Toyota GT86 - Owned
Discussion
LordGrover said:
Struggling to find anything suitable TBH.
What I think may be a 'compromise' is keep the GT86 and get an older/cheap mini-barge as well.
Great idea - this way sir, this way: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...What I think may be a 'compromise' is keep the GT86 and get an older/cheap mini-barge as well.
The bad news
Got rear-ended.
Literally just left bodyshop after having drivers' door repaired and painted after supermarket car park ding and a young lad in his Mum's Renault drives into my rear. It was a frustrating few weeks driving a Seat Leon diesel hire car, though it made me appreciate the GT86 all the more when I got it back. AVO exhaust, rear bumper, sacrificial panel, paint, clips and fasteners came to just shy of £3,000. All done and looks like a good job.
The good news
FI is back on the table.
Not 100% decided yet, but am keen to try the Harrop TVS1320 Supercharger, more here.
Feedback has been good, looks very OEM and is not over the top - performance by stealth.
Have a test booked this Spring - depending how that goes I should have the funds available for the Summer.
Like I said, not certain yet but it's a way more attractive proposition to me than the turbos.
Got rear-ended.
Literally just left bodyshop after having drivers' door repaired and painted after supermarket car park ding and a young lad in his Mum's Renault drives into my rear. It was a frustrating few weeks driving a Seat Leon diesel hire car, though it made me appreciate the GT86 all the more when I got it back. AVO exhaust, rear bumper, sacrificial panel, paint, clips and fasteners came to just shy of £3,000. All done and looks like a good job.
The good news
FI is back on the table.
Not 100% decided yet, but am keen to try the Harrop TVS1320 Supercharger, more here.
Feedback has been good, looks very OEM and is not over the top - performance by stealth.
Have a test booked this Spring - depending how that goes I should have the funds available for the Summer.
Like I said, not certain yet but it's a way more attractive proposition to me than the turbos.
From what I've read, I don't think the Cosworth suits my requirements quite so well.
It produces more power and torque certainly, but more aggressive than the Harrop Eaton. I guess it's the 'better' solution if you want big numbers and track performance, but for my B road and lane driving I think the Harrop wins the day.
Like the Cosworth, it looks like pretty OE installation too:
Harrop graph
Abbey Motorsport graph
Add c. 40 BHP for flywheel figure.
It produces more power and torque certainly, but more aggressive than the Harrop Eaton. I guess it's the 'better' solution if you want big numbers and track performance, but for my B road and lane driving I think the Harrop wins the day.
Like the Cosworth, it looks like pretty OE installation too:
Harrop graph
Abbey Motorsport graph
| Hub | Torque | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 143 lb-ft | 167 BHP |
| TVS1320 | 206 lb-ft | 252 BHP |
| Difference | +44% | +50% |
Add c. 40 BHP for flywheel figure.
Edited by LordGrover on Friday 4th March 14:45
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