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Is it going to be supercharged or have a turbo after a couple months?!

Wow

Congratulations and hello!

I need to look at some availability of track days, I live in Coulsdon not too far from Yourself think if I remember correctly? I would love to come and see your collection of cars sometime, when have you got a track day planned?

It's actually difficult for me to fly about atm due to the standard wheels can't put the power down at all, traction control cuts in. I've ordered new wheels and tyres which should cure this. As for the suspension and steering, the geometry is out atm due to the previous owner having different wheels and suspension so that was obviously sorted for his setup. Atm it feels exciting and lively and the tail likes to wiggle, part of the fun but I haven't been able to drive it much at all that much so I will have to come back to you after the bank holiday and let you know. I will be buying coilovers in the future for sure hopefully it won't lose its character too much!

I did have a browse at Lotus, but an Exige S would be quite a lot older and more expensive compared to what I ended up getting. The 86 is a project, customisation is the fun part even though I'm sure it can be a headache at times!

You can already see how good its going to look!

Any idea of a track debut?!

Yeah, love a white car. Dealer near me has one so may check that out at the weekend if it's not pissing it down. Got a 'white' Integra DC2 tho, and I fear parking an actually white car near it may make it look too beige, like it does when it snows. I think my favourite colour is the blue BRZ, but no where near as many of them about. And most on the market appear to be 400 miles away from me. I may have to be patient, but I'm terrible at it, and tend to buy the first car I go to look at. Haha say you bought it as beige lol, the BRZ in blue is gorgeous! Patience is what it's about to find the right car I believe Trade Link have Tarmacs old car that looks spot on.

I'm a big fan of the white they do, red wouldn't be my first choice but it's growing on me and can look good with a few mods

I found the part I enjoyed most about the M135i was the acceleration and although the interior and general quality is high, that for me is mostly what it had to offer. I really think due to the chassis and weight of the 86 it made everything seem like I was involved. But in the BMW I felt like it was aim and attack rather than enjoying the drive, if that makes any sense lol?! I prefered the M135i over the E92 M3, for me that was lethargic, but it had an amazing presence on the road. The fact it looks very similar to all the other models wasn't the greatest selling point either.

After testing many cars in my hunt for a new project, I narrowed it down to the E92 M3, GT86, 370z, M135 and the S3. Out of all of them I found the GT86 to be the most involving and loved the driving position and how fun the car was to throw about, the only downside being underpowered. Fortunately, what I felt was the perfect base car became available. Exterior: Standard apart from the official TRD canards. Engine: HKS Supercharger V2 - fitted and mapped by Abbey Motorsport HKS manifold Tomei Overpipe HKS resonated Front Pipe M7 titanium exhaust (only one in the UK I think, hand made in Japan) HKS Oil cooler again fitted by abbey - this has a vent in the wheel well, I high end part ARC air box HKS oil Car makes roughly 320bhp/288 at hubs The supercharger/oilcooler/most exhaust parts have only been on the car for around 2k miles Car Mileage is just under 7000miles since new The car is going to be used as a weekend toy and for track use with the intention of entering the Toyota Sprint Series. To Buy List so far , undecided on specifics at the moment and input welcome: Light wheels with some quality tyres, standard wheels can not handle the power at all Coilovers Stroker Kit Front splitter, side steps and rear spats Arbs Duck tail rear spoiler Control arms

Have you been before Mr Pickering? Heard there's lots of bikers you'll love it!

This week I should be picking up the new car, (build thread to follow) I've always wanted to go to the Nurburgring so I thought I would try sort something this summer. Looked at all the previous threads where it's mentioned, lots of help and advice, now trying to organise going. Is anyone interested in going in August was looking between Friday the 5th or Saturday the 6th and returning on the 8th or 9th. It would be fantastic if anyone has any input or pointers, hotels, restaurants, places of interest nearby. Open to changing dates if there's people interested, but I checked the track calendar for dates above; 5th - open evening 6th - open evening 7th - open all day 8th - open evening 9th - open evening From what I saw previous and research costs approx; Ferry £100-£120 Petrol to get to the ring, 2 full tanks £120 Petrol for the ring £100 Hotel based on sharing room £25-35 each per night Food and drink per day £30-£50 Ring Laps £20-£25 each depending on how many you buy Look forward to some replies (I hope!)

M135, RS5, S4, TTRS German yes but easily tuned and i'm sure all are high quality. RS5 maybe not as easy to tune as n/a

Anyone have a passenger seat for any of the track time tomorrow?

Did you contact them or do they contact you? Amazing though will have to pop in a shop and have a read!

Wow them wheels really do finish the car!

Wow that bootlid is certainly gorgeous, really like that car. My brothers currently having his 350GT wrapped.

As mentioned, have a look at the M135, in auto IMO it's a absolute weapon and used versions are at reasonable prices

You've got to keep going, I remember seeing this car on the track at castle Combe last year what a absolute animal. Looked amazing and the sound was incredible, I hope its on track at silverstone?!

HaHa that's the same transition I made certainly was different! Enjoy!

Did it really not feel that much quicker? I genuinely thought it would be quite a significant difference over the 370?

Would love to know how you find this as very interested in the M3 myself. Congrats i'm sure you won't be disappointed!

Whatttt I thought you enjoyed your E92?! When will we know the replacement...