Toyota GT 86

[SonicHedgeHog]

Given how much you've changed this is probably a dumb question, but here goes anyway. Do you think the mods have improved significantly on the standard car? What has been the best mod and which, if any, would you not do if you were starting again? Great car btw...always great to see someone who isn't a sheep.

[DaveJH]

SonicHedgeHog said:

Given how much you've changed this is probably a dumb question, but here goes anyway. Do you think the mods have improved significantly on the standard car? What has been the best mod and which, if any, would you not do if you were starting again? Great car btw...always great to see someone who isn't a sheep.

The GT86 as standard has been built to a price, and specced to meet a general requirement. What I have tried to do (and have not finished yet) is to mod my one to exactly what I want, without in anyway making it a Barry Boys candidate
I have carefully thought through all the mods, so there is nothing I would change if I were to start again. Of all the mods, the turbo is most probably the best, in that it gives the car the power to go with its looks and handling, whilst not affecting the daily driveability of the car in the slightest.

[yes i'm mad]

Excellent! The mods are perfect

[SonicHedgeHog]

I'm glad you're that happy with it. I was looking at the GT86s a couple of days ago at the local dealer. I was really drawn to the TRD models because they just looked right. Very annoying given the stupid price premium. However, having seen your news wheels I think the way to go is buy the standard car and change the wheels. I thought it might have been the bodykit that made the difference, but it's the wheels. Good news.

[richtea78]

SonicHedgeHog said:

I'm glad you're that happy with it. I was looking at the GT86s a couple of days ago at the local dealer. I was really drawn to the TRD models because they just looked right. Very annoying given the stupid price premium. However, having seen your news wheels I think the way to go is buy the standard car and change the wheels. I thought it might have been the bodykit that made the difference, but it's the wheels. Good news.

I wish they would do the same deal that they do in Japan where you can get it on steels and no bumpers for people who plan to mod it. that would interest me.

Still might get one of these in 18 months time

[DaveJH]

Time for an update

Finally I have had the proper exhaust fitted, and the mapping updated by Fensport. I now have two switchable (on the fly) maps - low boost - 7.5psi, and hooligan mode high boost - 10.5 psi, which equates to approx 300bhp at the flywheel, a nice 50% uplift from standard

Fensport were invited by Top Gear Magazine to their test track yesterday, as the want to do a feature on the Fensport AVO turbo GT86. So Adrian Smith (the owner of Fensport) and I took our cars there yesterday - Adrian's road car is a stage 1 auto, whilst mine is the full monty stage 3 manual. Needless to say, all were suitably impressed, the feature should be out in about 6 weeks time. The Stig was there doing some work with 3 Porsches, and when Ollie Marriage, the Top Gear Magazine editor was taking me around the Top Gear Track in my car, the Stig's comment was: "Jesus! .. whats that??? sounds bloody awesome"

Anyway, a couple of videos and pictures:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xemmuL5v51I&fea...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbgkTEJls8c&lis...

[0000]

Great stuff.

[LordGrover]

Sounds as good as it goes.

All I need is deeper pockets.

[richtea78]

I really think that these are going to be very popular on the used market.

I am waiting for them to get to 3 years old as I think that will be the best time to buy. I would feel stupid buying a brand new one and then blowing the warranty by modifying it so will wait till they are out of warranty anyway.

Does the Stig keep his helmet on all the time?

[DaveJH]

richtea78 said:

Does the Stig keep his helmet on all the time?

Yes he does! He disappears into an office when he is not driving, and then re-appears when he has to go out again We went out onto the track as he came in from doing a few laps in an AMG Merc, and that is when he heard my car, and made the comment. It is really funny seeing him walk around in his white suit and helmet the whole time.

[minerva]

The stig's correct! That sounds fantastic!!

I really want one of those!

(Have you taken the AP brakes off it?)

[DaveJH]

Thank you very much

Haven't got AP Racing Brakes yet . On the agenda for next spring. I will shortly be fitting my winter rims & tires, which are 'only' 17", and therefor won't fit over the AP Racing BBK.

For those who may be interested, had the car on the dyno at Powerstation in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, on Friday. Low boost (7.5psi) gave 295bhp with 234 lbf.ft torque. High boost (10.5psi) gave 326bhp with 258.9 lbf.ft torque

Here is the high boost graph:

[MartynVRS]

Fantastic! I know it's not the point of it but just wondering what sort of MPG are you getting driving normally?

[Art0ir]

Brilliant results and sounds absolutely superb.

[DaveJH]

Thank you

Fuel consumption (according to the onboard ave. fuel consumption reading) is about 27 mpg. This is including the driving at the Top Gear track on Tuesday, and about 2 1/2 hours on the dyno on Friday. So, no economy queen, but, as you say, MartynVRS it is not really the point

[stew-S160]

The Stig is damn right, that sounds freaking awesome!

[MartynVRS]

DaveJH said:

Thank you

Fuel consumption (according to the onboard ave. fuel consumption reading) is about 27 mpg. This is including the driving at the Top Gear track on Tuesday, and about 2 1/2 hours on the dyno on Friday. So, no economy queen, but, as you say, MartynVRS it is not really the point

That's pretty good. My vRS does 28-30mpg at town speeds and in traffic and 40mpg on a run if I'm careful. Still thinking of getting an 86 but my new commute is a lot longer now and would mean 80 miles a day

[Lefty]

Sounds wonderful!

Lovely smooth power delivery too, must feel pretty quick?

[DaveJH]

Lefty said:

Sounds wonderful!

Lovely smooth power delivery too, must feel pretty quick?

Thank you. Yes, it does feel pretty quick

When Top Gear Magazine did the review of the Litchfield Supercharged BRZ, they published a number of comparative bhp/tonne figures to show where the Litchfield car sat performance wise. I thought I would work out mine, and add it to the list. I have also added the BMW M1 coupe and M135i for interest sake

Standard GT86 / BRZ 159 bhp/tonne
Astra VRX 187 bhp/tonne
Audi TTS 188 bhp/tonne
Porsche Cayman 199 bhp/tonne
Nissan 370Z 206 bhp/tonne
BMW M1 coupe 216 bhp/tonne
Litchfield Supercharged BRZ 226 bhp/tonne
Jaguar V6S 232 bhp/tonne
BMW M135i 232 bhp/tonne
Lotus Elise S 235 bhp/tonne
Fensport AVO Turbo GT86 261 bhp/tonne

Edited by DaveJH on Sunday 3rd November 22:28

Edited by DaveJH on Sunday 3rd November 22:29

[CedricN]

Nice modding ! Seems like a sweet car, don't mod it to much though, its a steep slippery slope

Did you have any dyno run before the mods? To get a feeling of the power increase, I would guess around 160-170 at the wheels?