GR86 GR86 Confessions

gooly said:
All the aftermarket exhausts seem to focus on adding bass and a deeper tone - ideally I want one to sound raspy, hard-edged and tinny like high revving 4cyls of old (S2K, AE86, rally mk2 escorts etc). 240bhp and 4cyls does not need a big deep sounding exhaust.
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This!!
I want the car to sound like a sports car and not a 2000s Impreza.
 
ZN8 said:
They can sound like that....





But I don't how that translates to something used a daily, and there is a fine line between sounding good and sounding like a raspy cheap Halfords special.
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The white race car sounded like the Subaru Levorg BTCC car which had the same metallic rasp/hash note, prefer the white/red car doing the laps which sounded quite nice. As you say on the road I'd look like a bell end but I would like a bit more 'sports' noise for a sports car - Maybe a switchable sports exhaust would be the way to go if one was available.
 
Confession!

I am not a fan of the OEM wheels and going to change wheels anyway.

The UK spec has less WHP than JDM spec because of GPF fitted. Hate that.

The exhaust is a bit quiet and going to replace it with HKS.

I really like the front but still not sure about the rear.
 
WWGR86 said:
Confession!

I am not a fan of the OEM wheels and going to change wheels anyway.

The UK spec has less WHP than JDM spec because of GPF fitted. Hate that.

The exhaust is a bit quiet and going to replace it with HKS.

I really like the front but still not sure about the rear.
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I thought it was the US version that was down on BHP?
 
If my confirmed ETA is going to be 2023 (which it most likely is) I will need a stop gap car to see me through Autumn/Winter/spring so I am going to buy a Vauxhall Insignia and re-badge it a Toyota GR86 Gran Coupe.


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LU71KEE said:
I thought it was the US version that was down on BHP?
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It is about Wheel Horse Power mate. Not BHP. They claimed to be the same.

Here is the story:
JDM GR86 and a Exported Spec BRZ were put on dyno in Hong Kong which BRZ are fitted with GPF. Both of them are completely stock. The result showed that BRZ has less WHP than JDM spec.
I believe the spec of that BRZ is same as UK spec which also fitted with GPF.
 
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WWGR86 said:
It is about Wheel Horse Power mate. Not BHP. They claimed to be the same.

Here is the story:
JDM GR86 and a Exported Spec BRZ were put on dyno in Hong Kong which BRZ are fitted with GPF. Both of them are completely stock. The result showed that BRZ has less WHP than JDM spec.
I believe the spec of that BRZ is same as UK spec which also fitted with GPF.
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Have you a link?

WHP and BHP are relatable. If its true I don't see why Toyota would still advertise the power as the same, if that was the case they would do it for the US too and not specifically list the lower output. The GPF replaces the secondary Cat which is also going to be restrictive to similar levels.
 
ZN8 said:
Have you a link?

WHP and BHP are relatable. If its true I don't see why Toyota would still advertise the power as the same, if that was the case they would do it for the US too and not specifically list the lower output. The GPF replaces the secondary Cat which is also going to be restrictive to similar levels.
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No, I don’t have a link or any diagram. I am told by my frd in HK.

Don’t forget Toyota claimed that GT86 had 200bhp… and Supra has same power with Bimmer Z4. It is not necessary that they have to claim the car has the exact bhp . FYI, The Hk spec BRZ also claim to have same power as JDM BRZ or GR86.
 
Time for an update on this fine thread, I think.

Here is my current confession:

I don't actually mind that loads of people are collecting their cars and I am not. I'm secretly quite glad that it's looking like I'll have dodged the freezing cold weather before I get mine.

I can't bear the thought of even sitting in the car when it's minus whatever degrees fiddling with the settings and the Android auto and whatnot, let alone inspecting it for weird number plate bumper blemishes, or even (perish the thought - pun absolutely intended) washing the damn thing.
 
I got to 3 digit speeds on my RT 😳

The oil was smelly since it had 79 miles on the clock..
 
I wonder (and I expect this to be a controversial opinion): Would a rear wiper/washer be a nice thing to have?

I know they are rare on coupes, but the weather's been horrible and I liked it on my old 993 Carrera coupe.
 
Silver Fox said:
I wonder (and I expect this to be a controversial opinion): Would a rear wiper/washer be a nice thing to have?

I know they are rare on coupes, but the weather's been horrible and I liked it on my old 993 Carrera coupe.
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I'm going to say no. There was only one time it was annoying on the old car, and that was if the car had been sat in the rain and the first thing you needed to do was reverse; otherwise, airflow kept the screen clear.

Now that the car comes with a rear camera, that's no longer an issue. So I'm fine without a rear wiper.
 
I don’t think it’d look right on the car, and I’ve not felt like I’d need one. Get some ceramic glass coating on and you’ll not need a wiper.
 
I have a massive squeegee designed for car use. Before I get into the car I clear the droplets if I have to reverse out of a parking spot. As mentioned once the car moves this is not an issue. I also turn on the rear heater to clear mist and drizzle etc
 
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