Home - 2023 GR86 Dream Build

Price: $33,800

Intentionally priced at current MSRP. In California, finding a new Premium unit at MSRP without dealer markups or low-quality 'add-ons' is nearly impossible. This is a turn-key, performance-focused machine with $15k in top-tier hardware for the price of a stock car.

SMS: 925-595-9259 | Email: Dave@thekillions.com

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Rear Suspension adjustment pictured

Vorschlag Camber Plates with KW Adjuster

Oil Cooler connection

Small dimple near the right rear upright for the wing.

Imperfection 1: Small dimple near the left upright for the wing.

Imperfection 2: In the backseat area there are scratches on the center console.

Performance UpgradeS

Over $15,000 purposeful upgrades!

Brembo Brakes

CSG Spec Front Brembo GT Brake Kit (CP8350)
CSG C21 pads in front - 80% remaining
CSG C11 pads in rear - 30% remaining
Stoptech Stainless Brake Lines

Jackson Racing Oil Cooler

I found early on that the stock car cannot keep cool with even 70F ambient temps. Includes shroud. Installed by Rogue Motorsports

Verus Engineering Aero

Front splitter with endplates and canards. Side splitter kit. Rear adjustable wing. Rear diffuser and spat kit.

APEX VS5-RS Forged Wheels

17x9" ET48 Wheels wrapped in Bridgestone
RE-71RS tires (255/40-17)
Extended Lugs front and rear. 949 racing lug nuts. 10mm spacers up front.

RCE Tarmac 2 Coilovers

Top tier coilovers from RCE - track focused for club racers and weekend warriors. Ride height, rebound and compression adjustable.

Aligned and corner Balanced

Suspension was professionally setup by EDGE Motorworks. Cusco rear lower control arms and Vorschlag camber plates provide all the adjustment necessary

About the BuilD

This 2023 GR86 Premium was purchased new in December 2022 from Bakersfield Toyota for the sole purpose of creating a 'bang for the buck' build at the $35k entry point. It was developed with a clear objective: to enhance the platform’s performance while prioritizing mechanical longevity. Rather than chasing extreme modifications that compromise daily driveability, every upgrade was selected to address the platform's known limitations—specifically in thermal management, handling and braking consistency. The result is a highly balanced, "performance-focused" machine that remains as comfortable on the way to the car show as it is composed on a racing circuit.

About the Seller

David Killion is a professional driving instructor and has always built cars following a "bang-for-the-buck" engineering philosophy. With over 25 years of performance driving experience, spanning karts to sports cars, he brings a data-driven approach to his builds, ensuring every modification serves a functional purpose.

This GR86 was developed to be a reliable teaching tool and a capable canyon carver, reflecting a preference for high-quality components over superficial aesthetics.

As a driver, David is characterized by a conservative and disciplined style, typically operating at 7/10ths to set a safe, consistent example for his students. The car has primarily been used for lead-follow pacing and student demo rides, which prioritized mechanical reliability and predictability over raw lap times. Because his primary goal is always to ensure the vehicle is ready for the drive home after an event, the car has never been off-track, never spun, and has been maintained with a level of care that exceeds standard factory requirements.

2023 Toyota GR86