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Offline Deacon

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Toyota GT86
« on: April 06, 2013, 05:44:03 pm »
After four and a quarter happy years with my Scirocco I decided the time was right for a change. The GT86 caught my eye and I was offered a very good p/x and then very good deal so I went for it.

Picked it up a week ago - couple of not great pics below but hoping to get some better ones once Russ at Midlands Car Care has had it:-



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Offline TANNER

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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2013, 05:50:13 pm »
Very nice mate! From Wolvo Toyota?
I think these look really nice on the road, any plans for it?!
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2013, 05:51:57 pm »
Very nice mate!!  :happy2:
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2013, 05:59:06 pm »
Quote from: TANNER on April 06, 2013, 05:50:13 pm
Very nice mate! From Wolvo Toyota?
I think these look really nice on the road, any plans for it?!

Thanks!  :happy2:

It was from Wolves Toyota yes.

Getting another set of wheels as I like to run a winter and summer set. Possibly lowered after that but quite enjoying it stock at the moment to be honest.

Quote from: jimojameso on April 06, 2013, 05:51:57 pm
Very nice mate!!  :happy2:

Thanks!  :happy2:
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2013, 06:15:43 pm »
Good call, look forward to seeing more of this! I will look out for you around Wolverhampton too.  :happy2:
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #5 on: April 06, 2013, 06:17:34 pm »
They are nice but a supercharger to take it to around 240-250 makes it so, so much better.

I saw one in a deep pearlesecent grey the other day, it was lowered on some Rota's or some other sort of JAP wheel.. looked pretty funky.  :evilgrin:
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #6 on: April 06, 2013, 06:36:01 pm »
I like an awful lot about these cars, but they do need some FI - especially after a Stage 2 TFSI.
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #7 on: April 06, 2013, 06:45:13 pm »
They look awesome, but n/a? Noooooo!
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2013, 07:09:52 pm »
Quote from: Hurdy on April 06, 2013, 06:45:13 pm
They look awesome, but n/a? Noooooo!

Agree'd.. Torque and boost for me.. Just needs more then 200bhp to make that more appealing
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2013, 08:02:09 pm »
A scathingly brilliant purchase.

Forget about more power, those that "get" these cars know it doesn't need it.  :happy2:
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2013, 08:09:16 pm »
I get it, it's about the driving pleasure, for which it delivers, but when a Corsa is faster than you in a straight line, something needs to be done
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2013, 08:12:06 pm »
Obviously I've only had it for a week so still running it in and keeping below 4k rpm but it hasn't struck me that it needs more power - it's just not that sort of car when you're driving it. Seems to make even the most mundane journey induce a big grin!

However, I have seen some turbo'd americans ones pushing out about 450hp which must be immense. Although I wonder if as much fun?
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2013, 08:12:21 pm »
Quote from: tony_danza on April 06, 2013, 08:02:09 pm
A scathingly brilliant purchase.

Forget about more power, those that "get" these cars know it doesn't need it.  :happy2:

I "get" the car Mike and for those who like their tail end loose it is full of win.  :happy2:

Personally I'd like it more with FI more power and better traction around corners and in the wet and in the cold and in the snow and ice :wink:
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #13 on: April 06, 2013, 08:12:45 pm »
Only a Vxr would be which is turbo. Although, I do agree, turbo would make what sounds like a good car great.
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Re: Toyota GT86
« Reply #14 on: April 06, 2013, 08:13:00 pm »
This car is full of WIN
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