That’s a bit crap if they all have those holes showing at the bottom. I remember reading a rumour 4 or 5 months that Toyota UK had ordered the wrong spec of car, but maybe this it, they ordered JDM rear bumper with holesMounting holes for a more square JDM plate, annoyingly.
Pity they didn’t order the red interior tooThat’s a bit crap if they all have those holes showing at the bottom. I remember reading a rumour 4 or 5 months that Toyota UK had ordered the wrong spec of car, but maybe this it, they ordered JDM rear bumper with holes
Ha very good, I've only just seen this!I see Luke has a solution for the lack of suit hook, perhaps Mr Fox could develop a silver version
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JDM boggo spec so means no sensors tooThat’s a bit crap if they all have those holes showing at the bottom. I remember reading a rumour 4 or 5 months that Toyota UK had ordered the wrong spec of car, but maybe this it, they ordered JDM rear bumper with holes
The VIN was over 1000 behind mine. Was even technically a 22 and mine's a 23 going by the 10th letter.
. Back though town with worse roads and speed bumps and was stiff but not harsh. Brakes are strong too, better than I expected and could modulate them well. Felt surefooted but still playful. The balance between the two is fantastic. Love the steering wheel. Feels great in the hands. Driving position for me is spot on. Still think it will be a shoe sensitive car, as in forget chunky trainers or boots but that's fine. Pedal spacing was fine for my size 12's
It wasn't a long drive but was more than enough. Within the first 1/4 mile I knew it was the one. Thought a lot about my brothers one which is tuned and runs on 18's, suspension mods, etc. It's not as extreme as some but the goal was always to keep it's "86ness" and not take it down a too extreme path as it was always a road car. I love it but he's going to have a shock how much this has moved it on. The engine is the obvious improvement but chassis stiffness is just as big a step and is noticeable.
Took my local demonstrator (from SLM Toyota in Uckfield) out on Saturday. Friendly and enthusiastic sales chap told me he had driven it a few times, and described it as 'an angry little thing'.
First impressions are that it was a lot lower and smaller than I expected. I have no idea why I expected that, but i did. Looks great though, looks purposeful in the flesh.
This car had done 520 miles, so had been driven a bit before I got in. Interior wise, I noticed the quality of the steering wheel, feels terrific in the hands. Like the little swathes of alcantara on the door capping and the binnacle. The rest of the plastics seem fine, it's a typical japanese interior. Controls for the heating, and the TC off and 'Track' buttons. I'm afraid I can't comment on the android/apple carplay whatever it's called, as I simply saw a large square telly that I immediately turned off for the duration of the test drive.
I'm a race driver as a hobby, and on the road I tend to be quite cautious and try to drive smoothly - probably because I know how unpleasant crashing is - but I managed to get it squirrelly three times leaving the industrial estate. The roads were slippery - it was 3 degrees - but even so it felt lively from the off. I'd imagine this will catch some people out - it won't be long before one of these ends up in a hedge, I would say.
After 20 mins or so, I noticed the seats - they're great. Very supportive, nicely trimmed, they look good when you're not in them. While we're at it, the rear seats are very small - no chance of an adult fitting in there except for a 10 minute run somewhere.
Pedals are well spaced - clutch bites sharply, brakes are very good, but I have to say the gearchange isn't as 'bolt-like' as i'd hoped for. I thought it might have a bit more weighty feel to it. I'd say it's not as satisfying as an MX5 gearchange, for example. Maybe it'll get better over time.
About halfway through the drive it reminded me of an original Lotus Elan - nimble, responsive, excellent weight distribution, great c-o-g, and 10 minutes later I passed a forlorn looking elan at the side of the road. It's a sign from the motoring gods etc etc etc
All in I drove for just under an hour, got 27mpg, and I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Because it was a demo, and I have mechanical sympathy, there was no red-lining, no insane acceleration, just a nice quasi-bimble about, but it's left me looking forward to getting mine - 28th Dec, according to the sales chap. I definitely won't be selling it, thats for sure.
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Ah-ha! I wondered who the other 3 were - he's had 4x orders. Oddly, the GR centre in Hastings (same group) has not had a single one. Are you super local to Uckfield? I'm near Heathfield.
Right, very local then. Yes bit odd they selected Hastings as the GR centre, tbh. I think it's because it's a bigger, 'ritzier' dealership....
That looks glorious. Mine will be that blue, and your pic is the first one I've seen of an actual 86 in that colour. A bit of wee came out.
, mine is there just not ready to collect yet 
… hopefully next week 
