After a discussion with my wife Riki about tracking her daily JZX100 Chaser, we got onto the subject of a new 'daily'. She mentioned wanting a GT86 as she previously owned a AE86 Trueno. However I convinced her we couldn't get it as I wanted to surprise her with one (I told her the waiting list was over a year). One week after I had secretly ordered the 86, I got her to test drive one and I used the 'I know we can't get one now but I just wanted you to experience what they are like for the future' line. She had no idea that her very own 86 was on its way. About a month before it was due to arrive, I gave in and broke the news of my secret; needless to say she didn't believe me as my story was so convincing and our salesman played along with it on the test drive LOL. Once she realized it was really happening, she was super excited and couldn't wait.
We will be logging our maintenance & modifications in here.
Firstly, a bit about our order - A Pegasus white, manual GT. (Riki had the option of getting a GTS however wanted only the basic options)
On the 21st of October it arrived at Toyota after a 2 month wait.
We were lucky to have it arrive with only 11kms on the clock and already detailed.
The best part about working at Toyota (second job), I was able to do the pre-delivery on it & make sure everything was up to spec after its journey from Japan.
Normally there will be a fuse called a 'short pin' which cuts out some things while in storage, including the radio & central locking etc. This is called a DCC fuse and is a 30AMP if anyone gets stuck.
While I had it on the hoist, I checked the suspension & brake bolts for tightness and these were all loose (not good but that is why it gets a pre delivery) - I have noticed on some 86's that come in for PD's, the bolts are loose, so it is worth your while to check and make sure your PD was done correct.
Being a perfectionist & never owning a 'brand' new car, I even fitted washers behind the number plates to prevent them scratching, haha.
Once it was all done & checked, I gave it a quick wash and then it was time for delivery to my lovely lady (who had been messaging & calling all day!)
I was lucky enough to put the first extra 20kms on it driving home after work (I know I won't be driving it for a while :p). When I arrived she was jumping up & down with excitement and just wanted to go for a drive. Now I know I am free of buying all Xmas, b'day & anniversary presents for the next 5 years.
We have taken a few photos in the last couple of days and there will be many more.![]()
Thank you for reading!
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