HSD Shocks Setting and Aligned

 

Ok, So the GT86 is on the road and ripping around corners. Yes Increased grip is amazing. 

A little hard/bouncy compared to some coilovers I've owned even with much softer springs. Currently the setting is full soft. Full Hard is definitely introduces less initial roll on turn in, but just a bit hard for street.    

Thanks to the guys at Action Tyres & More. they managed to get the bent up 86 sitting pretty even. Why Bent up... because when you see the difference left to right on the strut towers. you realise theres a few degrees that is definitely different. 

The next step is the TRD fender Lips. Paint and repair the rocker panel see above pic.  Hence a little out on that side. 

Something the previous owner had some fun with ...

But overall, the difference is not noticeable externally.

The gold is growing on me, but definitely noticeable by others too. not really my intention. 

Some plasti dip may be added. see how we go. 

it was a nice sunset. but the contrast is a bit bright. 

AME Tracer TM-02 Fitted

Well it looks great! Just right. Smiles all round. :)

Huge thanks to Mr F. We always enthuse over change and this one is pretty obvious. 

Fitment is very very good. 

But we still need a wheel alignment and maybe back off a little up front camber. heaps of room for that. 

First Attack

GT 86 attack

First real touge attack went very well. 

While the weather had left a semi-wet condition to contend with, the fun was there. 

The GT86 handles very well. 

It likes to rev which left me in a better gear than the old ND mx5 and therefore less gear changing at weird times. 

but... 

It doesn't stop so well with the old pads and the smaller rotors could be upgraded. 

and I really have to fix the electric steering damper (part is on its way). 

The new home is also ready to house the beast as it starts it's transformation. 

Wheels and shocks are ready 

body work and others to come. I gave it a basic polish but it needs some claybar and correction, then some polish and wax. might need a new tool.