45,000 miles and going strong - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hawaiian · 05-30-2014, 03:12 AM

So, This happened a little over a week ago.

I know that some people have been concerned over the myriad of problems that our cars have had, especially with some of the earlier production cars, and I would like to do what I can to alleviate that a little bit.

In the 2 years since I have taken ownership of one of the best cars I have ever driven (it still puts a smile on my face every time i turn the key,) I have poked it, prodded it, modded it, and tuned it. It has survived 2 bricked computers (one from the dealership flashing it incorrectly, and one from ecutek/Visconti both fixed). It was tuned by Visconti, Toni, and finally Junior without getting a catastrophic failure or car-b-que.

It has seen pump gas, and tons of E-85 and my fuel system hasn't disintegrated (more than half of my miles are on the corn.) Header and Intake development, Hundreds of Dyno pulls, Spirited highway driving, backroad driving, extended highway trips, 1/4 runs and Autox.

It's had crickets with a replaced pump (they came back), a Check engine light (it didn't.) The Idle dip, condensed tail lights, and approaching 7000 Boosted miles (pushing more power than most.)

The cars are fairly resilient and can handle quite a bit. Yes, My trans is about to poop it's self, and I had problems with it pre-FI that the dealers didn't want to touch that the power has made worse, but that's what happens when you push almost 2x the rated TQ through it.

In reflection, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Enjoy your car, it's tougher than you may think after reading through the Issues section.

jflogerzi · 05-30-2014, 11:47 AM

Got pay to play

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Roxy86 · 05-30-2014, 01:25 PM

How much power and still stock block?

I've had my cam plate leak at about 7k, that's about it... knock on wood
Just cleaned it up and put threebond on it. so far so good

Superhatch · 05-30-2014, 01:32 PM

I think I'm at 60k-ish. I stopped paying attention a while ago. :P

I too still love every moment of getting into the car and after 2 years am amazed at how happy it still makes me and how many heads it still turns.

Here's to 45K more!

Hawaiian · 05-30-2014, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxy86

How much power and still stock block?

I've had my cam plate leak at about 7k, that's about it... knock on wood
Just cleaned it up and put threebond on it. so far so good

I forgot about the camplate. That's leaked twice.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...66&postcount=2

My dyno is there. If I could find actual 85% E85 I would be closer to 520 @20 psi. I run wastegate a lot though.

Lonewolf · 05-30-2014, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superhatch

I think I'm at 60k-ish. I stopped paying attention a while ago. :P

I too still love every moment of getting into the car and after 2 years am amazed at how happy it still makes me and how many heads it still turns.

Here's to 45K more!

Wow, 60K! You drive an ass-ton!

Darryljr11 · 05-30-2014, 02:31 PM

This makes me feel better. Ive been vortech supercharged with a visconti tune and am currently running PTuning turbo kit and approaching 27000 miles.

illmatic · 05-30-2014, 02:53 PM

31K purchased 5/2012 and no problems.

Rocket.BRZ · 05-30-2014, 03:00 PM

Awesome another one for the horrible transmission. How much torque are you putting out?

Reaper · 05-30-2014, 03:31 PM

should we start a thread for those of us that have over 400whp on a stock motor and regularly update the threads mileage?

Hawaiian · 05-30-2014, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket.BRZ

Awesome another one for the horrible transmission. How much torque are you putting out?

400ft lbs. I hope to have a solution soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper

should we start a thread for those of us that have over 400whp on a stock motor and regularly update the threads mileage?

Not a bad idea.

wparsons · 05-30-2014, 05:25 PM

I'm at ~66k km's (~42k miles), and the only issue I've had was moisture in my tail lights.

skyloran · 05-30-2014, 05:26 PM

i am hitting my 30K soon..love the car so much..great ride

calibrz · 05-30-2014, 05:49 PM

damn..just got 26800 miles this morning to work...I have to said...the engine in this car is amazing...i am looking forward to drive from east to west this summer.

