Toyota GT86 - Owned
Discussion
EuroFighter said:
Does the Avo Cat Back Exhaust System sound good without the turbo? Most YouTube videos of the system include GT86's with the Turbo kit. Are you able to post a soundclip/video of your exhaust system?
I like it but it's such a subjective thing it's impossible to say which is 'better' sounding. The materials and workmanship is leagues ahead of others I've seen though. May try to record video, but it'll only be on my phone so doubt whether it'll be any good. Will pop a link here if/when.
DaveJH said:
Ian,
Have a read here on how to change the panels. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13...
As I stated in my email to you last week, 'our' panel with the starter switch does just pull out like the FRS one.
Yep, that's the guide I'd tried before contacting you - thanks. Have a read here on how to change the panels. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13...
As I stated in my email to you last week, 'our' panel with the starter switch does just pull out like the FRS one.
Either I have the strength of a small girl
or I'm doing it wrong. Any tips for getting a grip on the lower tray thing? I'll have another attempt at the weekend.RemaL said:
The Miltek was top of my list but seems I will look around some more before replace the wife's exhaust with something a littler more fruitier
You're pretty much local, so if you'd like to hear mine you're more than welcome. If it's fine, I usually go the Cross Hands at Old Sodbury Tuesday evenings for the Yank and Hotrod meet. 
EuroFighter said:
Hey. Great car and the mods list looks fantastic. I am a prospective GT86 owner and it's good to hear that the ECU mapping makes a difference. I probably won't (I say that now lol) pursue the forced induction route...but definitely will upgrade the exhaust system.
Does the Avo Cat Back Exhaust System sound good without the turbo? Most YouTube videos of the system include GT86's with the Turbo kit. Are you able to post a soundclip/video of your exhaust system?
In your opinion is the Avo exhaust the best sounding one.. i.e. It sounds less like a boy racers car and more 'sophisticated'?
Mobile phone vid so not the best quality: video.Does the Avo Cat Back Exhaust System sound good without the turbo? Most YouTube videos of the system include GT86's with the Turbo kit. Are you able to post a soundclip/video of your exhaust system?
In your opinion is the Avo exhaust the best sounding one.. i.e. It sounds less like a boy racers car and more 'sophisticated'?
economicpygmy said:
That looks much better 
RenesisEvo said:
That does look smart, and very OEM. Details?
Not so keen on the rear lights myself (different to the last photo?), I think they clash a little with the orange paint, but I get why you'd want to change them.
It's a cheapo knock-off from Fensport: CLICK. It's supplied a little rough with some mould seams and marks but a little time and effort sanding and smoothing before painting paid off.Not so keen on the rear lights myself (different to the last photo?), I think they clash a little with the orange paint, but I get why you'd want to change them.
Re the tail lights, the photo's a bit misleading.
It was foggy so lights were on, and camera seems to have done some trickery to 'improve' the image. Soz.
nickfrog said:
Hey Mr Grover. How do you find the Eagle F1s ? I am about to switch to them from the Prius tyres.
Have you tried them on track ? I am not sure how much abuse they can take there ?
Not been on track since I switched. On the road they're a little more grippy but no so much you lose the fun factor. I'll be buying Goodyear again in preference to the Michelin.Have you tried them on track ? I am not sure how much abuse they can take there ?
Very un-PH of me, but I'm having second thoughts...
Mainly, the ride is too firm for daily use. It's great on fine, Sunday mornings hooning around Britain's A and B roads but for the daily grind on worsening quality, potholed roads it's doing my swede in. The last girlfriend couldn't stand it either. Every patch let alone pothole is felt so before I lose all my teeth I'm going back to 'stock' and have camber/geo reset to something a little more friendly.
If anyone who's a little more 'hard-core' would like to make an offer for the Tein springs please get in touch. They're the -25mm ones here: CLICK
Mainly, the ride is too firm for daily use. It's great on fine, Sunday mornings hooning around Britain's A and B roads but for the daily grind on worsening quality, potholed roads it's doing my swede in. The last girlfriend couldn't stand it either. Every patch let alone pothole is felt so before I lose all my teeth I'm going back to 'stock' and have camber/geo reset to something a little more friendly.
If anyone who's a little more 'hard-core' would like to make an offer for the Tein springs please get in touch. They're the -25mm ones here: CLICK
Been back to normal springs for a month or so now, very happy.
I retained the stiffer anti-roll bar so it's still plenty flat cornering, but the harshness has been eliminated.
If anyone wants to make their car a little sharper and flatter in the bends try the Eibach anti-roll bar kit first, before faffing about with springs and dampers. You may be surprised.
Edit: That's rubbish.
It was the ARBs that had ruined the ride and handling. Now I've reverted to stock ARB it's great.
I didn't understand (still don't really) how suspension works and fits together, but I can tell you one thing for certain - stiffer sway bars ruin it for road use.
I retained the stiffer anti-roll bar so it's still plenty flat cornering, but the harshness has been eliminated.
Edit: That's rubbish.
It was the ARBs that had ruined the ride and handling. Now I've reverted to stock ARB it's great.
I didn't understand (still don't really) how suspension works and fits together, but I can tell you one thing for certain - stiffer sway bars ruin it for road use.
Edited by LordGrover on Saturday 23 July 19:40
If I'm honest, I'm not sure I could tell the difference. I'm sure were it dynoed before and after there'd be a measurable difference but definitely not enough to make you go 'Wow!'
Same goes for MPG - I suspect it may give a little extra, but if I improved my driving style I'd make much greater savings.
Go in with your eyes open - if you're going to go turbo or s/c then bigger exhaust will make a real difference.
If not, don't kid yourself - it's for looks and sound.
Re 'the dip' - it's low in the range and in exactly the same place every time. I drive around/to it and it's NEVER been an issue.
Same goes for MPG - I suspect it may give a little extra, but if I improved my driving style I'd make much greater savings.
Go in with your eyes open - if you're going to go turbo or s/c then bigger exhaust will make a real difference.
If not, don't kid yourself - it's for looks and sound.
Re 'the dip' - it's low in the range and in exactly the same place every time. I drive around/to it and it's NEVER been an issue.
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.
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