Greetings! My name is Bo, and I am starting this build thread because I plan to document my experience with this car being my very first sports car. This will mainly be my daily commuter, and since I live on the east coast in Maryland, we get all types of weather conditions, so Im looking forward to see how this performs in snow/icy conditions
Back Story:
Originally, I was never into the first gen FRS/BRZ/86 platform. Even once they revealed the 22+ GR86/BRZ, I wasnt crazy about them, however I started to get into HPDE in 2021 with my 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatch (CVT) and I was hooked. From there I had sold my long time project car (07 Subaru Legacy GT 5AT) to buy a used Honda Fit to learn manual.
During this time and about 4 HPDE track days in, the CVT Corolla's transmission failed (at 20k miles) due to Torque Converter failure. This was a manufacture defect on 2019-2020 models with 2.0L engine. Transmission was replaced and at this point I was looking at other vehicles what were NOT CVT. Was looking Lexus IS, Acura TLX/ILX, Audi A3/A4 etc. However a buddy of mine that works at the Toyota dealer had notified me that a 22 GR86 6AT in White was allocated, and that if I was interested, he would hold and let me look at it. I wasn't interested at first because I was not particularly seeking a RWD car as my primary commuter car, but then I decided to give it chance. Saw it in person, went for a test drive, and it was all over from there. No regrets
Sponsors:
Kamispeed
Suma Performance
YouTube: Fujibo Heavy
I also have a small YouTube channel, and I plan to post my experiences and reviews on the car itself and related products
Instagram: fujibo6zn8
Will post anything related to this build on the IG page
Most Recent Video 11/17/23:
My GR Experience Track Day [2023]
Introduction Video: Fuijbo 6 reveal on 8/6 for the GR86
Car Details:
Current Modifications:
Exterior:
Suspension:
Future Plans/Wish List:
Exterior:
Suspension:
Engine/Powertrain:
Here are the photos as she sits as of 8/2/22:
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Back Story:
Originally, I was never into the first gen FRS/BRZ/86 platform. Even once they revealed the 22+ GR86/BRZ, I wasnt crazy about them, however I started to get into HPDE in 2021 with my 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatch (CVT) and I was hooked. From there I had sold my long time project car (07 Subaru Legacy GT 5AT) to buy a used Honda Fit to learn manual.
During this time and about 4 HPDE track days in, the CVT Corolla's transmission failed (at 20k miles) due to Torque Converter failure. This was a manufacture defect on 2019-2020 models with 2.0L engine. Transmission was replaced and at this point I was looking at other vehicles what were NOT CVT. Was looking Lexus IS, Acura TLX/ILX, Audi A3/A4 etc. However a buddy of mine that works at the Toyota dealer had notified me that a 22 GR86 6AT in White was allocated, and that if I was interested, he would hold and let me look at it. I wasn't interested at first because I was not particularly seeking a RWD car as my primary commuter car, but then I decided to give it chance. Saw it in person, went for a test drive, and it was all over from there. No regrets
Sponsors:
Kamispeed
Suma Performance
YouTube: Fujibo Heavy
I also have a small YouTube channel, and I plan to post my experiences and reviews on the car itself and related products
Instagram: fujibo6zn8
Will post anything related to this build on the IG page
Most Recent Video 11/17/23:
My GR Experience Track Day [2023]
Introduction Video: Fuijbo 6 reveal on 8/6 for the GR86
Car Details:
- 2022 Toyota GR86 (Base)
- Halo White
- 6AT
- Picked up 7/23/22 with 6 miles
- Engine Oil Preference: Pennzoil Ultra Platinum
- MFD Date: 5/22
- RTV Pickup Inspection? Do not plan to
Current Modifications:
Exterior:
- Tint (Installed)
- OEM Mudguards. color matched (in progress)
- Cusco Door Handle Protectors
- SUMA Performance. TRD Style Trunk lid spoiler
- TOM's Replica Front lip (3pc) color matched
- GT Style Rear diffuser. color matched
- OEM Radio
- 11" JBL Basspro Hub Subwoofer
Suspension:
- Raceland Classics. Coilovers (from first gen GR86/BRZ)
- Whiteline Front Strut Brace
- Whiteline Rear Sway Bar 18mm
- DOT 4 ATE Typ 200 Brake Fluid
- Hawk HPS 5.0 brake pads
- OEM rotors
- Continental DWS 06+ 225/45/17
- Enkei T6R 17x8 +45 (Gunmetal)
- Perrin Engine Cover (Wrinkle Red)
- Borla S Type Catback (Updated 11/1/23
- Vent Mounted Phone Holder
- Side Seat Cup holder/storage
- Storage crate for Trunk
Future Plans/Wish List:
Exterior:
Suspension:
Engine/Powertrain:
- Stock until warranty expires
Here are the photos as she sits as of 8/2/22:
