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Does look good, was the video from your dashcam or did you borrow the go-pro again ? Alec

As I said, put in a bigger number and impress the gullible, it's never going to be very accurate anyway Alec

He won't like that ! Rab has the BRZ Oh and my car is always filthy, hence the avatar Alec

Received my yellowstuff pads from EBC come with shims clips and a packet of brake grease

Looking at the pics in the link to the FT86 site, I have realised just how low tech the standard calipers are compared to Bike calipers (Dohh, I painted the bloody things red and didn't realise!) They are not opposed pistons, they're floating, we only have 2 pistons both on the same side which means the caliper has to slide across on pins to apply pressure so the pads contact both sides of the disk, so making sure the caliper can slide side to side freely on the pins is well worth while and getting some copaslip or similar grease on the sliding surfaces is probably a good idea (don't get it on the disk or front of the pads, good idea on the back) I haven't worked on non-opposed calipers since the 1980's (haven't been interested in maintaining previous cars, since my first XR2, which was also a child of the 80's), I just assumed they would be opposed piston calipers by now, like I assumed a sports car would come with an oil cooler as standard. Are opposed pistons unusual then on standard setups these days ? I was just surprised to find such old tech on a modern vehicle. I was wondering how the caliper retraction tool I just bought was going to work on an opposed piston setup and now I know ! Have decided to give the EBC yellowstuff pads a go as I was impressed with the knowledge of the EBC guy at the Autosport show about options for the '86, OK he was never going to recommend anyone else's but at least he knew what he was talking about Alec

What the BRZ needs is something to improve the black plastic bits either side of the number plate, looks too much like a big thick Volvo Bumper Not being one of the afflicted I haven't looked to see if anyone has come up with a good solution for improving this yet (apart from the obvious fit the front off an '86 ) but do feel it makes the BRZ the ugly sister as standard Alec

Output diplay showing a range of values, these update in real time, the HP is calculated based on the acceleration and the vehicle weight you put in when setting up your vehicle profile (so if you want to impress the gullible enter the weight as 12500Kg and you'll get big HP figures ) Google map overlay showing variation in oil temp, showing rise from start at 10 to peak temp of 110, this is viewable after a journey and can be changed to display any of the PIDs you chose to log You can also take videos with the Torque App and incorporate the gauges into the videos, they are hidden behind the black bar that youtube sticks at the top of the sreen, hit play and you'll see them Sorry for the quality of the video, it was taken with my Nexus 7 on a headrest mount and it was bouncing all over the place

Have fun, it should of been the Irons (apart from the 9 goals you put past us) Alec

MIne have a lip on them and front pads nearly done after 20k, looking at new pads and a front disk skim Alec

Good job, nice photos Alec

I'm in a similar situation, having talked to EBC at the Autosport show I'm going to try their yellowstuff pads The correct part numbers according to the guy from EBC are: DP41884R for front DP41758R for rear Apparently people are often quoted different ones for the '86 by suppliers but these are the correct ones that fit with the spring clips. I'm also considering getting my disks skimmed at the same time (http://www.skimmydiscs.co.uk/) anyone recommend anybody with the kit to do this or got any idea of how much they charge. Alec

It's the hand brake, totally separate system from the proper brakes, uses a cable and old school drum, means if your hydraulics fail you still have some method of braking. Alec

TSS is another good chance to meet people, Non-Toyotas are allowed so you're OK there, there's a pre season test day on March 30th (http://www.toyotasprint.com/tss/index.php?option=com_kunena&func=view&catid=27&id=1364&Itemid=118) which is in Lincolnshire (http://www.motorsportcircuits.co.uk/html/barkston_heath_hillclimb_guide.html) and the first round of the season is on April 27th (http://toyotasprint.com/tss/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=140&vmcchk=1&Itemid=140) at Blyton Park, also Lincs (http://www.motorsportcircuits.co.uk/html/blyton-park-track-guide.html) Hope to see you at one of them, Here's a thread about a Car Limits day I did at Blyton (very good) http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/821-14th-february-2013-car-limits-day-blyton-park/?hl=blyton+park And here's the one from last years Blyton 2nd TSS round http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/902-toyota-sprint-series-round-4-blyton-park-august-18th-2013/?hl=blyton+park If you fancy a run out in the Peak District sometime let me know, its well worth it Alec

Don't try and put those stickers on yourself! Remember TSS. Lining up stickers carefully is definitely not part of your skill set. Will they be on for the 22nd? Alec

I know Lauren doesn't like it but for those of you that do :Sunday 30 June, 8pm, BBC Two and BBC Two HD as usual. http-~~-//youtu.be/a4ozvZK2YPo Alec

Should be along for this Alec

Lauren i paid for and have got your's from Will Alec

How about a thread listing e-bay shops specialising in bits for the 86/BRZ ? Here's one for a start FarEast Auto in Canada do wheel centre stickers, oil filler caps, mirrors with indicators built in http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Fareast-Auto-Parts/Automotive-/_i.html?_fsub=691935919&_sid=1167549639&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322 Alec

This is why my one that got wiped out got glued back together, just bought the glass and the body colour backshell as they can be bought separately. The black bit just got a liberal application of epoxy resin on the inside where it can't be seen when the new glass was fitted Alec

Are these officially available yet ? Alec

2 above zero this morning at 6am and the tyres felt good again Alec

They will not feel as good as the OEM at higher temps, problem is when to change, we had the entire British media foreseeing a new ice age about to descend a few weeks back so I think quite a few of us switched to early. Problem is now I have cleaned and packed away my summers and I know full well what would happen as soon as I put them back on. But I say again once it gets cold they are a revelation, just need decent weather forecasts Alec

Its the Lal Quila, 123 - 127 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5AN, 1930 kick off

maintain high corner speeds and leave braking really late and only ever brake when you really really need to. Then you won't worry about squeaking Alec

There's the drift track at Oulton, http://www.driftone.co.uk/about-driftone/oulton-park-drift-circuit we had a go on it on the Toyota track day in Toyotas cars, it's where Huw bumped his BRZ or Snetterton http://www.msvtrackdays.com/car-home/introduction-to-drifting also Buxton is very cheap £20, (and near me), looks more like a stock car track, anybody ever tried it? http://www.driftone.co.uk/drift-events/dwub-at-buxton-raceway Alec