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Forum: AFRICA 06-04-2015, 03:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 39,506
Posted By BentAnat
That does look very neat... doing a full...

That does look very neat... doing a full photos-of-install-and-all thing?
Forum: AFRICA 04-01-2015, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,713
Posted By BentAnat
I have a similar thing, but only in 2nd/3rd gear...

I have a similar thing, but only in 2nd/3rd gear and only when it's quite hot outside.
I wrote it off as being a cabin issue for those very reasons.

Also, it goes away after 5K RPM or so.
will...
Forum: AFRICA 03-16-2015, 04:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 47,170
Posted By BentAnat
Welcome to Namibian service excellence. I love...

Welcome to Namibian service excellence.
I love the bit about "is made for a subaru" - the guy has clearly never taken note of the BRZ/86 twins (since there are none here).
They went a bit further,...
Forum: AFRICA 03-16-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 47,170
Posted By BentAnat
So I contacted the local Subie Dealer about the...

So I contacted the local Subie Dealer about the DeGraaf units, and this is what I was told:

"Subaru SA have confirmed the make of the system as a De Graaf and that it fits the 86, however, they...
Forum: AFRICA 01-19-2015, 03:51 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 36,719
Posted By BentAnat
^^ Truth!

^^ Truth!
Forum: AFRICA 01-16-2015, 05:10 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 36,719
Posted By BentAnat
As for this: To get it to kick out, you need to...

As for this: To get it to kick out, you need to be rather sudden on the throttle. In bumpy corners, the (quite frankly bloody impressive) throttle response can help you there.
Best advice: don't try...
Forum: AFRICA 01-16-2015, 05:07 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 36,719
Posted By BentAnat
1) About 9l/100km average. On long roads 7-7.5 ...

1) About 9l/100km average. On long roads 7-7.5
2) Some squeaks, some rattles, nothing serious, and nothing too bad. My Mk V GTI rattled worse (or rather - it irritated me). Safe to say that at 300K...
Forum: AFRICA 11-06-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,137
Posted By BentAnat
Thanks, Die$eL. I thought that the empty...

Thanks, Die$eL.
I thought that the empty container was the answer, but wasn't sure abotut he huge bottles and all.

Thanks again!
Forum: AFRICA 11-05-2014, 02:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,137
Posted By BentAnat
I will post this here, since it's some questions...

I will post this here, since it's some questions that are quite probably really really stupid, but it occurred to me this morning:
My 86 is pretty accurately a year old, and I would like it to be...
Forum: AFRICA 10-08-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,943
Posted By BentAnat
That's actually very true (the weight diff and...

That's actually very true (the weight diff and acceleration factors). Thanks for that.
I am still on stock everything for now.
Forum: AFRICA 06-10-2014, 02:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,753
Posted By BentAnat
STD spec for me too. Main reason being that the...

STD spec for me too.
Main reason being that the only arguments FOR the high spec that spoke to me were the Alcantara seats and the nicer headlights.
the 17" wheels make no real difference from what...
Forum: AFRICA 05-13-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,908
Posted By BentAnat
Not quite, I think. it's explained here: ...

Not quite, I think.
it's explained here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25494
Forum: AFRICA 05-13-2014, 04:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,908
Posted By BentAnat
Pedal Dance disables "oh sh!t brakes", I read....

Pedal Dance disables "oh sh!t brakes", I read. Those being the "panic detection breaking" that the FRS has in (not sure the 86 has it).

It DOES SOMETHING in our SA spec cars.
Forum: AFRICA 05-06-2014, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,885
Posted By BentAnat
Having had mine for nearing 7000km by now, and...

Having had mine for nearing 7000km by now, and driving it daily, here're my thoughts:

Fuel consumption on the long roads in Namibia is gorgeous. ESPECIALLY with our RETARDED speeding fines (going...
Forum: User/Vendor/Sponsor Reviews, Feedback, Comments 04-10-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,262
Posted By BentAnat
Seems like (judging by Facebook search). Also...

