RE: Cosworth GT86: Driven
Discussion
I like that Cosworth have gone mild rather than wild; a properly engineered, low boost, intercooled supercharger to give it a more modern car 'big engine' feel with usable and linear power.
For road use I don't think you'd need to change a vast amount to keep that in check. I think I'd just go quality rubber, brake fluid and slightly hotter pads.
For road use I don't think you'd need to change a vast amount to keep that in check. I think I'd just go quality rubber, brake fluid and slightly hotter pads.
I can't warm to the look of the GT86, it reminds me of a sausage dog, short legs etc.
I can't see them as a good residual for long term ownership either, much the same way as the MR2. Far better to 'Honda up' an Elise or Exige for similar power, whilst retaining far more in residual value.
I can't see them as a good residual for long term ownership either, much the same way as the MR2. Far better to 'Honda up' an Elise or Exige for similar power, whilst retaining far more in residual value.
I'd love one of these. Not sure if i'd go with the Cosworth package over Fensport who do the turbo kit. Someone on Youtube has one and it sounds amazing! I must say i'm sure this Cosworth upgrade is cheaper even with all the additional extra bits you can add on. Maybe not a whole lot but i'm sure after fitting including VAT it ends up at around the 5k mark.
I think these aftermarket FI kits are so much more potent than manufacturers standard systems (obviously) and offer so much more. The only thing that worries me in comparison is declaring all the modifications to insurance. It's quite extensive and surely going to cost a whole more than a car with a turbo/supercharger from factory.
I think these aftermarket FI kits are so much more potent than manufacturers standard systems (obviously) and offer so much more. The only thing that worries me in comparison is declaring all the modifications to insurance. It's quite extensive and surely going to cost a whole more than a car with a turbo/supercharger from factory.
jonah35 said:
£15k used plus £4k so £19k all in.
Boxster s
Cayman s
M5
M6
Elise
The list is endless and a Toyota with 260bhp would be down the list
This is the problem I have, so many much nicer alternatives out there..Boxster s
Cayman s
M5
M6
Elise
The list is endless and a Toyota with 260bhp would be down the list
also http://www.fensport.co.uk/Parts/Model_108/Category...
VERY expensive package for 260bhp from Cosworth...
davyvee said:
JB! said:
This is the problem I have, so many much nicer alternatives out there..
86 is more fun than Boxster/Cayman imho and more useable than an Elise. Plus a 5 year warranty is rather nice.ash73 said:
JB! said:
ash73 said:
Nice, but what impact on the cost of insurance?
Insurance is insurance? Over 25 its neither here nor there, you can go through specialist brokers pretty easily.ETA - My E36 318 with a 325 swap and modifications is £680, and thats 200/ish bhp rwd...
Edited by JB! on Thursday 28th May 13:54
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