Protecting a Rare One: Nitro Pro Fitted to a Toyota GR86
Protecting a Rare One: Nitro Pro Fitted to a Toyota GR86
Most of what we fit goes on everyday cars — Hiluxes, RAV4s, family Toyotas doing family-car things. This one was different. We recently fitted the Nitro Pro to a Toyota GR86, one of the rarer sports cars on UK roads, and it's exactly the kind of vehicle where security matters more than the owner might expect.
Why Rarity Cuts Both Ways
A car like the GR86 doesn't get stolen for the same reasons a common hatchback does. It's not about blending into traffic or being easy to move on quickly — it's about the car itself, and the parts on it. Genuine GR86 components aren't sitting on every corner the way parts for a Fiesta or a Golf are, which can make both the car and what's bolted to it more attractive to the wrong people, not less.
It's the same underlying vulnerability we talk about on our Toyota & Lexus security page — CAN injection theft doesn't care whether your Toyota is common or rare. If anything, an owner of something this uncommon has more reason to take it seriously, not less.
The GR86 shares its underlying platform with the Subaru BRZ — if you're driving one of those, the same considerations apply.
The Install
Same process as any Nitro Pro fitting — CAN-bus level integration, no cut wires, nothing visible once it's done. Here's the actual install, on the actual car:
Why It Made Sense Here
- TASSA verified — the same standard we'd recommend for any Toyota
- No cut wires, manufacturer warranty stays intact — worth protecting on a car like this
- Tag or PIN authorisation, so day-to-day driving isn't disrupted
- Discreet — nothing visible to a thief, or to anyone else
If you're driving something a little less common — a GR86, a BRZ, or anything else that doesn't blend into the crowd — get in touch and we'll talk through the right setup for your car specifically, not a generic one.
Quick Questions
Are rare or enthusiast cars actually more likely to be targeted?
The reasons differ from common vehicles — value of specific parts, desirability among a smaller pool of buyers, and the same CAN injection vulnerability that affects Toyotas generally. Rarity doesn't mean immunity.
Does the Nitro Pro suit the GR86 specifically?
Yes — we confirmed compatibility before fitting. Get in touch with your specific model and year and we'll confirm fit for your vehicle too.
Will fitting an immobiliser affect a car like this?
No — it integrates via the CAN network with no cut wires, so day-to-day driving and your manufacturer warranty are unaffected.
Got Something a Little Different?
Common or rare, we'll recommend the right protection for your specific car.
