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Rogue13 · 03-25-2019, 06:21 PM

Hi Aussies,

Just traded a Face-lifted 2016 A45 AMG (280kw) for a 86 GT manual, mid-May pickup.

I was waiting for the new A/CLA 45s but it now maybe sometime away so I thought I will scratch the 86 itch which I've had since the launch of this car. I almost traded my 370z for the 86 in 2012 but picked up an Evo X instead but always loved the 86 setup.

Looked at the M2 competition recently but thought even if I have 70% of the fun in the 86 for a fraction of the cost, I can jump into the new AMG in 12-18 months and keep the 86 as a weekend/track toy.

Looking forward to joining the community and enjoying the car with a few mods and track days.

Any tips where I can get interior trim pieces in Aus?
Also best exhaust setup to bring out the boxer rumble – will a catback be enough or will I need uneven headers as well?

Cheers

03-25-2019, 06:21 PM	#1
Rogue13 Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Drives: Mercedes-AMG A45, Toyota 86 GT Location: Sydney Posts: 11 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A-45 AMG to 86 Hi Aussies, Just traded a Face-lifted 2016 A45 AMG (280kw) for a 86 GT manual, mid-May pickup. I was waiting for the new A/CLA 45s but it now maybe sometime away so I thought I will scratch the 86 itch which I've had since the launch of this car. I almost traded my 370z for the 86 in 2012 but picked up an Evo X instead but always loved the 86 setup. Looked at the M2 competition recently but thought even if I have 70% of the fun in the 86 for a fraction of the cost, I can jump into the new AMG in 12-18 months and keep the 86 as a weekend/track toy. Looking forward to joining the community and enjoying the car with a few mods and track days. Any tips where I can get interior trim pieces in Aus? Also best exhaust setup to bring out the boxer rumble – will a catback be enough or will I need uneven headers as well? Cheers