Get my GTS today

[youngy]

Well after a very very long wait I finally get the keys to my Grey GTS today, excited...

Just a couple of questions for you guys:

1. I have purchased plates slim on front and normal back:
Normal 372mm x 134mm , Slim line 372mm x 100mm

Whats the best way to put these on the car so it doesn't look dodgy?
I have seen some expensive holders, $200 for both seems excessive.

2.Tinting $495 discounted from $695 seems a bit over the top? also is darkest legal too much for these cars?

3. Opticoat in Perth quoted at $850, I have heard good things but dealers PP was around $800 that includes 2 years minor scratch and dent repair, i know its probably not as good though. thoughts??

4. Need to get insurance done today asap, I have been quoted 991, im over 30? ideas?

[DanVIIIVI]

1. StreetFX Slimline plate bracket. (search the Australia Classifieds on here).
2. $495 is steep, if that's through the dealer, just go elsewhere. Darkest legal isn't enough in my opinion. If you want to stay legal and roadworthy just go darkest legal.
3. Dealer paint protection isn't as good as Opticoat unless they are using opticoat. I would opt out of the dealer paint protection package and get Opticoat done externally, you should be able to get it cheaper than $850 aswell.
4. That is way too much. I'm 26 and my quote was around $840 per year through Toyota Insurance, and about the same through JustCar.

[BRAWL]

For that price, dealer paint protection is worthwhile as it comes with scratch and dent which is well worth it!

[stevo_12v]

1. Wouldn't bother with plate bracket and that' is just wank. 3M double sided VHB tape FTW.

2. Get your tinting done from TKO in Carlisle. I paid $315 for mine.
I think the going price for other 86 owners there so far is just over 3 hun.

3. If that includes dent repair, go for it.

4. Go SGIO for insurance. This is what I'm paying

[youngy]

Thanks
Streetwise is what the dealer offers.....$88/repair, anyone heard of this? So it's not free....

[evil_1998]

Originally Posted by youngy

2.Tinting $495 discounted from $695 seems a bit over the top? also is darkest legal too much for these cars?

3. Opticoat in Perth quoted at $850, I have heard good things but dealers PP was around $800 that includes 2 years minor scratch and dent repair, i know its probably not as good though. thoughts??

2. Also got mone done at TKO, great job & knows how to install on 86's. Mine was $295

3. Derek (Shikyna) also does Opti-coating in Perth, $500. Great job, more info: http://*************/forum/f62/paint...opticoat-1068/

[omgwtfbbqsauce]

I think your paying too much IMO.

I got mine done for $140 with darkest legal and Opticoated my car for $400 lifetime warranty. I'm in Sydney though not sure if that makes a difference, but very happy with both the tint and opticoat

[stevo_12v]

Everything in Perth is priced much more than over east. That's the way things are. Freighting stuff takes ages too.

[Visconti]

Where the pics ?

[youngy]

Ended up paying $1200 for new car delivery, opticoat and interior, didn't see the earlier post of $500 but I think Mark does a good job.
Got 3M black for $345 (GTS tinting), instead of solar guard from TKO, prob no difference at all.
Paid $400 for reversing sensors (TBH waste of money but hey ho)
Have ordered Reversing HID led kit....
First pic is straight from dealer, appeared more sparkly and grey, other pics post opticoat, looks like it has taken it a shade darker, no more sparkles
3M black on the second last pic and sensors on the final.

Wouldn't mind if someone could recommend a professional aftermarket gut to install quality rear camera though. Not keen on the stereo in this car but that's not why I bought it lol
I am just waiting on my new plates to be delivered so that I can remove the horrible City Toyota ones, so you guys recommend using 3M VHB to stick plates directly on? Could only find gorilla grip tape in Bunnings...Any tips on this? Anywhere sell this in Perth?
Cheers

[youngy]

Should have got TKO to do the tinting, finally put the drivers window down after a week and the corner of the film crumpled, not happy Jan. Also there is the odd tiny little bubble on the back windscreen, taking it back up to get fixed.

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[Raz555]

Pics look great! Good to see another grey GTS around Perth.

That is poor with the tinting. Try get money back and then go get Trent at TKO to do it. Think TKO have done half of the 86's in Perth :-)

[youngy]

Yip would be nice with some brembos, I think its because every time you open the drivers door it brings the window down a little, it's on that corner. Getting my cash back would be a pain so I will just get him to replace it. But of it happens again then I will be asking for money back for sure.
Just waiting on my new number plate, it's taking ages....

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[stevo_12v]

Originally Posted by youngy

Paid $400 for reversing sensors (TBH waste of money but hey ho)
Have ordered Reversing HID led kit....
First pic is straight from dealer, appeared more sparkly and grey, other pics post opticoat, looks like it has taken it a shade darker, no more sparkles
3M black on the second last pic and sensors on the final.

Wouldn't mind if someone could recommend a professional aftermarket gut to install quality rear camera though. Not keen on the stereo in this car but that's not why I bought it lol
I am just waiting on my new plates to be delivered so that I can remove the horrible City Toyota ones, so you guys recommend using 3M VHB to stick plates directly on? Could only find gorilla grip tape in Bunnings...Any tips on this? Anywhere sell this in Perth?
Cheers

Hahaha you got your car fromt City Toyota?? Their service department(so far in my experience) have been pretty good.

I personally prefer to use 3M double sticky on my plates, gives a much more 'cleaner' look. Looks less busy if you know what I mean..
You can get the 3M VHB tape from GGH in canningvale. It's along Baile road. Here is the tape in question.. its pretty expensive @ $115-$120 per 32.9m roll..

http://www.ggh.com.au/adhesive-tape-....html?cPath=52
Don't bother with the 3M 1inch x 1inch foam squares from Officeworks. They are CRAP and you will end up peeling that crap off after 6months as they aren't weather proof. See pic:


As for rear vision camera, ever thought about using the BlackVue as one? It has a video out. Here's a sceenshot of mine today(with a Toyota spotting)

The output comes out from a 3.5mm jack to a yellow/black RCA which you can then route into the head unit(I'm not sure if the GTS sat nav unit will allowed you to connect it up - as I didn't bother and already sold mine). But my android head unit does have reverse camera hook up though(via RCA).
I'll be getting A-One to hook up my reverse camera.. most probably next month when they have got their custom sub enclosure and tweeter mounts sorted.

EDIT: You've ordered your Reverse HID LED Kit? Hope you ordered them from @KI_ZN6?? He's got the BEST LED's out there. @GaN-MaN knows what I'm talking about when comparing them to another vendors LED's hahaha. But anyway, Kenneth @KI_ZN6) is a great vendor and will look after you. I'd recommend going the whole LED setup imho. LED Fogs, Dome/Map, License plate, Boot, Reverse Lights. You can also get LED indicators, but I don't think they are legal. I'd rather get the TRD chrome indicators.