GT86 Aero all the way from Latvia

[moro]

Finally bought a GT86 last Friday and I'm overfilled with emotions. I've been waiting for this car for 7 years, from the moment Toyota announced they will build a successor to the old 86. Everything said about this car through the years was in a way painful as it concentrates everything I love, the balance, the (reasonably) light weight, the lowest possible seating position, the rear wheel drive and low enough power to make you work behind the steering wheel. I think not a day had passed without me silently thinking "I really really want it". Now it's here under my window and I'm absolutely chuffed. Drove it today and it was like a long time dream has come true, probably because it has. It is indeed as brilliant as all the reviewers are telling.

The car is one year old, with full history and two years of warranty still left. It has an aero pack, but first owner removed the (in my opinion sligthly over the top) wing and got a dealer to replace it with a 5 Axis duck tail. It's nicely packaged with cruise control, seat heaters and leather/alcantara and should make a competent all-year round car to complement my summer-only ITB'ed cammed MX5. Though I think after a few years I will retire it from daily/all-year round duties and keep it away from salt to enjoy it for a long time, I don't think I will ever sell it, just like the 5.

Now for the pictures







I don't plan to go crazy with modifications at this time as I want to keep the car fairly practical for the moment, but there are some ideas for later.

[D_Thissen]

Looks great so far. Add some lowering springs, and it will be perfect!

[moro]

Springs and wheels are in the cards indeed, the factory ones aren't doing any good to the look of the car.

[Fastbrew]

Nice! Thanks for reporting in. Awesome car. Awesome color. Enjoy your new classic.

[weederr33]

That's the first time I've seen the aero kit without the giant wing

[moro]

Now that almost a month has passed I've been enjoying driving the car thoroughly and yesterday finally had a chance to get out on a short track session at the local circuit. The car performed faultlessly and as many said, driving on track indeed cures the squealing brake problem. Never had a car before that can be fixed by going on track, good job Toyota

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In other news, I'm waiting for Eibach Pro-Kit springs and camber bolts to arrive and also managed to get my hands on a set of Work Meister S1 wheels. They aren't new and as such I've given them to a wheel restoration specialist to bring them up to former glory. Hopefully they will be ready before the end of October so I could put them on the car for a week or so before going back to standard wheels for winter. That's all for now.

[Mr.Impreza]

Is that the TRD kit? Looks so good! Seems like the front is painted differently! Anyways, I need a TRD kit

[moro]

It' an optional factory Aero package, slightly different to the TRD kit and I think only available in Europe. And no, the paint isn't different, I'd hate it if it was

[moro]

The wheels took a lot of work but finally they are done. They will have to wait until spring as I don't want to risk ruining them with road grit in winter, but I've put them on for one evening and a asked a mate to make a few snaps. Ride height does look slightly silly but it will be sorted in spring, I already have a set of Pro-Kits sitting on a shelf. Otherwise I think they are a good compromise between looks and keeping the driving character of the car intact.

[Gear_One_Performance]

I love that kit with those wheels, the car looks great!

[P3tras]

Nicely done, braliukas! Greetings from Lithuania!

[[YOYO]]

Nicely done! Once you get those springs on, it'll look fantastic. Those classic Euro city shots with your car in them look so nice

[brzest]

Looks great!

How are trackdays arranged at Bikernieki? Really want to do a day there next summer... Went a few years ago in my MX5 and absolutely loved it, Nürburgring of Latvia or something like that

[moro]

Cheers everyone! And hello to fellow 86 owners from Baltics

brzest, they organize track sessions through the season, though usually on working day evenings for a couple of hours. Here's their website. By any chance, weren't you driving a supercharged NB MX5?