need help with AE86

[Black Komet]

i just got an 85 gts corolla and i need some tips on how to fine tune the car. like suspension, is there any shops that specialize in suspensions for the AE86. engines,any shops that specialize in engine tuning, and so on. i'd appreciate it fellas thanx.

[max_misawa]

NO and NO
well its not hard to find parts but is very very expensive.
i just got the hook on parts i will see what this guy can get.

Max

[HadesOmega]

I suggest you check out www.club4ag.com

Chances are that your car's parts are really old and worn out. You might want to have your shox replaced, timing belt changed if haven't, spark plugs and wires, compression check, you know full tune up stuff.

The brakelines will probably be all crusty and stuff also, when we installed springs and shox on my friends 86 I saw how old and beat up the stock lines were. So you might want to look into that. His braking is pretty weak also, on my car your suppose to change them after 5 years now imagine yours are probably more like 15 years old compared to mine. Check rotors too see if they're warped.

If you wanna get started off right make sure the car runs properly then begin the racing modifcations.

Check out junkyards since your car is pretty old you'll be able to find lots of parts for it, like supra rims, AFM adapters, LSD, stuff....

[Rich]

First things first....

Welcome to the world of the AE86. As Max has stated you are going to find that your mods will tend to cost more then you payed for the car. (my carbs cost me 1/4 the amount I payed for my 86) From what I have been finding, the '85 was the most common year for the stock LSD. The easiest way to check for this is on the silver plate on the fire wall. The lower line of numbers will have "T50 28_" The blank with be either a 2 or a 3. If it's a 283, you have a damn good chance at lucking out with a stock LSD.

Any moron can tell if his rotors are warped just by stopping the car. you will feel a pulse through the brake pedal. Put your car on jack stands or a lift, and go over it with a fine toothed comb. Look for obvious signs of damage, or leaks. Get these fixed first. There is no reason to start fixing on something, when you NEED to do work on other areas. I have 230,8xx miles on my stock engine. My timing belt went out on me at 230,253. Don't worry about that right now. The blue-top (large port) 4a-ge which you have, is a non inferental engine. This means that when the timing belt goes, your valves do not become close friends with your pistons. This is a good thing, trust me. There are a few mods you can perform on your own with a very small budget. One of the first things you should do is replace your cap, rotor, plug wires, and plugs. Change the oil in the engine, trans, and rear end. (when doing the rear end make sure you use LSD oil for an LSD) Pull your wheels off and check your pads. If they are getting worn, change them out, and flush your brake system. The AFM adapter from any Nissan/Datsun z-car with the L28e will bolt onto the AFM on your hachi. I have a write up on this if you check out my web site...
http://hoopti-roku.trdpower.com
You have more then enough power in your stock car to learn to drive it. The AE86 is a great car for beginers. the reason behind this is it's ability to teach you how to drive. It is VERY hard to take a stock hachi past the limit, and if you do, they are VERY forgiving. I would say, keep the suspension and engine stock untill you know that you need something more. You will know when this point is reached. Don't just start throwing money at the car, if you do, you will grow to hate it quickly. As said, get on
www.club4ag.com
if you have any tech questions, also for parts, if you need them. Beyond that, if you need anything, hit me or maxfrommisawa up. I have two parts cars sitting in storage, and he has a couple. Also, don't be ashamed of hitting junk yards for parts. From what I am hearing, Ca is running out of parts in the yards, even from the SR5's. Thankfully, there are tons of them here in seattle, so if you need shit, feel free to ask.
Again, welcome and good luck!

p.s. not to be anal, but you have an ae88, not an ae86 ;)

[Black Komet]

thanx rich and thanx max for the tips, i'll holla if i got any questions. yeah ive been to the junkyards and me and my cuz have to fight for some parts in the yards, man some people can get feisty. thanx again.

