Lauren
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Nice! Just a tip, but try keeping at least one hand fixed on the steering wheel (two if you can) when you are applying opposite lock, you can then just give it a tiny smidge more to kick it straight again. It's not so good to let go of the wheel unless you are full on drifting which is clearly not what you were trying to do.
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I wouldn't be too worried about mileage as long as it has a full service history. Bear in mind that 60K miles and 80K miles are the most expensive services costing around £600 and a little more for the 80K so check those have been done or knock some money off to compensate. I've honestly no idea about modified insurance for your age, but I guess all you can do is, do your research. Try the companies listed in the insurance section of traders on here first.
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Great write up, Bob! Looks like a great trip.
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Welcome aboard and welcome to the fun that is RWD. Could be an idea to get some tuition on track and all that if you want to fully exploit it and enjoy it. There's plenty of options there. Any plans for the car?
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Driving automatics (i.e. proper autos with torque converters) it does ease things if you lift off slightly when changing up. This was the case when I had the auto Yaris as I only drove it with the flappy paddles. Certainly on those cars with an automated manual if you drive any you will need to lift on the up change. On cars with dual clutch transmissions there is less of a reason to lift, but your mileage may vary. Obviously changing down you won't be the on the throttle of course. I would expect them all to rev match.
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You may want to specify if they are extra load or not. Edit, I can just see in the pics that they are.
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Well, there is a lot of choice that is for sure. I've always thought that the Blitz SUS Advance Suction Kit sounds the best, though the Takeda intake is also very good. As for catbacks, avoid Milltek they crack. The TD Resonated or non-resonated sounds pretty good and I've been very happy with mine since I swopped to this after going through four Milltek exhausts. One thing worth remembering is that if you think that you are going to go for a manifold and remap later down the line (easily the best power/torque gain mod you can do), then think about going for a resonated exhaust because when you lose the primary cat it does increase the volume a fair bit. Corrected your typo.
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Oem air filter unit and side lights
Lauren replied to Mark-in-Stoke's topic in Wanted GT86 / BRZ Cars and Parts
I've got an as new air filter, housing, pipework etc. Never used, well it was put on for a week and taken off again when I had initial problems with the Injen. It's been sitting in the shed for five years in a box. Make me an offer. -
It's much the same with my DS2500's. Had the same with Stoptech, had the same with Project Mu HC800's. All are absolutely fine once you've actually used them. What's a 'tech'? Do you mean mechanic?
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No, it's just the same as any other full service.
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Another for RRG Macclesfield. I've had 11 services done there in 112K miles, including the spark plug service at 60K. Price is around the £500 mark. I've got another spark plug service at 120K miles coming up this year. RRG Macc' must be the most experienced dealer when it comes to GT86's. It takes about five hours to do the service.
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GT86's do have a service book where it can be stamped. Mine is. But not sure about BRZ. Both will have electronic service records. So you should be able to go into a Subaru dealer and get them to check for you. I know you can do this at Toyota. 10,000 miles is the correct interval. I know I've had 11 services.
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The parking sensors are fitted by the dealer anyway, so yes, not a problem.
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I would add, that a used car makes more sense if you're not going to keep the car for more than say three years. I wanted to keep my car for a long time and to be fair when I ordered the car had only been out six months anyway, so if you're going to keep the car for a long time then what you lose on depreciation is not a factor. Currently at five years, 112K miles and counting. For me it was nice to be able to choose the exact spec I wanted and there's a nice knowledge that I've done all those miles in it and of course I've looked after it and all that.
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See here for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/510648959328246/ Jap2 Jap are having a rolling road day at Tuning Developments in Warrington on Sunday 15th April. It will kick off at 9am. I believe all the spaces have gone if you want to run your car, but you never know and there is a reserve list which you can do through the FB group. I think I'll try and pop along and see what's going on. Let me know if you're interested.
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There are people placing new orders, but not everyone posts on here, so it will be happening. It is not yet clear how long the model will run or when there will be a new model, or what it will be. You will see pointless speculation, but really that is what it is. That the kouki model has come out in the last year, gives you an indication that it will be in production for at least two years yet. A) you're not insane, many of us bought our cars new and got the car to the spec and colour that we wanted. yes try and get a discount. C) No. We have members who have bought new cars in recent months. D) I'd say don't bother with the nav. Swop in a better head unit, it's what I did anyway. I specified the parking sensors too, they are useful. Not sure where you are based, but if you want the best dealer service go to RRG Macclesfield and speak to Richard (Riceburner) on here.
