Not A Miata - Back To Basics Toyota 86 Build
Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:30 pm
Toyota and Subaru made waves in the automotive world when they released the Scion FR-S & Subaru BRZ in 2012. Since it's release, the FT86 chassis has been side by side with the Miata and MX-5 as the enthusiast's affordable choice for a rear wheel drive sports car. It was only natural when I brought one of these home we would starting having more FUN with the BRZ/86 platform.
As always, we believe in racing what we develop so we can test the limits and know we have the right balance! Look for fast developments in our thread for wheels, exhaust systems and much more FUN!
I always like starting build threads with a bit of history - it gives a firm base for where I started and gives some background for the new project. I've been in the Miata world for the last 8 years and it has been quite the journey. From local time attack events (Global Time Attack & Redline Time Attack) to lapping days at Laguna Seca, I have been through a lot with this car.
A project overview for my Miata can be seen in the video below:
Action shot from Redline Time Attack:
After 8 years with the Miata, I decided it was time for some change. I picked up a nearly new Toyota 86 at the start of this year! My 86 came with a number of TRD goodies including the wheels, springs and exhaust.
A lot of people have been asking me why go backwards with a stock 86? The answer is simplicity. After tuning and tweaking for so long my priorities have changed. I want more of a turn key car that requires less baby sitting and one that I can spend more time driving - my favorite activity.
The goal for "Shaggy" will be STX class for SCCA autocross and 86 Cup Street class. I am very excited to take all the knowledge I've gained over the years and apply it to the 86 in a more focused manner. Along with the requisite build thread I want to keep a better record of my experience with the 86 and part of that will be videos. Hope you enjoy the thread and the video series!
As always, we believe in racing what we develop so we can test the limits and know we have the right balance! Look for fast developments in our thread for wheels, exhaust systems and much more FUN!
I always like starting build threads with a bit of history - it gives a firm base for where I started and gives some background for the new project. I've been in the Miata world for the last 8 years and it has been quite the journey. From local time attack events (Global Time Attack & Redline Time Attack) to lapping days at Laguna Seca, I have been through a lot with this car.
A project overview for my Miata can be seen in the video below:
Action shot from Redline Time Attack:
After 8 years with the Miata, I decided it was time for some change. I picked up a nearly new Toyota 86 at the start of this year! My 86 came with a number of TRD goodies including the wheels, springs and exhaust.
A lot of people have been asking me why go backwards with a stock 86? The answer is simplicity. After tuning and tweaking for so long my priorities have changed. I want more of a turn key car that requires less baby sitting and one that I can spend more time driving - my favorite activity.
The goal for "Shaggy" will be STX class for SCCA autocross and 86 Cup Street class. I am very excited to take all the knowledge I've gained over the years and apply it to the 86 in a more focused manner. Along with the requisite build thread I want to keep a better record of my experience with the 86 and part of that will be videos. Hope you enjoy the thread and the video series!