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  1. Peter

    2021 GT86 and BRZ

    Read some where an American has put a BMW V10 M5 into a BMZ and it works
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    Avoid Inchcape Toyota Sandhurst

    I went to Toyota Sandhurst looking for a second hand GT86, asked them to phone me when they had found a low mileage job and never heard from them and ended up with a BRZ. The garage I have been using for the last 3 years is Surrey Subaru Specialists, Unit 6, Bridge Trade & Industrial Park, Bridge Rd, Camberley Surrey. GU15 2QR. He only use Subaru parts and the correct oils, my car has always been sweet to drive, the only problem he needs 3-4 weeks notice
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    58,000 miles / 4 year service

    I am using Surrey Subaru Specialist at Camberley, my BRZ is running as smooth as silk
  4. Spayed the blade with WD40 amd left it in the lock before twisting and then only twisting gradually it eventually turned without breaking, A neighbor told me my alarm went off due to three foxes dancing on my bonnet and roof setting the alarm off and flattening the batteries, bloody foxes
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    Window box

    Always use the wife's car when picking up from garden centers and B&Q etc onk onk
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    Not again...

    Nasty know how you feel I have had to pay out for two as they both just come under my excess
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    Servicing query??

    In the past I used a very good independent workshop Basic service + MOT with the main service every 5 years had the car for 10 years no problem and that is the minimum you should be doing. I have no faith in my local main dealer so use an independent specialist who has many years experience with Subaru and does not work on other brands has all the correct fluids and spares. Not cheap but not as ecpencive as the main dealer.
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    GT86 Crash Stevenage

    I bet both their insurance companies are running for the hills probably leaving the drivers with finance debts while their wrecks are parked in the scrapyard
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    Facelift lower mpg

    I have a 2016 reg. manual and have just got back from a French road trip (2500 miles aprox.) the 2017 mpg is about right
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    Spare wheel clamp

    Have managed to purchase a space saver spare wheel for my BRZ, I now need a bolt and clamp to secure it to the boot floor can anyone HELP
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    Spare wheel clamp

    I have a BRZ and I have purchased a spare space saver and tyre from Carnoisseur 5a brittant Court High Street South Dunstable, Beds LU63HR 01582 787377 Cost £270 inc VAT & carrage SUBARU parts 90172002 THRO/U BOLT SPARE WHEEL 97047FG000 THRO/U SUPPORT-TYRE HOLDER Price £7-07 inc VAT 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
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    Spare wheel clamp

    Thanks for your help will go to Toyota tomorrow
  13. My local Subaru dealership West Heath Garage, Minley Rd Farnborough Hants GU149RR is selling of 2 ex demo's BRZ, 1 white 2.0 SE LUX manual, 1 Blue automatic, £6110 saving on list price supposed to be low mileage. This is not an advert information passed on to me by letter as I am a pass customer.
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    Seat Recommendations

    The standard seats in my BRZ are great on long journeys (600 miles)
  15. Peter

    Next Car/GT86 Differences

    Due to my age the BRZ will probably be my final car unless I win Euro millions then it will be a Bristol Fighter
  16. If you go to the insurance company your next year premium will probably increase it is not always wise to make small claims. Remember if you have witnesses you can always use the small claims court for a no fault claim
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    Valuing my 86 for sale?

    There was a 16 plate BRZ, 20K miles for £19K at my local Sub dealer Looked clean. your scrapes could cost you £1K to put right but put £2k on the price. DONT use spray cans it will look like a bodged job
  18. Get a quote the cost will probably be less than your excess so do not bother your insurance, scuffed bumper probably be £130
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    How much for a new rear bumper sprayed

    If you get a bad job by Chipsaway contact their head office they will follow it up. I am lucky our local guy has a fully kitted out works unit and produces some good work and is starting to get some high end cars in
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    Insurance time of year! suggestions?

    I have 9 years no claim and was quoted £700, I contacted Churchill it came down to£305
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    Ordering a new 86 / BRZ

    It was reg October 16 so did not have the new radio, it is the SELUX plus they threw in a set of carpets including the boot, also worth considering it came with 4.5 years warrantee, 2.5 years AA, also try for £50 for a tank of fuel (do not let them fill it as they will put in crap
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    Ordering a new 86 / BRZ

    I purchased an ex demo 230 miles on the clock £21,500 with full speck, do your homework and haggle hard
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    Another great roadtrip in the GT86

    Toured France last year in the BRZ tend to give toll roads a miss nearest to Spain was the Bay of Roses, your blog brought back some good memories. Next year I plan to drive to the Med turn left into Italy and head for Pisa and renting a apartment for a week.
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    What to look for?

    Ok I am an old git in my 75th year with 9 years no claim, I asked my broker for a quote on my BRZ and was told £700 I had a look around and spoke to Churchill and was quoted £305. Always get quotes 30 days before you need it, they will know you still have time to look around and you are not desperate, Thursday is a good day as they will be looking to hit their end of the week sales target. Hope you find what you are looking for I am having a lot of fun in my BRZ
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    TRD bumper

    I have used ChipsAway for my silver BRZ with excellent results and their work is guaranteed
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