Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

86_LeViN
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Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:55 am

New board, so here my build log for Po, my 86 Levin

when I first got it
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then i painted the watanabes because 1 of them wasnt the same color as the others
before
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after
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Also a lil bit of body work/paint
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during a drive with a couple of buddies
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then found a set of longchamps 14x8 and 14x9 and swapped them
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after a few months driving with shitty blown shocks and tha car sagging in the back, also shady old brakes, i decided to gather parts and upgrade brakes and suspension
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new pretties!!!
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and that's it for today tomorrow it post pics the ride adjusted

Specs:

Engine
stock except HKS filter

Suspension
BC Racing coilovers 8F/6R
Cusco Front/Rear Strut bars
T3 Panhard bar
New OEM Bearings

Brakes
Project Mu HC+ front pads
Napa rotors and rear pads
Goodridge braided lines

Wheels
SSr Longchamp XR4 14x8 -6 front 14x9 -12 rear

86_LeViN
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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Sun Jan 27, 2013 2:42 am

All cleaned up and ride adjusted!
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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby Deuce Cam » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:46 am

Clean ride! I really wish the usdm ecu's were map based, it cleans up the bay a lot.

What radiator shroud is that? I've never seen one extend behind the headlights like that.

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:46 am

Deuce Cam wrote:Clean ride! I really wish the usdm ecu's were map based, it cleans up the bay a lot.

What radiator shroud is that? I've never seen one extend behind the headlights like that.



Thanks!

the cooling plate is from Ukiya 86 garage, pretty nice piece

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby anthony55901 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:44 am

damn man, you put my bald ass head in that group picture! that was the same day i paid Y1000 yen for my drink :(
we need to take a weekend cruise again up to okutama, maybe sunday?

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby Zenki85 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:35 pm

A levin coupe with those taillights = F*****KING BEAUTIFUL

keep it up!!

Sorry had to edit but plus the middle black trunk piece! Damn!
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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:40 pm

So quick update...

after intalling the longchamps i was getting some rubbing issues on the back, so while i was rolling the fenders, found out they've been worked already. just a thin layer of filler but as soon as i put that roller, it cracked. Took it to my friends shop and at first i was just going to fix the fenders and paint the bumpers. But as picky as I am, I said **** it! lets paint the whole car!! anyways pictures:

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A nice dent that was under the side skirt
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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby ritz » Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:32 am

very nice. love your car!

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby grappletech » Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:21 pm

this thing is freakin gorgeous! I love those Whitelines
87 GTS Coupe stock and Super Duper Clean
87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap

86_LeViN
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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:36 am

Thanks man!


got the rear fenders taken care of and a couple of areas that i found had rust while fixing the fenders, now is ready for a lil bit of filler and paint!

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby Reuterskiold » Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:16 am

Cool build man, can't wait to see the end result. LEVIN coupe holds a special place in my heart

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby otakurevel » Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:24 pm

love the wheels. longchamps are among my favorite for ae86. would love to get that cooling panel for my levin!

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:11 am

Thanks! that's an Ukiya garage panel ;-)

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Re: Project Po: my 86 GT Apex Levin

Postby 86_LeViN » Sat Apr 20, 2013 3:25 am

Finally finish putting it back together after paint

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Represent!!! lol
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