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My 3rd...My new AE86 project: BEAMS Big changes! Update 12/12
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:38 am
by webyosan
I told myself that I would never do this again two years ago... Guess I lied, and this time, I promised myself that this is IT! No more Toyota projects...
I've own an Ae86 since 2002 at the age 22.
My first AE86s in 2002 starting with a Kouki coupe GT-S for $300, then Zenki hatch GT-S for $450. They were are under rated, easy to find and mega cheap(I miss those old days)!!
Then prepped the hatch for autocross for the next 5 yrs. I drove many different types of RWD cars in autocross, but the AE86 was my most favorite!
I later acquired another clean straight non rusty shell and did a parts transfer from my old GT-S hatch to this one, but this time it became a blacktop 20V. Then I sold the old hatch GT-S as bare shell. This second project started in 2012 to 2015 which is 95%(3 years project) complete. Only the side skirts, A/F gauge + timing adjusted are left. From a rust free shell to a complete restore project.
Stripped and old ye old GT-S as bare shell
Before - The day I picked it up
After - What it looks like today stored in my garage.
Moving on...Short story: It was a rainy day, I picked up a real clean/almost rust free SR-5 zenki coupe for $300 from a nice young girl who gave up on her 20V project. She's a student who passionate AE86 but ran out of $$
Thank god the 4AC was removed before I got there. I really don't know anything about 4AC since I've always driven/worked on many types of 4AGE cars.
Here's the booty after we towed to my buddy's house, and again very minor body damages plus 'CLEAN' title.
Such a clean engine bay
And now it's new heart. SXE10 3SGE Beams with a 6 speed that I scored on Ebay for only $999 shipped. Reason going Beams is because I had a chance to test drive an actual AE86 with a Beams swap and holy Crap!! It's a real kick!! It's the perfect machine for Auto-X.
Everything checked good, no seals or anything needs replacement. Timing belt/tensioners has been replaced before.
Lot's more details and pic coming up...
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:17 pm
by 86SPL
awesome project! How much more does the beams 3sg weigh versus the 4ag? Were you keeping the 6spd and going to put spacers?
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 12:14 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:39 am
by 86SPL
With the additional weight and the beams being top heavy compared to the 4age, and with spacers on the sub frame; I wonder how much this would negatively impact the ae86's nimbleness on the track/autox, and will the power gain from the beams be enough to override it.
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 10:43 pm
by webyosan
That's a good question I asked that myself until I've driven my buddy's AE86 beams swap on Megan coil overs/corner balanced. Ooo boy this thing can fly thru corners just like my hatch(20VBT, megan coilovers, corner balanced, auto-x alignment) but more power!
. The only real way to tell is to find out how much time improvements between the 20V and Beams in auto-x.(Which is why there's 3-8 trials).
Again, the only reason I went Beams is because I got a chance to see it in the real and jot down many notes about my buddy's Chris's AEBeams swap.
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:00 pm
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:05 pm
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:57 am
by 86SPL
looking good! great pictures
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:33 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 1:13 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2016 8:51 pm
by grappletech
Looks great!!!
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2016 1:44 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:24 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:42 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:34 am
by notnilc20
It's going smooth so far. Nicely done..
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:13 am
by webyosan
Thanks! I've been watching your vids too! Keep up the great job!
Great news!! Received couple more goodies today!
It took me a while to find this non A/C heater pipe that takes place of the A/C unit evaporator
A/C unite evaporator is out
A/C delete tube in place
Also picked up a complete Clean minty OEM Kouki bumper for $600 minus $280 from selling bunch of AE86 parts , also received $266 from my state return which is $54... perfect timing.
Nice! It even comes with the kouki grill
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 3:16 am
by webyosan
Last weekend I went ahead and added body seam sealer to interior and engine bay.
While it's getting dried up I cutted the the pinch weld tabs inside the wheel well then hammered back against the inner wheel well. Once I was done, I sealed wtith POR-15 and call it a day.
Next on the list:
Final check up
quick sanding
final clean wipe
remove doors
masking interior/glass
then paint.
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 11:04 pm
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 9:35 am
by notnilc20
Wow you got lucky on that rear end. Congrats. You'll be driving this in no time.
On a side note.....can the oem axles handle beams power?
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:07 pm
by webyosan
I 've seen the axle break running BEAMS but it all depends what sport the car is for. This project is intend for autocross, other form of grip racing and maybe rally cross. Although there is a local shop that can produce axles for our ae86 but only kouki axles.
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 1:48 am
by webyosan
Not much done today on the car but we did some video shooting of my other AE86 and also a friend's Beams swap before 8/6 day
Here's the final vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFKSlm-3Iwk Enjoy!!
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2016 4:44 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS!
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:07 am
by webyosan
Bought auto paint code 040 Toyota Super White II and painting supplies last Friday.
Had to modified the shifter hole for the Beams transmission and bashed the transmission tunnel
Interior is almost ready for paint after taking some time masking all glasses but then ran out of masking paper.
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Doors and hood has been removed. Engine bay is ready as well, just a little more scuffing and sanding.
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 8/30
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 5:43 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 8/30
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 10:13 pm
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 8/30
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 4:59 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 9/21
Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2016 5:11 am
by webyosan
More updates on the coupe: Finally got the Toyota metallic grey automotive base coat compressed in the an aerosol spray cans, plus the automotive clear coat also arrived in the mail too.
Topped it up with a light coating spray and then a second heavy wave. This paint is full of that metallic glider and floats all around in the air, so a good paint mask and goggle is a must because this stuff really stinks.
Now for the clear coat...Same thing, this stuff stank and gets all over you but the result were fantastic!
I ran out of clear so I did my best to cover as much as I can.
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 9/29
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 3:54 pm
by grappletech
getting better and better!
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 9/29
Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:26 am
by webyosan
Re: My 3rd AE86 project, this time it's going BEAMS! UPDATE 9/29
Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:17 pm
by JDM20VAE101
Great Job man!
Loving your Build!
Time and effort invested...