Petrolheads for Pets @ Red Star Raceway 25th July 2015

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by Freedom

I am glad so many 86s are coming

Me too. We're gonna have a ball!!
I'm sure there are some 86'ers reading this and hanging on the fence...

Well, just go for it. This is your golden opportunity.
We won't be racing, we won't be competing, we'll just be enjoying our amazing cars in a safe and legal manner.

You won't be sorry, and the risk is minimal (really).

[Sporran]

Sorry but it's only 19 - the softness and I are sharing (but she will be tracking it )

[Alang]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

That's wonderful, but call it 20.
The -1 is going to feel a bit OUT on Saturday, cause he'll have NO brand support AT ALL!!

He'll be totally OverHachiPowered

Edit: Oh, I lied - he'll have a little bit of support.
Sorry, I barely noticed...

Yup, unfortunately, our dear friend is going to spend all his time leaning on his cars bonnet (or boot in his case) with his shades on and arms folded, trying to pull chicks.

[LostSalad]

Oh, @FT_86_SM_GP - for the sake of full disclosure here is some information that I picked up yesterday regarding the brake fluid:

Certain regular BMW drivers mentioned that when they attempted their own fluid flush, everything felt great until they hit the track. There was still air in the system, in the ABS controller, and a shop / dealer with access to the right high pressure hardware can flush the system taking this into account.

I also spoke to a Toyota tech who was there on the day. He said that with the power of the vehicle off, all the valves are open (even on the ABS unit) so the fluid will flush all the way through and all the air will bleed. Apparently, if the Toyota guys do a bleed, they do it with the normal bleed valves.

Thirdly, if you have already done the fluids, apparently it is possible for them to bleed air from the system but recycle the fluid. So if you want to have it checked out / done by someone else for peace of mind, please do.

Me personally - my car is due for its first service anyway. So I'm taking it in tomorrow and I will ask them to check the brake system for leaks and do a bleed on top of the regular service schedule. When I get the car back I will post any feedback I get here

[FT_86_SM_GP]

Originally Posted by LostSalad

Oh, @FT_86_SM_GP - for the sake of full disclosure here is some information that I picked up yesterday regarding the brake fluid:

Certain regular BMW drivers mentioned that when they attempted their own fluid flush, everything felt great until they hit the track. There was still air in the system, in the ABS controller, and a shop / dealer with access to the right high pressure hardware can flush the system taking this into account.

I also spoke to a Toyota tech who was there on the day. He said that with the power of the vehicle off, all the valves are open (even on the ABS unit) so the fluid will flush all the way through and all the air will bleed. Apparently, if the Toyota guys do a bleed, they do it with the normal bleed valves.

Thirdly, if you have already done the fluids, apparently it is possible for them to bleed air from the system but recycle the fluid. So if you want to have it checked out / done by someone else for peace of mind, please do.

Me personally - my car is due for its first service anyway. So I'm taking it in tomorrow and I will ask them to check the brake system for leaks and do a bleed on top of the regular service schedule. When I get the car back I will post any feedback I get here

Cool Thanks!

I took mine to Imperial Toyota Strijdompark today and had them change the brake fluid,

They charged me for 1 hour labor,

(Saw another Dark Grey 86 in the wash bay , probably came there for service)

Didn't mind paying as I don't have much experience with DIY work on cars, so won't take a chance with the most important element (Brakes)

[TheGooseman]

Forgot to add someone that was one of the first to register...

Pre-registration List:

1) Johan (Sav) - Toyota 86
2) Dewald (GeeTee86) - Toyota 86
3) Andy (Fish Eagle) - Toyota 86 RGM SC
4) Ruben - Toyota 86
5) Alan - Audi TT
6) Brandon - Lotus Elise IIIR
7) Larne - Toyota 86
8) Andreas - Toyota 86
9) Donovan - Toyota 86
10) Roger - Lotus Elise
11) Otto - Nissan 370Z
12) Derrin - Honda S2000
13) Jaco - Subaru STi
14) Rina - Subaru STi
15) Jacques (The Siglet) - Toyota 86 RGM SC
16) Rob - Toyota 86 RGM SC
17) Stephan - Porsche Cayman GTS
18) Alan (Alang) - Toyota 86
19) Colin - Toyota 86 RGM SC
20) Jason - Toyota 86 RGM SC
21) Andre - Toyota Auris
22) Johan - Lotus 7 or Fiesta ST
23) Sam - Toyota 86
24) Christo - Subaru STi
25) Joos - Subaru STi
26) Danie - Subaru STi
27) Gregory - Toyota 86
28) Ryan - Toyota 86
29) Glen - Toyota 86
30) Andrew - Porsche 997 S
31) Dennis - Toyota 86
32) Hilton - Subaru Forester
33) JW - Fiat Punto
34) Francois - Subaru Forester
35) Justin - Subaru WRX
36) Janus - Renault Megane RS
37) Stewart - Honda Civic Type R
38) Conrad - Fiat Panda
39) William - Porsche Cayman
40) Shiren - Toyota 86
41) Andrew - Toyota 86
42) Caroline - Toyota 86
43) Anton - Lotus 7
44) Sean - Ford
45) Cornel - Toyota 86
46) Werner - BMW M135
47) Lushen (Moheshini) - Toyota 86
48) Pieter - Toyota Avante GLi
49) Paul - Subaru Impreza 2.0R

[LostSalad]

Originally Posted by FT_86_SM_GP

Didn't mind paying as I don't have much experience with DIY work on cars, so won't take a chance with the most important element (Brakes)

Yup, I suddenly became very "aware" of the fact that my brakes are a system through the car and not just a pedal in the cabin. Out of sight, out of mind, as they say.

