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At the Yorkshire Modified Car meet at Pickering on Sunday Jamie was parked next to me with his custom made single exit exhaust and we did the obligatory noise comparison with a focus group of about 10 everyone said our cars sounded very different but not better or worse and apparently the noise level was not so different! I find that hard to believe when I have 3 silencers v Jamie's 1 Stephen Torque is definitely up since the remap Was a bit sleepy at 6.00am on the road for the YMC meet and when near my destination I thought, how few gear changes I had made up steep hills Car a lot less noisy on startup since altering the ignition retard Stephen

Well I am going to use Shell in the future! Even map 2 gives nigh on 40 mpg on 70 odd country cruise Does anyone know what components are changed at the various services?

Popped to Fensport on Monday and did an Ecutek a little disappointed with poor Tesco fuel quality! Observations so far, 8 mpg improvement on low performance map! Based on 100 odd miles on way back home, when touring with car full of luggage This was on a steady cruise on A15 in a rural area, needed to change down to 5th on hills, but not many in Lincolnshire 2nd map 3.5 mpg improvement when having a steady traffic laden drive to Oulton Park, on track today, so I am sure that will change The car had a baseline 36.1mpg

Thanks for the comments. Last track day, was a couple of years since Nurburgring. Maybe try to get a travel lodge near to Oulton Park? These are some stats for the exhaust and Fensport may have a noise meter? http://www.hkseurope.com/images/news/32018-AT040%20LMP86.pdf Does anyone do half placing on number plate digits? Stephen

With regard to noise, I have a 2.5" overpipe plus, my car is decatted with a resonator fitted to a 2.5" pipe and a HKS system at the rear. I am booked into Fensport for an ECUtek tuneup prior to the track day, will have to check to see if they have a noise meter? Stephen

