GR86 Some pics of my work in progress.

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For those of you interested, the 17" enkei with the 245/40 17 CRS weighs in at 19.4kg.

My factory 18" with around 3000miles wear, weighs in at 18.6kg.
 
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GRistopher said:
So are you using the Potenza race on the road now? How are they in the wet / cold?
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In normal road driving the factory PS4 will give you much more grip, even during summer.

Will be putting back the stock wheels for winter when I get time!
 
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Sad maybe, enthusisatic definitely.

When's it getting fitted?
That diff has been on my future purchase list for a while now, i've got a new spare diff and also the Greddy cover ready and waiting.
 
Will300 said:
Sad maybe, enthusisatic definitely.

When's it getting fitted?
That diff has been on my future purchase list for a while now, i've got a new spare diff and also the Greddy cover ready and waiting.
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As I'll be DIY, it won't be till spring now as I don't have a garage.
 
Grblue86 said:
I like these on the outside a lot Alan but quite ignorant of them.
What year is it? I understand 10y old makes for a cheaper import.
Do they have isofix?
Some state to have a 3 row seat bench but the photos show the middle seat to be very narrow?
I know you do your own maintenance but not worried about parts availability
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The one i got is a 2025 and more commonly know as an Alphard Series 40. So first gen was called Series 10, 2nd Gen 20, 3rd Gen 30 and now 4th gen is 40.

10yr rule doesnt really make much price difference, say between a 9yr and a 10yr old car. If the import is under 10yr old, then you need to carry out an IVA test to make sure it complies with UK regs. The test itself is £199. If the car is over 10yr old, you save £199. Duty is now a bargain as due to trade agreement between Japan and UK, import car duty from Japan has dropped from 10% to 1.3%.

The later models have ISOfix, not sure on gen 1 and 2.

Seat configuration: The most common in gen 1 (which in reality is too old to be worth it now) was 8 seat. 2+3+3. The Gen 2, had both 8 seat and 7 seat configs 2+2+3. The 3rd gen onwards, the most common is 7 seat, 2+2+3.

In reality the rear bench, although legally seats 3 with headrests and belts, is really a 2.5 seat. I wouldn't like to be the middle person for more than a short journey.

Basicially as the Gen's progressed, the Alphard became more of a luxury people mover than a MPV.

Servicing parts are widely available as they are used accross Toyota platforms. Body panels etc will be a pain, hence the insurance cost is an arm and a leg for mine..... :rolleyes:


Here's the lowdown on Alphards from Wiki:

en.wikipedia.org

Toyota Alphard - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org en.wikipedia.org
 
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Grblue86 said:
Really nice. I will be at Bedford on the 23rd of March. I will have a good look around if we meet again
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I've booked for 23/03! See you there! I'm be bringing the 86 though, don't think the Alphard would be much fun around the trackđŸ˜…
 
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