r/GR86

Always took photos of my older cars and realised I’ve never even tried with this one. Any thoughts or reconsideration for photos/angles?

If so, have you guys modified it, and do you guys drive it in the snow? I’m about to move to Colorado, but I’m just wondering how strict they are with modified cars.

I’ve owned the car for about week now, and I love it so far except for a few minor tech (the “car in front has moved” warning for green lights keeps going off when I’m waiting to turn left on a green arrow) and interior gripes (no armrest or real center console). One thing that I’ve noticed though, is that pretty much 50% of the time I attempt to buckle up, I need to spend a few seconds fighting with the seatbelt to get it to detract.

Took me 2 days to install because my jack broke after I put on the first wheel - I had to use a screwdriver to loosen the pressure relief and drop the car because the u-joint that connects into the handle sheared clean off. I got a new jack the next day to finish the job.

The new wheels are Braid Winrace A in 16x6.5 with a +40 offset. The tires are Falken Wildpeak A/T Trails in 205/60R16. The car is lifted on Chuhatsu Plus Multi-road lifts springs with Bilstein B6 dampers, which gain me a total of 1.25” of ride height (including the upsized tires).

This thing eats gravel roads. It’s great.

First day back on track this season and managed to tie my PB. Was on pace for a 1:18.0 the next session, but got held up in the last turn. The car is stock other than camber plates, Kumho V730 tires (stock size), and AP Racing front calipers. Also has Jackson Racing oil cooler and Formula Delta oil pan.

got there at the right time too.

So my 25 Gr86 lefts turn signal has been lighting up when I step on the brake. Prior to this issue I had hyperflashing issue when I tried to put on my left turn signal but it doesn’t happen often. This braking and left turn signal issue only started happening after I installed the driven media 4BL mod. However, when I tried to disconnect the posi taps I had connecting to the taillight, the issue persisted. It will only stop lighting up while pressing on the brake if I disconnect the tailight from the main harness from the car.

Does that mean it has something to do with the tailight itself but not the aftermarket mod? Since it still flashes after I removed it? If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!

As a andamanese man these are my dino results

Had posted about my snapped stud yesterday

Went to go replace it and this is how they all look.

My question is, is that normal buildup for a 3 y/o car?

It looks like rust and aluminium oxidation.

All 20 seem to look that way.

Repairable or should I just get another rear bumper? Estimate?

Accidentally backed up on my company box truck’s back defense, super over worked and tired.

Also - this morning some bs completely busted my tire.

Some lovely asshat hit my car while parked and drove off. No insurance was left for me to give to my insurance.

Extending the exhaust tips with some 2” ID to 2” OD fittings.

Currently running these tires in a 225/45/R17 square setup on stock suspension. This review isn’t meant to compare them to summer or track tires—I understand the major differences, as I’ve experienced a wide range of both. This is more for someone looking for a budget tire for daily driving with some semi-spirited use.

I’ve had these tires for about 6 months now. During the break-in period, they felt a little odd—slightly floaty with more roll—but they never unpredictably broke loose. That’s expected though, since all-season tires generally have softer sidewalls compared to summer or track tires.

In the rain, they can break loose if you’re making a sharp turn, but it’s manageable. I’ve mostly noticed this in specific spots where cars tend to idle more, likely leaving oil residue that makes the surface extra slick. Outside of that, I’ve taken plenty of sharp turns without any issues. I’ve also been stable in the rain at higher speeds (around 90 mph) with traction control on.

For daily use, these tires are very reliable. Even in the rain, I’ve never felt overly concerned about traction. I’ve also practiced controlled sliding in a closed area, and they perform surprisingly well—they’re predictable and go where you want them to.

On spirited canyon runs, they hold up fairly well too. I’ve taken them through backroads and found they offer solid grip in dry conditions. They do warm up with driving, but not in the same way as a true summer tire—they don’t develop that extra “sticky” grip as heat builds and will reach their limits sooner when pushed hard.

At the end of the day, they’re not summer tires, so it’s important to keep that in mind and not let your ego take over—brake early, drive smooth, and stay within your limits.

p.s road noise: 3/5 quiet low speeds, highway speeds a little more noticeable but not terrible.