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by ariel_86
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: My red hatch (fix-up and restoration)
Replies: 78
Views: 83298

Re: My red hatch (fix-up and restoration)

This makes me want to update my thread with new links for pics and covering some of the things I've done (and not done) over the last few years. Keep up the good work!
by ariel_86
Wed Oct 19, 2022 11:19 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Dashboard restoration options
Replies: 5
Views: 6571

Re: Dashboard restoration options

I tried restoring my dash using spray foam, bondo, undercoating, and interior paint. It didn't look half bad for a few months but it started to crack again very quickly. I found the technique online almost 10 years ago and would do it differently if I were to do it again. A new dash or cap would be ...
by ariel_86
Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: where to buy Ring and Pinion?
Replies: 3
Views: 3749

Re: where to buy Ring and Pinion?

Update!!

After a couple of calls and emails, I was able to get in touch with Spence from Weir Performance. I was able to order the spool, 4.778 r&p, and diff rebuild kit I was looking for. Part should show up tomorrow or Saturday, actually.
by ariel_86
Tue Feb 16, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: R&P opinions?
Replies: 5
Views: 5013

Re: R&P opinions?

Any updates?
by ariel_86
Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: where to buy Ring and Pinion?
Replies: 3
Views: 3749

where to buy Ring and Pinion?

Hey guys, my pinion gear is tore up and missing teeth. I need a new one. Been thinking about changing the final drive ratio at the same time. I've tried calling and emailing Weir Performance but I haven't gotten a response yet. Anybody know any other place that I could buy a new R&P from? I don'...
by ariel_86
Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

Re: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla

I used expanding foam for all the deep cracks and body filler to fill in the little holes & imperfections.
by ariel_86
Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

teaser

Its been a while since I've updated this, but I'm making progress on the dash. I might put together a proper update soon. Here's a little before/after teaser. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/2015-03-10%2012.36.07_zpsr0ehrviu.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spif...
by ariel_86
Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

Feb 17 - Removal Complete!

Another day off, another day spent with a chisel in hand! This was the part I was most worried about. How much rust would I find in the floor or firewall? Luckily, it looks like most of it is surface rust that can be taken out with a wire wheel. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ar...
by ariel_86
Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Ways to remove seam sealer?
Replies: 5
Views: 5260

Ways to remove seam sealer?

I'm in the process of stripping out the sound deadening in my coupe and wanted some recommendations on how to remove the seam sealer, or if I should bother with it right now. I've heard that a wire wheel is just the best way to do it, is that true? Also, mostly unrelated, whats with these rectangula...
by ariel_86
Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

February 13, 2015 - Interior Progress!

February 13, 2015 - Interior Progress! With most everything pulled out of the car, I first wanted to get an idea about how the original door panels looked and how they went together. It wasn’t hard to pull them apart. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/2015-02-03163852_zps59c9...
by ariel_86
Sun Feb 08, 2015 9:03 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: injector help
Replies: 9
Views: 6842

Re: injector help

I did some research last year and it seems that the 85 & 86 Camry and the 7MGE Cressida and Supra use a low impedance injector in the 185-195 cc/min range, so that might be helpful if you can find some in a junkyard. After some research, I got lucky at the junkyard and pulled two sets of injecto...
by ariel_86
Mon Feb 02, 2015 10:45 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

Re: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla

Thank you!
by ariel_86
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:02 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

January 26, 2015 – Plans for ISS

January 26, 2015 – Plans for ISS A few days ago, UtahHondas.net announced the return of their Import Spring Showoff in April, their annual car show & BBQ. What started as a Honda/Acura only meet 6 years ago had bloomed into the premier sport compact/import car show for Utah, welcoming all makes,...
by ariel_86
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

December 25, 2014 – Christmas after moving

December 25, 2014 – Christmas after moving So in December I moved from Kearns to Taylorsville. I lost my covered backyard parking but still had a spot on the side of the house for Ariel. With the light dusting of snow we received over Christmas, I couldn’t resist a quick pic. http://i275.photobucket...
by ariel_86
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

September 23, 2014 – Sitting pretty

September 23, 2014 – Sitting pretty A few days after the show and gathering dust, I can’t help but take a minute to stare at my car every time I pass by her. It’s like I’ve fallen in love with her all over again. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/2014-09-23151605_zps221d2545....
by ariel_86
Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:15 am
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: LS1 corolla
Replies: 12
Views: 13480

LS1 corolla featured on MotoIQ!!

