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Hello all! I'm looking for a catback to spice up my new GT86 I am interested in something loud like Cobra Sport non-res or Invidia N1. If anyone has these for sale (OR anything else which is just as loud), please feel free to message me. Cheers guys!!

This still for sale by any chance?

Looking if anyone is planning on selling a carbon bonnet or bootlid, please let me know 😊👍

Hey mate, I'm running a Tomei UEL Manifold, Decat front pipe, stock resonator and Berk muffler delete. That's pretty much a straight pipe. I would recommend leaving the stock resonator because a res delete would be really really raspy. This set up is pretty much as loud as you can get imo, and is really deep and bassy. Love it. Probs one of the loudest set ups in the UK haha

Would you sell the aero wing separately?

Hello all, I wanted to keep track of my mods over time for myself more than anyone really but if it gives people ideas then great! I've had the car for 5 months now and was originally 100% stock. As the title suggests, being young and not having deep pockets just yet, my build is centered around mods that are affordable and I try to get 2nd hand stuff where I can and DIY everything. Red and black is by far my favourite combination, and currently am looking to add more black bits to it. I'll show the initial photo (can't find one with stock wheels on) and the most recent one below. The list of modifications thus far (I'll include prices if anyone was curious): 18 inch ET35 RS style wheels £400 Smoked sequential tail lights £200 white LED interior and license plate lights £10 Carbon effect lip spoiler £80 Blacked out badges (free - plastidip lying around) Window louvres £15 Used Berk dual exit muffler delete £130 Used TD 2nd cat delete £80 HT Autos splitter, side skirts and rear spats £299 OEM rear diffuser (£120 new from other forum member - is £160 ish from fensport) Whiteline 25mm lowering springs £130 EBC brake pads £50 Gloss black roof and wing mirror wrap (£50 for roll - wrapped myself, was quoted around £200 from various shops) Over the next few weeks, I've ordered some smoked side markers and smoked front corner signal lights to get rid of a lot of the chromey lights. Next month, planning to get some black housing VLAND headlights if no 2nd hand ones are up for sale. Stock (except wheels): Current state:

Perks of living by the sea 😊👍

Also, installed the SAITOWORKS sunstrip since it was so nice out. nice and patient, took a while but wanted rid of any bubbles and creases. There are still a few but not too noticeable. 😊 Sunstrips are a marmite thing, I agree, and the main reason why I got it is because I've always wanted one and because fast and furious vibes are cool. Let me know what you think if you like it or hate it, I won't take offence trust me haha. I personally am quite happy with it, thought it might look too out of place initially but glad I went for the gloss black lettering instead of white on the matte black background . The words are subtle and you can only really see it at a few angles with the correct lighting. I think also because I've gone for a lot of black on the red the sunstrip blends in a bit better than others I've seen with a white background or chrome colours.

Did a bit of rewiring today, originally had the headlight DRL wire tapped into the fog light, but I want them to turn on all the time. So I connect the two headlights together with a T tap and then routed a wire straight into the fuse box, into an always on 12V supply hole. Perfect now, boomerangs are on all the time. Will take some pics of the wiring and car later 👍

Apologies haha didn't realise, I've updated the links.

Of course. This is the ballast. Need to buy 2 obviously, one for each light: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-35w-Conversion-kit-Slimline-Xenon-Hid-Slim-BALLAST/170823543539?pageci=311b7095-9934-4b03-89c5-96e05272f5c6 These are the bulbs. Just cheap ones because I wanted to test. Surprisingly good output, no worse than my old ones: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-2-x-D2H-Cnlight-XLX-Xenon-Bulb-Car-HID-Projector-Lens-Lamp-Bulbs-12V-35W/283484807138?pageci=518a566c-4ffd-47a1-8587-e4aeaa3972e6 Hope that helps 😊

So fitted the VLAND bumper light to complete the VLANDs all around. Straightforward install, took around an hour and a half. The hardest bit was getting off the 2 rusted 10mm bolts holding it on. Apart from that, just unplugged and removed stock one then replaced with the new one. The wiring is super super easy, plug and play. There's an additional harness that plugs into the tail lights and connects the extra wire to the bumper light for the brake light to work. Job done. Super easy install. Very happy to complete the look and remove that chromey bumper light. The reason I went for the VLANDs and not the Valenti ones with a V bar is just because these are way less common from what I've seen (they seem to be the only choice) and way cheaper. Plus I think they compliment the tail lights well and are just different. Pictures are a bit crap because the sun was directly on the car, will try and get some decent pics in the next day or so after I install the sunstrip 😊😊

I bought some D2H 5000K xenon bulbs, with some ballasts as well. Super easy plug and play bulbs, no problem with fit. I believe you can use D2S bulbs but they are a bit harder to fit and require some adjustment.

