming of car ECU or modules. Despite the cost of new sensors I think this would be my preferred option. Can anyone help? Perhaps @Riceburner could help with clearing up some of my confusion on cloning sensors or reprogramming the car? Cheers! Ps. Anyone know for sure if Toyota TPMS valve stems are compatible with Rays wheels?

How much for the scissor jack?

To follow up on this, I purchased wheels and tyres, and made a decision to take the car to Toyota to get them to swap the sensors over (my thinking being, they are probably less likely to break them, and if they do, they should have no problem in replacing them). I had a particularly frustrating call with them this morning when I tried to book the car in (lots of on hold, lots of them not knowing wtf I was talking about, lots of me having to explain what 'aftermarket wheels' are). Their costs also practically doubled, as 'the provious quote was only to install the sensors into the new wheels, not remove them from old wheels too' - did they think I was going to levitate the car to them had I managed to take the old tyres off and remove the sensors at home?! Literally every interaction I've had with Toyota since buying this car has been a nightmare. Anyway, I thanked them for their time and said goodbye, and booked the car into a local 'reputable' tyre/ MOT place to get them to swap the sensors over and install the new wheels/ tyres. The guy was a little concerned with fitting them to the new wheels and whether or not they'll fit properly. I'm tempted to buy one from eBay (£45 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-GT86-2014-TPMS-tyre-pressure-sensor-OE-number-42607-02031/123241807333?epid=853235497&hash=item1cb1c8bde5:g:xvAAAOSwn6JcLLDe:rk:1:pf:1 - looks to be the correct one?) and make sure it fits myself, and also to have it as a spare should one break (I know it'll still need reprogramming). He also seems to be a bit 'by the book' and was hesitant to fit wider wheels/ tyres than the factory spec, and took a little convincing. But, his prices and location are good. Alternatively, I forget all about the sensors, put up with the dashboard light and swap my stock wheels on every year come MOT time, however, they are fairly worn (I'll measure the tread depth after work), and I'm not sure how long they'd last just sitting in the garage unused for years?

Cosworth SC with completely stock exhaust is fine. Having a 'legal' car and avoiding any hassle come MOT was important to me. Plus, with standard exhaust you can hear the supercharger spin up, which sounds incredible

Skip the exhaust and go straight to supercharger.

Haven't seen anything like this mentioned when I've been looking. It seems most people swap the old sensors over or buy new Toyota ones. I'd be nervous about buying an eBay special I think TPMS became a legal requirement for new cars sold from 2014 onwards.

Yes, as far as I know, it's now an MOT failure to have any warning lights displayed

Thanks for all of the helpful replies! I spoke to my local Toyota dealer and they quoted £144 to swap the valves over, reprogram them to the new required pressure (I don't think this part is necessary..?), and fit the tyres. Seems expensive. The Toyota guy said I need to make sure the TPMS will fit the new wheels, as some are not compatiable... so, can anyone confirm that Toyota TPMS will fit Rays 57CR wheels? Thanks again.

Kinda interested. When new, do these kits come with an ECUtek licence (ie. the thing Fensport charge £192 for)?

Looking forward to having some boost

Order placed!

LOL Jev... so the opposite of what he wants

B is for build - he's doing a 2JZ BRZ at the moment Motionautotv - supra build/ restoration and drifty stuff I really struggle to watch a lot of car youtubers (even if they have really interesting cars/ projects) just because they so openly flaunt their wealth, which results in them looking like complete knobs imo I like the occasional One Take, but their podcast is by far the best thing that the Smoking Tire puts out.

It's part of the factory aero kit

Evening guys, I've actually had my 86 for a year now (her first service getting done tomorrow)... but have never actually introduced myself here before I'm John, originally from Scotland, but moved to sunny Norfolk 3 years ago for work... I'm a design engineer, working in the wonderful world of automotive. Here's a couple of pics of my 86 Aero on my North Coast road trip last year...

Welcome! Hey Lauren, where are you seeing the Flex A's for £850? I thought they were closer to £1k?

Yeah, I never see too many tbh. I've seen 1 other aero in the whole year I've had mine Ah, nice one. I did actually see that kit come up... it was in Ireland, right? Was a good deal. My dream is a Cosworth kit to come up second hand I think haha... Although my opinions on FI change almost daily tbh. Sent you a whatsapp btw.

Very nice!

Damn, wish I'd thought of that come-back haha!

Thanks Not sure really! Just enjoyed reading and didn't have too much to say I guess haha

Thanks, I'll try and get along to some

Very nice, I do remember seeing a silver 86 at Thickthorn a couple of months ago, maybe it was you? I'm still not sure about modding mine tbh. I don't think I'd go FI for a while, if ever really, as it's such a huge expense. You'll need to keep me posted on how the AVO kit is though

Bit of a lurker here but had my aero for a year now... I live in Norwich. Add me to the list!