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Can anyone confirm there’s no differences between pre/post facelift wing mirrors? Need a new drivers side and have found one on ebay from a 2019, i’m assuming there’s no changes and it’ll be a simple switch over to my ‘14?

I’m eyeing up the irish one on ebay as i’ve a fair clout in my bootlid, but do i recall someone on here with the standard spoiler mounted to a Seibon csl? Sure it was in a build thread from before i’d joined

Just completed a lap of the Scottish coast over the weekend when, about 3 miles from home, as i went to pull off a roundabout, my GT86 (14 plate, approx 63k mi) has suddenly developed what i can only describe as a machine gun like rattle. Stopped the car immediately, before later limping it home - no smoke, no check engine lights, just a very loud, almost plasticky rattle matched to engine revs. Car runs and drives completely normally - nothing whatsoever untoward except the noise. Has anyone heard of a similar issue or have any ideas? Dual mass flywheel, or an engine mount? Car was serviced Thursday but has done about 1500 miles since, filled the tank about 10 miles before the issue - definitely petrol.

I’ve had the buzz from the gearstick practically the whole time i’ve had the car - it’s only very occasional, and i didn’t believe there was a fix, so it never bugged me enough to take it to Toyota to complain about

@Kaltorak - mine was just a high pitched squealing, almost thought i had a burr caught in the brake for a while Lauren - That’s a fair comment, i’m getting ahead of myself - approved a strip down of the engine today, so we’ll see. @spikyone - Just corrosion, to be fair. Took a shot at getting them replaced and was very surprised when it was approved, took some pictures and did it the next week. The one easy dealership experience i think i’ve ever had!

Yeah - that’s what i mean by i’m sure Toyota genuinely doesn’t have it as subject to recall, yet it seems very odd it’s got the exact issue they describe. Seems more than pure coincidence. Vehicle was registered June ‘14, so it should all be sorted on warranty - always been an uphill battle in the past, however.

Yeah, comes up blank. Same with the toyota-tech.eu link - i don’t doubt Toyota believe it not to be subject, but it’s the exact failure the recall describes, well within the overall production bracket...

Colchester’s just told me i’m not under the recall - should it be every vehicle within that range, or more specific?

Had the realisation yesterday, whilst halfway onto a trailer, that in less than two and half years of ownership this less than 5 year old car has had two recalls (now three), both windows and workings replaced, a wheel bearing and all four wheels all under warranty - do i really want to be relying on it when i can no longer hold Toyota responsible? They’re great to drive and fantastic fun, but...

Having just checked my VIN, i’m within the recall range - should Toyota have contacted me by now or are they still preparing for it?

Trailered to Toyota at Colchester yesterday, tech had me start the car briefly in the carpark before giving a fairly succinct “Yes, it’s knackered”. He was fairly certain it’s a valve spring, and has suggested i may have the recall issue? I was under the impression this was only on 2012-13 cars, and have not had any contact from Toyota regards it - might affect more cars than they’re currently suggesting...

You’re kidding, just had my 60k done by Fensport to dodge the big stealership bill...

Had been some spirited driving immediately before - a bit more research and a few emails with Fensport have lead me to think it may well have spun a bearing. I’ll be sure to update with warranty progress... 🙄

FA20 does - guess it’s a Subaru / boxer thing? Fensport have also advised they’ve seen bottom end failures, too

Fantastic. Believe i’ve warranty till June, but last service was with Fensport & had a cobra cat back fitted - hopefully Colchester doesn’t cause any headaches...

Does anyone know what Toyota would quote for a front bumper and front undertray for a ‘14 plate, and what the part numbers would be? Is the undertray one piece? Had a small knock on the front right - dented the bumper and bent the undertray a touch, might need replacing, will get a proper look tomorrow evening. Most likely source the bumper from ebay but that undertray seems trickier to find.

Evening all, 20 year old newbie near to Braintree, Essex. Picked up my black '14 plate GT86 yesterday.

My mistake, either sounds good, and i'll get one when i can but it seems at the moment every hour of daylight is spent in the office...

@Ztox I think a month or two back i saw a red one round here, plate suggested the owner was called Jay? As for a ride in yours, thats an offer i can't refuse... will i need ear defenders?

From having a look around here i gather @Ztox's car is a bit of a beast... excited to see that sometime

Thanks for the welcome, no intentions to do anything for now - just no way i could afford it on insurance, but give a year or two and its a possibility. Once i've got a bit more of a feel for it i'd potentially be open to track days, and i'll keep an eye out for any meets. I did spot a white BRZ today near Great Notley... personal plate, plenty of stickers?