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Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-22-2013, 04:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,597
Posted By Nick26
That is correct, the camber is so slight that you...

That is correct, the camber is so slight that you will only notice it on a perfectly flat road, and those don't exist, as its extremely hazardous.

I have heard in older cars having a difference...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-21-2013, 06:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,597
Posted By Nick26
By trade I am a vehicle body repairer. You can...

By trade I am a vehicle body repairer. You can see yourself by doing a simple rope test wheel alightment, one side will be shorter by a a small number measuring center to center after aligning your...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-20-2013, 04:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,597
Posted By Nick26
All vechicles are built 4-5mm shorter on one...

All vechicles are built 4-5mm shorter on one side, depending on which country you live in, to automatically accommodate for camber, every car for the last 10+ years has been built this way.

Any...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-12-2013, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 650,917
Posted By Nick26
For anyone on the durban highway, it just arrived...

For anyone on the durban highway, it just arrived in port kembla (Sydneys Drop-off) and all of a sudden my delivery date has jumped 3 days closer to next tuesday, so i'd check up on it guys,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-05-2013, 05:15 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 46,897
Posted By Nick26
The way I see it, having the 86 come in auto and...

The way I see it, having the 86 come in auto and manual is a fantastic choice, as people have said, stop and starting in traffic is easy and far more efficient in an auto, and from what i've read the...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-04-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,196
Posted By Nick26
The two 86's I actually saw on the showroom were...

The two 86's I actually saw on the showroom were both red. Oh man, you will be pleased, they looked terrific.

That being said it seems to be all about the dealership, the one I put my deposit down...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-01-2013, 06:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,196
Posted By Nick26
Toyota have really odd production systems, You...

Toyota have really odd production systems, You guys will hate me for saying this, but I placed my order on January 2nd and my car is built and I'm picking it up in 19 days. I was expecting my build...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 03-01-2013, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 650,917
Posted By Nick26
From what i've heard Pushbutton starts are very...

From what i've heard Pushbutton starts are very rarely stolen, as they are quite complex electronically.

Or so I was told by an ex-NRMA insurance assessor, who worked there for 7 or so years.
...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-26-2013, 02:57 AM
Replies: 2,403
Views: 650,917
Posted By Nick26
For anyone expecting delivery around mid to late...

For anyone expecting delivery around mid to late march, I just got word that the batch my car is in is on the ship and out at sea, with an ETA in Aus of the 8/3. I'm getting kind of excited haha.
...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-22-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,300
Posted By Nick26
Haha, man, I drive those day in day out, they're...

Haha, man, I drive those day in day out, they're nothing too special, infact the 86 tied with the top of the line V8 sports holden on top gears track trial, mainly because they're heavy, corner like...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-22-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,300
Posted By Nick26
Keeping in mind our AU prices on cars are super...

Keeping in mind our AU prices on cars are super inflated compared to the states and everywhere else basically, apart from the UK, they seem to get the real short end of the stick haha.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-22-2013, 01:19 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,300
Posted By Nick26
The standard GT over here has 2, while the GTS...

The standard GT over here has 2, while the GTS has 4. I'm not sure about the specs on the FR-S, all I was saying is that Its odd that scion don't offer two packages there, given toyota is the parent...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 02-22-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 50,300
Posted By Nick26
It confuses me a little too, here in Australia we...

It confuses me a little too, here in Australia we have the option of the GT86 or the BRZ. The BRZ is a single package with optional extras, and comes in a 37k Aus.

The 86 on the other hand has 2...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-19-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,157
Posted By Nick26
Well according to my tracking, mine is on the...

Well according to my tracking, mine is on the factory floor right now being built (Feb Build, Obviously) and I'm expecting delivery on the 20th of march, so whats that, 4 weeks from build to pickup?...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-13-2013, 02:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,158
Posted By Nick26
My GTS auto I ordered in January was 42,100...

My GTS auto I ordered in January was 42,100 total, It comes with everything you mentioned bar the reversing camera, and obviously the toyota satnav is give or take, depending who you ask. I think the...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-07-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 44,063
Posted By Nick26
Agreed mate, I've decided to go with Toyota for...