Seems like (judging by Facebook search).
Also LOOOVE the porno music in the background.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-19-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,564
Posted By BentAnat
I have it as well, but cannot replicate it...

I have it as well, but cannot replicate it reliably at all. This makes hunting for it hard.

Try: The seat rail, the tilt joint.
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-04-2014, 02:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,057
Posted By BentAnat
Awesome! Gonna do that tonight. Thanks a mill. It...

Awesome! Gonna do that tonight. Thanks a mill. It was driving me a bit nuts.
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 03-03-2014, 01:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,816
Posted By BentAnat
I reckon that's gonna be written off, even...

I reckon that's gonna be written off, even without being able to see the pics (damn office proxy).

Just from the words used here: Bent axle, C-pillar damage... that's likely to have hurt the...
Forum: Issues | Warranty | Recalls / TSB 03-03-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,057
Posted By BentAnat
I am having this exact issue. Wes, did you manage...

I am having this exact issue. Wes, did you manage to find it? I have not tried any of the solutions yet, save for checking that the seat is locked. My next step is the reclining joint, since that...
Forum: AFRICA 02-26-2014, 03:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
Yeah.... I can see how you'd think that, if you...

Yeah.... I can see how you'd think that, if you think USD.
Forum: AFRICA 02-26-2014, 02:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
Pics will come once it stops raining and I get a...

Pics will come once it stops raining and I get a chance to wash my car.

The dent is on the roof-ridge, hence the roof panel needs replacing. kavanagh As for Carbon fibre: NO WAY! Honestly though -...
Forum: AFRICA 02-26-2014, 01:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
So - the quote is in: New roof panel and...

So - the quote is in:
New roof panel and installation/spray/strip/reassemble will cost 20K
The parts themselves are quite cheap: 4K for the roof panel.
But it's a labour intensive job.
Forum: AFRICA 02-25-2014, 02:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
Yeah... still waiting for the quote. Gonna go...

Yeah... still waiting for the quote. Gonna go follow up this afternoon. My reckoning is that they're struggling to get the pricing of the roof panel out of Toyota NAM (who are rubbish at getting back...
Forum: AFRICA 02-24-2014, 08:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
LOL@Pic. I will take pics this weekend, when...

LOL@Pic.

I will take pics this weekend, when the car is clean again. It's just embarrassingly dirty right now, thanks to rain for 4 weeks and leaves and such.
Forum: AFRICA 02-24-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
This is the most reputable panel beater in town....

This is the most reputable panel beater in town. They didn't say they CAN'T repair it, they just said that given the location of it, they feel it's quite likely to warp.

My house is ~30m from the...
Forum: AFRICA 02-24-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
Still waiting for the quotes (panel beaters might...

Still waiting for the quotes (panel beaters might take some time, looking for a price on a new roof panel, after all), but processing insurance paperwork so long.

Does anyone know of any...
Forum: AFRICA 02-24-2014, 03:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,185
Posted By BentAnat
Angry Who does this?

OK, Rant time.

I parked my car in a (secure - normally) complex (at my home) on Saturday after doing the shopping. I come out on Sunday afternoon, only to find a big dent on my roof.
At first I...
Forum: AFRICA 01-30-2014, 03:49 AM
Replies: 666
Views: 141,385
Posted By BentAnat
For what it's worth, I got a really nice 86...

For what it's worth, I got a really nice 86 Jacket. I must remember to take pics. Black and white, warm, bit, orange 86 logo on the back.
Forum: AFRICA 01-28-2014, 01:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By BentAnat
I think it's "sportscar syndrome". Having been...

I think it's "sportscar syndrome".
Having been burned by Namibia's speeding fines a few times, I nowadays stick to the speed limit on long roads like a choir boy. (4 grand is no joke)
That this...
Forum: AFRICA 01-27-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By BentAnat
The GTIs around here always try on the bigger...

The GTIs around here always try on the bigger roads. I always let them get away with it up to the next corner...
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