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sal · 06-15-2012, 09:05 AM

Hi everyone,

My name is Sal, I live in Kitchener, Ontario. I've been following development on this car since rumor's were in the air about the Toyota and Subaru venture. It's and exciting time to be and own these wonderful little cars.

I am and have always been a Toyota fan. My previous 3 vehicles were All Toyota Celicas.

At 16, I started off with a black Celica GTS, At 18, got myself a rare 1 of 5000 GT-Four RC, and now own a rare GT-Four WRC 1 of 2100.

Here are some pictures of these cars:

I received my 86 Monday June 11th and it has been a blast to drive.

Comparing the GT4 to the 86, I can tell you right off the bat the 86 handles better with the factory suspension! There is no roll in the 86 which really impresses me about this car.

The GT4 in terms of speed is obviously the winner, but the 86 is pretty torqy surprisingly. I am driving still breaking it in so I am not redlining it yet!

Interior in the 86 is smaller then my Celica, but its surprisingly more roomier! The dead pedal is bigger, and the seats I think are just as comfy as the OEM Recaros my GT4 Has. The shifter is as smooth as butter for both cars, with the 86 Having the shorter gear throws. Back Seats for the GT4 are definitely more spacey though.

Here is a picture of my Celica and the Interior:

I'll post some pictures up of my new car now!

Here it is the day I picked it up!

First thing I did the same day I picked it up was rebadge the vehicle:

I also purchased the DC Sports 1011 exhaust tips to better compliment dat ass the 86 comes with.

Before:

After:

Here it is at my friends shop removing the DRL and just checking out the under body of the car:

It's hard to see, but here's a picture of the underbody:

And last night, I had the chance to change the lights to 5k HID's that my friend hooked me up with!

Crappy comparison of 5K Vs Stock:

Finished!

My plans for this car will be to have fun with it as a DD and take it open lapping every now and then. I plan to order suspension and fit the wheels my GT4 Currently sits on. Engine mods will be light with basic bolt ons I/H/E and a tune. But I am in no rush!

Enjoy!

06-15-2012, 09:05 AM	#1
sal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 16 FRS Location: Kitchener Posts: 313 Thanks: 259 Thanked 177 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Sal's new 86/FRS and GT4 Hi everyone, My name is Sal, I live in Kitchener, Ontario. I've been following development on this car since rumor's were in the air about the Toyota and Subaru venture. It's and exciting time to be and own these wonderful little cars. I am and have always been a Toyota fan. My previous 3 vehicles were All Toyota Celicas. At 16, I started off with a black Celica GTS, At 18, got myself a rare 1 of 5000 GT-Four RC, and now own a rare GT-Four WRC 1 of 2100. Here are some pictures of these cars: I received my 86 Monday June 11th and it has been a blast to drive. Comparing the GT4 to the 86, I can tell you right off the bat the 86 handles better with the factory suspension! There is no roll in the 86 which really impresses me about this car. The GT4 in terms of speed is obviously the winner, but the 86 is pretty torqy surprisingly. I am driving still breaking it in so I am not redlining it yet! Interior in the 86 is smaller then my Celica, but its surprisingly more roomier! The dead pedal is bigger, and the seats I think are just as comfy as the OEM Recaros my GT4 Has. The shifter is as smooth as butter for both cars, with the 86 Having the shorter gear throws. Back Seats for the GT4 are definitely more spacey though. Here is a picture of my Celica and the Interior: I'll post some pictures up of my new car now! Here it is the day I picked it up! First thing I did the same day I picked it up was rebadge the vehicle: I also purchased the DC Sports 1011 exhaust tips to better compliment dat ass the 86 comes with. Before: After: Here it is at my friends shop removing the DRL and just checking out the under body of the car: It's hard to see, but here's a picture of the underbody: And last night, I had the chance to change the lights to 5k HID's that my friend hooked me up with! Crappy comparison of 5K Vs Stock: Finished! My plans for this car will be to have fun with it as a DD and take it open lapping every now and then. I plan to order suspension and fit the wheels my GT4 Currently sits on. Engine mods will be light with basic bolt ons I/H/E and a tune. But I am in no rush! Enjoy!