My drift car

[escort mexico]

MY car... haven't been on here for a while, but i better put up the new drift machine.

SPECS:

Running Gear

4age - bigport from JDM 86
TRD copy extractors
2" exhaust
Microtech MTX-8 Ecu
Standard gearbox
S-series rear end with welded centre
wiring in engine bay hidden


Body
Resprayed in SS commodore silver
15x7 work wheels
Garden Edging front lip

Suspension and brakes

Standard apart from cut springs in the rear... sitting on bump stops... nice n stiff!!
short stroke rear shocks
Standard brakes

Other Stuff I've still got to fit
Surge tank with pre pump
Quad throttle bodies
carpet and other random interior bits
fog lights instead of grille
T-18 rear end and TRD 2-way LSD
Paint boot floor.
Suspension - Coilovers, control arms, cambertops etc.

[McReis]

Very nice car. It's becoming even more appreciated now, after 20 years, then it was in it's day. I've been witnessing a colective madness around it here in Portugal.
You have a very good LSD.

Before people come around questioning you, it's better to do the egg-nog ownership proof. I guess you know it works: stab a piece of paper with your username on the gear lever and take a photo.

[Blue Supra]

go the Hachi!

big fan of the Hachi Roku man! Do get on any of the drift forums in Aus? ive seen some awesome things from 86's and yours looks well on its way

[PerfAdv]

Cool car!! I like the plates.

[h00t_h00t]

Am I missing something, thats a Corrolla isn't it?

[PerfAdv]

Am I missing something, thats a Corrolla isn't it?

Yes, it is a blank canvas. It is what's on it and what's in it.

[h00t_h00t]

If you picked something powerful you'd be half-way there already and so you wouldn't need to spend all that money?

[clutch-monkey]

drifitng isn't all about using power to get the tail out the AE86 is supposed to have excellent balance and great handling at the limit

[kingofthering]

curse you! an AE86 Trueno is my favorite car. Anyway, i like your Levin

[PerfAdv]

curse you! an AE86 Trueno is my favorite car. Anyway, i like your Levin

What's the difference between Trueno and Levin?

[Blue Supra]

cosmetic differences.

Trueno is typically more popular due to initial D, pop up headlights on the Trueno vs fixed on the Levin is really all it is.

Trueno

Levin

[McReis]

Am I missing something, thats a Corrolla isn't it?

By your comments I'd say you're missing the all car scene. This car is legendary and, apart from an LSD, you don't need to ad anything to make it one of the most enjoyable drives you can afford. It's a well balanced car, very light, sounds great, good handling and good looks (for those who can see beyond the make and model name). There are awfull looking cars wich are excellent drives, but you have to put you prejudice away. For example the Alfa 75's are being sold for peanuts today, and yet it's a very nice drive. Most people see them as just a boxy Alfa.
The Toyota has one of the qualities that made cars like the MX-5 so appreciated worldwide: even at low speeds you can get your tail out and keep it there, with only 125bhp. And that engine is highly tunable. Some experts compare it to the Cosworth BDA, but with more reliability.

If you picked something powerful you'd be half-way there already and so you wouldn't need to spend all that money?

The problem with most of you is judging cars by the spec sheet. A more powerfull car is not necessarily more fun. I prefer driving my car than, for example, an SLK 230 Kompressor and I doubt that someone with driving experience has a different opinion. And more important, how much does it cost that "something powerful"? And how much do you think it costs to make a very fast Corolla AE86? They're relatively cheap cars.

[charged]

Sadly their getting dearer now, they make a great circuit car, hey mex should go the turbo route
Here's a good site for info about all things Toyota

http://www.toymods.net/forums/

[VtecMini]

Did these things ever make it over to the UK? I've looked quite a few times and hardly ever spotted one. There's a couple on pistonheads, but I've never seen them advertised anywhere else.

[PerfAdv]

By your comments I'd say you're missing the all car scene. This car is legendary and, apart from an LSD, you don't need to ad anything to make it one of the most enjoyable drives you can afford. It's a well balanced car, very light, sounds great, good handling and good looks (for those who can see beyond the make and model name). There are awfull looking cars wich are excellent drives, but you have to put you prejudice away. For example the Alfa 75's are being sold for peanuts today, and yet it's a very nice drive. Most people see them as just a boxy Alfa.
The Toyota has one of the qualities that made cars like the MX-5 so appreciated worldwide: even at low speeds you can get your tail out and keep it there, with only 125bhp. And that engine is highly tunable. Some experts compare it to the Cosworth BDA, but with more reliability.

True, the AE86 cars are more than just a blank canvas and their mods. They are nicely balanced, well-built, simple yet capable little cars. The mods don't hurt though, as a capable car can always handle a little more power.

The problem with most of you is judging cars by the spec sheet. A more powerfull car is not necessarily more fun. I prefer driving my car than, for example, an SLK 230 Kompressor and I doubt that someone with driving experience has a different opinion. And more important, how much does it cost that "something powerful"? And how much do you think it costs to make a very fast Corolla AE86? They're relatively cheap cars.

Though I agree with you in that a "fun" car is preferable simply a powerful one, it the best of both worlds that are real jewels. MX-5s are great but I'd trade for a little less communicable chassis for a little more power. Say, S2000, not nearly as much of throw-about but it can really run with cars of a serious nature. And I say this after admittedly having a soft spot for the Miata.