I asked them to do a bleed without changing the fluid. I really really really hope they don't change the fluid. If there's one upgrade that's essential, apparently it's fluid. Sigh. Not sure how I'd check besides eyeballing the colour, or maybe smelling it lol :/

On another note, they charge R400 for a polish

[Ryan86]

Calling all Hachi owners, last chance to be part of a awesome day. Try hit 30 x 86.

[LostSalad]

So some feedback on my service today:

• I got fresh oil for Saturday, which is nice. They used 5w30
• They had no problem inspecting the brakes as part of the regular service work, despite the brakes being aftermarket
• They do a fluid bleed the "normal" way and therefore couldn't do it without using fresh fluid (because it would just take too long to cycle the drained fluid back in a safe way)
• They actually asked for my feedback through this process
• They said everything feels great, and that the car "drives a lot better than the other 86's they see with that sweet exhaust"

So despite "fixing" my loose license plate screw with double sided tape I'm pretty happy that they play along.

[Fish Eagle]

Here's a teaser for Saturday...

This is a rare video snippet. It's rare because it's the one and only time I've ever let anyone else drive my car on track.
So this is the only video footage I've ever taken of my own car. It was very windy, hence the poor sound quality.
The lucky guy was @JouMaSeHoes - and after all that, he gets himself a Porsche
If he wasn't my mate, I'd call him a filthy traitor, rip his heart out, and eat it


[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNoizAawCgc"]A.N.Other driving my car at Red Star - YouTube[/ame]

[Fish Eagle]

And here's what that looks like from inside the car.
Sounds like my car got @JouMaSeHoes excited, but not enough to avoid him jumping ship

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhZc6hDpR00"]A.N.Other driving my car at Red Star Part 2 - YouTube[/ame]

[TheGooseman]

Pre-registration List:

1) Johan (Sav) - Toyota 86
2) Dewald (GeeTee86) - Toyota 86
3) Andy (Fish Eagle) - Toyota 86 RGM SC
4) Ruben - Toyota 86
5) Alan - Audi TT
6) Brandon - Lotus Elise IIIR
7) Larne - Toyota 86
8) Andreas - Toyota 86
9) Donovan - Toyota 86
10) Roger - Lotus Elise
11) Otto - Nissan 370Z
12) Derrin - Honda S2000
13) Jaco - Subaru STi
14) Rina - Subaru STi
15) Jacques (The Siglet) - Toyota 86 RGM SC
16) Rob - Toyota 86 RGM SC
17) Stephan - Porsche Cayman GTS
18) Alan (Alang) - Toyota 86
19) Colin - Toyota 86 RGM SC
20) Jason - Toyota 86 RGM SC
21) Andre - Toyota Auris
22) Johan - Lotus 7 or Fiesta ST
23) Sam - Toyota 86
24) Christo - Subaru STi
25) Joos - Subaru STi
26) Danie - Subaru STi
27) Gregory - Toyota 86
28) Ryan - Toyota 86
29) Glen - Toyota 86
30) Andrew - Porsche 997 S
31) Dennis - Toyota 86
32) Hilton - Subaru Forester
33) JW - Fiat Punto
34) Francois - Subaru Forester
35) Justin - Subaru WRX
36) Janus - Renault Megane RS
37) Stewart - Honda Civic Type R
38) Conrad - Fiat Panda
39) William - Porsche Cayman
40) Shiren - Toyota 86
41) Andrew - Toyota 86
42) Caroline - Toyota 86
43) Anton - Lotus 7
44) Sean - Ford
45) Cornel - Toyota 86
46) Werner - BMW M135
47) Lushen (Moheshini) - Toyota 86
48) Pieter - Toyota Avante GLi
49) Paul - Subaru Impreza 2.0R
50) Sanjiv - Toyota 86
51) Michael - Toyota 86

[JouMaSeHoes]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

Here's a teaser for Saturday...

This is a rare video snippet. It's rare because it's the one and only time I've ever let anyone else drive my car on track.
So this is the only video footage I've ever taken of my own car. It was very windy, hence the poor sound quality.
The lucky guy was @JouMaSeHoes - and after all that, he gets himself a Porsche
If he wasn't my mate, I'd call him a filthy traitor, rip his heart out, and eat it

"Man that guy is smoooth" - Anon

[CWP68]

Do you have a little orgasm every time you hit an apex spot on