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Forum: AFRICA 10-18-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,044
Posted By Thavash
Go Red

Its beautiful , especially after a polish . I have no regrets. It does attract a lot of attention though.
Forum: AFRICA 08-05-2013, 03:05 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Thavash
Saw a white 86 on Garden Road Midrand this...

Saw a white 86 on Garden Road Midrand this morning, and then as the 2 of us were driving down the road a blue BRZ comes down the opposite lane !
Forum: AFRICA 06-20-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,560
Posted By Thavash
Check this out ...

Check this out

http://www.wheels24.co.za/NewModels/RoadTests/Readers-ride-2013-Ford-Fiesta-ST-20130619

The author thinks that his Fiesta ST "will do circles" around a GT86 :) ( Scroll to...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 06-10-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 33,086
Posted By Thavash
Does anyone else who does heel and toe wish the...

Does anyone else who does heel and toe wish the pedals were slightly closer together ? Like maybe on a BMW ?
Forum: AFRICA 06-10-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 22,560
Posted By Thavash
No FWD car can be compared to Hachiroku. But if...

No FWD car can be compared to Hachiroku. But if you're still not sure , then .... .




THIS
Forum: AFRICA 06-04-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 56,643
Posted By Thavash
Fitment Centres

Hi guys

I'm finally getting around to upgrading the head unit in my car. Does anyone know of a good reliable fitment centre that will do a good job / not damage anything ( preferably in the...
Forum: AFRICA 05-31-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,518
Posted By Thavash
I was thinking of doing the same , but now I'm...

I was thinking of doing the same , but now I'm thinking maybe its better to leave the thinner 0w-20 in until the end of winter, as it will be better for cold start protection. Or am I wrong about...
Forum: AFRICA 04-24-2013, 02:28 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,518
Posted By Thavash
Township spares in Chatsworth has - R500 for 4...

Township spares in Chatsworth has - R500 for 4 litres though.
Forum: AFRICA 04-23-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,788
Posted By Thavash
Saw a dark grey today on William Nicol - was it...

Saw a dark grey today on William Nicol - was it you ?
Forum: AFRICA 04-12-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,518
Posted By Thavash
Ayrton - I've used Mobil 1 0w20 before ( not in...

Ayrton - I've used Mobil 1 0w20 before ( not in my 86 ) - you get them at most Engens
Forum: AFRICA 04-12-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,518
Posted By Thavash
I can recommend Imperial Toyota Randburg from a...

I can recommend Imperial Toyota Randburg from a sales perspective. . I initially was having a bad experience with them as the salesperson I was dealing with left and my order got lost in the queue,...
Forum: AFRICA 04-02-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,148
Posted By Thavash
I love the gear indicator. With a 6 speed box you...

I love the gear indicator. With a 6 speed box you sometimes don't know what gear you're in and this means you don't have to look down.

The shift up light - we can safely ignore this :thumbsup:
Forum: AFRICA 03-26-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,448
Posted By Thavash
For me , this was a Bullsht article - they...

For me , this was a Bullsht article - they promote their expensive kit by constantly ripping into the stock car. Uncalled for. And it looks like News 24 simply printed their press release.
Forum: AFRICA 03-24-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Thavash
Saw a white STD with a boot spoiler in the...

Saw a white STD with a boot spoiler in the Sandton City parking lot on Saturday afternoon ( about 4-ish ).
Forum: AFRICA 03-19-2013, 03:21 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Thavash
No , if you turn onto William Nicol from the...

No , if you turn onto William Nicol from the highway , just as you get to the Sloan Street robot , I saw him there ( I was going the other way ).
Forum: AFRICA 03-15-2013, 05:17 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Thavash
Saw a silver BRZ on William Nicol ( near the...

Saw a silver BRZ on William Nicol ( near the freeway ) yesterday at about 13:00. It still had plastics covers on the seats , so perhaps he was doing a PDI ? He was hammering it though - wouldn't be...
Forum: AFRICA 03-07-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,621
Posted By Thavash
Update

Now at 4900 kms , thought I'd do a quick update.

Engine has loosened up nicely , nice and free revving now. The slight vibration on the clutch pedal has disappeared, as did the slight rattle...
Forum: AFRICA 02-28-2013, 06:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,935
Posted By Thavash
No clicking at all , but I've noticed this - when...

No clicking at all , but I've noticed this - when I change gear at high revs ( over 5k ) I get a slight vibration on the clutch pedal. Anyone notice this ?
Forum: AFRICA 02-20-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,623
Posted By Thavash
My friend had that on his 86. He said that its...

My friend had that on his 86. He said that its the metal portion just above the inside of the boot. Said that some Q20 spray fixed it temporarily for him but he had to use some silicon sealant for a...
Forum: AFRICA 02-13-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,964
Posted By Thavash
The unit and speakers are disappointing....

The unit and speakers are disappointing. Especially since Toyota were once good at this. I had a 2003 Corolla GSX and the standard system there was even better (sound quality wise) than the BMWs i...
Forum: AFRICA 02-11-2013, 01:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By Thavash
Crazy Irishman goes nuts for the 86

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/10/this-irishman-really-likes-the-toyota-gt86/


:bonk:
Forum: AFRICA 02-04-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,518
Posted By Thavash
Comment in Manual

Was going through the manual yesterday - there's an interesting comment in there.

It says that you can use 5w30 if 0w20 is not available , but then you should change to 0w20 as soon as possible...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 01-31-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,868
Posted By Thavash
When I drive my wife's Honda Jazz now, since...

When I drive my wife's Honda Jazz now, since getting my 86 , it feels like I'm driving a van !!
Forum: AFRICA 01-30-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,621
Posted By Thavash
I've always checked oil when the engine is warm ,...

I've always checked oil when the engine is warm , my thinking being this - if the oil expands when hot and rises , isn't there a chance of over filling if you check oil when cold ?

I'm open to...
Forum: AFRICA 01-29-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,478
Posted By Thavash
Nothing New

For years , I've considered Toyota SA the worst Toyota franchise in the world. We always get lower specs and higher prices than the rest of the world. Wonder if Toyota Japan knows about it - surely...
Forum: AFRICA 01-28-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 21,621
Posted By Thavash
First Long drive

Did a trip to Durban this weekend. Took the car past 2200 kms , so I enjoyed opening it up on the way. The drive was great , the car is reasonably comfortable travelling long distances. Just some...
Forum: AFRICA 01-23-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,518
Posted By Thavash
I think they would have designed it to handle a...

I think they would have designed it to handle a turbo or Supercharger with a decent increase in power, since this is a tuners car after all.

However in Japan you get crazy people pumping their...
Forum: AFRICA 01-23-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 115,935
Posted By Thavash
There's a white high spec normally parked at...

There's a white high spec normally parked at Virgin Active Vodaworld. Think its driven by a lady. I passed a black one on new road the other day.
Forum: AFRICA 01-23-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 34,518
Posted By Thavash
The manual gearbox is also a Lexus box. Well...

The manual gearbox is also a Lexus box. Well technically made by Aisin, who are owned by Toyota in any case.
...
Forum: AFRICA 01-18-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,723
Posted By Thavash
yeah but i live in South Africa. You always want...

yeah but i live in South Africa. You always want the auto lock here. They could set it up to auto unlock if the airbags go off.
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