GR86 GR86 Confessions

We have loads of roadworks here. Some traffic lights stops are quite long. I know these by hears. In these rare cases I just turn off the engine. Other than that I don't bother.
 
Scary how every photo of a dirty car has dirt missing on the sills where folk get in and out , scratch magnet , definitely needs PPF unless scratched paint is your preferred option 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
AndyRC said:
Scary how every photo of a dirty car has dirt missing on the sills where folk get in and out , scratch magnet , definitely needs PPF unless scratched paint is your preferred option 🤷🏻‍♂️
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I agree, it’s definitely a high contact/risk area. If you’re slightly challenged in the leg department (like my little pins), the side skirts aren’t the easiest of things to avoid.
 
AndyRC said:
Scary how every photo of a dirty car has dirt missing on the sills where folk get in and out , scratch magnet , definitely needs PPF unless scratched paint is your preferred option 🤷🏻‍♂️
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I actually got the PPF down the sills last week for that reason, even me being really careful its not that easy to step over them, passengers wont have a clue!

This is the bit I got done for £350 which is very neat and tidy. The rear area covers the vulnerable section from chips too as the standard protection is about the size of your palm!

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PVGR said:
Today's confession, I think the indicators are absolutely fine and I've had no trouble using them! 😲
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Tell me more about your universe in opposite land. The sky is green, the grass is blue and everyone is smiling. Inflation at its lowest point in history.

haha ;)
 
James-UK said:
Tell me more about your universe in opposite land. The sky is green, the grass is blue and everyone is smiling. Inflation at its lowest point in history.

haha ;)
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What else happens in opposite land?

I drive my GR whatever the weather as much as possible, don't cover it in PPF or ceramic, I think dash cams are pointless, I don't get a numb bum, I don't care about mpg and I have no idea why you would fit giant wheels and ruin the car! 😂

Phew that was good getting it off my chest sorry if I offended anyone, nice knowing you all 😅
 
PVGR said:
Today's confession, I think the indicators are absolutely fine and I've had no trouble using them! 😲
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I will stick my head above the parapet and say I actually LIKE the indicators. They are a positive for me.
 
PVGR said:
What else happens in opposite land?

I drive my GR whatever the weather as much as possible, don't cover it in PPF or ceramic, I think dash cams are pointless, I don't get a numb bum, I don't care about mpg and I have no idea why you would fit giant wheels and ruin the car! 😂

Phew that was good getting it off my chest sorry if I offended anyone, nice knowing you all 😅
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PVGR said:
What else happens in opposite land?

I drive my GR whatever the weather as much as possible, don't cover it in PPF or ceramic, I think dash cams are pointless, I don't get a numb bum, I don't care about mpg and I have no idea why you would fit giant wheels and ruin the car! 😂

Phew that was good getting it off my chest sorry if I offended anyone, nice knowing you all 😅
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ZN8 said:
I will stick my head above the parapet and say I actually LIKE the indicators. They are a positive for me.
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Go for it @ZN8 , nothing wrong with going against the perceived wisdom that the herd follows , being different to the majority often gets you singled out for abuse ☹️ But doesn’t mean your wrong 👍😂😂😂

PS Maybe sounding a bit Eric Cantona but some folk will understand 🤔😂😂😂
 
ZN8 said:
I looked in the manual and it wasn't in there, but it is in the US manual, but I can't figure out if that only applies to their base model which doesn't have the adaptive headlight. It may be worth a look, it may be that its not in the manual as we aren't 'allowed' to do it, only specialist grown ups can adjust it.
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Just a follow up from my post, I've taken a look, there are 2 white nylon bolts which can be used to adjust the headlight level. Some US owners complain that their headlight level is either too low or too high, their manual is vague at best and offers no guidance except to adjust both nuts per headlight equally. I'm guessing one is for high beam the other low. I will have a play at some point as I find the low beam projection is far too short, we are at a bit of a disadvantage with the car being so low.
 
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ZN8 said:
Just a follow up for my post, I've taken a look, there are 2 white nylon bolts which can be used to adjust the headlight level. Some US owners complain that their headlight level is either too low or too high, their manual is vague at best and offers no guidance except to adjust both nuts per headlight equally. I'm guessing one is for high beam the other low. I will have a play at some point as I find the low beam projection is far too short, we are at a bit of a disadvantage with the car being so low.
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Interested in this - I find it too low in some circumstances. On the other hand, I can't believe they would be factory set lower than needed.
 
I'm struggling to understand how the GR86's top speed is only 140mph.

Even my wife's A3 1.4 with a mere 140bhp managed 143mph on the autobahn.
 
leosayer said:
I'm struggling to understand how the GR86's top speed is only 140mph.

Even my wife's A3 1.4 with a mere 140bhp managed 143mph on the autobahn.
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It is limited I think
 
My confession....although this car is renowned for being the sort that you grab by the scruff of the neck and wring it out, I hardly ever hit the rev limiter. I went for a good spirited drive this morning for a couple of hours and spent most of my time between 4 and 6k RPM at most. Probably why I think the engine is such an improvement over the old car, the mid range is much more satisfying to work in.
 
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