TRD Fully Loaded - official TRD86

[ayau]

awesome pics. do you know what size the front and rear sway bars are?

[nzer]

Originally Posted by ayau

awesome pics. do you know what size the front and rear sway bars are?

No idea sorry.

Have a google for Toyota north shore here in NZ and contact them. They will gladly ship to Oz and have good pricing for forum members. They are the TRD part importers for New Zealand and supply the NZ Toyota dealers.

[nzer]

Originally Posted by tisb0b

Indeed =D Although I think this car does have the power to turn people into a tinkerer. Before I bought my GT86 I could not see the appeal in wasting money on fancy rims and now I've just blown a little bit over 2k on a set of 18" rims and tyres.

That's very true. I might even have a go at doing my own oil change at 1,600km given the great DIY articles on this forum!

Last time I tried was on a 1982 Holden Gemini I spilt oil all over my Dad's pristine garage floor - I don't think he's ever forgiven me...

[ayau]

Originally Posted by nzer

No idea sorry.

Have a google for Toyota north shore here in NZ and contact them. They will gladly ship to Oz and have good pricing for forum members. They are the TRD part importers for New Zealand and supply the NZ Toyota dealers.

no prob. what tires did the trd kit come with? they look like michelins.

[nzer]

Originally Posted by ayau

no prob. what tires did the trd kit come with? they look like michelins.

Michelin Pilot 225/40 R18 to fit the 18" TRD wheels

[nigel-jdmparts]

OMG OMG!!

Full TRD!

[nzer]

Originally Posted by nigel-jdmparts

OMG OMG!!

Full TRD!

No, I'm missing the TRD leather electronic key cover! LOL

On back order with Toyota North Shore here in NZ but may not be until February when their next big shipment arrives!!!

[RyleyMA61]

wouldn't be able to get some more pics of the car overall would you mate? really is a stunner... in the best colour too

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by nzer

Can you import the TRD parts from Japan or from here in NZ? I can PM you some suppliers if you want

I am pretty sure that I can source an unpainted one from Japan, but, it never hurts to shop around. Fortunately, I have the advantage of time right now since we are currently planning a trip to Disney World and my would be car budget is being reallocated to that. It was the promise that I made to my wife. I can get an FR-S if I take the family to Disney World. It has slowed the my purchases for the car to a crawl, but, the bottom line is that I have been loving my car since day one.

[Demandred7]

Originally Posted by nzer

Yep, you could be right. Certainly I'm sure that would be the case for a lot of people on this forum.

Personally I'm not a tuner or mod person. I don't have a mechanical bone in my body so I just wanted a really beautiful looking and unique car to drive and that's what I think I now have. And, I got it fast!

If you like tinkering with cars and modding then this quick TRD transformation wouldn't be for you.

Each to their own eh

It's funny you say that, because up until now, every car I have bought has been stock and never touched except consumables like tires and brakes. Granted they may have been higher trim levels, but, otherwise untouched.

I get this car and have been adding small inexpensive mods since day one (tint, shark fin, exhaust tips, LED lights).

Bigger mods are currently on hold, but, I can't get over the irresistible urge to mod the car. And the funny part is that I am just like you in that I am the furthest thing from being mechanically inclined.
:happy0180:

[j.t.]

How do the TRD coilovers ride compared to the stock ones. I was thinking about getting them.

Are they much stiffer over the stock ones, how would they be for daily driving?

[nzer]

Originally Posted by j.t.

How do the TRD coilovers ride compared to the stock ones. I was thinking about getting them.

Are they much stiffer over the stock ones, how would they be for daily driving?

Other than a bit firmer ride and a bit more road noise (prob lower profile tyres) I really haven't noticed much difference.

Mine is my daily drive - I drive 51km on my round trip to work and home each day and I certainly don't have issues with the ride. I did have a Nissan S15 for the 12 years before trading in for the 86 so have been used to a firm ride.

[nzer]

Tried to install the rally armor mudflaps today but with the TRD kit on the brackets mean they stick out in a funny way. I could get a different bracket made but have decided not to bother.

Damn!

[tisb0b]

Originally Posted by nzer

Tried to install the rally armor mudflaps today but with the TRD kit on the brackets mean they stick out in a funny way. I could get a different bracket made but have decided not to bother.

Damn!

Why didn't you get the toyota OEM mud flaps?