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untilI know I've mentioned this before, but the IMOC Duderstadt meet where we meet up with our old Dutch and German friends is going to have it's 16th meet this year. The Dutch have taken over this year and my old, good friend Erik who has been going since it started is organising it. Last year was the last time our German friends organised it and we had a wickedly good time, despite bonkers weather! He's offering two nights in a hotel with breakfast and dinner included for €87 per person which is a bit of a bargain. It will mostly be with the Dutch guys but I'm sure a few of the German guys will come too. Duderstadt is in the Harz region of Germany. Think the peak district but with less traffic and no speed cameras. The format is that we drive to Duderstadt normally in convoy with our Dutch friends who know a scenic route there, though you can just go straight there if you so wish, but be warned it's a very long drive in one day. Another option is to have a stop over at Gent (which is a beautiful city) on the way to break the drive up a bit. Last year we did it in one go from the Eurotunnel and I found it a bit much really. Duderstadt is a beautiful place, it's a small city on the old East/West Border and on the Saturday they allow us to display our cars in the pedestrianised high street. My thinking is that this is a great opportunity to get the GT86/BRZ's involved and have a truly international meet with a load of our MR2 friends we already know from JAE. I'd love to get some German, Dutch and Belgian GT86/BRZ's there. I'm thinking a bit of a tour on the way there if people are up for it. We could have a night in fabulous Bruges, then we could go to Utrecht with a train ride into Amsterdam, or we could even stay in Amsterdam if parking is possible. The options are open. Utrecht is like a smaller Amsterdam and perhaps a night or two there before meeting up with the 'Wild Bunch' (MR2 owners) and convoy with them to Duderstadt. After the display in the city, we go for a drive out round the Harz region, it's big, quiet and there are some good fast roads. Then it's party on in the usual style. Here's a few pics from when I've been in 2012 and 2013. Let me know what you guys think. 2012 (AE86) My car with a Rev 3 Turbo which was very JDM. :) by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr 2013 in the GT: Untitled by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr De-restricted autobahn: Untitled by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Meeting up with Erik and the Wild Bunch for the convoy over to Duderstadt: Untitled by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Cars on display in the city centre (2012): Duderstadt town centre by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Duderstadt 2013: Duderstadt 2012 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Utrecht 2013: Utrecht 2013 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Beautiful Bruges 2013: Bruges 2013 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Beer aplenty! Bruges 2013 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr Bruges 2013 by Lauren Blighton, on Flickr I really think it could be an epic trip. I would say it's a week away or more if people want to do that. We normally have a few stop overs on the way there and may well stop in Bruges again on the way back. You can if you're a bit mad, get on the Chunnel or ferry and drive straight to Duderstadt on the autobahn, but it's a long old way. I think the earlier we start organising this, the better it will be.
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Glad you enjoyed it. Brands Indy is just too short IMO, feels too much like you're going round in circles. Not done a day there for a very long time and never in the GT86. I did race there in 2004 though which I think may be the last time I drove it, crashing out spectacularly! IIRC in a stock RX8 I was doing 59's or so. But practice and all that of course. Brands GP would be well worth doing, but it's very expensive.
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I can recommend the TD NA package. I had it fitted 8 months ago or so.
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Welcome to the club!
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Welcome aboard. Check out the social meets to see what' s on in your area. In terms of mods, we've got that well covered, what did you have in mind?
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I think just get a new trim and replace it from Toyota. Then buy a Brodit phone mount, you can get a specific one for our car.
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Don't go on track at Japfest. Best advice I can give.
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Fair enough, it's good to get more practice and tuition. Though sprinting is quite different that simply lapping on track as you have to contend with cold brakes and tyres and how the grip levels change throughout the lap as you can't warm anything up as such, you have to be on it from the moment you cross the timing beacon. So I would say it will take a few sprints to get the hang of all that. It all depends upon your desire to find out how quick you actually are. Ability and experience are of course key when it comes to competitive motorsport. You need both if you are going to win. The N1 class is the biggest class in the series and is very hotly contested at the sharp end, so don't be upset if you're not walking away with silverware straightaway. Don't let any of that put you off though, relish the challenge I say.
