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l1512191 · 03-09-2017, 02:35 AM

Hi folks =)

Yesterday I signed the papers for the purchase of my first Toyota GT86

It's currently 1 900KM (1 200miles) away from me though, and with the driving conditions here in Norway this time of year, I'm seriously considering putting it on a train for transport back home.

The car is a 2012 model, with 41 000KM (25 500miles) already driven, and factory warranty coverage until August of this year.

The only pictures I have to share with you are the ones for the AD itself:

BTW: These two is what I'm switching from

Clipdat · 03-09-2017, 12:18 PM

Man those Euro spec headlights/10 series headlights/monogram headlights look so much better than the regular US spec ones we get!

Brave for getting black! Looks great!

l1512191 · 03-10-2017, 02:46 AM

Thanks

Had to wait a while for a black one with manual to become available.

Vin · 03-10-2017, 06:49 AM

Congrats! Enjoy your 86. Funny you had to wait for a manual black, in the Netherlands 90% of the cars available are black

Any plans for the future?

l1512191 · 03-10-2017, 06:56 AM

Thanks!

If the story I have heard is true, it had something to do with the dealerships or the importer ordereing a lot of standard orange colored automatics during the first years.

Plans this far:
- 18x9 +40 wheels with 225/40/18 (2x - summer & winter)
- Coilovers
- A clean lip kit
- Duck tail or whale tail

l1512191 · 03-10-2017, 08:07 AM

@Clipdat:

Think I've read somewhere that Scion sold the FR-S as a budget car. If that's the case, it would explain the headlights. And maybe other things, I'm new to these cars ;-)

Here in Norway a new 86 costs aprox $58 000...

Mr.Impreza · 03-10-2017, 10:42 AM

Car looks perfect! Love when I see clean stock ones

(Though it almost seems as if its lowered already haha)

Enjoy the car and have a fun and safe build!

Clipdat · 03-10-2017, 11:38 AM

Good eye, it does look slightly lower that stock. TRD springs maybe?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Car looks perfect! Love when I see clean stock ones

(Though it almost seems as if its lowered already haha)

Enjoy the car and have a fun and safe build!

l1512191 · 03-12-2017, 07:30 AM

AD said Sachs suspension actually...

[YOYO] · 03-13-2017, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Man those Euro spec headlights/10 series headlights/monogram headlights look so much better than the regular US spec ones we get!

Brave for getting black! Looks great!

Agreed. I was really disappointed in Scion's version of the headlights.

Quote:

Originally Posted by l1512191

@Clipdat:

Think I've read somewhere that Scion sold the FR-S as a budget car. If that's the case, it would explain the headlights. And maybe other things, I'm new to these cars ;-)

Here in Norway a new 86 costs aprox $58 000...

Canadian taxes are bad, but then there is Norway

l1512191 · 03-20-2017, 03:56 AM

Updated the first post with an image of what cars I'm switching out for the 86

l1512191 · 03-21-2017, 03:19 AM

Went to pick up my dirty girl yesterday

Unloaded from the train just hours before.

She was delivered on studded winter tires

But man! What a dream to drive!

Bought unseen, untested. Never driven one of these before. The best purchase of my life!

I also payed the invoice for my new rim's (retailer required payment before ordering with the manufacturer), and the new tires are already on their way and payed for as well

Now I only have to wait for the carrier's $650 invoice for bringing the car to me...

l1512191 · 03-21-2017, 07:18 AM

I thought the ride was pretty stiff when I drove it back home yesterday, so I called the DMV now just to check.

The car is approved with KW Automotive suspension

Why the dealer wrote Sachs in the AD is beyond me, but I'm happy

Now I'll just have to lift it up to know which version I have ^^,

Clipdat · 03-21-2017, 01:35 PM

Nice unexpected bonus. You paid enough for this twin, you deserved a nice surprise!

03-09-2017, 02:35 AM	#1
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	L's Raven GT86 2012 - Norway Hi folks =) Yesterday I signed the papers for the purchase of my first Toyota GT86 It's currently 1 900KM (1 200miles) away from me though, and with the driving conditions here in Norway this time of year, I'm seriously considering putting it on a train for transport back home. The car is a 2012 model, with 41 000KM (25 500miles) already driven, and factory warranty coverage until August of this year. The only pictures I have to share with you are the ones for the AD itself: BTW: These two is what I'm switching from Last edited by l1512191; 07-13-2017 at 07:24 AM.

03-10-2017, 06:49 AM	#4
Vin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2012 GT86 EU-spec Location: The Netherlands Posts: 204 Thanks: 232 Thanked 149 Times in 99 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Congrats! Enjoy your 86. Funny you had to wait for a manual black, in the Netherlands 90% of the cars available are black Any plans for the future? __________________ My 86 TRD

03-10-2017, 10:42 AM	#7
Mr.Impreza Mr.Fujitsubo Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2018 STI Location: Woodbridge Posts: 1,719 Thanks: 4,055 Thanked 1,552 Times in 784 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Car looks perfect! Love when I see clean stock ones (Though it almost seems as if its lowered already haha) Enjoy the car and have a fun and safe build! __________________ 2018 Subaru WRX STI ~ The Weekend Car ~ 2015 Toyota 86 ~ The Sold Car ~ Build Journal OFT Stage 1 Tune Review

03-21-2017, 03:19 AM	#12
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Went to pick up my dirty girl yesterday Unloaded from the train just hours before. She was delivered on studded winter tires But man! What a dream to drive! Bought unseen, untested. Never driven one of these before. The best purchase of my life! I also payed the invoice for my new rim's (retailer required payment before ordering with the manufacturer), and the new tires are already on their way and payed for as well Now I only have to wait for the carrier's $650 invoice for bringing the car to me... Last edited by l1512191; 07-13-2017 at 07:26 AM.

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03-10-2017, 02:46 AM	#3
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Had to wait a while for a black one with manual to become available.

03-10-2017, 06:56 AM	#5
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks! If the story I have heard is true, it had something to do with the dealerships or the importer ordereing a lot of standard orange colored automatics during the first years. Plans this far: - 18x9 +40 wheels with 225/40/18 (2x - summer & winter) - Coilovers - A clean lip kit - Duck tail or whale tail

03-10-2017, 08:07 AM	#6
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@Clipdat: Think I've read somewhere that Scion sold the FR-S as a budget car. If that's the case, it would explain the headlights. And maybe other things, I'm new to these cars ;-) Here in Norway a new 86 costs aprox $58 000...

03-12-2017, 07:30 AM	#9
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	AD said Sachs suspension actually...

03-20-2017, 03:56 AM	#11
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Updated the first post with an image of what cars I'm switching out for the 86

03-21-2017, 07:18 AM	#13
l1512191 IT Professional Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: GT86 High 2012 Raven Location: Norway Posts: 35 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought the ride was pretty stiff when I drove it back home yesterday, so I called the DMV now just to check. The car is approved with KW Automotive suspension Why the dealer wrote Sachs in the AD is beyond me, but I'm happy Now I'll just have to lift it up to know which version I have ^^,

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