Just apply a very small amount of copper slip on the valve threads before fitting them.
GR86 What did you do with your GR86 today
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Just apply a very small amount of copper slip on the valve threads before fitting them.
Bobocop
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Good to know!
I took to trip to south Wales over the weekend. It was the first long distance trip on the new wheel and tyre combo. Really pleased with the outcome, first and foremost the front end resonance has been completely eliminated, and Eagle F1s are noticeable quieter than the PS4s, which makes cruising along the motorway a more refined experience, especially for anyone who has experienced the tinnitus caused by the concrete section of the M25.
The car generally felt more nimble and sure footed on the 17s, the wheel and tyre combo is 1-1.5kg lighter than the stock 18s and the extra sidewall is a nice bit of insurance against some of the rough roads. It’s not everyones cup of tea, but I am a fan of tyre meat and this car is no show pony.
700 miles in total and car now looks like its done a gravel rally stage. I need to find some time to get it on track.
The car generally felt more nimble and sure footed on the 17s, the wheel and tyre combo is 1-1.5kg lighter than the stock 18s and the extra sidewall is a nice bit of insurance against some of the rough roads. It’s not everyones cup of tea, but I am a fan of tyre meat and this car is no show pony.
700 miles in total and car now looks like its done a gravel rally stage. I need to find some time to get it on track.
One of my only gripes about the interior of this car...the size and functionality of the steering wheel is better than it was in the GT86, but it always feels like it's a little slippery and hard to grip, especially in the cold. Always told myself that if the opportunity arose, I'd get it retrimmed to restore the perforated finish.
Bought a well worn wheel from the marketplace here recently, and immediately sent it off to Royal Steering Wheels. Requested only that they change the sides of the wheel to be perforated leather. No size change, flat bottoms, stripes or whatever. Wanted to keep it looking as OEM as possible. It came back today just over a week later.
Couldn't be happier with it. Looks identical to OEM, just with perforated sides. They even maintained the same stitching pattern. In my excitement I forgot to take a proper before photo, but I'm sure we're all familiar with the stock wheel. Haven't driven further than the end of the road to make sure I didn't muck up anything in the installation, but it already feels nicer in the hand.
I was going to keep my old wheel in case I ever sell the car and want to return to stock. But this is one of those OEM+ mods that most would barely notice so I'm tempted to sell it to recoup some of the cost.
Bought a well worn wheel from the marketplace here recently, and immediately sent it off to Royal Steering Wheels. Requested only that they change the sides of the wheel to be perforated leather. No size change, flat bottoms, stripes or whatever. Wanted to keep it looking as OEM as possible. It came back today just over a week later.
Couldn't be happier with it. Looks identical to OEM, just with perforated sides. They even maintained the same stitching pattern. In my excitement I forgot to take a proper before photo, but I'm sure we're all familiar with the stock wheel. Haven't driven further than the end of the road to make sure I didn't muck up anything in the installation, but it already feels nicer in the hand.
I was going to keep my old wheel in case I ever sell the car and want to return to stock. But this is one of those OEM+ mods that most would barely notice so I'm tempted to sell it to recoup some of the cost.
Renzokuken86
Dedicated member
Little dehumidifier pouch was super useful over winter, poor guy was feeling the effect of years of UV ray exposure however! Looks as red as I was after forgetting to put sunscreen on last week. New one fits the aesthetic just a bit better.
Did, HEL Braided lines, Endless RF650, CCrg pads (a few months ago)
Swapping out Motul 700 and MX72Plus from before.
I like this combo with how controllable it is. Totally liviable when driving slowly too.
It does work better with track braking technique, where if you squeeze hard first then let off the pressure to control.
Haven't got a huge amount of dust from it the more aggressive CCrg pads either.
I am sure that I have cooked the MX72Plus on my first track day, after doing multiple brake flushes since then, my pedal stayed spongy without much bite.
Brake master brace, braided lines and new fluid didn't save it, only swapping the front pads I got my brakes back to good standard. Plenty of meat left on the old pads, kinda annoying... I will keep them as backup
Swapping out Motul 700 and MX72Plus from before.
I like this combo with how controllable it is. Totally liviable when driving slowly too.
It does work better with track braking technique, where if you squeeze hard first then let off the pressure to control.
Haven't got a huge amount of dust from it the more aggressive CCrg pads either.
I am sure that I have cooked the MX72Plus on my first track day, after doing multiple brake flushes since then, my pedal stayed spongy without much bite.
Brake master brace, braided lines and new fluid didn't save it, only swapping the front pads I got my brakes back to good standard. Plenty of meat left on the old pads, kinda annoying... I will keep them as backup
TorqueOfTheDevil
Obsessed member
I went for a drive and got overtaken by some spunktrumpet in an Audi who used crosshatching (unswept and cleared by cars) and a huge run up.. the end result was 4x new stone chips in the bumper, 5 in the bonnet and two on the drivers side headlight.
I know you shouldn't, wish ill upon others, but I wish very deep and prolonjged suffering to that particular individual.
Nearly all the stone chips on my car are from two occasions, both where people have not driven on the part of road that they are meant to...
I know you shouldn't, wish ill upon others, but I wish very deep and prolonjged suffering to that particular individual.
Nearly all the stone chips on my car are from two occasions, both where people have not driven on the part of road that they are meant to...
chopper602
Totally Hooked
A day with nothing planned so I headed for the twisty bits - towards Richmond (North Yorks!). Found a great bit of road out near Reeth and then headed into Arkengarthensartendale and eventually ended up here
and the coffee machine was broken so had to make do with ½ of beer.
Cracking run out, then back home along the A66. Needs a wash next . . .
and the coffee machine was broken so had to make do with ½ of beer.
Cracking run out, then back home along the A66. Needs a wash next . . .
Sixtoe
Fascinated Member
I was putting on some darker Toyota badges, the rear came off fine with heat, dental floss and some gentle persuasion, but I managed to break the front one off because unbeknownst to me it's held in by one way washers (which I didn't know, and there's literally nothing about anywhere that I could find on the net). So I had to take the front bumper off, and because I had to do that I took the opportunity to install the TRD air intake which has been sitting in a box under my workbench for 6 months and a GR Cup air snorkel I 3D printed in abs.
It was bloody terrifying taking the front off but eventually pretty straightforward, and the intake was really easy to fit too.
Now I want to replace all the yellow bits in the engine bay with red bits
It was bloody terrifying taking the front off but eventually pretty straightforward, and the intake was really easy to fit too.
Now I want to replace all the yellow bits in the engine bay with red bits
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Summat like dis?Now I want to replace all the yellow bits in the engine bay with red bits
Look forward to hearing your thoughts on the CCrg pads - not one i've come across just yet.
I had the exact same 'cooked' experience with the EBC RP1 pads - they're about half done but no amount of pad filing, fluid flushes or rebedding could bring them back to life, felt like it had about 60% of its braking force. They're now my 'limp home' pads.
Another oil change (Mobil 1 ESP 5w30) and gearbox oil change. I've received the Gerald Just oil pressure kit but have misplaced my deep sockets and access to the current sensor is a bit tight, so that'll be another day. As of this point next week I'll be at a certain 20.8km toll road 
Attended ‘Bangers N Flash’ car show with the JPCCsc at a very sunny and hot Craigtoun Country Park, St.Andrews. Not a day to forget my Hayfever tablets 
