RE: Toyota GR86 UK pricing confirmed

[Dav72D]

I really want one but my 12 year old complained when I had a TT. I think it was her head being crushed by the rear window

[danp]

nickfrog said:

Similar or perhaps worse. Only for small kids.

Hoped I’d be able to use as a 2+1, with 11 year old up front and 8 year old behind (both tall). Do you think that would be OK for an hour or two?

Might have to try a GT86 with them in tow!

[DuncanM]

nickfrog said:

Similar or perhaps worse. Only for small kids.

Horrendous though they are, I've had four in my car for small trips across town. 3 isn't so bad, and with seats down, the boot is decent.

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Jealous of you guys, in a good way

[Pistonpants]

danp said:

Hoped I’d be able to use as a 2+1, with 11 year old up front and 8 year old behind (both tall). Do you think that would be OK for an hour or two?

Might have to try a GT86 with them in tow!

I think an hour or two would be pushing it, maybe 10 minutes in an emergency. I think there is even less headroom at the back in the GR86 vs GT86.

[Delahorney]

DuncanM said:

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Jealous of you guys, in a good way

I just want it lower! I’m coming from an i30N so I’m more than accustomed to shocking ride quality on bumpy roads, haha.

[DuncanM]

Delahorney said:

I just want it lower! I’m coming from an i30N so I’m more than accustomed to shocking ride quality on bumpy roads, haha.

They definitely look nice lowered!

[Seano1878]

Delahorney said:

DuncanM said:

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Jealous of you guys, in a good way

I just want it lower! I’m coming from an i30N so I’m more than accustomed to shocking ride quality on bumpy roads, haha.

I never found the ride in my i30N that bad although I did blow out a P Zero the week I bought it on a pot hole. I miss those days of late 2019 when you could get decent discounts too, got something like 8k off the N brand new during a Black Friday sale.

[Delahorney]

Seano1878 said:

I never found the ride in my i30N that bad although I did blow out a P Zero the week I bought it on a pot hole. I miss those days of late 2019 when you could get decent discounts too, got something like 8k off the N brand new during a Black Friday sale.

It’s not that bad (even when lowered 25mm) but it’s definitely not comfortable.

Yeah I know what you mean. Got mine for £21k brand new in the end!

[Olivera]

Motor magazine (Australia) sports car of the year test: https://youtu.be/Dcxq5IcN3Iw

Subaru BRZ/GT86 - 1st place
Yaris GR - 6th place

[C70R]

DuncanM said:

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Is it weird that I'm confused about people who are committing to changing the suspension on a car they've never ever seen in the flesh?

[SidewaysSi]

C70R said:

DuncanM said:

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Is it weird that I'm confused about people who are committing to changing the suspension on a car they've never ever seen in the flesh?

Yep seems a bit daft to me. And modded suspension rarely works well on road unless it is usually very expensive and properly set up which is rare.

[200Plus Club]

I can see Adrian from Fensport (who is a smashing guy) doing very well out of servicing /tuning and fettling these cars for people. His modifications are generally very well thought out and executed if it even needs it. These cars look right on the money for driving enthusiasts.

[Frimley111R]

Seano1878 said:

I never found the ride in my i30N that bad although I did blow out a P Zero the week I bought it on a pot hole. I miss those days of late 2019 when you could get decent discounts too, got something like 8k off the N brand new during a Black Friday sale.

I do a lot of miles for work and on 18's the car (1 series M-Sport) can cope with most potholes. I can't imagine any larger wheels on a daily. As you say, one took your tyre out and a friend with a Z4 has cracked 2 wheels and had 3 punctures on 19s. For a fun car, 19s+ may be ok but for a daily...

[DuncanM]

C70R said:

Is it weird that I'm confused about people who are committing to changing the suspension on a car they've never ever seen in the flesh?

No I agree with you, particularly when the car is a considered to have great handling out of the box. A lot can go wrong.

I'm keeping my gt86 oem, apart from a replacement panel filter, and a gear knob (oem one was squeaky).

[C70R]

SidewaysSi said:

C70R said:

DuncanM said:

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Is it weird that I'm confused about people who are committing to changing the suspension on a car they've never ever seen in the flesh?

Yep seems a bit daft to me. And modded suspension rarely works well on road unless it is usually very expensive and properly set up which is rare.

The thing that was most often praised by journos about the GT86 was the compliance in the standard suspension. Chris Harris really rated it for UK roads on stock suspension.

It just feels odd to say "I bet Toyota have spent millions just making this thing handle and ride well. But I'm going to chuck some aftermarket suspension on it without even testing the standard ride, because arch gap matters."

Feels like the wrong car to buy if arch gap is the priority...

[Mikee19]

Does anyone know if the GR86 come with a speed limiter and if this something to be concerned about?

[CedricN]

C70R said:

SidewaysSi said:

C70R said:

DuncanM said:

For the chaps talking about changing the suspension, the oem setup is very focused already. I'm surprised Toyota signed off the gt86 suspension tbh, as it's pretty unforgiving on anything other than perfect tarmac. I love it.

Is it weird that I'm confused about people who are committing to changing the suspension on a car they've never ever seen in the flesh?

Yep seems a bit daft to me. And modded suspension rarely works well on road unless it is usually very expensive and properly set up which is rare.

The thing that was most often praised by journos about the GT86 was the compliance in the standard suspension. Chris Harris really rated it for UK roads on stock suspension.

It just feels odd to say "I bet Toyota have spent millions just making this thing handle and ride well. But I'm going to chuck some aftermarket suspension on it without even testing the standard ride, because arch gap matters."

Feels like the wrong car to buy if arch gap is the priority...

The early setup had pretty crashy dampening, crappy setup for sure. I recently swapped my fairly low milage 2013 dampers for 2019 BRZ dampers, and the ride is much much better over small harsh bumps. They did a good job on the later cars, but the early ones is a bit harsh for a standard car.

But yeah, everyone seems to swap everything on the car just because it's available, not because hey necessarily need it

[bcr5784]

C70R said:

The thing that was most often praised by journos about the GT86 was the compliance in the standard suspension. Chris Harris really rated it for UK roads on stock suspension.

It just feels odd to say "I bet Toyota have spent millions just making this thing handle and ride well. But I'm going to chuck some aftermarket suspension on it without even testing the standard ride, because arch gap matters."

Feels like the wrong car to buy if arch gap is the priority...

I was thinking of buying one of these - but wouldn't want to been seen dead driving something with such a huge arch gap.

[callahan]

alwayshungry said:

Good morning all, I found the Toyota GB GR86 configurator last night:

https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/gr86/build

I assume it's a work in progress as I cannot find how to get to it via the Toyota UK site. I found it when searching for images to help me confirm my colour choice!

I would have put this up earlier, but apparently I'm not allowed to post before 9am cos I'm new

Good find! You seem to be able to order it online too.

It states that fuel should be a minimum of 98 ron, is that right? That's going to hurt at the moment.

[Richard-D]

bcr5784 said:

C70R said:

The thing that was most often praised by journos about the GT86 was the compliance in the standard suspension. Chris Harris really rated it for UK roads on stock suspension.

It just feels odd to say "I bet Toyota have spent millions just making this thing handle and ride well. But I'm going to chuck some aftermarket suspension on it without even testing the standard ride, because arch gap matters."

Feels like the wrong car to buy if arch gap is the priority...

I was thinking of buying one of these - but wouldn't want to been seen dead driving something with such a huge arch gap.

Do it then. Your money your choice.