My GR86, soon to have TRD full kit, Called "Wingo MK2"

[vindiesel]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

Damn, whats up with your bitterness?

I'd consider custom welding done to the exhaust system different from changing a shift knob, but Idk, maybe your elitism has different standards. Either way, if you dont like what you see here there is always the choice to just move along.

But thanks for your nice comment

I’m not a fan of the subjectivism in regards to people loosely using “build” as bolting on a bunch of parts. When I think of “built” or build I’m talking removing the engine and rebuilding it internally or a cage or some significant modifications that defy that of just replacing parts that use basic hand tools to accomplish. Elitist? Maybe but it’s more about the truth not the blatant use of builds for bolt ons. Just seeing if you or anyone could genuinely define the difference that’s all or ignore me I’ll ask elsewhere.

[villainous_frx]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

Its -2°C currently so I was not able to drive much or take proper pictures, but this is what it looks like right now. I'll be taking proper pictures once weather gets warmer again

Is the weather any better yet? Love this car (and your first one).

[autoracer86]

Originally Posted by vindiesel

I’m not a fan of the subjectivism in regards to people loosely using “build” as bolting on a bunch of parts. When I think of “built” or build I’m talking removing the engine and rebuilding it internally or a cage or some significant modifications that defy that of just replacing parts that use basic hand tools to accomplish. Elitist? Maybe but it’s more about the truth not the blatant use of builds for bolt ons. Just seeing if you or anyone could genuinely define the difference that’s all or ignore me I’ll ask elsewhere.

Unless I missed something he posted in the Members car journal section and never one called it a build.

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by villainous_frx

Is the weather any better yet? Love this car (and your first one).

Apologies for being a bit quiet here. I bought another Project Car in January (SW20 MR2) and that took a bit of my time so the GR86 was sitting around Most of Feb/March. Then April happened with Crazy Weather (one week 15-20° Sunshine, next week -2° snow) so it actually just now starts to get better Weather wise.

Anyways, I took Wingo out today to take some pictures, however its still rather cold and my passion to take pictures in cold weather is not that high :-) In 2-3 Weeks time tho the first Alps Mountain passes will open and I can finally take the car to where it belongs (and will post more pictures then aswell)

For now I hope you enjoy the quick update:

[Killerbee]

Havent updated this post in a while.


I have not done much to the car since the last post, however I was busy over the summer to enjoy the car in the alps. I've done 3 Road trips of about 4500km/50 Mountain passes in total. Car is a blast to drive, and to my surprise ground clearance was good enough even for the sharper hairpin turns.

Leaving some Pictures of one of the trips below. Wingo will now go into his Wintersleep, while I'll planning some minor cosmetic changes to the Spoilerkit aswell as thinking about a new set of wheels - I will update again once I know what excactly I'll do.

So far thanks for reading my car journal and enjoy the pictures

[Killerbee]

Havent updated this post in a while, so here's some news.

I always wanted TE37 in 9.5, however I had the impression the 8" OZ wheels with 245 was as agressive as I could go without the need for some fender work - so at one night I just said, fuck it, lets try it and figure out how to make it work if it should not.
To my surprise everything fits spot on - while super agressive and not much room left, it does not rub.
Setup for anyone wanting to take it as a reference for their built:
Suspension: KW V3 Coilovers, lowered about 3cm (You could go lower but I have some issues with ground clearance with the TRD kit, so I left it at a minor drop)
Wheels: TE37 SAGA SL, 9.5"x18", +45
Tires: Continental Sport Contact 7 255/35/18

[Lantanafrs2]

Those wheels look right for that car. Nice improvement

[new2subaru]

OEM+ right there. Clean