GR86 Affectionately dubbed the GR-Z

[jonbatz01]

Hi All,

been awhile since ive posted in any forums but here we go.

coming from a long history of AE86s and Gen 1 86; the plan was to buy a GR86.

However, due poor wait times, stupid prices and terrible customer service, i now drive a BRZ.

Hope i am still welcomed here.

 

[jonbatz01]

Some photos from early days of phone cameras.

 

[jonbatz01]

my Gen 1 and first major ae86 rebuild back in 2013.

 

[jonbatz01]

Some photos of my gen 1 before going back to my Honda roots for several years.

 

[jonbatz01]

Spam of my last AE86 rebuild before selling up last year and moving to the ZD8 platform

 

[Nick]

Welcome! Some great photos of some very nice cars there. Was looking for a photo of your BRZ but there isn't one! Photos please!

 

[jonbatz01]

Which brings us to 2023.

When I first purchased the BRZ.

 

[jonbatz01]

Welcome! Some great photos of some very nice cars there. Was looking for a photo of your BRZ but there isn't one! Photos please!

opps didnt post the reply haha

more photos to come

 

[jonbatz01]

The coilover of choice;
HKS Hipermax R
9kg Front 10kg Rear.

I ran RSR Best-i on my Gen 1, loved it to bits, very good for the street but a tad to soft for the track.

I’ve heard good things about the new Hipermax R and decided to give it a go.

 

[jonbatz01]

The mods started piling.

Here is the list so far:

Subaru WRX GC8 4 pot Calipers
Endless CCRG Pads all around.

HKS Hipermax R
KTS Rear Upper Camber Arm
KTS Rear Toe Arm
Hardrace Lower Control Arm
Cusco Rear Seatbelt Harness

Sard LSR middle height Wing

Blitz NUR Spec R

 

[jonbatz01]

Added a charge speed replica lip to complete the front for now.

 

[jonbatz01]

First shake down and track day photos.

 

[jonbatz01]

Brakes were getting too hot and rotors were fried.

Purchase some lightweight Alcons CRB343 with slightly bigger 2 piece rotors.

Hopefully these increase stopping power and last for more laps.

 

[jonbatz01]

Not sure if the Gramlights 17s would fit with the new brakes so I went out to get some 18s

New wheels are TE37SLs in 18 x 9.5 +45 and powdercoated them in Nardo Grey/ ARMs colour.

 

[jonbatz01]

A quick snap of how it looks today.

 

[ritch]

@jonbatz01 Great build and nice wheel colour choice, it really suits your car

 

[jonbatz01]

Just more photos from track day.

 

[jonbatz01]

Been a while since the last post.

Just more photos out having fun last Friday

 

[jonbatz01]

GRZ mod is completed.

Mods added since the last post.

Whiteline Front and Rear swaybars, the car now definitely has less body roll.

Awaiting new fancy parts to arrive, courtesy of @Jianlun , the man the legend.