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by Elvin Wes
Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: TECH: Inline 6's and V8's (JZ, G, UZ etc...) and Big Sedans
Topic: 1uz VVTI swap into TE72 chassis
Replies: 3
Views: 13871

Re: 1uz VVTI swap into TE72 chassis

Cali kid that used to stay and moved to the east coast? SR20 Coupe ? Anyway, if you are close to Long Beach City I can show you. I am installing a 1UZFE into a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere II Sedan. No matter the vehicle, car, wagon or truck you are trying to install this engine in. It's all the SAME. Gr...
by Elvin Wes
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:30 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Nights SoCal
Replies: 5
Views: 8404

Re: AE86 Nights SoCal

your trying to revive a fish thats been out of the water for a week.
Lets just cherish those times. I miss those days too man.
by Elvin Wes
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: what happened to the community
Replies: 77
Views: 68733

Re: what happened to the community

all these replies. I know the truth, but for you'd have to go through what I went through to understand. By then you would prolly kill yourself. The internet, Greed power stupidity. i'll just say this, most of the folks back in the day they were into AE86s but not as the people still around. You liv...
by Elvin Wes
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Grocery Getter & Weekend Warrior
Replies: 11
Views: 18310

Re: Grocery Getter & Weekend Warrior

always liked the idea of 4AGE in one of those tercel wagons.
It looks like its rwd. but that transaxle though lol
by Elvin Wes
Wed Apr 19, 2017 5:56 pm
Forum: Automobiles for Sale
Topic: AE86 Hatchback in SOCAL for 2200 bucks
Replies: 0
Views: 12461

AE86 Hatchback in SOCAL for 2200 bucks

I have an AE86 Hatchback (SR5) Transmission took a crap(and not coming with) not dealing with it. Came from a same family party. His grand father was the OG owner. Its not all mint condition since its got 255k on the odometer, but its never been lowered before. So perfect platform to start with in m...
by Elvin Wes
Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:40 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Hybrid to fossil burner - 84 Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
Replies: 14
Views: 13089

Re: Hybrid to fossil burner - 84 Sprinter Trueno (AE86)

Subscribed from Long Beach California! I'll be keeping an eye on your build up to motivate my long term AE86 project.
by Elvin Wes
Thu May 19, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: AE86 GTS COUPE PART OUT in SOCAL
Replies: 2
Views: 3693

Re: AE86 GTS COUPE PART OUT in SOCAL

Send another text please?
Was going to hold off on the doors but I'm willing to sell if you need.
by Elvin Wes
Thu May 05, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
Topic: Watanabe BR Wheels (Black racing)
Replies: 1
Views: 4107

Re: Watanabe BR Wheels (Black racing)

Please delete
Thank you much.
by Elvin Wes
Fri Apr 29, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: AE86 GTS COUPE PART OUT in SOCAL
Replies: 2
Views: 3693

AE86 GTS COUPE PART OUT in SOCAL

Parting out my GTS COUPE, I only have whats listed below. All parts can be picked up in Long Beach 90805. 562-661-0242 - AE86 Fenders, Pair. $70 each SOLD - AE86 Coupe Trunk $45 - AE86 Windows - Ask - AE86 Doors - $45 each - AE86 Window regulators. $40 each SOLD - AE86 GTS Oil Cooler $20SOLD Thank you
by Elvin Wes
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: 87 Coupe w/ CA18det
Replies: 28
Views: 26087

Re: 87 Coupe w/ CA18det

cant wait to see how this one will turn out.
by Elvin Wes
Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
Topic: Watanabe BR Wheels (Black racing)
Replies: 1
Views: 4107

Watanabe BR Wheels (Black racing)

Delete thank you
by Elvin Wes
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: 1984 yellow(factory) sr5 coupe.
Replies: 6
Views: 6779

Re: 1984 yellow(factory) sr5 coupe.

Nice Nice!
Ditch the stock carb. 32/36 weber carb for the win. cheap, easy to install, feels like vtec. :mrgreen:
by Elvin Wes
Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: My recap and ongoing final stretch of building my Hatch
Replies: 164
Views: 142921

Re: My recap and ongoing final stretch of building my Hatch

Interesting to see the proportioning valve on the opposite side of the firewall, not that it matters where it really goes.
Big up for being different. :D
by Elvin Wes
Mon Jan 04, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: not new just trolled
Replies: 9
Views: 9485

Re: not new just trolled

Looking Goooooood!!!
Nice ride man. :mrgreen:
by Elvin Wes
Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:08 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Time to jump ships!!
Replies: 12
Views: 11867

Re: Time to jump ships!!

