GR86 What did you do with your GR86 today

[qajteq]

See here.

Thanks, looks like a good deal, given the large rotor and all parts needed to bolt it.
Pads are on your end which seems reasonable.

 

[Beans]

Thanks, looks like a good deal, given the large rotor and all parts needed to bolt it.
Pads are on your end which seems reasonable.

I've just bought this kit too, will report back on thoughts ! Note that you can only use their discs , as it's a custom size to make the megane3 caliper work on our cars. So can't use reyland/ap etc. Personally not bothered if they're reasonably quality and readily available

 

[Beans]

I wasn't timing to be honest... until I'd "had enough". The tyres were overheating a bit, so when it felt a bit loose I'd have a break, or when I overheated as I don't like running the AC when I was on track, probably 10 to 15 minute stints?

I used Millers Oils EE Performance 0w-30. Had previously used the Fensport supplied 0w-20 of the same brand but its really thin. The car actaully seems to feel happier on this. I also overfill by about 1 litre, - so 6l total.

I want to fit a proper oil cooler bat can't see a kit I like yet. I like the look of the HKS kit, but don't want to move the windscreen resevior. I don't want something front mounted incase I decided to go the supercharger route.

I've not seen any that tick all boxes, but I like the look of the of the Greddy kit, but that's expensive and I don't like the blue oil cooler and having to use different oil filters, so I'd want to at least swap out the thermostatic sandwich plate. The Mishimoto thermostatic take off valve retains a factory style "drip tray" for the oil filter, so I'd want to use that, which makes paying the Greddy premium a seem a bit silly.
A possible contender then is the Noble Kit, This looks like a knock off Greddy, so I'd probably use it just for the brackets, but use a decent Setrab cooler, and the Mishimoto parts mentioned above. I would also want a more satisfactory exit vent, preferably something with slats to stop stones/puddles blasting through the arch liner, that looks oem+



This was with CircuitDays, who have been brilliant, I also did Spa with them. It was actaully quite quiet, possibly as it was a bank holiday, no real idiots on the track to speak of (the old addage if there are no idiots, its probably you...) We did have a misshap in out group with an RX8 and the tyre wall, but apart from that I think there were only 2 red flags all day. There will be a youtube video up at some point if anyone is interested - The channel that did my HKS exhaust swap video.




I like the look of the brake ducts, I wonder how effective they really are? - I can see them in my future.

Not entirely convinced about the claims on the belly pan though. Engine cooling, maybe, Downforce... unlikely!

HEL (based in the UK ) are currently developing a kit with a forum member from here. I'll be holding out for that one as and when needed!

Also , I can recommend the Porsche GT3 ducts (usually on ebay) if you want cheap and cheerful brake cooling , worked on the GT86 and they're now on the GR.

Brake cooling ducts

I stole an idea from the FT86 forums of using Porsche GT3 brake cooling ducts on our cars. Its a very cheap way of getting extra brake cooling and has been proven to lower temperatures. The oem Porsche parts are being sold for £25 on ebay - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201600599082 There is a bit of...

www.gt86.org.uk

 

[Conscript]

I’ve had the AE squarish Microsuede cushion, but have upgraded to the Carmate NZ838 from Amazon Japan. It has the little extra dogleg that is directly behind the hand brake the fits my Elbow/forearm perfectly when keeping left hand on the wheel (and my right of course!)

This looks pretty neat, might have to create an Amazon JP account and get hold of one. Do they do it without the red stitching through? Obviously doesn't quite match UK interiors.

 

[GRMatt74]

This looks pretty neat, might have to create an Amazon JP account and get hold of one. Do they do it without the red stitching through? Obviously doesn't quite match UK interiors.

I bought my one from AliExpress. It’s not as big but I don’t need it all the way over.
Does the job.

 

[Conscript]

Thanks but I've ordered the Carmate one now...I did look at some suede ones but I think leather might be better for cleaning.

 

[PVGR]

I spread some Pilot Sport 4 compound around Anglesey, which is possibly my new favorite track.

Obligitory sideways footage on the way.

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I'll be impressed if they let you go sideways have been spoken to many times for safe oversteer and even banned once in my Skyline. I avoid track days because of this sadly.

 

[leosayer]

I'll be impressed if they let you go sideways have been spoken to many times for safe oversteer and even banned once in my Skyline. I avoid track days because of this sadly.

I was pleased to have caused a marshall to show me the 'TYRES' board at Brand Hatch in my 993 a few years ago.

 

[Conscript]

Washed the car today and used the Glaco Compound to get rid of the Glaco Ultra rain repellent from the windscreen. It's fab on the side and rear glass but I was getting the same issue I had last year....on a cold morning it leaves a hazy residue which flares in the sun. Decided to not run sealants on the windscreen any more and use them only on the other screens.

 

[Galerion]

Washed the car today and used the Glaco Compound to get rid of the Glaco Ultra rain repellent from the windscreen. It's fab on the side and rear glass but I was getting the same issue I had last year....on a cold morning it leaves a hazy residue which flares in the sun. Decided to not run sealants on the windscreen any more and use them only on the other screens.