[max_misawa]

hey bitch, if i am working on a car and you show up and try to pull some parts i am gonna pop you with my breaker bar!!!!
hahahahhahaha

Lol well n e ways not that bad although i was working this GTS and some older flip was wrenching on the steering wheel, i said CAN I HELP YOU?!?!
he said uhhh what...
I THEN HAD TO SAY LOOK MAN I AM WORKING ON THIS CAR AND I AM TAKING EVERYTHING....
everything he said
i said yeah even that steering wheel your are trying to pull off i am gonna take it.
he got kinda mad but hey i got at the junk yard at 745 and worked on that car all day and for 3-4 hours the next day.
so early bird gets the worm.

Max

[HadesOmega]

heh yeah it annoying when your working on getting some parts off and some guy just comes over and starts eyeing the car for parts, I just wanna slap him and send him on his way :P

Haha don't leave work half finsihed also cuz someone WILL come and do the other half for you if you know what I mean....

[Rich]

Originally posted by max_misawa
hey bitch, if i am working on a car and you show up and try to pull some parts i am gonna pop you with my breaker bar!!!!
hahahahhahaha

Lol well n e ways not that bad although i was working this GTS and some older flip was wrenching on the steering wheel, i said CAN I HELP YOU?!?!
he said uhhh what...
I THEN HAD TO SAY LOOK MAN I AM WORKING ON THIS CAR AND I AM TAKING EVERYTHING....
everything he said
i said yeah even that steering wheel your are trying to pull off i am gonna take it.
he got kinda mad but hey i got at the junk yard at 745 and worked on that car all day and for 3-4 hours the next day.
so early bird gets the worm.

Max

When will people learn that there is proper junk yard etiquette!

If you want parts on a car that is being pulled apart by another, you ASK if they need that part!

[Black Komet]

does anyone know where i can find watanabe rims?

[Silvia S14]

... and Fujiwara Tofu Shop decals?

[Black Komet]

ohhhhhhhhhh shitttttttttttt s14 youre funny bro. hahahahaahahahahahahahaah ..................no

[chingoner]

to be an ass he does have an AE86. there are no ae88's.

for quality suspension parts check out BATTLE VERSION.
his parts can be purchased from club 4ag under the "garage sale" sections. or you can visit www.k2rd.com

[Black Komet]

that what i thought too chingoner

[Rich]

Originally posted by chingoner
to be an ass he does have an AE86. there are no ae88's.

for quality suspension parts check out BATTLE VERSION.
his parts can be purchased from club 4ag under the "garage sale" sections. or you can visit www.k2rd.com

damn you ching quit that, I love the arguement that tends to insue after the comment.

AE88 by vin, AE86 by chassis.

[Black Komet]

with these hachirokus are you driving them for racing or just be a poser. also what do you guys think of posers. just a question im been meaning to ask.

cause i know there is this one guy in the bay area that just got his corolla a week after i got mine. and has no intention of swinging that car sideways, he just wants to be a poser like itsuki. haha

[Mr 20Valve]

i just drive mine to be a poser...


oh, and to deliver tofu for my dad... :p

[Black Komet]

youre ride pretty sick 20valve. i like it alot

[Mr 20Valve]

Originally posted by Black Komet
youre ride pretty sick 20valve. i like it alot

thanks man.

i like it too... :)

[Black Komet]

my faggot ass cousin stole my 4AGZE engine. what a punk! i was gonna use that in my corolla.

[Mr 20Valve]

so steal it back!

[Black Komet]

I KNOW BUT THAT SHIT IS GAURDED

[datsun510dude]

I might be trading my 510 for a AE86(AE88?) 85 Corolla GTS (hatch)with LSD. The engine in it is sh1t but the guy im tradeing said he has plans to pu tthe 1.8L 7AFE engine in it. It makes MASS amounts of torque (155) and would this be a good engine to mod? COuld it handle addons and maybe a turbo later on? I heard it wont but I just want a second or third opinion on the matter. I was thinking about getting forged pistons and rods as well for it. DOes anyone have info where i can get these parts? I am new to the toyotas and jus want to know what are good aftermarket part suppliers? Any info will help!

THanks
josh
:D