GT86/GR86/BRZ

[Nasher]

The gt86 corners a LOT flatter than the mx-5, there is almost no bodyroll at all. That does make handling characteristics quite different. In the wet the rear on the 86 is a lot more lively, but in the dry it will corner quicker and can change direction ridiculously fast.

 

[FlapR]

Just saw this on reddit and it made me chuckle.

 

[UberTiger]

I guess I'm gay or should strongly consider it....

 

[rebel rebel]

That might explain why a guy in a gt86 waved at me the other day.

 

[kurosagi01]

That might explain why a guy in a gt86 waved at me the other day.

I got a nod from a GT86 owner when I had mine, I was just on my way home and approached a traffic controlled roundabout and the other guy gave me nod..so I nod back.

 

[Lowe]

Since they're fairly uncommon on the roads and driven by enthusiasts you do get nods/waves/flashes. All part of the ownership experience

 

[kurosagi01]

Since they're fairly uncommon on the roads and driven by enthusiasts you do get nods/waves/flashes. All part of the ownership experience

Except if you're around Daventry area its mostly driven by oldies and business people thinking they are cool lol.

 

[rebel rebel]

This was a full on wave. Car friend!!!!
I thought only Beetle owners and bus drivers did that.

 

[vanpeebles]

Classic Mini and MGB owners too

 

[Nasher]

I can go months without seeing another on the road, then a couple of weeks ago there were 3 of us at the same junction. Which is the most I've ever seen in one place.

I once saw a nice, young looking women driving the same year and colour as mine, we waved

 

[Steedie]

I saw a nice one this morning that I felt a bit dirty for liking. Had a huuuuuge spoiler on it and massive exhaust tips. Was very loud. But it looked well done, as opposed to just looking like he'd driven through Halfords.

 

[Lowe]

I saw a nice one this morning that I felt a bit dirty for liking. Had a huuuuuge spoiler on it and massive exhaust tips. Was very loud. But it looked well done, as opposed to just looking like he'd driven through Halfords.

High level wing? Probably a factory Aero model but with an exhaust on it. These cars get very loud once you swap the manifold and put a cat back on.

 

[Delta3D]

Keep seeing a grey one next to where I work and he always gives me a death stare if he spots me in mine, not sure if he's a fan or just wants to murder me

 

[WILD9]

Dropped mine of for a turbo install last Saturday, picking it up this Saturday, cant wait! It will be hard to let go of my diesel Nissan Qashqai hire car, though what a weapon...

 

[rebel rebel]

Dropped mine of for a turbo install last Saturday, picking it up this Saturday, cant wait! It will be hard to let go of my diesel Nissan Qashqai hire car, though what a weapon...

That's awesome. We need all the details.

What turbo and who is fitting it?

 

[Delta3D]

JM Imports have just started offering a 100+ HP Turbo conversion for £7299

Seems stupid considering tuning developments will do it for ~£4500???

 

[Lowe]

Crazy money! TD did my mapping so I’d be inclined to use them if I ever went FI.

 

[Frozennova]

Crazy money! TD did my mapping so I’d be inclined to use them if I ever went FI.

TD are a good bunch of guys.

You probably already know but if you've got their headers then it cuts a little from the FI conversion price because it also forms part of their turbo kit

 

[Nasher]

The Cosworth SC is something like £8000 with all the work. But that will probably add value to the car, because Cosworth.

 

[Frozennova]

The Cosworth SC is something like £8000 with all the work. But that will probably add value to the car, because Cosworth.

Except it was actually £4800 and is discontinued.