Selling perfect condition stock headlights from my 2015 Primo. Selling due to swap to aftermarket ones. Selling at £250 but open to any offers. Collection from near Exeter or postage at buyers expense.

SOLD! Please close 😊

I got them from Amazon as VLAND EU sell on both Amazon and eBay , as well as their own website. The price is the same no matter where you buy it from as far as I've seen, it's just over £400. To be honest, it's as cheap as you'll find for headlights that look this good. Others you're looking at >£600 probably

So, VLAND headlight installed today. Took way longer than I thought, around 4 hours but was fun. Initially took off the bumper which was the easiest by far, was expecting it to be a pain. Taking off the brackets holding the headlight was pretty easy as well. Side by side comparison shows how chromey the stock primo lights are. The wiring was the most challenging for me, just because I have zero experience with splicing and electrical stuff. I'm a mechanical engineer not electrical 😂 i promise I will tidy the wiring up one day after that, straightforward to reinstall the bumper. In my opinion, they transform the front end of the car and makes it look so much better. Would be happy to hear some opinions on them! P.s. thanks dad for helping me tidy up the cables 😂

VLAND headlights and bumper light arrived, will fit them both tomorrow! Can't wait to remove all that chrome on the car

Yeah I know but thanks for telling me mate 😊 I've got a friendly MOT guy so all is good, helped his business a bit so he's a bit more lenient shall we say. Got a spare shorter wiper in case it needs it for the day 👍

Another little update, I've ordered a matte black sunstrip with some gloss black writing from SaitoWorks. I know these are a bit marmite but I've always wanted one on a car and I love JDM culture so 🤷 I also got some cheap puddle lights off eBay that project the 86 logo. Cheesy but hey ho cars meant to be fun 😂🙂

Yes I was also planning to do that when I get the NA Kit as well haha 👍😂 only issue is I haven't got a jack atm so can't lift up the car. Also, for anyone who wants a guide this video I followed is perfect. Really easy and clear.

Mtec clutch spring! Thanks a lot @Mike@TD.co.uk, delivered in a day like he said! Install was fairly straightforward, although very very uncomfortable and tight due to the lack of space in the footwell and engine bay. Once the clutch pedal assembly is off, rest is easy. Getting it off was the pain for me. First impressions on a short drive to Tesco, clutch is slightly firmer and removes the initial play/sponginess in the stock spring. Engagement and feel is improved drastically and can actually feel the bite point. Also, makes changing gears more enjoyable and faster as the clutch springs back up more. Would recommend, simple and cheap mod.

So in order to keep myself busy during this period, I've gone a bit crazy and ordered a load of bits and bobs for the car. I was going to get these sooner or later so it appears that it will be sooner. After these mods, that will be it for the cosmetics. No more mods until November where the TD NA Package is coming. Ordered parts: MTEC Clutch Spring from TD VLAND Sequential Headlights VLAND 4th brake light Smoked side markers Smoked front corner signal light D2H bulbs for headlights Will update as they arrive. Mike from TD said the spring will arrive tomorrow!

Front Spring Rate: 171 in/lbs Rear Spring Rate: 234 in/lbs here's a link to where I got them, @Lucas@PartBox. Very quick delivery. https://www.part-box.com/whiteline-lowering-springs-25mm-drop-toyota-gt86-subaru-brz-wsk-sub006

I am super happy with the Whiteline ones I got. Main reasoning was for looks and the 25mm drop in my eyes is perfect, reduces the arch gap whilst remaining functional for a daily. Ride wise it is actually more comfortable at town speeds but when you're at a decent speed you can feel it is firmer (due to progressive springs). In my opinion, I would say the ride is overall a good improvement except for if you're going 70 and theres a decent bump on the motorway you will feel it a lot more. I guess thats the sacrifice for stiffer springs. Handling wise there has also been an improvement since you do actually feel lower and more planted, despite only a 1 inch drop. Overall, highly recommend Whiteline or any others like Tein or H&R, just make sure you choose one with the drop and spring rate you want. Like you said, a grand on coilovers is not kind on the wallet! Saving up for a house is more important