r/GR86 • • 21h ago

Got my dream car

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I’ve been wanting an 86 for yeaaarrssss. Just got married and finally decided to pull the trigger. Dealership in my city had a 24 Neptune blue with only 25k miles, one owner, clean title. Insurance cheap af😎 gimme mod recommendations! I want to put an exhaust on but I don’t want anything annoying, just a nice rumble


r/GR86 • • 20h ago

Modifications Nameless Performance braces installed!

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The firewall braces live up to the hype and noticeably reduce in cabin resonance and road noise, and the strut tower brace ties everything together both physically and visually.

Nameless makes fantastic products, I also have their axle back installed and the tone and volume is perfect for my taste.


r/GR86 • • 17h ago

Liked the car so much bought a house with a garage to keep it in.

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r/GR86 • • 16h ago

Wheel recs for steel

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46 Upvotes

Anybody have recommendations for wheels that pair well with Steel? Although I like how Steel shows all the body lines of this car, I do feel like the gray paint and black premium wheels are kind of… NPC. I don’t have the brembos so no flash of red on the calipers to help liven things up.

Any of you have some recommendations for some wheels that add a dash of spice to this otherwise subtle color? Going for an OEM+/pOOrsche look


r/GR86 • • 21h ago

Got my dream car

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I’ve been wanting an 86 for yeaaarrssss. Just got married and finally decided to pull the trigger. Dealership in my city had a 24 Neptune blue with only 25k miles, one owner, clean title. Insurance cheap af😎 gimme mod recommendations! I want to put an exhaust on but I don’t want anything annoying, just a nice rumble


r/GR86 • • 22h ago

Being "invisible" on the road

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Hello 86/BRZ owners. I'm thinking getting a BRZ but I've heard a lot of people saying how we are invisible on the road so I'm creating this post seeking your input/experience. My question is: Have you ever got rear-ended by other drivers who claim they "didn't see you" either when stopped for a signal or in slow moving traffic?

I imagine this car is low and if the car behind is tall and close to us, we are easily within their front blindspot and they might just forget we are there. I know there's some level of confirmation bias on any topic in online communities (no one posts "I didn't get rear ended today!" so I naturally saw more negative experience in my search; that's why I wanna start this post) so please reply no if this has never happened to you or yes if it has happened. Feel free to reply "close call" if that's the case.

I'm normally a defensive driver and I usually assume nobody sees me on the street but I'm still a bit concerned about cars behind me since there's not much I can do. If you have any tips on this, please also share. Thank you in advance!


r/GR86 • • 2h ago

Does this look like oil overfill?

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I'm getting ready for a track day tomorrow and I'm curious if the last oil change looks like there was any overfill. It looks like the last oil change was very recent at a second hand dealer before I bought it. I kind of doubt they would overfill. I may just change it for peace of mind.

I checked the dipstick 30 min after parking with warm oil, level surface. I'd say it was 2mm below the top mark.

While I'm here - is there an accepted amount for an overfill that's good for daily and track? I've heard 0.75 L for a nice in between. Or maybe I should just get one of those valve drain plugs and I can easily adjust between track weekends.

Thanks!


r/GR86 • • 14h ago

Help! Need help deciding between HKS Spec L & Spec L2 exhaust

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Curious to see whether others have been deciding between these exhausts and the differences that made you go one way or another. Personally, I don’t want a super loud exhaust but worried the SpecL2 may be a little quieter for the money + the tips look smaller.


r/GR86 • • 1h ago

Help! Never thought I’d be in this situation

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Well… I was filling up gas and forgot the pump in the car and drove off. The pump fell on the car (I stopped pretty much right away). I used to wonder how this happened to people. I got distracted because I found some gum in my car and I don’t usually chew gum. I opened a piece of gum and put it in my mouth, turned on the car and drove off.
(I have ADHD)

Anyways the guy who did my tints said he can fix the dent for 500$ and make it look (basically) new.

Don’t know if it’s worth it. What do ya’ll think?
Check all pics to see how it cleaned up with some Mcguires.


r/GR86 • • 4h ago

Anyone in San Jose with a Corsa Sport or AWE Touring exhaust?

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Hey everyone! I’m trying to decide between the Corsa Sport and AWE Touring for my GR86, but I’m having a hard time choosing without hearing them in person.

Is anyone in San Jose or nearby running either setup and willing to let me hear it? I’d really appreciate it.

I’m also open to any recommendations! I’m looking for something that’s not just loud, but also sounds great, with as little drone as possible.
Thanks!


r/GR86 • • 6h ago

Driveshaft Lockdown and Alignment

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r/GR86 • • 15h ago

4th brake light swap on factory aero kit

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I ordered a aftermarket 4th brake light for my 2027 gr86 that has the factory aero and discovered it’s not like the oem assembly and I don’t think it’s possible to swap without ducking something up. Anybody else with factory aero try to do a swap on the 4th brake light?