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Forum: AFRICA 07-01-2020, 04:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,383
Posted By Strat
Picking up a 2013/2014 86

Sold my Toyota 86 a years ago and went into SUV and offroading. Kids are older now and considering picking up an 86 again for weekends and perhaps a university car for my daughter.

I noticed no...
Forum: AFRICA 03-30-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,754
Posted By Strat
Dealer replaced discs under warranty, pads for my...

Dealer replaced discs under warranty, pads for my account (they were worn already). Car braking is back to normal. While not smoking, they are bedding in as evidenced by the burning smell.


On an...
Forum: AFRICA 03-27-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,754
Posted By Strat
Wow...I probably have a factory fault with the...

Wow...I probably have a factory fault with the discs fitted to my car.
Forum: AFRICA 03-27-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,754
Posted By Strat
Brake usage is difficult to attest to but if you...

Brake usage is difficult to attest to but if you are in stop start driving all the time, you do brake hard every now and again to avoid taxis, pedestrians and the odd 1 tonner insistent on occupying...
Forum: AFRICA 03-27-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,754
Posted By Strat
Lots of vibration and humming on moderate brake...

Lots of vibration and humming on moderate brake pedal pressure at highway speeds. Dealer mentioned that it was hot spots but it's progressively gotten worse requiring skimming apparently. Explanation...
Forum: AFRICA 03-27-2015, 04:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,754
Posted By Strat
Brake disc warping patterns

Just booked my car in for service to have the brake discs assessed and brake pads changed. Unsurprisingly this is the third time we have to send the discs for skimming - which is obviously not...
Forum: AFRICA 08-12-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,518
Posted By Strat
Theresa from McCarthy Midrand was brilliant in...

Theresa from McCarthy Midrand was brilliant in getting me into an 86 within 2.5 weeks. She did all the leg work, found the colours I was interested in and started all the paperwork for my trade-in....
Forum: AFRICA 08-05-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Strat
Thavash, that was me. Taking my daughter to...

Thavash, that was me. Taking my daughter to school. That red 86 looks amazing. It was my first choice colour btw. Missed the blue one driving past though. My daughter liked it so much she put on the...
Forum: AFRICA 08-01-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Strat
At NicolWay shopping centre today around 2pm. At...

At NicolWay shopping centre today around 2pm. At least 4 (besides mine) in the open car park! White TRD model fully kitted, black model no extras lady driver, white no extras parked, white with boot...
Forum: AFRICA 07-30-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
I was wrong! Its the same as sav mentioned. Only...

I was wrong! Its the same as sav mentioned. Only works as park lights. The reflection I saw that morning was probably just reflections. Pity.

Only works on Park light setting and comes on...
Forum: AFRICA 07-28-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Not sure. I leave the setting on auto. Will check...

Not sure. I leave the setting on auto. Will check tomorrow.
Forum: AFRICA 07-28-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,085
Posted By Strat
TRD Suspension Mods

Has anyone fitted the TRD member brace set or front tower bar? Its R15k worth of mods so I would like to get some feedback before I consider either.

There was a suggestion on the forums that it...
Forum: AFRICA 07-28-2013, 11:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Touch screen radio was fitted by dealer - not...

Touch screen radio was fitted by dealer - not standard. No spare wheel cover unfortunately.
Forum: AFRICA 07-27-2013, 01:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
I'll try and take a few. I noticed it in 86's...

I'll try and take a few. I noticed it in 86's reflection on a vehicle in front of me in traffic.

Gave her a wash late this afternoon. Going to polish tomorrow morning- nice simple one just to...
Forum: AFRICA 07-27-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Not sure what else is significant. I noticed that...

Not sure what else is significant. I noticed that the 86 badges along the sides are different to the ones on earlier models. Mine has red paint in and around the opposing pistons. Lifts the colour...
Forum: AFRICA 07-26-2013, 11:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Just an update. Got mine this week. DRL works as...

Just an update. Got mine this week. DRL works as per normal. Its on when driving with lights in auto mode during the day. Stays on when it gets dark and main lights come one.

Had an accidental...
Forum: AFRICA 07-24-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 56,643
Posted By Strat
Does anyone have experience with these radios? ...

Does anyone have experience with these radios?
http://www.stopshop.co.za/new-products

There is a range for the Toyota 86 and it seems well priced for what is being offered but I can't find any...
Forum: AFRICA 07-18-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Deserved that :lol:

Deserved that :lol:
Forum: AFRICA 07-18-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Well that's disappointing :sigh: I'm...

Well that's disappointing :sigh:

I'm already trying to come to terms with losing out on a proper BT integrated system (ala Mercedes, BMW etc) and relying on a radio upgrade and now DRLs that are...
Forum: AFRICA 07-18-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Same here. I enquired about the boot mat....

Same here. I enquired about the boot mat. Apparently its not loaded yet on their system so no indication of price. I hope its the one we saw some months ago on an Aussie model. Looks like a good fit....
Forum: AFRICA 07-16-2013, 12:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
I am also keen to hear about this. I'm getting...

I am also keen to hear about this. I'm getting one that's being transferred into the local dealers stock. I don't have its build date or any details yet, but assume that even though its new, its...
Forum: AFRICA 07-15-2013, 01:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
So after some patience and advice regarding...

So after some patience and advice regarding chasing dealers from this forum, I found my soon to be mine 86 relatively close to home. Almost ready to ink the deal and it occurred to me that this is...
Forum: AFRICA 06-20-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Thanks. Will give it a go.

Thanks. Will give it a go.
Forum: AFRICA 06-20-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
Good advice. I'll start the groundwork.

Good advice. I'll start the groundwork.
Forum: AFRICA 06-20-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,584
Posted By Strat
I'm genuinely surprised that some dealers are...

I'm genuinely surprised that some dealers are able to link buyers up so quickly. I had a high spec model on order since last September. Eventually cancelled in Feb this year as I had no feedback on...
Forum: AFRICA 02-03-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,711
Posted By Strat
Hi, I'm also waiting for mine for what...

Hi,

I'm also waiting for mine for what seems like forever! Ordered a Hi spec manual.

Might be interested in a Hi Auto.

Reason for selling?
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