GT86/GR86/BRZ

kurosagi01 · 22 May 2019 at 15:45

rebel rebel said:
Yes that and a 4.67 final gear would make a real difference.

An acquaintance of mine was saying I should have got an S3 instead as they already come powerful. Completely missing the point that I didn't want a hatchback!

You'll get that from everyone, they just won't get it until they take one out themselves and tackle corner/bend around b-roads at 40+mph and you'll realise how nimble the car is and the steering just feels right.

rebel rebel · 22 May 2019 at 15:55

kurosagi01 said:
You'll get that from everyone, they just won't get it until they take one out themselves and tackle corner/bend around b-roads at 40+mph and you'll realise how nimble the car is and the steering just feels right.

Exactly, there's nothing better than steaming round some country lanes.

didn't want a car that everyone else has. As soon as they dropped into my price range, there was nothing that could change my mind.

Delta3D · 22 May 2019 at 18:10

I've just test driven an S3 yesterday (Going from 86 to this come August time because I need a bigger car).

Can say that the 86 is definitely a completely different car and feels better on the country roads by far, but overall an S3 is comfier, quicker and more spacious.

Ideal world I'd love to keep the 86 as a weekend car but the S3 makes a better daily so I'm gonna have to sell up and go for one. But all in all, I can say I'll be buying another 86 after a year or two and the S3 will be gone.

Nasher · 22 May 2019 at 18:36

Enjoy the understeer

When you get back in a gt86 it will feel so agile and precise in comparison. Also you'll miss the tight turning circle and the ability to do 1 point turns

Delta3D · 23 May 2019 at 00:29

Nasher said:
Enjoy the understeer

When you get back in a gt86 it will feel so agile and precise in comparison. Also you'll miss the tight turning circle and the ability to do 1 point turns

I'll try!

Could already tell how much higher the centre of gravity is compared to the 86! Didn't want to push it too much on the test drive so wonder what the understeer will be like

rebel rebel · 24 May 2019 at 16:06

I think if I was gonna have a hatchback it would be the Merc a45. I looked at a Golf R but the staff at the dealership were very unfriendly, and never called back to arrange a test-drive.

Delta3D · 24 May 2019 at 16:35

rebel rebel said:
I think if I was gonna have a hatchback it would be the Merc a45. I looked at a Golf R but the staff at the dealership were very unfriendly, and never called back to arrange a test-drive.

I looked at both the A45 AMG & Golf R however I feel like the S3's interior is built nicer than the Golf R and I've never been a fan of Merc interiors so that one went quickly out the window

Had to use my 86 like a van today and lug 12 rolls of turf in the back of it. Needless to say it as very full and very muddy but nothing an old duvet cover didn't sort! Quick hover out and it's cleaner than before!

Suspension felt very soft, I kinda liked it!

kurosagi01 · 24 May 2019 at 16:45

I've managed to lug 2 TVs(42&27), 2 suitcases,1 PS4 boxed,1 PS3 boxed and 4-5 boxes worth of things in the 86 when I was helping my GF move out of her accommodation for uni.
The 86/brz can actually lug decent amount of stuff, just the boot entry is very small and i've seen people managed to fit 4 wheels with tyres in the car with no problems. I've only managed to fit 2 with tyres on.

Nasher · 24 May 2019 at 17:20

I've had 4 wheels+tyres, a trolley jack and tools in the back a few times.

I can also just about lay down in the back with my feet in the boot. Could sleep in there quite easily I bet

rebel rebel · 27 May 2019 at 19:25

Big moment coming up on my next drive.

Lowe · 28 May 2019 at 13:21

Just dropped mine off for recall at RRG. Been given a Corolla hybrid which I'm a little gutted about but it's better than walking!

rebel rebel · 28 May 2019 at 13:33

Lowe said:
Just dropped mine off for recall at RRG. Been given a Corolla hybrid which I'm a little gutted about but it's better than walking!

Did they go for a drive in yours with you to check everything was running ok? Or was it just a normal drop off?

Lowe · 28 May 2019 at 20:32

rebel rebel said:
Did they go for a drive in yours with you to check everything was running ok? Or was it just a normal drop off?

Normal drop off because they've been looking after my car since I bought it, and they typically service it twice a year due to the mileage I was doing.

rebel rebel · 29 May 2019 at 01:19

Lowe said:
Normal drop off because they've been looking after my car since I bought it, and they typically service it twice a year due to the mileage I was doing.

Ahh I will probably get a ride with the engineer then. I will be taking it to a different branch than where I picked it up from. Although they did give it a once over when they did the light.

Lowe · 29 May 2019 at 15:09

Had these pics through from the work being done yesterday.

Didn't get an 86 as a courtesy car, ended up with a new Corolla. Wasn't best pleased with that but I'm surprisingly taken with it. Lane assist and active cruise is a hoot on the motorway, it pretty much does everything for you!

Steeps · 29 May 2019 at 15:15

Hope they're going to do a better job at cleaning that sealant before fixing it back together!

Nasher · 29 May 2019 at 17:16

Hope so otherwise it's just going to **** oil everywhere. Getting the seal right seems to be the hard part on these engines :/

Lowe · 30 May 2019 at 08:15

All cleaned up, head covers back on. Front cover and refit to go, pick up tomorrow

Nasher · 30 May 2019 at 08:31

I wish I was close enough to get mine done at RRG. My local Toyota's workshop isn't anywhere near that shiney.

Lowe · 30 May 2019 at 09:06

Nasher said:
I wish I was close enough to get mine done at RRG. My local Toyota's workshop isn't anywhere near that shiney.

Yeah they keep it nice and clean. That said the cleanest place I've ever seen is TunedUK just outside of Chester. That place is nuts, it's like an operating theatre!