The South African Feel Good Thread - Page 18 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Vic_RSA · 09-01-2014, 04:42 AM

I have the same one as @Fish Eagle - so far so good!

http://www.autostyle.co.za/gps-elect...rotection.html

Not a bad price - but check reviews before purchase. Also get ready to renew every 2y or so to compensate for new technologies. This is my second Cobra and I'll recommend it to anyone.

Die$eL · 09-01-2014, 04:54 AM

The track looks Very bumpy!!

Fish Eagle · 09-01-2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Die$eL

The track looks Very bumpy!!

It looks bad with all the patches, but it's fine.

It's actually a super track - very technical, very safe, and a lot of fun because you're normally running with racecars.
Friday was the first time I've ever seen road-legal cars on Midvaal.

My average speed on Midvaal is 108kph, maximum 192 (back straight), and slowest about 70 (turn 1).

Freedom · 09-01-2014, 07:38 AM

Many thanks to Fish_Eagle, and Larne for a fantastic day at Midvaal. It was my first time on the track and they never killed me

. They really showed me how exciting and balanced an 86 can be on the track.

Fish Eagle · 09-01-2014, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom

Many thanks to Fish_Eagle, and Larne for a fantastic day at Midvaal. It was my first time on the track and they never killed me

. They really showed me how exciting and balanced an 86 can be on the track.

Glad you enjoyed it.

qbzee007 · 09-02-2014, 06:00 AM

I dont know if this goes here.
I decided I couldnt wait for the monthly super trax and decided i was gonna do some drifts on an unused piece of road.

This was my reward.

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Fish Eagle · 09-02-2014, 06:49 AM

Wow

This piece of road you were drifting on - is it perhaps called the Sani Pass?

Die$eL · 09-02-2014, 07:56 AM

qbzee007 I see you were inspired after the burnouts at the dyno on saturday!

yoh thats a big chunk!

qbzee007 · 09-02-2014, 09:16 AM

@Fish_Eagle hehe Sani's pass. No it was in jo'burg somewhere with a very very rough tar surface. (i guess thats why it was deserted)
@Die$eL this was about a month ago. Hence I did not partake in the burnouts on Saturday

Freedom · 09-03-2014, 02:24 AM

qbzee007, you were at the socsa skid pan day on Sunday. Tried to say hi, but you were jumping into the new STI (i think) with much excitement

qbzee007 · 09-03-2014, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freedom

qbzee007, you were at the socsa skid pan day on Sunday. Tried to say hi, but you were jumping into the new STI (i think) with much excitement

Yeah I was taken aback by the boost!!

I saw you guys busy playing in the water and when u were out it was my turn to be passenger.

That STI made me want some boost!!!

sav · 09-03-2014, 06:54 AM

The problem with boost is that it's addictive.

Fish Eagle · 09-03-2014, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sav

The problem with boost is that it's addictive.

Yep, I think that's true for most folks - they get a taste and want more, and more...

I've been lucky - I've got two boosted cars, and I don't crave more power, not even with my 11 year old Forester.
I still get a rush when I floor them.

But, it's amazing what a stock or near-stock 86 can achieve when driven well.
It's not all about brute force and ignorance, more about using what you've got cleverly and with finesse.

sav · 09-03-2014, 08:09 AM

I agree 100% but when it comes to the Forester there is no finesse and then more is more.

Thing is, not only does a tune provide a ton more torque and a lot more power, it also means that it's now entirely happy on our fuel. So happy engine, more power, more torque = win-win.

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Die$eL Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: Toyota MR2 Spyder Turbo Location: Midrand, South Africa Posts: 252 Thanks: 22 Thanked 128 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	The track looks Very bumpy!! __________________

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sav Official anti-BS squad Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: South Africa Posts: 2,366 Thanks: 379 Thanked 452 Times in 309 Posts Mentioned: 72 Post(s)	I agree 100% but when it comes to the Forester there is no finesse and then more is more. Thing is, not only does a tune provide a ton more torque and a lot more power, it also means that it's now entirely happy on our fuel. So happy engine, more power, more torque = win-win. __________________ Toyota 86 High 6MT (Satin Pearl White) 95RON SAV Tuned

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09-01-2014, 04:42 AM	#239
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	I have the same one as @Fish Eagle - so far so good! http://www.autostyle.co.za/gps-elect...rotection.html Not a bad price - but check reviews before purchase. Also get ready to renew every 2y or so to compensate for new technologies. This is my second Cobra and I'll recommend it to anyone.

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Freedom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: PEARL WHITE GT86 TRD Location: South Africa Posts: 290 Thanks: 113 Thanked 114 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	Many thanks to Fish_Eagle, and Larne for a fantastic day at Midvaal. It was my first time on the track and they never killed me . They really showed me how exciting and balanced an 86 can be on the track.

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qbzee007 Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 97 Audi A4 1.8 Avant '13 Subaru BRZ Location: Johannesburg Posts: 83 Thanks: 96 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	I dont know if this goes here. I decided I couldnt wait for the monthly super trax and decided i was gonna do some drifts on an unused piece of road. This was my reward.

09-02-2014, 09:16 AM	#247
qbzee007 Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 97 Audi A4 1.8 Avant '13 Subaru BRZ Location: Johannesburg Posts: 83 Thanks: 96 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	@Fish_Eagle hehe Sani's pass. No it was in jo'burg somewhere with a very very rough tar surface. (i guess thats why it was deserted) @Die$eL this was about a month ago. Hence I did not partake in the burnouts on Saturday

09-03-2014, 02:24 AM	#248
Freedom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: PEARL WHITE GT86 TRD Location: South Africa Posts: 290 Thanks: 113 Thanked 114 Times in 74 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s)	qbzee007, you were at the socsa skid pan day on Sunday. Tried to say hi, but you were jumping into the new STI (i think) with much excitement

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