I shouldn't, But I did - My 3rd AE86

[maxhag]

It was bound to happen at some point, and it has.... For sometime, I have wanted another track spec AE86, I have one already that is set up well for Hillclimbs, Track days etc.... But it doesn't drift well, and I have wanted to build a simple, dedicated drift car.

So, I picked up this shell from John84ie another local 86 nut..... He bought the car as a complete running car, and then parted it out. I was interested in the bare/basic shell. We came to a deal....

I picked up the rolling body yesterday, but the s13 suspension front end and the T series were not included and I need to give them back. Not to worry, as I am currently building a KE70 drift car, I will scrap that body and use all my parts in the new 86.
The shell is amazing. It has had a full bare respray and rust proof sealed completely. Totally straight panels, and amazing quality paint.... I have been told by countless people, that its too good to drift it.... haha, fuck that......

Here is how I got it:











The paint looks heaps better than the photos show. The pics look all washed out and the car has dirty rain on it....


CAR SPECS: (Constantly updated)

SHELL:
-Full bare respray, any rust cut out, and under car rust proofing done
-Ducktail wing moulded in
-Guards lipped with very slight flare
-Dark tinted windows
-ADM Tail lights
-JDM Levin fog light grill

ENGINE SPECS:
Smallport GZE bottom end,
Modified/built bigport head specifically for a turbo motor apprantly by Pulse Racing in Sydney, (massive combustion chambers reducing compression, valves, exhaust porting 5mm),
Slight re-ground camshafts but I dont know the details of them,
Toyota Genuine Full engine gasket kit throughout,
Genuine Toyota Timing belt and new tensioner bearing,
re-conditioned oil pump,
ARP Head studs,
Garrett GT28R ball bearing turbo,
Speedflow fittings on turbo and acc,
Braided lines,
HKS turbo actuator,
"Racetec" Turbo manifold (steam pipe)
Hybrid intercooler,
Turbosmart Vee-port BOV,
CAS,
Catch can,
Polished alloy genuine RWD inlet manifold, polished cam covers, polished genuine RWD water outlets and water pump,
Exedy 4 puk button clutch using a freshly machined 212mm flywheel, ARP flywheel bolts
Engine is controlled by a Microtech LT10s ECU

FRONT SUSPENSION:
-Coilovers from TRD in Japan. Consists of TRD 8kg Springs, Cusco camber tops, and DG-5 Japanese drift Shock inserts
-XT130 LCAS
-AE86 Power steering arms/knuckles
Brand new ball joints (14/4/12)
Brand new wheel bearings (14/4/12)

REAR DIFF AND SUSPENSION:
-Kouki Disc brake T series with locked open centre
-AJPS 6kg rear springs
-Blstein short stroke shocks
-Adjustable 4 links

BRAKES:
-RX7 4-pot front brake conversion with Civic rotors
-Rear AE86 discs

ELECTRICS:
Battery mounted in boot with Oddessy Dry-cell battery

[maxhag]

Day 1:



First was to seal the car up. Time to raid my AE86 parts stash!!!!!!!!
I picked my best pair of side mirrors and ADM tailights, and fitted them both up. Looking good already


I started by pulling the whole Nissan frontend out. I dropped it all down, and wheeled the dirty Nissan parts away




Next, I pulled my coilovers out of the KE70, and fitted them up. The coilovers are from TRD in Japan, with TRD 8kg springs, Cusco camber tops and Japanese DG-5 inserts....




Then fitted up the engine crossmember and caster rods and brackets, and a Whiteline 24mm fully adjustable swaybar.
Next I had the fun job of packing the brand new wheel bearings, swapping Civic rotors onto AE86 hubs (for my RX7 brake kit), fitting up brand new braided brake lines and fitting up hub and rotors......

Some goodies. XT130 LCAS, New ball joints, New wheel bearings, AJPS caliper bracket, PS arms


Rust proofing undercar:





End of day....

[john84ie]

This shit is gunna be good! I want a spin in the drivers seat when ya finished, I forgot to tell ya that was included in the deal! Lol

[maxhag]

sure thing mate! I am still up for helping with the panno when you got some free time....
I think I might need to come over and have a look at what you have for sale. There may be some things I need.... haha

[NIZLAH]

looks mint.....

[maxhag]

close to it I cant spot any dents at all, paint looks faultless except for a few runs on the underside the ducktail, but you cant see there anyway.... High quality job.... Looks to be many hours or dollars spent by someone....

Shame I bought it as a drift car, it would make a really nice street car......

[Matt]

Clean pickup... This is exactly what i've been looking for the past 6 months or so

[maxhag]

Hoping to have the car driving by May Wakefield Matsuri...

[maxhag]

Found the previous build thread -

[anastasios]

wow! where and how did you get the TRD coilovers? are they original TRD sleeves and collars?