GT86-Ian

Leaving at 6 Nick, cars not been used in over a week.

my ginger sabotage plan is working! 

Steeps NO!

Just got insured through Adrian Flux, All modifications declared £436 Fully Comp/ Protected policy/ £300 Excess.

Just got insured through Adrian Flux, All modifications declared £436 Fully Comp/ Protected policy/ £300 Excess.

I might be able to make this now. To add an HKS charger to the mix.
Depends what time I leave off work and if I can make the 2 hour journey after work.

Recent Topics thread isn't much use if people who are selling multiple items keep bumping them, is there a way that they only show up the first time ?

So they day has come and I got my car back woohoo! It's taken a while but so worth it. Had a quick once over of the car when up there and I can't find anything wrong with it. Usually you'd find something (even if it's small and not really an issue)
I'm aware the grey diffuser is a little marmite, it looks better in the flesh tbh and once I have a smoked fog down there it will look better.



 

Little update on its progress, pretty much ready for primer now

 

 

 
 

you cant go wrong with this format.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/index.php
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/
http://mr2oc.co.uk/forums.html
 

I imported this one from Japan.

 

You're savvy. Others are not, and I am numero uno  of the 'clueless' pack.
One of the worst 'forum' facepages on the net, in my opinion . . worse than the dark side (now) by a  Wales/England score. 
Unfriendly in design, layout and displayed content.
Spec K

Yay a meet we can make. Put me and Lorraine on the list

Hope you don't mind m shoeing some of my artwork.  This is my latest engine cover finished.  I really enjoyed painting this. Love doing engine covers the themes are so varied and the area is a great size for art work(although this one was quite an unusual shape) . I really like avengers too. Although its one of most popular requests at the moment for me I will be able to paint them in my sleep soon  I think. Lol
 

Yes.
But I don't use my full armoury on the road, as it frightens cattle and causes gerbils within a 2-mile radius to spontaneously abort . .
It perplexes me that a carbon fibre boot kit is a magnet for every d*ckhead Golf GTI/BMW M  to take it on.
They cream past you doing 100mph on the motorway 'cos they wanna willy-wave. I snick it down into 4th at 77mph and boot it, I'm up their chuff in less than three seconds, flash my headlights, they boot it further, I snick into 5th and overtake on their inside doing 134mph. As I overtake I give it the ".. Bum's Rush.." - change back down to 4th and bullet it at 6800rpm -
(.. NOT !..)
Works on Ferraris. Astons. Lambos. Especially Maseratis (they *HATE* it) . . "They don't like it up 'em. Mr. Manwairing.."
Take care back from the studio. May the force be with you. (Not on your tail)
Spec K

Part 3 - Inside the shop & cake:

Part 2: 

Hello Everyone
Here are some of my photo's from the Amber Performance open day, hope you all enjoy. Sorry if I missed anyone's car out.
Thanks for looking
Will
Part 1: 




















 
 

Well just got back. Explained the issue. That it has been used but left Friday until Monday when I went to use it but dead. They did checks and told me it was faulty and strange that I now have a 65ah battery fitted 
 
but now sorted 
 
 

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Amber for the fantastic day! You were excellent hosts. The food and drink was greatly appreciated, as was the friendly atmosphere.
I have a feeling I'll be coming back once your ramps are installed so I can get my Milltek system fitted.
Thank you for the great price for my new tail lights, too!

As the idiot that I am, I have realised that I've got my project build in the Modification section of this forum. So I am now creating this new one to continue.
My old thread: http://www.gt86.org.uk/forums/topic/2017-adamjs-gt86/?page=1
I have only recently had a AVO Stage 3 Turbo installed onto my GT86, along with the 3" AVO Exhaust System with a few extra goodies - an uprated fuel pump and injectors, P3 gauge and oil cooler all carried out by the wonderful Fensport, Its running approximately 320bhp - 330bhp, as far as you can go without Forged Internals.

I absolutely love it...obviously. If any of you are quibbling over whether to go down the route of forced induction I highly recommend it, It transforms the car. As the BHP of my car has gone up, so has my immaturity when driving it. Dropping down a gear, and putting you foot down unleashes this chaotic concoction of power, whosshhing noise and terror. As childish as it sounds the noise of the dump valve is also extremely pleasing to the ear. And knowing that you have the power to keep up with the Porsches and cars that are in the £60K plus bracket, gives you that confidence on the road / track. 
A few pictures of the install that Fensport were kind enough to take for me:





I love how not 'in your face' these modifications are. Upon lifting the bonnet, the AVO turbo doesn't bulge out and scream "I'M HERE!!" complete with multi luminescent colored pipes and leads. It is very subtle, anyone who doesn't own this car and not mechanically minded wouldn't probably realize it has a turbo, which is something some people like and some not. Me personally, I love that fact it is so stealthy modded (apart from the wheels and spoiler of course), but performance wise, no one would really know. The intercooler is black, which doesn't stand out. The P3 gauge is hidden in the drivers air vent, and the engine bay isn't cluttered. 
 
The AVO 3" Exhaust system complements the turbo, with a deep rumble upon start up, and when pushing the revs the noise is loud and pleasing. However there is none of that droning noise on long journeys. And when you get that turbo pop, It's beautiful (I wonder if there is the odd chance of a flame?). A few times I've caught the odd pedestrian off guard as the exhaust pops, watching them cr@p their pants, looking around to see where the noise has come from.
 
Ooooo Shiny...
 
As recommended by Adrian at Fensport, I've lifted my coilovers to a sensible height and had the wheels aligned, this has improved the handling no ends and made the car a lot more practical. Now I can even get over speed bumps.
The only issue as mentioned that I've had recently is a slight grinding / transmission noise when the revs have been dropping between 3,000 and 2,000 RPM. However I will pop over to Tuning Developments and RRG on Tuesday to see what they think.
My car plan was to have a GT86 N/A for a few years, and then possibly look at a second hand R8. I've delayed this plan by going for the Turbo and I haven't looked back. To me this car handles like a supercar, and now has the performance to go with it!
  

Agree wheels look great.

Couple of quick fitted pics:-


I have raised it a touch but it's literally just off the jacks so should settle a little lower.

Lowest price this has ever been.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AGD5J02/?tag=ho01f-21
 

Hi guys, Ive wondered over from the other site where I've been a member since 2012 when I got my 86, so I thought Id share my ginger with you guys.