I will be updating the mod list below as the build continues, including links to the post where I install them and links to the parts, where applicable
Current list of mods & plans, in chronological order:
I'm still wanting to order the following in the near term:
Items I'm still considering:
All of the above I will be installing myself. I always work on all of my cars, and hate paying others to work on my cars. That said, I am wanting to have the following done to it:
Original start of this thread:
Meet Dave. Dave GRolla. I thought of his nickname a few months ago, and shouldn't stop chuckling to myself, so I knew it was meant to be.
I picked him up March 18th from a tiny mountain dealership nearly 300 miles away from where I live in Denver. A bit of back story; I called every Toyota dealership in Colorado when they announced the GRC (15, IIRC), and put my name on the list at any place that would sell at MSRP. Fast forward a few months, and I get the call from Hellman's Toyota saying that the one person who was in front of me was unable to secure financing for the dealership's first allocation, so they asked if I was still interested. Um...cold weather, technology, and performance pack for MSRP? YES PLEASE.
On top of those packages, the dealer had all weather floormats, frameless mirror, and the GR weighted shift knob. It was supposed to have the door sill protectors as well, but apparently they didn't have any at the port so that was dropped. It was everything I wanted, with nothing I didn't (although the tech package and frameless mirror I would've been just as happy without as I was with having them).
The car had 11 miles when I arrived, 22 after I finished the test drive, and 299 when I pulled into the driveway. I have since been continuing to do the break in procedure as well as ordering a bunch of small parts.
I am hoping to get it out to a track day with a friend who bought a GR86 here in June, but I'm not sure if there are any spots left. Here Dave is pictured with his stable mate, my "Sunday car" to the GRC being my daily, my '92 Skyline GT-R, which I'm the first US owner of. It's very clean, a few minor tasteful period correct mods, and low miles. I also have an '86 4Runner that I call my Parts Runner, since it's been in that role for the 16 years I've owned it.
That's about it for now. I will be keeping a log of modifications and other notable events/milestones as time goes on. Feel free to reach out with any input or questions. I'm looking forward to this journey!
Current list of mods & plans, in chronological order:
- Hard folding sunshade - INSTALLED (Amazon)
- GR branded door cup protectors - INSTALLED (Import Image Racing)
- Magnetic drain plug - INSTALLED (Amazon)
- Side reflector, 3rd brake, and reverse light overlays, smoked - INSTALLED (Premium Auto Styling)
- GR-FOUR 3D inserts, red - INSTALLED (TVD Vinyl Decals)
- Painted spoiler - INSTALLED (eBay)
- Behind infotainment storage tray - INSTALLED (Amazon)
- Door Sill Protectors - INSTALLED (Toyota)
- Splash Guards - INSTALLED (Megachip)
- "Oh-$#!t handle" sunglass holder - INSTALLED (Amazon)
- Key fob protector - INSTALLED BUT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BETTER (eBay)
- Red GR Emblems - INSTALLED (eBay)
- Simoyama emblems for the fenders - INSTALLED (AliExpress)
- Redline trans and diff fluids - INSTALLED (local speed shop)
- Exhaust wrap to protect clutch packs (and rear diff, for good measure) - INSTALLED (Amazon)
- Armrest - INSTALLED (SXTH Element)
- Cusco pedal covers - INSTALLED (Cusco, bought through goturbo.net)
- Armrest Garnish Cover Plate - INSTALLED (SXTH Element)
- Black Toyota steering wheel emblem cover - INSTALLED (@MESO )
- Short throw shifter - INSTALLED (Forge Motorsport, bought through grcorollaparts.com)
- Heat tape for clutch pack temp sensor - INSTALLED (Amazon)
- Black Toyota Emblems for grill & hatch - IN HAND (eBay)
- Door kick protection - IN HAND (Tom's, bought through Mod in Japan)
I'm still wanting to order the following in the near term:
- Black Toyota Emblems: Wheels (Toyota? eBay?)
- Black AWD or GR-Four badge? (Toyota? eBay?)
Items I'm still considering:
- Circuit hood and vents (Toyota)
- Brake ducts (Toyota)
All of the above I will be installing myself. I always work on all of my cars, and hate paying others to work on my cars. That said, I am wanting to have the following done to it:
- Ceramic tint. 35% all around, 50%+ on windshield
- Paint correction and ceramic coating
Original start of this thread:
Meet Dave. Dave GRolla. I thought of his nickname a few months ago, and shouldn't stop chuckling to myself, so I knew it was meant to be.
I picked him up March 18th from a tiny mountain dealership nearly 300 miles away from where I live in Denver. A bit of back story; I called every Toyota dealership in Colorado when they announced the GRC (15, IIRC), and put my name on the list at any place that would sell at MSRP. Fast forward a few months, and I get the call from Hellman's Toyota saying that the one person who was in front of me was unable to secure financing for the dealership's first allocation, so they asked if I was still interested. Um...cold weather, technology, and performance pack for MSRP? YES PLEASE.
On top of those packages, the dealer had all weather floormats, frameless mirror, and the GR weighted shift knob. It was supposed to have the door sill protectors as well, but apparently they didn't have any at the port so that was dropped. It was everything I wanted, with nothing I didn't (although the tech package and frameless mirror I would've been just as happy without as I was with having them).
The car had 11 miles when I arrived, 22 after I finished the test drive, and 299 when I pulled into the driveway. I have since been continuing to do the break in procedure as well as ordering a bunch of small parts.
I am hoping to get it out to a track day with a friend who bought a GR86 here in June, but I'm not sure if there are any spots left. Here Dave is pictured with his stable mate, my "Sunday car" to the GRC being my daily, my '92 Skyline GT-R, which I'm the first US owner of. It's very clean, a few minor tasteful period correct mods, and low miles. I also have an '86 4Runner that I call my Parts Runner, since it's been in that role for the 16 years I've owned it.
That's about it for now. I will be keeping a log of modifications and other notable events/milestones as time goes on. Feel free to reach out with any input or questions. I'm looking forward to this journey!