From Lotus Exige to GT86

[JD001]

A very long story.... abridged version...Caterham to Exige to BRZ...*actually Exige stored at the moment.
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[MaximeT]

Originally Posted by JD001

A very long story.... abridged version...Caterham to Exige to BRZ...*actually Exige stored at the moment.
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I would like to store it. But I have no room for it. And not enough money for the next track car.

[JD001]

The only regret I have is that I should have bought the series 1 instead of the series 2. I noted that you have taken the rear wing off.

[MaximeT]

Originally Posted by JD001

The only regret I have is that I should have bought the series 1 instead of the series 2. I noted that you have taken the rear wing off.

S1 is a better car, but with a shit engine and cost 10k more.

Yes, that's a cosmetic wing. Removing it saves 2,3kg.
It's an airbrake at best.

[JD001]

Agree, shit engine but something about the look of the series 1 that has me captured.

[MaximeT]

I'm getting closer to GT86 ownership \o/

I might buy this one. Do you see anything wrong for a 60 000km car ?

[yanfoo]

Originally Posted by MaximeT

I'm getting closer to GT86 ownership \o/

I might buy this one. Do you see anything wrong for a 60 000km car ?

shoot... this guy never cleaned/washed/scrubbed any rubber molding right?

[jvincent]

Looks like a 100% stock engine bay.

The oil filter looks taller/skinnier than the OEM Subaru ones we get here in Canada.

[yanfoo]

I would also remove these 2 parts, rust might be building up without you noticing it...

[MaximeT]

Thanks guys. Keep ideas coming

[MaximeT]

On the suspension side. I sent e-mail to Nitron, Quantum and JRZ, to find the best option for an European based manufacturer.

I was mostly looking at 3 way or 2 way with digressive valving. I need to suck curbs at my local track, something my 1 way Nitron on the Lotus was unable to do.

Quantum was especially nice. They are very interested to enter the 86 market, but the parts are not ready ATM. They build 2 way without external reservoir. It maximize oil flow, which is a very nice solution.
They have all types of pistons available.

We know more about JRZ out there. So I mostly asked the European prices and options.

Excluding VAT:
JRZ RS PRO TOURING kit : 3555€
JRZ RS PRO SPORT kit : 4670€
Shipping to France is 95.00€

The TOURING kit consists of dampers and springs which will fit the OE top mounts, the SPORT kit comes with dampers, linear racing springs from Eibach, front camber plates and rear spherical bearing top mounting plates.

Still waiting answers from Nitron
But I find them a bit too bike focus lately.
Quantum told me that the 3 way Nitron gives almost the same performance as 2 way, because they have too low oil flow with the external reservoir.


ATM I would go with JRZ.
Sadly Penske prices with import taxes and shipping will be too much.

I will limit the first step of the build to suspensions, tires, wheels and brakes until the Lotus is sold.

[MaximeT]

The financing part of the car is getting there, it takes a bit of time, but should be ready in less than 2 weeks.

I had the answer from Nitron. They give me a 15% discount, this makes the price very competitive. Should make the 3 way setup at 4350€ including VAT.
It makes it pretty hard to justify anything else.

I'm still debating between AP and RR racing stage lV brakes. I like the opportunity to have front and rear upgrade. But I have a harder time trusting willwood vs AP racing.

[MaximeT]

I still have no car, but it's a matter of days now.

I just ordered the Apex ARC 8 17x9 wheels in black.

It cost me a bit over 1300€. Which can't be matched by European wheels at this quality and lightness.

[EAGLE5]

I love Paris. Too bad about the impending riots.