Had the same experience with Rain-X. The idea of a water repellent is good but the visibility problems got very annoying.
Hope someone comes up with a product that doesn't have that problem.

 

[Silver Fox]

Ms Fox doesn't passenger in my car THAT often (to be fair I don't drive it more than once or twice a week anyway), and on those odd occasions she does accompany me, I am careful to drive in a more restrained way to avoid relationship strife.

Out today and, following a brief burst of semi-enthusiastic cornering, Ms Fox asks "why does the car make that stupid loud noise when you put your foot down - I've been meaning to ask". Ms Fox is not by any measure a motoring enthusiast.

Further discussion reveals that it is the synthesised engine note that she is referring to (yes mine is still switched on cos I quite like it so sue me etc.).

I explained - at some length - about how it was artificially generated and meant to add to the Sports Car Experience.

The response? A look of utter disdain, accompanied by a withering "that's pathetic".

 

[sim61]

I explained - at some length - about how it was artificially generated and meant to add to the Sports Car Experience.

The response? A look of utter disdain, accompanied by a withering "that's pathetic".

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Hahaha! Could that be an "ok" to fit a louder exhaust which isn't artificial?

 

[Silver Fox]

Hahaha! Could that be an "ok" to fit a louder exhaust which isn't artificial?

 

[AWB]

Ms Fox doesn't passenger in my car THAT often (to be fair I don't drive it more than once or twice a week anyway), and on those odd occasions she does accompany me, I am careful to drive in a more restrained way to avoid relationship strife.

Out today and, following a brief burst of semi-enthusiastic cornering, Ms Fox asks "why does the car make that stupid loud noise when you put your foot down - I've been meaning to ask". Ms Fox is not by any measure a motoring enthusiast.

Further discussion reveals that it is the synthesised engine note that she is referring to (yes mine is still switched on cos I quite like it so sue me etc.).

I explained - at some length - about how it was artificially generated and meant to add to the Sports Car Experience.

The response? A look of utter disdain, accompanied by a withering "that's pathetic".

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Time to turn it off @Silver Fox! I don’t think I’ve seen a post yet (I could be wrong of course! ) of anyone turning it off and missing it and turning it back on. My wife commented on it during the test drive, I got it turned off quite quickly (thanks @Sonic ) and I haven’t had ‘that’ comment/remark since. Might have a few others though () i.e. last weekend “I’m not enjoying this anymore” (might have utilised an empty straight to clear a few dawdlers !)

 

[Mick]

I like Ms Fox two word review of the fake sound.

@Silver Fox everytime Ms Fox goes out in his car....

 

[KobayashiMaru86]

Washed the car today and used the Glaco Compound to get rid of the Glaco Ultra rain repellent from the windscreen. It's fab on the side and rear glass but I was getting the same issue I had last year....on a cold morning it leaves a hazy residue which flares in the sun. Decided to not run sealants on the windscreen any more and use them only on the other screens.

Same. I need a new glass cleaner as I'm finding Autoglym Fast Glass isn't as good as it used to be. Having to wipe it several times to remove the residue, even with a brand new lint free cloth.

 

[La3195]

Same. I need a new glass cleaner as I'm finding Autoglym Fast Glass isn't as good as it used to be. Having to wipe it several times to remove the residue, even with a brand new lint free cloth.

Bilt hamber trace-less.

 

[Vimes]

First service today at Steven Eagle Chelmsford. I asked them to:
- NOT wash it
- Program it to unlock both doors and activate window control on the fob.

All done as requested without any issue and quick too, I was driving away within 90 minutes of arriving. Really happy with the service.

Then on the way home an EP3 civic with loud exhaust pulled up behind me at the lights. As we pulled onto an empty dual carriageway he was stuck to my bumper, so it seemed rude not to rev it out a bit to see what would happen.

I must admit to some apprehension that I’d be shown up by an old civic but I needn’t have worried, the GR may not sound/feel as quick as a screaming K20 vtec but it has decent enough pace to comfortably drop the civic and leave a smug smile on my face.

I’m sure the engine sounds quieter with the new oil too..

 

[mike64]

That's good to hear, mine's in for its first service with Steve Eagell Chelmsford in a couple of weeks

 

[ZN8]

Ive recently stuck some sound deadening in the back of the car. It's made a noticeable difference, no tyre roar from the back now, I do need to do the doors as that's the biggest source of noise now.

I used 4mm silent coat CLD on the panels. 10mm closed cell silent coat isolator foam layered over the CLD, I stuffed some left over 25mm acoustic insulator matting in the cavity. Then on the back of the door cards 35mm silent coat absorber which should address any airborne noise that does come through.

Finally I stuck some 42oz insulation wool under the rear seats, it's a natural material, the car smelt of sheep for a few days seems like alot but apart from the CLD the materials I've used are light. Totally weight added was 8.5kg.