The GR86 was the star of the show at the GR morning meeting

A PIT Autobacs Shinonome’s morning meeting on the theme of Toyota’s GR started early in the morning before A PIT Autobacs Shinonome opened on August 18, 2024. Let’s check out the vehicles of interest that gathered at the venue. This time, we will introduce you to the “GR86,” coordinated in all black.

The GR86, covered in black parts that give it a powerful aura to behold

The Toyota “GR86” is available in various body colors. Red and white are popular, but the all-black body color called Crystal Black Silica is also trendy. The black body color makes the entire vehicle look compact and blends in well with the aero parts. We found a black car with a black body that was further coordinated with dark parts. We interviewed the owner, a former bartender.

“When I was younger, I drove a Corolla Fielder with four throttles, but I had been away from cars for a while. I happened to go to a dealership and they said, “You liked cars, right?　They recommended this car to me, and I got a 2023 RC, the last of the C model.

I choose parts according to my taste without sticking to one brand

From the outset, he chose a base grade RC in consideration of installing parts of his own choice. He then installed his own choice of parts to create a vehicle of his liking. For the body kit, HKS was chosen for the front, sides, rear, duck tail, GT wing, and other parts. A VARIS rear under diffuser was added to the kit. In addition, Valenti lights were chosen for both the front and rear, a choice that could only be made by an “ex-bartender” who is well-versed in various parts.

Since the RC has steel wheels, the optional GR brake kit was installed, and gun metallic RAYS VOLK RACING G025 wheels were chosen for the suspension.

Achieved 260 hp by modifying various parts to run NA comfortably

The interior is fitted with Tire 8 Kariya’s custom-made REAL D-shaped steering wheel, and BRIDE seats were chosen. Both are black with red stitching, and the white stitching on the door armrests is dyed red. Also, the Defi gauges mounted on the air conditioner vent are mounted in the center and properly blow cold air from the surrounding area. The ingenuity and customization of the car’s interior are also a sight to behold.

The customization is not just limited to looks. The engine has also been modified. Recently, turbo kits and supercharger kits have been available on the market, and it is relatively easy to achieve a simple power increase, but the “former bartender” dared to stick to NA and modified every part. The ignition system was installed by MAX ORIDO, the intake and exhaust by HKS, and the radiator by BLITZ. Finally, the ECU was reset at A PIT, and 260 hp was recorded. The result is a powerful NA spec that is as fun to drive as it is to drive.

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