eckoflyte's journey from FWD to RWD - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

eckoflyte · 12-10-2012, 12:18 AM

Hey fellas,

So around June of this year, after much deliberation, I decided to sell my DC5R which I had for about 5 years. I thought it was about time to move forward from the FWD platform. Honda's have been my roots and I still love them to death and would've easily snapped up an AP2 S2K if it hadn't been for the introduction of the 86 and its price tag. Although I haven't taken delivery of the new Peg White GTS yet, not until mid Dec, just thought I'd begin the introductions now since it wont be too long.

My goals for the car are simple, take it to the track and belt out the fastest laps I can in stock form before beginning any mods. My benchmark track is Wakefield and it was all I did for the entire year of 2011 when I seriously began suspension tuning my DC5R.

I achieved a lap time of 1:11:17 official Natsoft time in the DC5 with stock power (147kw - which also happens to be the same as the 86!) and suspension mods. It was a road/street car and still took me around A->B. I really wanted to get in the 1:10 bracket as it was as I knew it was achievable in that form/setup, but inevitably had to sell straight away to get in line early for the GTS. The DC5 was not a perfect car, i found it very difficult in terms of improving handling and the platform was just limited. I didn't want to spend bucket loads on the car as it is just a road car and not a race car. My hopes will be that the 86 will be much more flexible and just be a great car right out of the box without having to spend too much money. I've only test driven one albeit mildly so I haven't felt what it is capable of, however judging by many critic and user reviews I don't think I will be disappointed.

Looking forward to seeing what stock laptimes the GTS can pull and you guys can be sure I'll be giving it with whatever experience I have under my belt.

During my last outing at Wakefield I wrote up my experiences there with my DC5 here: My experiences and thoughts of Wakefield Park in a DC5R - ClubITR - A Honda Enthusiast Community

Here is a clip of my last trackday in the DC5R!
[video=youtube;ZGm3CQtBSkI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGm3CQtBSkI[/video]

Hope to post more updates when I finally get the new car.

EDIT 08/12/2012
Meanwhile, the old ride. New ride to come in a week!

eckoflyte · 12-23-2012, 01:14 AM

and it has arrived

Kilzod · 12-23-2012, 02:10 AM

Congrats! Looking forward to what you're gonna do to it!

eckoflyte · 04-12-2013, 04:43 AM

update. some goodies arrived.

TE37V's Vintage 17x9 +36 and AD08
RobiSpec Front caster/camber/trackwidth adjustable control arms 4130 chromoly and rods
Rear Racer X Fab LCA 4130 chromoly and rods w/ camber adjustment

in transit at the moment

Turbowned · 04-12-2013, 04:29 PM

Congratulations! You had pretty much the best FWD platform anyone could ask for, but we all still know that RWD > FWD.

ZC6BRZ · 07-07-2013, 01:12 AM

looking forward to seeing the te37vs!

eckoflyte · 07-30-2013, 04:17 AM

these guys just arrived

eckoflyte · 07-30-2013, 04:17 AM

Waiting for the new Neova 245/40/17 AD08R to get restocked from my local tyre shop then going on the car.

These are 17x9 +36 5x100

eckoflyte · 08-02-2013, 04:41 AM

DriftEightSix · 11-19-2013, 05:38 AM

How is the journey going?

12-10-2012, 12:18 AM	#1
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	eckoflyte's journey from FWD to RWD Hey fellas, So around June of this year, after much deliberation, I decided to sell my DC5R which I had for about 5 years. I thought it was about time to move forward from the FWD platform. Honda's have been my roots and I still love them to death and would've easily snapped up an AP2 S2K if it hadn't been for the introduction of the 86 and its price tag. Although I haven't taken delivery of the new Peg White GTS yet, not until mid Dec, just thought I'd begin the introductions now since it wont be too long. My goals for the car are simple, take it to the track and belt out the fastest laps I can in stock form before beginning any mods. My benchmark track is Wakefield and it was all I did for the entire year of 2011 when I seriously began suspension tuning my DC5R. I achieved a lap time of 1:11:17 official Natsoft time in the DC5 with stock power (147kw - which also happens to be the same as the 86!) and suspension mods. It was a road/street car and still took me around A->B. I really wanted to get in the 1:10 bracket as it was as I knew it was achievable in that form/setup, but inevitably had to sell straight away to get in line early for the GTS. The DC5 was not a perfect car, i found it very difficult in terms of improving handling and the platform was just limited. I didn't want to spend bucket loads on the car as it is just a road car and not a race car. My hopes will be that the 86 will be much more flexible and just be a great car right out of the box without having to spend too much money. I've only test driven one albeit mildly so I haven't felt what it is capable of, however judging by many critic and user reviews I don't think I will be disappointed. Looking forward to seeing what stock laptimes the GTS can pull and you guys can be sure I'll be giving it with whatever experience I have under my belt. During my last outing at Wakefield I wrote up my experiences there with my DC5 here: My experiences and thoughts of Wakefield Park in a DC5R - ClubITR - A Honda Enthusiast Community Here is a clip of my last trackday in the DC5R! [video=youtube;ZGm3CQtBSkI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGm3CQtBSkI[/video] Hope to post more updates when I finally get the new car. EDIT 08/12/2012 Meanwhile, the old ride. New ride to come in a week!

07-07-2013, 01:12 AM	#6
ZC6BRZ Wannabe JDM Type S Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: San Francisco Posts: 476 Thanks: 90 Thanked 207 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	looking forward to seeing the te37vs! __________________ My Wannabe JDM Type S build: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24702

11-19-2013, 05:38 AM	#10
DriftEightSix Pegasus White Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 Location: Brisbane. Posts: 973 Thanks: 646 Thanked 126 Times in 104 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How is the journey going? __________________ Driving: Pegasus White Manual GTS 86.

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12-23-2012, 01:14 AM	#2
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	and it has arrived

12-23-2012, 02:10 AM	#3
Kilzod Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: N/A Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 152 Thanks: 7 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Congrats! Looking forward to what you're gonna do to it!

04-12-2013, 04:43 AM	#4
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	update. some goodies arrived. TE37V's Vintage 17x9 +36 and AD08 RobiSpec Front caster/camber/trackwidth adjustable control arms 4130 chromoly and rods Rear Racer X Fab LCA 4130 chromoly and rods w/ camber adjustment in transit at the moment

07-30-2013, 04:17 AM	#7
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	these guys just arrived

08-02-2013, 04:41 AM	#9
eckoflyte Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Sydney Posts: 246 Thanks: 45 Thanked 47 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

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