Agreed mate, I've decided to go with Toyota for Financing and Insurance, I got pretty awesome rates on both, I'm 21 and got a similar price to yourself, which I did not expect at all, given all other...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-04-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,276
Posted By Nick26
If you don't know anyone in the game, then i'd...

If you don't know anyone in the game, then i'd say it will be very close to the 500 mark, if not a little under. I think we charge out bar strays at 250 for paint, 100 for repair? then the markups on...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-04-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,276
Posted By Nick26
As a repairer myself, the only bit that really...

As a repairer myself, the only bit that really concerns me in this image is the small gouge, that is going to have to either be touched up, which will still be noticeable, and the only way to...
Forum: Australia Classifieds 02-03-2013, 01:16 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 75,918
Posted By Nick26
All good frank, I've seen Toyota and i'm...

All good frank, I've seen Toyota and i'm expecting delivery on the 19th of march, I'll see what my schedule is like closer to the date and get back to you asap.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-03-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 44,063
Posted By Nick26
21 Year old driver, no claims, no at faults. ...

21 Year old driver, no claims, no at faults.


I Had a quote done by a few companies, NRMA wanted 1502 per year with an 800 excess, just car wanted 1300 with a 700 excess and toyota themselves for...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 02-01-2013, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,011
Posted By Nick26
I'm a panelbeater by trade, and I'd be very, very...

I'm a panelbeater by trade, and I'd be very, very careful mate, make sure toyota know about it, and have offered a solution, as any welding, especially on a car made from a majority of high tensile...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 01-30-2013, 05:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,099
Posted By Nick26
I asked the dealers about this exact issue, I was...

I asked the dealers about this exact issue, I was told by one dealer that his dealership gets allocated the exact same amount of cars as any other, then I went to a larger dealership and was told...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 01-29-2013, 03:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,099
Posted By Nick26
Seems that all builds have been sped up, I was...

Seems that all builds have been sped up, I was quoted 6 months on my 86GTS and I found out I'm getting it early march after ordering it on the 3/01/2013. 2 month wait is pretty well received.
Forum: AUSTRALIA 01-25-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,440
Posted By Nick26
To be honest mate the only thing that will...

To be honest mate the only thing that will restore a bar to immaculate showroom quality is a full rub, touch up with body filler in the chip areas IF they are down to the plastic, and full re-paint...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 01-25-2013, 03:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,440
Posted By Nick26
I work down the hunter valley as a Panel Beater,...

I work down the hunter valley as a Panel Beater, once you get some photos up i'll see what advice I can give, and home pdr kits don't really work, it takes us years of experience to do basic dents,...
Forum: Australia Classifieds 01-18-2013, 08:53 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 75,918
Posted By Nick26
Thanks for the reply frank, I'm from a bit...

Thanks for the reply frank, I'm from a bit further down the hunter valley, and the best I could do personally is Newy, however I could easily waste a day in Sydney if you would so graciously allow me...
Forum: Australia Classifieds 01-17-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 75,918
Posted By Nick26
Hey frank, I'm expecting pickup in mid March, I'd...

Hey frank, I'm expecting pickup in mid March, I'd love to get a package 2 as soon as possible after pickup, I've seen your work, and its very impressive, however I don't exactly have a residence or...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-15-2013, 02:11 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,059
Posted By Nick26
Haha, It's part of my job, and probably the...

Haha, It's part of my job, and probably the hardest skill to learn, it takes a lot of time and patients, especially the larger dents.

Then again, a decent deal of that price is labour, such as...
Forum: AUSTRALIA 01-14-2013, 03:47 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 98,821
Posted By Nick26
Forum Name: Nick26 Location: Hunter Valley, New...

Forum Name: Nick26
Location: Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Car: Toyota GTS 86 6AT
Colour: Tornado Grey
Deposit Paid: Yes
Estimate Date for Delivery: March!
Financing: Trade In + Cash + Bank...
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 01-14-2013, 03:12 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,059
Posted By Nick26
PDR should definately get that out, If not you...

PDR should definately get that out, If not you need to find a better body repairer haha. You guys in the states get pretty decent prices on your PDR, here in Aus my workshop would charge about 250...
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