VAD17

Its sad to be reading review like this (from @itsuki), but considering many of us from the UK have used Tuning Developments multiple times I feel compelled to chip in too. I have used them many times (first NA, then TD Turbo kit), and in fact all my major mods have been done or installed by Mike's team ( @Mike@TD.co.uk). Never had any issues and the service was always superb (had a manifold blow once, Mike fitted me basically next day and got it sorted pronto). Admittedly, I would go to Warrington myself and speak to Mike as to what I want/ what options are available, etc. I am not surprised reading "horror stories" about shipping recently. We have covid, brexit and particularly over November-December I had parcels lost, delivered 3-4 weeks later, etc (for example my new wheels were delayed, and then DHL notification arrived a week after the wheels themselves - go figure). Large number of satisfied customers hopefully will back me up with their 1st hand experience, although there would be an occasional story with unhappy ending (as I have heard with forged engine) - like with any business. Limited Google or FB reviews are not (probably) the representative sample, although anyone who feels they have to leave a 1* review should be listened to by the business aiming to improve their customer service. I hope with the move to new premises and increase of business Mike will also get someone to help with the customer service/ tracking shipping/ other admin and client communication stuff.

Our "club events" calendar is filling up nicely😀, plenty to choose from and hopefully Covid will no longer be able to spoil the fun this year! I have updated calendar entries for Tunerfest South (Sunday, June 19th 2022) and Go Japan! (Sunday, Sep 25th 2022) for details of how to book club stand tickets. Let me know if there are any other events you would like to attend. There are few more social events on FB and of course plenty of track days both up north and down south to choose from.

Event Title: Goodwood Breakfast Club - Vee-Power Sunday - Nov 6, 2022 Event Author: VAD17 Event Date: 06.11.2022 Goodwood Breakfast Club - Vee-Power Sunday, November 6th 2022 Goodwood Circuit Goodwood Breakfast Cub is back. Its a Vee-Power Sunday, but why not! What is Breakfast Club? It’s a no-cost, all-welcome motoring show where the visitors and their machines are the stars. There’s no driving – apart from what we hope will be a delightful early-morning run to the circuit on some of Sussex’s finest roads. All visitors to the event will need to either pre-register a vehicle or sign up for a free ticket. Please see below for more information. Goodwood Breakfast Clubs | Goodwood Motor Circuit Goodwood Breakfast Club | Register your vehicle Goodwood Breakfast Club - Vee-Power Sunday - Nov 6, 2022

