He's back!!

Interesting. I found a pretty reputable shop in my area so I'm going to give them a call and see what they say. Side note, I took everything out of the boxes today just to get a quick glimpse of what I got: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50507917612_695f4b330e_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.co...

An exchange would be awesome if I find out that the overbore is a no-go. I'll have to reach out to BC to see if they allow anything like that. .. but then again, like jondee said, I definitely fall into this category. On the other hand you have those who like to push the envelope... take a few risks...

Welp! The deal is done! On top of the parts I listed above, I also got a new clutch, driveshaft, and another 16v head. I think its a good deal considering I have only "spent" 2k. Anyways, Jondee I actually read that thread today during my 10 hr drive! While I totally get everyone's concern...

Just did a quick search... BC3363 should be a 20V exhaust valve - Not a 16V exhaust valve, the listed specs suggest that.... 4.97mm stem, and 108.4mm length are specs for 20V valves... you want 5.95mm stems, and 99.75mm length for 16V..... ( didn't check anything else.... ) checking a bit further.....

For your "weird hesitation/throttle problem. It feels like its not getting enough fuel" Try a Brute Power P/N 2910260MS fuel pump. It's a direct replacement for the stock pump. If you have an adjustable reg. Set it at 39 psi. Big time improvement over the stock [probably 30yr old] Toyota ...

Damn! Its been a while! Since the last post I upgraded my front brakes to T3's Baby Daddy kit. Its crazy how much stopping power you get with these. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49940328507_279d77e891_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49940028196_59e0346c48_c.jpg https://live.staticfl...

So, this weekend I'm getting a bunch of Brian Crower 4age stuff in a trade deal. - 1.8L Stroker kit - 83mm stroke with 83mm 11:1 pistons (PN: BC0360) - Intake Valves - 32mm / +1.5mm (PN: BC3362) - Exhaust Valves - 27mm / +1mm (PN: BC3363) - Valve Guides (PN: BC3938/39) - Billet Keepers/Locks (PN: BC...

Jondee, yes you're totally right. Trust me, having the data and knowing how to read it are two totally different things. I deal with that first-hand everyday haha I like that picture you posted because that shows where all the magic happens; the piston valve stack-up. For example, one particular mod...

I was dead set on doing a brake upgrade. My car will be about 75% street use on stock motor and decently sticky tires. I was talked out of doing upgraded calipers etc. The majority of the advice given was just to upgrade the pads and the brake lines. I decided to go with a street/sports pad and som...

If I was running longer wheel studs I'd go with open ended lug nuts. ... but the real concern should be the lug seat in the wheel. Most aftermarket wheels/lugnuts are angled so its okay, but the oem wheels aren't always the case. Not sure about the celica supra wheels, but most, if not all, oem Toyo...

I would bet that the Hitachi Automotive Systems corporate office already has hundreds of benchmarking studies on file, for all major shock suppliers. See if they are willing to share the info. That would narrow the field for any additional testing. davew7 I'm sure they do, but unfortunately I'm jus...

Did anything ever come of this? I'm definitely interested in buying a zenki Levin bumper to replace mine

totta crolla wrote:I have some TRD blue front AE86 dampers that on setting 3 seem almost perfect (for the springs used) I'd really like to know what the actual rates are! Also have AE86 Bilstein B6's Problem is... I'm in the U.K

I'm sure we can work something out!

So, I'm sitting here bullsh*tting at work and just thought of something that would be kind of cool, if anyone here is a nerd like I am. Would there be any interest in measuring various aftermarket shocks and comparing their compression/rebound data? I'm a Production Engineer at Hitachi Automotive Sy...

... definitely keep us posted on progress! I know I'll be paying attention. The thing to keep in mind is that the amount of power that an engine can produce is directly related to the amount of air that you can get into the cylinders. Changing the induction system from a single TB to ITB's has very...

I'm glad this thread came up because I had a similar question about the MAP thing, but you all already answered it. I wasn't planning on going ITBs anytime soon, but I couldn't pass up a good deal on some silvertop throttle bodies! I still need to buy an adapter plate, stacks, and ECU. Most likely g...

S13562 wrote:here she is!..

DUDE! NICE!

Just read the build thread from start to finish. Love it!

I think a big part of it is social media. Forums will never go away just because of the amount of organized information that's on there, but for general chit chat, sharing pictures, etc. thats all done on Facebook/Instagram now. Its just easier. It doesn't help that all the original photo hosting si...

Well, I got an unexpected bonus from work so I pulled the plug on the T3 baby daddy kit! I also got a Cusco front sway bar so hopefully that stabilizes the rear end a little more I have the T3 kit on my car & love it. Can brake very late / hard, never have any fading issues etc... Highly recomme...

LOL I know, the name is kind of odd. In context with their product lineup it makes sense since the bigger version is called the "Big Daddy", but then again the phrase "Baby Daddy" on its own ..... Yeah, I figured these kits would be kind of overkill, but then again T3's 20% black...

So, I took my AE86 to my first track day ever and absolutely destroyed my pads after the first 20 minute session. I ended up snapping a bleeder valve on one caliper too towards the end of the day. With that being said, I'm looking to upgrade my brakes. I've had my eyes on both the Garage Star StopTe...

No update, just some more pictures of the track day! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49055935782_058d03d1c3_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49055722671_30ec9573d8_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49055936392_cd24f2c516_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49055208893_11e7...

I attended my first ever track day yesterday! And let me tell ya, that was seriously the most fun I've ever had with a car in my entire life. It was at the NCM Motorsports Park in Bowling Green KY and their Grand Full course. It was so cool to be able to go full throttle around a legitimate race tra...

idreamofdrifting wrote:Simply beautiful!
What color Watts are those?

Just their standard "Gunmetal Gray" color. I love it because it has a little bronze tint in the sunlight.

BUMP from the DEAD!!!! https://i.ibb.co/mHMsGjT/idreamofdrifting-AE86.jpg So good. One of these days I'll own a set of Dori Dori's Anyways ... BUMP from the DEAD, pt. 2 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48938562253_976cac9633_h.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48939114311_60bed77a27_h.jpg ...

...and these are for the harsh NJ winter months...the little bit it gets driven then. 14" x 7.0 -9 rewinds https://i.postimg.cc/fLLwtPR5/IMG-6160.jpg Ughhh, the things I would do for a set of 14x7 rewinds to thrash on. I know you can get them in 15s still, but I think 14s look way better for t...

195/ 60 /14 Federal 595 SS I've always heard good things about those, but I just pulled the plug on some Toyo R888Rs, 185/60r14. Thats what I have on the car now. I think for a while the only 14" sizes they had were either 205/55 or 225/50. Side note, Sezzle is f*ckin doppppeee. I bought my se...

Damn! Its been a little bit since I've been on here! Just a brief life update, I finally graduated college, landed a big boy job as a production engineer, which means I'm making big boy money now 8-) 8-) For starters, I somehow managed to end up with 6 Work Equip Mesh wheels. All of them are 14x7 an...

Can this be a thing again? I remember growing up I would spend hours in my parents "computer room" browsing wheel threads and day dreaming. 14x7.5 +1.5 RS Watanabe 185/60 cheap Falken tires https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48872559287_53bf428120_b.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535...