Wes' red Toyota 86 Artisan Spirits

[SuperTom]

Nice build when I was at the dealership was bouncing back and forth between red and halo white. When with halo but good choice! How do the Loden emblems fit on the bumper some posts I read said they were too stiff and didn't mold to the bumper great?


Check out my 87 build I have some aliexpress parts too! Doesn't sound like my reverse lockout is vibrated. But was easier to pound on the pin with silver I'm afraid the black would chip with my method of install.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118243

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by SuperTom

Nice build when I was at the dealership was bouncing back and forth between red and halo white. When with halo but good choice! How do the Loden emblems fit on the bumper some posts I read said they were too stiff and didn't mold to the bumper great?


Check out my 87 build I have some aliexpress parts too! Doesn't sound like my reverse lockout is vibrated. But was easier to pound on the pin with silver I'm afraid the black would chip with my method of install.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118243

Sorry, only saw your post now! Yes they're very stiff, but the curvature of that part is so minuscule that it doesn't matter. The 3M tape on the back is super stick and as a result it's even more difficult to remove than the stock item. I'm not sure if the loden emblems you mean are for the pre-'17 cars, or for the current. I know the current ones are larger and I would say fitment is perfect.

[SuperTom]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

Sorry, only saw your post now! Yes they're very stiff, but the curvature of that part is so minuscule that it doesn't matter. The 3M tape on the back is super stick and as a result it's even more difficult to remove than the stock item. I'm not sure if the loden emblems you mean are for the pre-'17 cars, or for the current. I know the current ones are larger and I would say fitment is perfect.

Thanks I'm sure the review I read for the pre 17's. I only care about the 17's. Looks like I will be going with a black chrome thanks for your review!

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Installed the SARD wing today. She needs to get lowered asap.

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

So I finally had the coilovers installed with some generous help of fellow twin owners. The coilovers are MeisterR Zeta CRD and it's a 1.5" drop at the front and not sure what it is at the back. Looks to be about the same, or slightly less. Taking her in for an alignment on thursday although she feels perfect. I played around with the settings, first having the stiffness set to the middle (16 clicks from either end), which was too bumpy for me. I then dialed in 4 more clicks toward the softer side and the ride is now perfect. Here is a before and after pic.



It's a nice clean drop and there's lots more room to go lower should I desire it, but at the moment I'm happy with the look and feel like it's a perfect compromise between usability and looks.

[SuperTom]

Those are the coilovers I went with too with about 1.5" drop. Car looks great with the drop. I still have mine set in the middle. Set it there and then forgot about it so it seems right on for the street

[NINE]

That carbon in the interior looks nice!

[KingBaeless]

My Dog Wes, LOL!

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

I guess I'll post this here too. Some useless interior and exterior decoration

[SuperTom]

god bless aliexpress

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Received the MCE knob covers and HURRAH, they fit over the carbon panel no problem. They're very thin, and fit very tightly. No need for double sided tape or glue. I really hate the OEM knobs so I'm very happy with the result.

[ZX88]

Originally Posted by StraightOuttaCanadaEh

Received the MCE knob covers and HURRAH, they fit over the carbon panel no problem. They're very thin, and fit very tightly. No need for double sided tape or glue. I really hate the OEM knobs so I'm very happy with the result.

I just got those knobs as well. fitment was great and they were actually reasonably priced for what they are. Where did you get that cf trim piece for behind the knobs?

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Originally Posted by ZX88

I just got those knobs as well. fitment was great and they were actually reasonably priced for what they are. Where did you get that cf trim piece for behind the knobs?

Thanks! Yeah they're great, I feel so much better in my cabin now. I got the carbon cover at www.carbonart.ca

[StraightOuttaCanadaEh]

Been a while since I upated this thread! Winter has been long and painful but the girl persevered.



And here are some pics from last summer I never uploaded here. Pic credit goes to @voadaphone







Since I last posted I also got gauge rings.



And did this to my key.



Then I bought and installed DAMD Vantage tan leather look seat covers and am immensely pleased with them.





Then I got a carbon gauge cluster overlay.



And am in love with it as well.



Today I received the obligatory Perrin inlet tube to get rid of the sound tube, K&N high flow filter, a Radium master brake cylinder brace, Muteki SR48 lug nuts (anodized blue), and some black interior pieces to get rid of the remaining silver trim (just the steering wheel left now).







Also had these neoprene coilover socks installed over the winter to protect them from salt. We'll see if they worked.



Okay well clearly those aren't socks, but it is whiskey so I'll keep it here for shits and giggles lol.

Thanks for looking.