My 2dr AE86 Touge Monster

[genkin]

I introduce to you all... my AE86.
She is a variety of 1984 2dr Levin GT Apex.
A short history and then specificatons...

HISTORY
pre-registration
Imported and purchased in 03/04 from John Verban (YahooMotorsport).
The car was a bit rough when it arrived in Adelaide... small rust ...few body dents... signs of previous repair... and disrepair.
However it had a few special bits and pieces if you knew what you are looking for. For instance... front coilovers, rear Tokico HTS 102 struts, etc... (the suspension was set to very soft. So I don't think the importer was aware of exactly what suspension was under the car.
Anyway... I bought it.

I start getting bits and pieces for roadworthy done...
...months pass...

While on a temporary registration permit I spin the car through a barb wire fence when it begins to rain. This is the first moment I realise I also have a tight LSD
Anyway, after the off road excursion, I am left sideskirtless and money less...
I repair the damage on the car in my backyard. Parker lights replaced with brand new items.
...months pass...

Fail Regency first visit... return a few weeks later and pass! (thanks Steve for helping out with all the stock parts for Regency)

early life
As soon as I got full time rego for the 86 I started using her as a daily/thrash car.
A quick favourite of mine became hills driving, as with a more powerful car than my last ('78 honda accord) I could feel my driving improving in the hills dramatically.
Try my hand at drifting.
Eventually the inevitable happens... While drifting 'on road' during the wet, the rear spins wider than anticipated and up into a kerb. There goes and XR4 and an axle not to mention my panhard rod resembles a curly banana.

fixing time stage 1
Well... finding another axle wasn't a problem. I got hold of one in the next week... but to my suprise, while trying to fit the axle, I find out that mine are late model axles (kouki). Now, this was a bit of a setback, I looked into trying different Toyota axles, but none would retro-fit with ease... so i wait for a kouki axle to appear on the marketplace...
... waiting ...
I hear that a friend of a friend has the axle I need. So I enquire... BINGO! the deal is done, the axle is in. Along with a new Whiteline panhard rod and a pair of new 13" minilite wheels at a bargain price!

back on the road
In August I have a go at my first time on the race track in a Mallala G1 Drift competition. I don't manage to qualify but have a great time. I lend my car to a friend Simon AE86 who had mechanical trouble in practise with his car. He manages to qualify, but does not progress too far.

It seems winter is nearly over... so I see my friend Steve about an oil cooler..
he says "Jesse, I have what you need", so out comes a Pajero oil cooler and Corolla sandwich plate. With cooler items fitted I take the 86 for a run in the hills.
Maximum temperatures have dropped dramatically. A hard run in the hills would oftern generate ~105C oil temp. New temp is closer to ~85C. Mission accomplished.

The car has another go at a track day. This time at AIR. Driven by a friend.

I continue to drive the 86 every day, and tackle the hills most nights.

I buy and install a 7point rollcage with side intrusion bars and rear side brace (best bolt in rollcage design for AE86 I have ever seen)

11/04 display car at Small Car Sunday '04

Just after the new year I manage to trip up again. While on my way home from driving one night, I lose concerntration on a familiar road and lock up into a corner. My car ploughs over the edge of the road and down a short slope coming to rest on a tree. It turns out that my front tyres were down to wire.

fixing time stage 2
After taking the car to several chassis repair shops, I am constantly told 'not to bother' as 'it's a write off', or 'you can't afford to fix it', or 'what the fukk car is this?'
Eventually I have a rather possitive chat with Michael of M&C Doyle crash repairs. He offers to fix it at a good price. A new rad support and panel are welded into place and a main chassis rail pulled and straightened.

While waiting for the body to be straightened I go out and buy a full bodykit for the car.

I finally get the car back, and she looks super straight. Michael says it was a tough job, but he was very impressed with the outcome.

There are only a few more things to do do before it's back on the road... these next few steps took me months...
* Bonnet donated by Simon
* S13 Radiator donated by Joel and Steve
* Remove AC
* Replace PS belt
* Paint and fit bodykit
* Sell rollcage to support drug addiction (just kidding, but i did sell the cage)
...months pass...

we ride again
Finally in Early 09/05 I re-registered the car and it's back to being a daily for the time being.

I love this car, we have our ups and downs... yay!

Here's to many more fun years with my 86!!!



Front susp:
Custom Coilover Setup
TRD Yellow Insert
Unknown Springs (?rate)
Cusco Camber Tops
Cusco Strut Tower Bar
~45mm Roll Centre Adjusters

Rear susp:
HTS Tokico 102 struts
Unknown Springs (?rate)
Whiteline Adjustable Panhard Rod

Engine:
AE86 4AGE (Stock Internal ???)
HKS Super Flow Pod
Super Eight Spark Leads
Custom Exhaust (no extractors)
ASpec Oil Cooler Setup
S13 Radiator

Drivetrain:
2way LSD (works a treat)
Exedy Heavy Duty Clutch
20valve Flywheel

Wheels:
2x 14x7 SSR MkIII
2x 14x7.5 SSR MkIII

Braking:
Standard JDM Disc Equipped
Tokico Sport Front Pad
Winmax Zger Rear Pad

Exterior:
Front Streeter 'Vertex' (kouki)
Side Steeter 'Veretx' (extended OEM)
Rear Streeter 'Vertex'
Rear TRD Spoiler
Bonnet Richardo carbon/glass bonnet

Interior:
Full 7point Rollcage (possibly N2 spec?)
Bride Brix driver seat
Sabelt 3pt harness
Nardi steering wheel
Auto Guage Tacho
Omoni Oil Temp
Greddy Water temp
Spin Turn Handbrake button
Steel Shift knob


A photo nearing the completion of the most recent rebuild 06/05.



* Pics after Small Car Sunday 11/04

more pics to come...

-Jesse

[GTVAE86]

It sounds like you had rough time. But when you are in love with something its worth trying to do whatever you can to keep it.

Sounds like a great car, cant wait to see some pics.

[E V A N]

Toight. Toight like a tiger

[slide86]

damm that's some story

just realised that this was the 86 in drift battle mag in the drift damage section.

very nice coupe man

[sic86]

Yeah, i picked up that aswell.

Cheers

[Joel-AE86]

Looks fukn wicked Genkin!

One of my most fav. AE86s

[genkin]

mmm, yup. thats me.
if anyone has a scan of this article please let me know.
(im too lazy to scan myself)

[Steve-AE86]

SIK BEANS!

[dori_86]

here you go jesse

[genkin]

cheers dori 86 boi.

oh well, everythings good now!

see you all in melbourne in december!