I hope the OP doesn't mind me posting this here. I think it's freaking sweet that his car got "featured" by MotoIQ and he had a chance to meet & talk with Mr. Mike Kojima. The car looks great!

LS1 TE72 - MotoIQ
by ariel_86
Sun Oct 26, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport help
Replies: 9
Views: 7239

Re: Smallport help

Hope you understand that I'm not suggesting that you are wrong and if you are correct I will reset my ecu to 250cc injectors instead of 235cc I understand sir and hope I didn't come across as argumentative. Unfortunately, I can't recall how I found the specs I quoted, but I feel it can be replicate...
by ariel_86
Tue Oct 21, 2014 9:16 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport help
Replies: 9
Views: 7239

Re: Smallport help

My research suggests the green small port injectors are 250cc, based on the Nippon Denso part number and various online resources that claim to have flow tested or have original documentation to go from.
by ariel_86
Mon Oct 20, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Coupe Pics
Replies: 329
Views: 261834

Re: AE86 Coupe Pics

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/2014-09-11193601_zps0f306f9e.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/10405237_10152698263310993_766059184321080649_n_zps40bf4fa7.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/10628030_10152698261175993_3...
by ariel_86
Mon Oct 20, 2014 5:46 pm
Forum: TECH: 4A-GE ENGINE
Topic: Smallport help
Replies: 9
Views: 7239

Re: Smallport help

smallport injectors are high-ohm and rated @ 250cc.
by ariel_86
Mon Sep 15, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

From the Salt City Tinner's Show

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/10646823_4439483320978_425868183171006027_n_zpsbc3ed733.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/10698434_10152698261040993_6023623437554098121_n_zpsf99e4cd9.jpg http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/...
by ariel_86
Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

Re: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla

Clouds wrote:It looks so much better now! It's so shiny and red and red and shiny :lol:

I know, right?! :D
by ariel_86
Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

September 9, 2014 – Painted!

Even though I had committed to painting the car back in August, I hadn’t fully decided on a color scheme until I delivered the car to my dad. I went back and forth on a few ideas, but finally decided on Satin Black for the plastic pieces (front & rear bumpers and door moldings) and the original ...
by ariel_86
Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

September 4, 2014 – Masking & Primer

After spending a week or two sanding the car, it was ready to be delivered to my dad to finish the prep work and paint it. Since I had done a large amount of the prep work I wasn’t worried about letting my dad paint it again. Plus, he agreed to buy the paint as a birthday present for me. My dad’s pr...
by ariel_86
Thu Sep 11, 2014 9:39 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

August 2014 – Prepping for Paint

As you can see from the pictures, Ariel was in desperate need of a makeover. Some fresh paint and a little bit of bodywork would change the look and feel of the car. I’m not one to typically get hung up about how a car looks, but I was tired of how crappy Ariel looked and the teasing and joking from...
by ariel_86
Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

Re: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla

I like it too. I think I'll put Jesus and the hula girl in my dd Honda Accord. There just isn't a good place to put them inside the Corolla :/
by ariel_86
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:51 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

July 11 & 12, 2014 - Frustrations at the track.

In the whirlwind to get my car and my roommate’s car ready for the drift event, I hurriedly reassembled the corolla to give Jordan more room to work on his car. I also had to work out the logistics of helping a friend get his car to the event for Friday, July 11, and my car to the event on Saturday,...
by ariel_86
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:50 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

June 2014 - New injectors and fun with wiring!

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj294/spiffy1379/Ariel/2014-06-11153446_zps41bd4c76.jpg Enough time had passed and the weather was much better, so I decided to give Ariel some loving again. I hoped that I’d be able to get her running again, maybe even reliably. After bouncing some ideas off my r...
by ariel_86
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

February 2014

All was not well with Ariel though. While she did run, she was gutless below 4000 rpm (more so than usual), didn’t idle correctly, and killed both the battery and the alternator. I put in a voltmeter to try to get an idea what was going on with the charging system. http://i275.photobucket.com/albums...
by ariel_86
Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:47 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Ariel's Story - A tale of a Utah Corolla
Replies: 78
Views: 55106

January 2014 - A new year, a new place to live.

I moved from Davis County down to Kearns at the beginning of the year. It was closer to school and I was able to transfer to an O’Reilly down there so everything was close by. Living with a friend that’s into cars and drifting is also a nice perk. I finally got the bumper set from Reno after some sn...