Toyota GT 86

[DaveJH]

After having fallen in love with the FT86 concept car when it was first shown, I finally picked up my Black GT 86 at the end of September last year.

The day I picked it up from my local Toyota dealer (Westlands Toyota, Bromsgrove)


For winter, I fitted winter tires onto a set of Impreza Rb5 Wheels rims I bought off EBay, and had re-furbished


Once the weather warmed up, I ordered a set of RotaGrid rims and Goodyear F1 Asymmetrical tires from Rare Rims, and booked my car into Fensport to have the suspension lowered, and a full wheel alignment done






Spec at this stage:

Eibach Sportline lowered spring kit
Whiteline 16mm adjustable anti-roll bar
Summit Swave Rear Adjustable Toe Control Arm Set
Summit Swave Rear Adjustable Camber Control Arms
Fensport Front Camber Adjust Bolts
Whiteline Offset top mounts
Rota Grid 18 X 8.5 ET44 Fronts
Roto Grid 18 X 9.5 ET38 Rears
Goodyear F1 Asym. 2 225/40 front, 245/35 rear

Also fitted a rear under diffuser. No functional improvement, but does (at least in my opinion) finish the rear nicely


Gas struts to replace the hood stay


Summit Swade Front Strut bar, Password JDM Ultimate Diagonal Brace and Laile Beatrush brake master cylinder brace



Currently being fitted by Fensport (hopefully will get my car back next Friday):


Specification for turbo fitment:

AVO Turbo kit stage 2, ceramic coated manifold & turbine housing, 8psi actuator
3 Bar map sensor & overboost cut
Electronic closed loop boost control via Ecutek
Forge Dump valve
Breather system
Helix uprated clutch cover assembly and organic plate
Ultimate Racing 3” exhaust system
AEM Wideband Failsafe Gauge

Initial plan is to set the boost to 8 psi, which should give a safe 285 bhp, and an increase in torque of around 100 ft/lbs at 3600 rpm. This should take care of anyone’s comments that the GT 86 does not have enough power

[TheThing]

Nice!

[TheLordJohn]

I was reading through it all, was very impressed and started thinking, "he could do with a little more power to do those mods justice", then last picture; turbo set up! Haha.

Well done, excellent to see them being done justice.

[clarkmagpie]

Good choice on wheels.
The standard ones look far to small and are lost in the arches.

[J1JPE]

nice spec - when is the brake upgrade ? or are the GT86's fitted with Brembos as std ..?

[daz05]

I like this, very nice op.

[ManOpener]

I can't be the only one who looks at it on the RB5 wheels and thinks "ooh, that looks really good", can I?

[DaveJH]

Thank you for all the nice comments

Next upgrade (after the turbo) will be a BBK. Current preference is the AP Racing one, they make a very nice 6 pot front, and 4 pot rear set.
To be honest, the standard brakes are very good, so the brake upgrade will be as much for cosmetic reasons as for any potential performance improvements. I could probably get the brakes more than good enough with just a pad upgrade and stainless lines.

Edited by DaveJH on Sunday 28th July 11:24

[Stedman]

I can see the point (and like everything) up until the BBK. Unnecessary IMO, as likek you've stated you could probably just do well with an excellent pad upgrade.

I will admit that those 6 pots will look awesome!

[SirSamuelBuca]

Excellent how the gt86 should of been to start.

[Pints]

SirSamuelBuca said:

Excellent how the gt86 should of been to start.

Looks immense.

[DaveJH]

SirSamuelBuca said:

Excellent how the gt86 should of been to start.

Thank you Like most mass produced cars, the GT 86 has been specced by Toyota to meet a price target. As standard, the car is great (a lot better than the American spec Scion FRS), but I believe that there is definite room for improvement. I am trying to keep my upgrades as subtle as possible - no body kits for me - but, as you say, the way the car should have been from the start. The AVO turbo kit I am having fitted is incredibly OEM looking, and just looks like it belongs

[DaveJH]

I really appreciate all the positive comments, thank you I really love my GT 86, and it really makes me feel proud for you all to also appreciate what I am doing with it.

[150bhp]

Really like that, a great example of how modifying should be done.

[205jsy]

Looks great on the Rotas.

[abbotsmike]

DaveJH said:

Thank you Like most mass produced cars, the GT 86 has been specced by Toyota to meet a price target. As standard, the car is great (a lot better than the American spec Scion FRS), but I believe that there is definite room for improvement. I am trying to keep my upgrades as subtle as possible - no body kits for me - but, as you say, the way the car should have been from the start. The AVO turbo kit I am having fitted is incredibly OEM looking, and just looks like it belongs

Wasn't that the whole point of the GT86 though? Especially when you look at the stripped back, super basic Japan only versions they did, it's designed to be modified, upgraded and improved.

[Frances The Mute]

Nice work with the mods. The car is looking much better for it, too.

I've seen it around a few times and it always caught my eye as I do have a soft spot for them. Will be interesting to see how things go with the new blower.

[The Nur]

1) fking excellent '86. I love it, you must be absolutely thrilled with it.

2) Can't believe nobody has noticed this but... Top Level Lurking Sir!

[Morry10]

That looks excellent I must confess.

Really like those 'Rota Grid' wheels - really suits the car.

Cheers

Morry

[DaveJH]

The Nur said:

2) Can't believe nobody has noticed this but... Top Level Lurking Sir!

Had to wait until I had something worthwhile to post!!

Thank you all once again for the great comments!!!