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    6 hours ago, Peter said:

     

    I hope this is useful. I believe that in France you are not allowed to use their M-ways without a spare wheel, a tube of gunk does not count

    I've driven through France a fair number of times without a spare wheel. I don't think it is actually a requirement, I can't find anywhere that states it is. Last time I got nicked for speeding there they didn't even bother checking the car, all they cared about was their €90 fine. I only bother to have hi-vis vests which is sensible anywhere to be fair and required pretty much everywhere else on the mainland too. 

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    10 hours ago, MangoNo5 said:

    Beadles Toyota Medway want me to come in for an hour assessment before starting work, made them aware of mod work carried out by Fensport and Abbey. They said they will contact them and made no mention of additional charges, but they have offered to fit my new clutch FoC, I will supply part.

    There won't be additional charges for your car being modified, don't worry. There is an agreement to fit clutches and plugs with no labour charges. 

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    If you want to rent a GT86 you can do it via Toyota Japan, but you have to phone them to reserve it. You will need an international driving licence available from your post office. 

    I'd say check what car events are on when you're going to see if you can tie it in. You'll most likely need a car to get to them. If you have any famous tuners you want to visit try and get in touch with them beforehand or if you have any Japanese friends try and get them to arrange it for you. If you want to go to the Subaru factory in Maebashi you will need a Japanese speaking friend to call them and arrange it for you. Note though you don't actually go in the GT86/BRZ factory they do a tour around the factory next door where the Forester is made. It's pretty cool though. 

    You can do all the temples and stuff if you're Buddhist but if it doesn't mean that much to you apart from the very nice wood in there it's not really worth it. Just my thoughts. 

    Kyoto is nice and historic and quite different to places like Yokohoma MM which were flattened in WWII. I would consider staying in Yokohama as well as it's like a vision of the future. As with Tokyo there is a lot to do, but it depends what you're interested in really. 

    I went all the way to Hiroshima on bullet train to see all the atomic bomb stuff, well worth seeing. The trains are cheap with a weeks pass and you can go first class pretty cheaply, it's a great way to cover distance and get around, they are highly efficient and always on time. 

    If you like the Initial D stuff, the Yokota museum is worth a look in Ikaho at the foot of Mt Haruna. 

    Also make sure you stay in a Ryokan hotel for the experience. When I do get to go back I'm just going to do car stuff as that's the best bit for me anyway. 

     

    What's on your list? 

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    2 hours ago, Test Drives Unlimited said:

    Not sure if I want my Recall done having seen the pictures above!!

    I got a lot of wiring in the Engine Bay for the Aftermarket Gauges and don't want Toyota to cock all that up when they disconnect, let alone when they have to reconnect it all back together afterwards!

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    I wouldn't worry too much, if you're dealer is worried by your modifications then they can refer to Toyota for advice. In all honesty there are others with far more substantial modifications. I would simply show them the differences and express your concerns as they will only take it on if they are confident that is how it works. 

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    34 minutes ago, Gray said:

    You lucky devil, very nice indeed. Just out of curiosity do you find the throttle mapping different/better than the first gen cars? Reason I ask is I've just swapped my car and the new one seems much better behaved on pull away and at low speeds. Not sure whether it's all in my head or something has changed.

    I think it is, yes. I've had the Blue Edition on numerous occasions including for my recall. On the other hand it's hard to tell as my throttle is hyper sensitive since the remap. But I do think they have refined it somewhat over the earlier cars. 

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    Ah hello, John, welcoe aboard. What took you so long? 😛

    Great move I say and you'll love it as a drivers car. Funnily enough I was reading EVO last night and had got to the part of their Fast Fleet where they have a Blue Edition. An interesting comment that they said was that it was probably the best drivers car on the fleet when you get it down an A road. I will of course agree. I think you're right about the performance too. It's alright having loads of power but if you can hardly ever use it, what's the point? There's a real joy to using all the revs, keeping your momentum and having a real blast down your favourite A road. I can't think of a better car to do it in. :)   Do check out Japfest Donington, it's a nice event and not too far from you. Enjoy. :)

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    5 minutes ago, matrixprotein said:

    Think it's more of a principle matter here.. people are very meticulous about cars. Just some more than others. Wouldn't say sad though but that's just me

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    It's more this, I take umbrage with; 'How Toyota an international company treats it's customers', with a username of 'Unhappy Owner''. Maybe it would be more accurate if it said. 'How Toyota an international company treats one of it's customers'. 

    I have received an excellent service from Toyota in my six years plus of ownership from new. I have had a fair few things placed under warranty when they could have easily said no. I too noticed that the car didn't have an auto dimming rear view mirror when I got my car, but as I had never had a car with one, I decided it didn't really matter. I'm all for standing on principle if I feel it's important, but on this occasion I didn't. 

    At the OP, are you going to get another one? ;)

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    7 hours ago, git-r said:

    Thanks again for the advice. 

    I’ve yet to purchase a GT86 but have pretty much decided now it’ll work as a car that can be bearable on the road yet still huge fun on track, hopefully without costing a fortune in consumables. 

    My plan would be to keep the car as stock as possible and sprint it. Loving the idea of running the primacy tyres! 

     

     

    Just run it totally stock it will be absolutely fine. I tracked mine a fair bit before I changed anything. Don't change anything until you decide what you need to do. Always a good idea to run it stock and then change as you go along and where necessary. Cheaper that way too. :) 

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    I've ran with stock alignment years ago. The tyres took it okay to be fair. Don't mess around with adjustable front lower arms if they even exist, just go for pillowball top mounts. It's a no brainer. Better to go the whole hog thogh and fit coilovers if you want to transform the handling.  You won't notice any increase in noise through adjustable rear lower arms even with rose joints as I have. I have SPL lower arms, billet aluminium, titanium adjusters and rose jointed ends. 

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