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Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
That's pretty much it so far. Added the 18" TRD...

That's pretty much it so far. Added the 18" TRD wheels I had from my other 86 and this is how it looks at the moment.

Still looking at other things for the future.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
Next up was the TRD front bumper, which was way...

Next up was the TRD front bumper, which was way easier in comparison!
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-25-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,983
Posted By Tech
If this project is something you would like to...

If this project is something you would like to do, but lack the understanding or knowledge to proceed, then maybe a car stereo business would like to make it for others.

I don't want to get into...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-08-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,077
Posted By Tech
The instrument cluster from base to GT is a...

The instrument cluster from base to GT is a direct plug in from an assembly point of view. The comments on here so far are mostly correct. The odometer reading is stored in the cluster, not anywhere...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-01-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,983
Posted By Tech
Thanks for reminding me. Sorry I was going to...

Thanks for reminding me. Sorry I was going to post the revised circuit and then completely forgot about it!

I will draw it up and upload it this weekend.
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7/5/16 Update...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-19-2016, 12:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,983
Posted By Tech
So as nzer as stated, I have revised the circuit...

So as nzer as stated, I have revised the circuit to create a delay "ON/OFF" feature to stop Pioneer and possible other brand head units from taking too long to boot up.

I have removed the...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-02-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
I may of misunderstood the question, but they...

I may of misunderstood the question, but they don't plug in anywhere.

May I suggest you go to page one of this thread where I explain in detail the colours of the wires you need to tap into and...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-16-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,438
Posted By Tech
Post DIY Thread links I have started.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99536
My Official limited edition TRD86.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30659
Sound Tube switching ON/OFF.
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Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2016, 06:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
Yeah, it has it's downside though. With it,...

Yeah, it has it's downside though.

With it, you can access just about anything. So I end up buying stuff because I can generally fit it.

Otherwise I probably wouldn't bother as I would...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
:lol: Each country seems to offer slightly...

:lol:

Each country seems to offer slightly different versions and I believe it has something to do with a particular countries road and emission laws. For example, there appears to be a law in...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
@BatStig...

@BatStig (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=11909). Happy to answer any questions.

Once I fitted the gauges I had no stereo and wasn't going to bother. However that little one was...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-11-2016, 02:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,983
Posted By Tech
Thanks for that. From what I can tell, the...

Thanks for that.

From what I can tell, the miniDSP is intended for a slightly different application in that it controls powering of external amplifiers first and then the head unit. It then shuts...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-09-2016, 03:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,983
Posted By Tech
3 second delay circuit to keep radio/stereo powered.

I have seen a thread on here where people dislike that you can't keep the radio powered once you turn off the engine.

The push button start does not return to accessory power as it would with a...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-08-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
Nice install! TRDness

Nice install! TRDness
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-04-2016, 01:54 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
Glad you got it sorted. :w00t: Also glad your...

Glad you got it sorted. :w00t:
Also glad your are liking your TRD 86. Had a look at your build.

You can find mine here Teclis.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99536
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-10-2016, 07:22 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
Again PLEASE NOTE, this is a RHD 86 so the...

Again PLEASE NOTE, this is a RHD 86 so the grommet I used was the LEFT one which goes into the passenger side. There is nothing there apart from the glove box and easy to get the wiring over that...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 03-10-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
There are two large rubber grommets on each side...

There are two large rubber grommets on each side of the engine bay. One is behind the battery. You could use whichever one is the easiest for you.

You will notice in the first picture that there...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-08-2016, 08:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,567
Posted By Tech
Boot (trunk) light tilt switch

On three occasions I have had the key fob in my pocket and when sitting or moving around, the boot (trunk) button has got pressed and I have not known about it.

The light comes on in the boot and...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-08-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,100
Posted By Tech
Installing a Glovebox light

PLEASE NOTE: All DIY's posted by me are done on a RHD Toyota 86. Therefore component locations may be different in LHD cars. The Scion FRS and Subaru BRZ also may use different wiring colours to what...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-05-2016, 01:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
Happy to answer any questions @MisterSheep...

Happy to answer any questions @MisterSheep (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=118906)

The illuminated 86 logo I bought from Diode Dynamics in the USA. Just checked their site and they...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 01-02-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,437
Posted By Tech
Official Limited Edition TRD86.

This journal is about one of two Toyota 86's that I own. It started off life as a base model 86 with small brakes and 16" wheels. This is a RHD 6 speed manual.

Toyota NZ released a TRD spec...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 11-15-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
Here's another one. Get rid of the cheesy phone...

Here's another one. Get rid of the cheesy phone holder and fit a single din stereo.
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-26-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
This car although road legal, it's mainly used on...

This car although road legal, it's mainly used on track so anything I do to it has to be reliable.

If the livery looks familiar to some of you, then that is because it is modeled off the original...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 10-26-2015, 05:28 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
Sorry but I don't check this forum very often and...

Sorry but I don't check this forum very often and see someone asked about an oil cooler. My car has since been fitted with a cooler since my original post on these gauges.

The sensor adaptor...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 11-22-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 162,483
Posted By Tech
Thanks nzer for posting the cool pictures of "33"...

Thanks nzer for posting the cool pictures of "33" I don't think I even have some of those in my own collection.

So yes, for those who are interested, I am the owner of the TRD86 which I commonly...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 04-02-2014, 01:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
The mounting plate is part of the kit. Everything...

The mounting plate is part of the kit. Everything you see in the pictures is included. Or at least it is in NZ.

Some early posts complain on how expensive this upgrade is, but they obviously...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 02-24-2014, 06:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
Sorry for the late reply. I hardly ever check...

Sorry for the late reply. I hardly ever check this forum anymore.

The gauges are 60mm and the supplied wiring from the sensors is very generous. I had to bundle it up with a cable tie. Can't say...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 01-24-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 178,097
Posted By Tech
If you are removing the sound tube then you only...

If you are removing the sound tube then you only need to remove it down to the plastic elbow as shown in this picture. place a rubber cap over the exposed elbow and that is it. You don't need to plug...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-11-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,567
Posted By Tech
TRD Sports Gauges

If you have ever bought any TRD gear, you will know that they always come with instructions in Japanese. Well that's fine... if you are Japanese of course.

Fortunately, there are usually enough...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 09-02-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 178,097
Posted By Tech
Hi Guys. As the OP of this simple DIY, I thought...

Hi Guys. As the OP of this simple DIY, I thought I would return to give you some further observations on this DIY tip.

The plug I originally used which has been subsequently dubbed the "Lowes"...
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