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I've been planning on doing this for a while, adding an amp and using a full range signal for the rear speakers. It's not worth doing if you're still using the standard fit rears, there's a reason why the bass was cut to them, they won't handle it. I have previously upgraded the rear to Pioneer...

Hi, yes it was me 😀 on my way to Rotterdam for the ferry. You were the only BRZ I saw on the road. I did get waves and a flash of lights from a Red GR86 on the Grimsel pass and Tangerine GT86 on the Stelvio. With so few cars out there, it's good to see another one and it made my day too.👍 The...

That sounds fantastic. (y) Similarly, just got back from a packed 10 day trip, 2240 miles, same countries, plus Itay and Holland :) Porsche museum and the excellent French National Car Museum in Mulhouse. High passes were our focus, 3 guys in 2 cars. Left our wives at home, because they're not...

Started today with a run over the Grossglockner pass and up to Edelweiss-spitze. 2571 metres ASL. 1 deg C and snowing. Missed most of the views due to the snow and clouds. Took it fairly steady on PS4's :oops: Italy was a bit brighter this afternoon for the Cortina Dolomites, P. Falzarego, P...

I'll give both those a try, thanks. Only noticed the wear after reading another thread on here recently. (y)

I can't compare it to the Yaris, but it is the worst car I've had in almost 40 years for interior durability. The 'hard plastics' (ie, not 'soft touch') are very easily scuffed and marked. These areas are the lower door trim and sills, both at risk of being kicked when getting in and out...

A great write up, thanks. Good to hear your opinions on the 86 as a GR Yaris owner (y) I'll be travelling through that area in 2 weeks time, in my own 86. Furka and Grimsel are on our route. Looking forward to it even more now. :)

I agree, I've been looking at options to avoid fitting the Puzu due to my brand prejudice, even though I've not heard one yet. I've come round to thinking I really should just fit one and call it a day.(y) The NVH in the car is another area that I'm just going to live with. Different tyres...

This is where we have a problem. The equalisation curve of the head unit varies massively according to the volume setting. You can tune the DSP to sound good at a particular volume, then turn it up or down and it will need a different curve to suit your listening preferences. The best you can...

Hi Roman, congratulations on getting a GR86 anniversary! (y) The Focal IS TOY165 speakers are only suitable as a direct replacement for the front (4) in the 6 speaker cars. The 8 speaker cars like yours have 6 in the front, 4 in the dash and 2 in the doors. The door woofers are also powered by a...

Very cool, but that's a crazy amount of work when Subaru AWD parts already exist.

The only reason I left the white stuff is it was factory fitted, I didn't want to rip it out. Taking it out would have made it easier to fit the foam liner there, instead of sliding cut to shape foam pieces between the white liner and the trim panel. It would have been neater and a more...

Confession, I too wasn't in the '86 today 🙁 Instead I was in Brescia for the start of the Mille Miglia, a great atmosphere around the town and amazing to see 450 classics being used. A downpour just before the start made the corners slippy, one Porsche spun right in front of me. Loads of classic...

It's good to see someone do something different, especially so when reusing things you've already got. Very interesting that the Pioneer tweeters are a good fit. (y) Thanks for posting.

No ice cream van at IWM Duxford in February :)(y)

After a few weeks getting used to the rear speakers, the limitations of the system as it is are showing. That is, 1) the lack of bass from the rear and 2) some music sources don't sound great, compressed, over processed and not natural. I've tried a few things that some might find of interest...

I believe the acoustic foam is applied to the trim panels as 1) the wave of the foam breaks up any sound that reaches the panel, then 2) the foam absorbs the energy of the remaining sound. If the foam is stuck to the trim panel, no sound can get round the back of the foam. Dodo mat sq liner is...

Had a run up the A68 today, over the border and then to Duns, to visit the Jim Clark Motorsport Museum. Jim Clark is probably the greatest driver you know nothing about, well I didn't! Formula 1 World Champion 1963 and 1965, Indianapolis 500 winner, Le Mans racer, sports car racer and saloon car...

A great write up. (y) It's good to hear your opinions in comparison to the Yaris, with many regarding the '86 as the poor relation. Sometimes less is more. Please keep us updated as you settle in and what you miss, or not, about the Yaris. I've not tried one, but keep having thoughts about...

Look up: 1/4" Square drive torque wrench Loads available from around £20 (y) ...unless you've found one that you HAVE TO spend £200 on ;)