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by 86_dorifto
Mon Sep 17, 2018 8:02 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 meets in socal
Replies: 11
Views: 17522

Re: AE86 meets in socal

86fest didn't happen this year, something came up with the organizer. A few guys meet up at random japenese/toyota events as well as drift events like corolla matsuri. Don't know if the fight club still meets every 3rd Friday at Cafe 86 anymore since I haven't been in years. We can organize a casua...
by 86_dorifto
Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:56 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 meets in socal
Replies: 11
Views: 17522

AE86 meets in socal

Does anyone know what events in socal still happen? The only big one I know is 86fest but I know ae86 owners feel burned/turned off from it.
by 86_dorifto
Wed Sep 05, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: Reliability
Replies: 6
Views: 10002

Re: Reliability

Sorry but long term reliability and cost-efficient vehicle maintenance, is really low on the list for USA mfgr when designing vehicles for the domestic market. The Mfgr's are only looking in terms of warranty requirements. They have three main goals, cost, crash rating, and EPA fuel. Once the vehic...
by 86_dorifto
Wed Sep 05, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Nights SoCal
Replies: 5
Views: 8453

Re: AE86 Nights SoCal

Sorry for the late reply Unlimited. I'm definitely down. If I'm ever in the area I'll make sure to hit you up.
by 86_dorifto
Mon Sep 03, 2018 2:07 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: CloudStrife's AE88
Replies: 240
Views: 199495

Re: CloudStrife's AE88

Definitely have been following this thread and have it bookmarked. Sorry you have to sell cloud but I'm excited to see what's in store in the future for you. Best of luck man.
by 86_dorifto
Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Nights SoCal
Replies: 5
Views: 8453

Re: AE86 Nights SoCal

Bummer. I'm sad to hear it. Thanks for the info guys. I appreciate it and hope there can be more events for us 86 owners.
by 86_dorifto
Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: AE86 Nights SoCal
Replies: 5
Views: 8453

AE86 Nights SoCal

I'm not sure if this is common knowledge but does anyone know if AE86 Nights is happening/has happened this year? I haven't been to one but was hoping to go if they were still a thing.
by 86_dorifto
Thu Mar 22, 2018 5:14 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: "Kentucky AE86: A Levin Story"
Replies: 145
Views: 148472

Re: "Kentucky AE86: A Levin Story"

Dude those are some nice pictures. I just found your build/import thread and it was a great read. Thanks for sharing.
by 86_dorifto
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:38 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: CloudStrife's AE88
Replies: 240
Views: 199495

Re: CloudStrife's AE88

CloudStrife wrote:Bump for a feeling of total loss and depression lol.

I'm sorry man. It seems hopeless right now but you'll get her running smoothly soon enough and it will all be worth it. Just hang in there. Maybe sleep on it and you'll have a better idea of how to approach it in the morning.
by 86_dorifto
Mon Mar 19, 2018 12:56 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Gonna start a build and see where it goes ===> TWINSCREW !!! :-p
Replies: 233
Views: 270430

Re: Gonna start a build and see where it goes ===> TWINSCREW !!! :-p

Those were some awesome videos! Thanks for sharing. The car looks cool and sounds like it's running great.
by 86_dorifto
Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:24 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: Kitsunami's 86 SR5 to GTS swap
Replies: 60
Views: 69481

Re: Kitsunami's 86 SR5 to GTS swap

This was great to read. Keep it up and I'm excited to see it running.
by 86_dorifto
Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:43 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: what happened to the community
Replies: 77
Views: 69165

Re: what happened to the community

aukword1 wrote:Always good to see new people joining the community. If only all the lurkers would just post every now and then, maybe the community would flourish more.


Agreed. I hope people post more in the future as well. It would do a lot of good.
by 86_dorifto
Thu Feb 22, 2018 12:42 am
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: what happened to the community
Replies: 77
Views: 69165

Re: what happened to the community

Sorry to resurrect a dead thread but I stumbled across it while searching the site for something and had to reply. I just thought I would respond to add some positivity to this thread too. I'm a early 20s 86 owner that semi-recently purchased a 85 zenki coupe and am super thrilled to be a part of t...
by 86_dorifto
Sun Feb 18, 2018 8:29 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: what happened to the community
Replies: 77
Views: 69165

Re: what happened to the community

Sorry to resurrect a dead thread but I stumbled across it while searching the site for something and had to reply. I just thought I would respond to add some positivity to this thread too. I'm a early 20s 86 owner that semi-recently purchased a 85 zenki coupe and am super thrilled to be a part of th...
by 86_dorifto
Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:02 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB: 4ag exhaust manifold heat shield
Replies: 0
Views: 1521

WTB: 4ag exhaust manifold heat shield

Hello, I'm looking to buy an exhaust manifold heat shield for my 85 corolla gts. Im in the LA area so hit me up you have one. Thanks!
by 86_dorifto
Wed Aug 12, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB: 85 AE86 Door Lock
Replies: 2
Views: 2511

Re: WTB: 85 AE86 Door Lock

Thanks for the reply bboys34! sorry I did not respond sooner but I found a lock locally just after posting. Thanks anyways though!
by 86_dorifto
Tue Aug 11, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB: 85 AE86 Door Lock
Replies: 2
Views: 2511

WTB: 85 AE86 Door Lock

Looking to buy an OEM Toyota door lock for my 85 AE86. I'm located in the LA area. I can't receive pms yet, so please comment with contact info. Thanks!
by 86_dorifto
Sat Aug 01, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: New to the Community
Replies: 3
Views: 4339

New to the Community

Hello all. After a few years of searching I finally decided to purchase an 86. After reading numerous threads I know I have a long road ahead but Im excited to start this journey of searching for parts and long nights in my garage. Anyways, I hope to become involved in this community and maybe get t...
by 86_dorifto
Tue May 26, 2015 9:51 pm
Forum: OWNERS and BUILDERS
Topic: New member from Ireland
Replies: 10
Views: 8955

Re: New member from Ireland

Dude welcome and nice car!
by 86_dorifto
Wed Feb 11, 2015 3:57 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Steering wheel hub
Replies: 6
Views: 5465

Re: Steering wheel hub

thanks for info! looks like im going with works bell
by 86_dorifto
Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:07 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Steering wheel hub
Replies: 6
Views: 5465

Re: Steering wheel hub

Sorry to revive a dead thread but I'm between getting a Works Bell hub and a Momo hub. Ive heard stories about some Works Bell hubs breaking so I was wondering if anyone has any opinions about either