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Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:21 PM
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Posted By Tech
Thanks. They are a genuine TRD part from...

Thanks.

They are a genuine TRD part from Japan. To me they look of great quality and they have a textured feel when you run your fingers across them. They cost $40 for the pair. In TRD terms that...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 07:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
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, 07:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
I couldn't find any illuminated door sills for...

I couldn't find any illuminated door sills for the 86, so I improvised. These are actually front grill badges and not expensive. Yes another pointless mod, but I still like it.

Cant really see...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
I just liked the look of these. No other reason.

I just liked the look of these. No other reason.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
The OEM boot spoiler comes with body coloured...

The OEM boot spoiler comes with body coloured ends although the main part of the wing is always matt black on all cars.

Out came the Plastidip again!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
Finally the side skirts were fitted. All the big...

Finally the side skirts were fitted. All the big stuff was out of the way, so next were some minor (just for looks) upgrades.

Front and rear badges were sprayed in "Plastidip". This stuff is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
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: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
It was all worth it when I see the final result...

It was all worth it when I see the final result of the new TRD muffler and TRD rear bumper fitted. :thumbup:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:23 AM
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Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
This is the size of the two bits removed!

This is the size of the two bits removed!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:21 AM
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Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
Before long, the muffler is removed and two huge...

Before long, the muffler is removed and two huge sections are cut from the rear OEM bumper.

I had a friend help and he couldn't believe I was taking to it with a saw blade hahaha.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
Now the fun begins... The car is but a few...

Now the fun begins...

The car is but a few days old and already on the hoist.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
Speedo with the multifunction display.

Speedo with the multifunction display.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:05 AM
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Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
We have a choice here on the interior styling....

We have a choice here on the interior styling. The standard black interior with silver stitching or black interior with red trim and red stiching. There is no extra charge for this option, so that is...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 06:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
Here is the new one right out of the dealerships...

Here is the new one right out of the dealerships showroom.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
So it's been over a year since I posted anything...

So it's been over a year since I posted anything in this car journal. Not much has changed with 33, but the plain white GT86 I also owned has now been sold and replaced with a brand new 2017 GT86....
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-10-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,075
Posted By Tech
It looks the same as a GT86 cluster. You...

It looks the same as a GT86 cluster.

You should be fine then. The chief designer of the 86 from Japan did say a long time ago that anything new will always be backward compatable to earlier 86's...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 10-07-2016, 01:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,075
Posted By Tech
Sorry not familiar with that one. Do you have a...

Sorry not familiar with that one. Do you have a link to it?
Forum: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 09-24-2016, 04:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,257
Posted By Tech
Some aftermarket head units can take a long time...

Some aftermarket head units can take a long time to boot up due to power being applied breifly to the head unit just before the engine starts to crank. This seems to confuse the firmware and...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-25-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,978
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) 07-25-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,075
Posted By Tech
Your Welcome.

Your Welcome.
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 07-08-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,075
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: Electronics | Audio | NAV | Infotainment 07-08-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,931
Posted By Tech
If you don't mind dabbling in electronics or have...

If you don't mind dabbling in electronics or have a friend that could help, then try this circuit of mine that will fix the problem with long boot up. It will also delay the turn off if you want to...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 07-01-2016, 08:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,978
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: 12,978
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 06-01-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,978
Posted By Tech
Yes I agree with those points, but unfortunately,...

Yes I agree with those points, but unfortunately, no. In most cars I have driven when the engine is cranking, all power appears to be diverted to the starter. Your clock will go off and the blower on...
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 06-01-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,978
Posted By Tech
138085 ***Updated Wiring Colors***

138085

***Updated Wiring Colors***
Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guides 05-02-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 43,563
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 04-20-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,978
Posted By Tech
Yes it's possible. It would be a more...

Yes it's possible.

It would be a more complicated circuit (but not much) from the point that there can be condtions where the on and off functions can conflict so it would have to be designed to...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-17-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
Not sure if the same is true for other markets,...

Not sure if the same is true for other markets, but our manual 86's come with a LSD just to clear up any confusion.

Is it more fun to drive? Not really. I think the 86 is already fun to drive in...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 04-16-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 18,424
Posted By Tech
I've added a signature to my future posts. ...

I've added a signature to my future posts.
Basically, it's a link to a list of DIY threads that I have started (bar a couple) Hopefully people will find them useful or at least interesting reading....
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