RB26 would be a good idea.

Nice project, stay away from that headache v6.
by Elvin Wes
Fri Jul 10, 2015 7:53 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
Topic: ***Wheels for trade***
Replies: 6
Views: 5528

Re: ***Wheels for trade***

15x8 centerlines
Negative offset
4 inch lip


Let me know.
Long Beach CA
562-661-0242
by Elvin Wes
Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:50 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
Topic: Tires and free pizza cutters. Los Angeles/Covina
Replies: 2
Views: 3200

Re: Tires and free pizza cutters. Los Angeles/Covina

chunks wrote:Page me: 323348004five


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by Elvin Wes
Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:45 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: OST-033: Triyota Spitfire Mk IV-AGE
Replies: 12
Views: 13612

Re: OST-033: Triyota Spitfire Mk IV-AGE

Love how you did that before and after image ^^
by Elvin Wes
Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Suspension
Topic: FS: 4x114.3 SSR Super Shark, SSR Reverse Mesh, RS Watanabe
Replies: 20
Views: 16123

Re: FS: 4x114.3 SSR Star Shark, SSR Reverse Mesh, RS Watanab

Those 14x7s are nice.
Id buy but back to broke.
by Elvin Wes
Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB Manual steering rack.
Replies: 0
Views: 1493

WTB Manual steering rack.

having no luck in my local junkyards.

Would like to convert my 73 wagon to rack and pinion (TE28, TE27, TE21, all the same cross member)

AW11 or 83 Corolla wagon I heard works.

Let me know
Located in Long Beach California 90805.

Thank you.
Elvin.
by Elvin Wes
Sun Jun 28, 2015 9:38 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: socal; San Diego ae86 gts manual steering rack
Replies: 2
Views: 3130

Re: socal; San Diego ae86 gts manual steering rack

What he said above^


Do you have an actual steering rack that's manual?
Interested, Cant find any aw11s or 83 corollas in the junkyard.

Id like to convert my 73 wagon to rack and pinion.
562Elvin@gmail.com if anyone knows somebody with a rack and pinion.

appreciate it.
by Elvin Wes
Wed May 20, 2015 1:01 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Elvin's new AE86 :)
Replies: 23
Views: 16921

Re: Elvin's new AE86 :)

Thanks!

the car runs extremely great, no hiccups, no hesitation, drives like a champ. Loving it right now, needs nothing.
Just got it registered, smogged, CA Plates just arrived, insured yesterday, never felt so safe in years. hahah.
by Elvin Wes
Wed May 20, 2015 12:51 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: My Project
Replies: 4
Views: 4741

Re: My Project

That interior makes me miss my old old old red gts coupe.

Love it, can't wait for the finished product.
by Elvin Wes
Wed May 20, 2015 12:48 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: OkinawaLevin 86 - BLUE pt2
Replies: 151
Views: 105842

Re: OkinawaLevin 86 - BLUE pt2

looking good.
by Elvin Wes
Thu May 07, 2015 2:56 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: OST-030: a case in point
Replies: 15
Views: 10976

Re: OST-030: a case in point

You just wont stop wont you.

Energizer Bunny.
Keep up the good work.
by Elvin Wes
Thu May 07, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Elvin's new AE86 :)
Replies: 23
Views: 16921

Re: Elvin's new AE86 :)

Yeah cut springs, no Bueno.

Coil overs whenever possible.
Next upgrade for sure.
by Elvin Wes
Wed May 06, 2015 1:32 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: random ae86 parts and 1 rx7
Replies: 22
Views: 15871

Re: random ae86 parts and 1 rx7

Would like to check out Silver GTS driver door

Would like to purchase the sport max

(562)661-0242
by Elvin Wes
Wed May 06, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Elvin's new AE86 :)
Replies: 23
Views: 16921

Re: Elvin's new AE86 :)

These mesh wheels are temporary. 13x9s on AE86s are cool. But I prefer 14s, anyway the real reason I removed the wheels right now was because it was rubbing like crazy. Major rub, and a dip on the road just chews those tires right up. Plus the front tires have a lot of camber wear. Need new front ti...