Hey guys, just picked up my GT86 last night and already want to get some things sorted!
Start with the good stuff - it's had a new clutch recently, gearbox feels ace, engine revs sweet, well looked after etc. However some bad things
On the plus side it's actually had its "60k" spark plug service already (it's at 58k miles now), recalls done, so it's due a slightly cheaper service than I thought.
My original plan was to take it to Toyota for an early service - is there anything on the list (bar things like lights and seats ofc) that would be better off taking somewhere else? I've not done much spannering myself on cars but have raced/maintained karts before so more than willing to give it a go.
Start with the good stuff - it's had a new clutch recently, gearbox feels ace, engine revs sweet, well looked after etc. However some bad things
- The "unusual wire".
- There's some brake judder. Seems this is more likely to be the pads than the discs, but the car definitely hasn't been tracked so not sure.
- It's got the idle crickets, is there any fix for this now? I'm right in thinking it's not a big issue except the annoying noise?
- Rear feels a little stiff on full lock at low speeds. Nice because it spins the inside wheel a bit, but not sure if the diff is locking a bit too much (seen some oil changes help, will check the history and see what's in it).
- The shifter pattern cap on the gear stick is a little unstuck, not sure if that's a super glue job or a new stick.
- It's very slightly delaminating/or has some condensation on the edges of the rear view mirror - is the only fix a new one?
- It's got a slight haze to the front (but not rear) lights. I can't tell if it's inside or outside, is it easy to get inside them and see?
- Seats are in almost perfect condition, honestly the new (2.5k miles) one I test drove the other day had the same amount of bolster damage. Just a very small, 5mm or so, rip on the side stitching I'd like to fix before it gets bigger.
On the plus side it's actually had its "60k" spark plug service already (it's at 58k miles now), recalls done, so it's due a slightly cheaper service than I thought.
My original plan was to take it to Toyota for an early service - is there anything on the list (bar things like lights and seats ofc) that would be better off taking somewhere else? I've not done much spannering myself on cars but have raced/maintained karts before so more than willing to give it a go.