After reading others reviews and comments (thanks @Lauren, with a benefit of hindsight I should have read it more carefully first time around), I decided that installing harness for track days would be a good option. Now, I still need by rear seats fully usable and accessible (including toddler in a full child seat), so proper bucket seats, roll cage or even a permanent/ semi-permanent harness bar were not an option.Why Schroth Rallye 3 ASM? Schroth Rallye 3 ASM seem like the only widely available and commented option for stock seats which doesn't need at least a dedicated harness bar. From what I understood its basically an improved versions of 3 points belt construction but due to 4 points and individual belts adjustments (think CG lock ) it holds body snug while anti-submarining mechanism prevents you going under the belt (an issue with typical 4 point harness). The rear part of the harness can be quickly disconnected (via clip mechanism) and harness can be stowed behind/ under the front seats making 4 seats fully usable in a matter of seconds. Link to Schroth website below with more useful details. https://www.schrothracing.com/products/rallye-belts#1576Attachment points Note that there are separate left and right versions of the belt, different for driver and passenger side. Note that black plastic thing needs to be on the INSIDE strap. The left and right attachment points connect to the front seat belt brackets (admittedly Mike attached them for me, so below is the finished photo). Installation instruction suggests rear attachment point can be either on C-pillar (whete safety belt reel attached) or D-point (where seat belt or isofix bracket attached to the seat frame). However, the angle of the tail strap should not be more than 45% from the line parallel to the ground, but even with seats forward it was more than that, so C-pillar attachment point is the only viable option for correct angle of the trail strap.Tail strap InstallationStep 1: Remove rear quarter trim a) Start with rear airbag area trim removal Use flat head screwdriver or trim removal tool, put it under the trim right where airbag sign is. It has 5 clips and should come off relatively easy. There are 3 yellow string clips which you can leave this piece to hang on (I started by removing it but then realized its enough space even if you leave it just hanging loose). b. Unclip rear side quarter trim 2 flimsy black clips (easy to loose, get few extra on ebay, 3 quid for 20), then carefully pull towards you to un-clip the top. That should give you enough space just to pull the trim slightly towards you. c) Unscrew and remove triangular trim piece near the window. Use normal screwdriver to remove the bolt holding the trim piece, then pull towards the front of the car at slight angle to unclip the white clip (careful not to loose it), should come off pretty easily. All these are very straightforward, takes no more than 10 mins each side.Step 2: unscrew the bolt holding rear safety belt reel Here you would need breaker bar and socket extender if you want this step to be simple. (I struggled with normal short socket spanner for long time, ended up going and buying breaker bar - well needed it anyway). Socket extender makes a difference as you can stay clear of hanging trim piece.Step 3: install harness ring attachment You can do it either on top of the reel attachment or under it (although I decided against this option as it was rubbing against the metal end of the reel). Be careful not to lose metal spacer - I ended up using tape to hold 2nd one piece of cloth to prevent it dropping down the frame. Either original bolt or the bolt provided with the harness can be used here. As you can see they are similar although original bold is easier to tighten up, so I ended up re-using it. It is necessary to bend the ring attachment slightly. If you can bend to match the shape of the safety belt attachment the belt would fit nicely into the same slot as the safety belt (I notices that the double strap on my harness is shorter than on Lauren’s making these few extra mms quite important). I managed to do it on the passenger side but did not want to bend the ring back and force more than couple times so on the driver side its slightly off meaning the thick part strap starts where the belt comes out from the under the trim (I see Lauren removed the plastic piece for both belts to sit together, may do the same). Step 4: put the trim back In reverse order: A) Triangular piece – be careful not to lose write plastic clip (I manage to lose one), although with screw tightened it seem to be fine. Rear quarter trim – the top clip is very shallow and comes off quite easily because the extra width of the 2 belts put pressure on the trim. With the rear seats closed you don’t really notice it, but as mentioned above may be removing top plastic piece would be a better option C) Airbag trim cover – this one comes back in easily and nicely as it as multiple longer clips Will test the harness next week at Castle Combe and update.

Event Title: JDM Combe, Saturday, July 9th Event Author: VAD17 Event Date: 09.07.2022 JDM Combe 9th July 2022 Castle Combe Circuit BRINGING JAPAN TO WILTSHIRE Featuring gripping non-stop track action, awesome paddock displays, thrilling drifting demos, public track time, and a bustling trade village Suitable for JAPANESE CARS ONLY JDM Combe 2022 | Castle Combe Race Circuit (castlecombecircuit.co.uk) The Castle Combe JDM Club Pass is £20.00 and includes: Club Pass entry for Car, Driver & up to 3 passengers. So all in all pretty good value. Club Stand admission is from 6:30 am, with Public entry from 9am. You can purchase club passes and reduced price track time for JDM Combe. To do this you will need to select the club from the dropdown list in the club member zone, and input the following code when selecting items for purchase. Your unique club booking code is: TOYOTASUBARUJDM This code is to be used by club members only and we request that it is not shared with third parties. The link your club members will need to book club tickets is as follows: Club Zone | JDM Combe 2022 | Castle Combe Race Circuit (castlecombecircuit.co.uk) Earlybird track time is reduced automatically by £5 when you enter your club code. Earlybird discounts close six weeks prior to the event, so be sure to book early to avoid disappointment! Please note that club passes and track time are sent out in the post roughly 3 weeks prior to the event. Event organised by Simon (many thanks!) JDM Combe, Saturday, July 9th

Japfest Silverstone will be on April 10th, 2022 I will organise the club stand and you can book tickets with club stand pass. (Looks like I am going to miss first 2 events 😥 - Spring Action Day and Japfest Silverstone, they are both during Spring school holidays and we'll be out (hopefully) of the country next year) Have to do Summer Action Day then at Castle Combe - hope we'll have enough interest? Let me know

Hi Rich We are doing "club" track day on November 27th at Bedford (Javelin). Probably will do at least another get together later this year, watch the calendar and FB page. 2022 event dates are not yet released, but we'll definitely be going to quite a few- Japfest, Tunerfest, Simply Japanese, Go Japan, etc! Hope to see you soon! Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

I use Recaro sport hero. Average size adults fit comfortably in the front passenger seat, it can slide about 3/4 way back. Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

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