05-30-2014, 03:12 AM	#1
Hawaiian That guy Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: Ultramarine mt FR-S Location: chicago Posts: 2,370 Thanks: 692 Thanked 1,389 Times in 730 Posts Mentioned: 71 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	45,000 miles and going strong So, This happened a little over a week ago. I know that some people have been concerned over the myriad of problems that our cars have had, especially with some of the earlier production cars, and I would like to do what I can to alleviate that a little bit. In the 2 years since I have taken ownership of one of the best cars I have ever driven (it still puts a smile on my face every time i turn the key,) I have poked it, prodded it, modded it, and tuned it. It has survived 2 bricked computers (one from the dealership flashing it incorrectly, and one from ecutek/Visconti both fixed). It was tuned by Visconti, Toni, and finally Junior without getting a catastrophic failure or car-b-que. It has seen pump gas, and tons of E-85 and my fuel system hasn't disintegrated (more than half of my miles are on the corn.) Header and Intake development, Hundreds of Dyno pulls, Spirited highway driving, backroad driving, extended highway trips, 1/4 runs and Autox. It's had crickets with a replaced pump (they came back), a Check engine light (it didn't.) The Idle dip, condensed tail lights, and approaching 7000 Boosted miles (pushing more power than most.) The cars are fairly resilient and can handle quite a bit. Yes, My trans is about to poop it's self, and I had problems with it pre-FI that the dealers didn't want to touch that the power has made worse, but that's what happens when you push almost 2x the rated TQ through it. In reflection, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. Enjoy your car, it's tougher than you may think after reading through the Issues section. __________________ Ultramarine mt FR-S P&L stage 1 turbo Prime Motoring Flex fuel Jr Tuned 506whp @17psi (e73)

05-30-2014, 01:32 PM	#4
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think I'm at 60k-ish. I stopped paying attention a while ago. :P I too still love every moment of getting into the car and after 2 years am amazed at how happy it still makes me and how many heads it still turns. Here's to 45K more! __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

05-30-2014, 03:31 PM	#10
Reaper in orbe terrum non visi Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: violent Location: Mountains Posts: 1,747 Thanks: 279 Thanked 762 Times in 446 Posts Mentioned: 62 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	should we start a thread for those of us that have over 400whp on a stock motor and regularly update the threads mileage? __________________ I have E85 where there isn't E85, that's my secret. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=reaper+build

05-30-2014, 05:26 PM	#13
skyloran Honeydew old ID Join Date: May 2014 Drives: GT86 Location: California Posts: 222 Thanks: 7 Thanked 43 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i am hitting my 30K soon..love the car so much..great ride __________________ Used to owned M3 and Lotus, but love my GT86 the most.

05-30-2014, 05:49 PM	#14
calibrz Turbo 86 Join Date: May 2014 Drives: GT86 Location: Japan now Posts: 167 Thanks: 3 Thanked 35 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	damn..just got 26800 miles this morning to work...I have to said...the engine in this car is amazing...i am looking forward to drive from east to west this summer. __________________ 10 - 1 = 0 real math

05-30-2014, 01:25 PM	#3
Roxy86 Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: Diesel daily / FR-S Location: United States Posts: 81 Thanks: 5 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How much power and still stock block? I've had my cam plate leak at about 7k, that's about it... knock on wood Just cleaned it up and put threebond on it. so far so good

05-30-2014, 02:53 PM	#8
illmatic Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: BRZ Limited 6MT, 02 AW, 03PSM WRX Location: United States Posts: 347 Thanks: 511 Thanked 153 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	31K purchased 5/2012 and no problems.

05-30-2014, 03:00 PM	#9
Rocket.BRZ Banned Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2010 WRX (sold) 2013 brz Location: my mind Posts: 345 Thanks: 6 Thanked 113 Times in 89 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Awesome another one for the horrible transmission. How much torque are you putting out?

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