Got a phone call from Toyota today to say I had won a trackday, details of which are:- GT86 owner track day – Oulton Park 5th June 2014 Itinerary Please aim to arrive at Oulton Park between 07:30 and 08:30. You will be directed to the Fogarty Moss Centre to sign on and register, prior to the safety briefing. 07:30 – 08:30 - Guests arrive and sign on at Fogarty Moss Centre 08:30 – 09:00 - Safety Briefing 09:00 – 13:00 - 1st track session 13:00 – 14:00 - Lunch 14:00 – 17:00 - 2nd track session 17:00 - Track closes Location Oulton Park Circuit Little Budworth, Tarporley, Cheshire CW6 9BW What to bring Please ensure that you bring the following items with you on the day: · Both parts of your Driving Licence · A completed Car Track Day Registration Form (attached) · Your GT86 track Day event pass (attached) What to wear As all activities will be taking place outdoors, please pay attention to the weather and come dressed appropriately. We also advise that you wear comfortable driving shoes or trainers. Please note, you will be required to wear a helmet whilst driving on track. Helmets will be available to borrow free of charge from Oulton Park. Guests All registered drivers/owners are permitted to bring one guest. However, please note that no one under the age of 16 years old is allowed at Oulton Park Track Signing on All drivers and passengers will be required to sign on. You must produce your valid fully unrestricted UK Driving licence (photo card or old paper licence) or its overseas equivalent at the time of registration; please note that photocopies cannot be accepted. Participants under the age of 18 will require their parent or guardian to be present, and to countersign their indemnity form. Noise Testing All vehicles must conform to MSA current silencing regulations and will be subject to testing before taking part in any on track activity. The noise limits at Oulton Park are 105dB(A) static, 85dB(A) drive-by. The initial test is a static test which is carried out using a handheld meter. Safety Briefing A full safety briefing will take place prior to track activity; this briefing is compulsory for all drivers. Should you arrive late, please report to one of the organisers and arrangements will be made for you to be individually briefed. Sighting Laps All drivers must complete sighting laps prior to track activity. These are an opportunity for you to familiarise yourself with the circuit at a reduced pace. Passengers Only one passenger may be carried in the vehicle at any one time. All fitted safety devices must be able to perform within their manufacturers guidelines i.e. weight and height of passenger must not interfere or prevent such safe operation within the manufacturers design parameters. Passengers under the age of 18 must have the appropriate section of the Registration Form signed by their parent or legal guardian. Insurance We do not require you to have insurance on trackdays and it is unlikely that your normal car insurance policy will insure you. To clarify this, you should contact your insurers. If you explain that the events are non-competitive, they may insure you for a small premium. Alternatively, there are specialist companies who provide track day insurance. When taking part in a trackday, you do so entirely at your own risk. You should always keep your car regularly serviced and in a roadworthy condition, but for the avoidance of doubt please note the following recommendations: Tyres Your tyres are your only contact with the track. They should be in good condition and set at the correct pressure. You should check your tyres regularly throughout the session for wear and damage; tyre wear will occur considerably faster than you would experience during normal road driving. Do remember that cold tyres do not have as much grip as those that have warmed up. Brakes Your brakes should be in good condition when taking to the track. Brake pads should have been bedded in for at least 100 miles. Again, your brakes will wear much quicker than on the road and you need to check them regularly throughout the event. Items in your car A simple tool kit is handy to have with you but before you go on the circuit make sure that you remove everything from the car that is not firmly fixed down. Pens and soft drinks cans can become lethal projectiles. Also make sure you remove everything from the boot of the car. Fuel You must ensure that you have enough fuel at the start of each session. You are likely to use three times as much fuel as normal road driving. If you run out on track your car will be removed to a safe position, but may not be returned to the paddock until the end of the day. This is an unnecessary disruption for other track users and consequently you will not be permitted back on track that day. Additional fuel is available to purchase at Oulton Park. The end of your trackday At the end of the day you must ensure that your car is roadworthy and legal - check tyres and brakes, remove tape from lights and return any settings that you have changed. Track Notes On entering the circuit please keep to the right hand side and do not move over until the circuit behind you is clear. Use the first few laps to warm up your tyres and familiarise yourself with the location of the marshal posts, etc. Consider other drivers - Leave plenty of space when you overtake other cars. OVERTAKING is on the LEFT ONLY and on the straight sections as detailed in the drivers briefing on the day. It is good etiquette for the driver being overtaken to 'lift off' (do not brake) to assist the overtaking vehicle. TYRE NOISE AND DRIVING STANDARDS. Any driver generating excessive, unnecessary or constant tyre squeal or is deemed to be driving recklessly or in a manner considered to endanger themselves or other track users will be black flagged, removed from the track and given a warning that such driving is inappropriate. If the driver continues to give cause for concern a second black flag will be given and he or she will be denied further access to the track for the rest of the day. Deliberate and excessive power slides will be dealt with in exactly the same way. In case of an incident, leave your vehicle and move to a safe position behind the barriers. If you see an incident, do not stop unless it is unsafe to continue. Anyone who ignores red flags or the direction of marshals will be asked to leave the venue - the marshals are there for YOUR SAFETY. The medical car has a paramedic on board and will join the circuit via the pit lane. Please be aware that the medical car has the right of way on the circuit and will overtake on the left so please move over to the right. On track we use certain flags to signal to all drivers. When you are on your sighting laps on track please familiarise yourself with the position of the marshal posts. The following are the types of flags you will see: Waved Yellow - Danger ahead, possibility of incident or hazard, reduce your speed by 50% (check mirrors first) and no overtaking. Red - Incident has occurred and the session has been stopped. Please instantly reduce speed by 50% (check mirrors first), pull over to the right to allow recovery vehicles to pass and return to the pit lane. NO OVERTAKING Blue - The vehicle behind is trying to overtake - please drive on the right hand side of the circuit Yellow & Red Striped - There is a spillage on track or change in the track surface or condition, i.e. oil, mud, debris, etc. Reduce speed and take caution. Black - There is a possible problem with your vehicle, i.e. damaged bodywork, losing fluid, etc. It could also mean that we need to discuss an aspect of your driving. Please return to the pits immediately and report to a marshal. Chequered - this signifies the end of the session. Please reduce your speed and return to the pits at the end of your lap. No overtaking is allowed during this lap. Pit Lane Notes If you are using a garage, please ensure you adhere to all the terms and conditions displayed therein. The fire lane at the rear of the garages must be kept clear at all times. Please note the pit lane is strictly one way, as is the track. All traffic must travel in a clockwise direction. The pit lane speed limit is 30mph max. The pit lane must be kept clear between the yellow line and the pit wall to allow emergency vehicle access. Only people taking part in the current session are allowed in the pit lane. It is forbidden to sit on the pit wall. It is forbidden to re-fuel in the pit lane. It is forbidden to store fuel in the garages or in the pit lane. It is forbidden to smoke in the pit lane or garages. Children under 16 who are not participating are not allowed in the pit lane or the garages.

After a week I am aware that torque has increased since fitting the HKS exhaust. On another note....bum....bum I was stopped yesterday for an illegal number plate as shown in pics and was warned that I had incorrect spacing. On the face of it, I was given a verbal warning and told to change them and was made to feel lucky that it was not made an offence with ticket! What is my position with regard to a verbal? Is it recorded on the PNC? Am I only liable if stopped by the same policeman? Any advice (not sympathy) would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Stephen

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Well, well.... I just fitted my used HKS exhaust today, and wow...... seems quieter than standard rear section on tick over and sounds like a sports car when you give her some beans, never aware of big bore=big noise! As an overview, the pipework is not that much bigger than standard, but it is not crushed on corners, the back box is slightly smaller and the rear cans are huge! The exhaust noise sounds very TUNED! Kind of like what Porsche do, maybe a placebo effect? So far I have only run 5 miles on back roads, so no high revs or motorway cruises. I would say that HKS have spent a lot on R & D, rather than make a large diameter pipe fit under the car and take the attitude that all noise is good noise! Hopefully the sound will be a good sound to live with........(don't talk too soon). But there is a price! Over pipe £100ish Cat delete £170ish HKS £1000ish Stephen

I was thinking about the extended lower arms, do they help geometry? Stephen

I will take this Jay, subject to still being available. Stephen

Thanks for that Lauren, did your car make around 205bhp at the Tuning Developments meet with just an exhaust? Adrian will be working his magic on the ECU cum the 1st week of June. Stephen

You are entering the dark side Jamie!

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I have booked an ECUtek session at Fensport the 1st week of next month, for retard attention and hopefully some more ponies, will fit my HKS exhaust a few days before so that I have less chance of upsetting my neighbours! Stephen

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