Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks :)
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Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks :)
So I have got my first corolla ('87 GTS coupe) And i would like to know of any tips and tricks you have for owning these cars? whether it be what should be done to the car in steps, or just tuning and tinkering. What have you learned from owning your corolla?
Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
do the maintenance first: motor, drivetrain, and suspension. get everything in good working order first
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Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
^^ what he said. plus poly bushings
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Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
Get manuals here: http://www.aeu86.org/technical/ae86-manuals/
Lots of interesting stuff here: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11214
Like everyone else said, do maintenance first and make sure everything is in top shape. Oh also change all the rubber hydraulic lines to braided stainless ones (brake and clutch lines).
Lots of interesting stuff here: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=11214
Like everyone else said, do maintenance first and make sure everything is in top shape. Oh also change all the rubber hydraulic lines to braided stainless ones (brake and clutch lines).
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Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
as far as wiring, always solder or male/female clips. I use male/female clips for all my wiring since its easier to troubleshoot electrical problems and replacing wire segments.
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+ on the bushings.
Those are most definitely rotted
Those are most definitely rotted
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Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
Awesome, thanks guys. Also, a amateur question; if i was to say, jack up the car, where would one put the plate on the bottom of the car? Aswell as where would my 3 ton jack stands go on the rear and other sides? Thanks a bunch
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For jacking the rear, i lift from the bottom of the pumpkin (Diff) both jack stands on rear axell.
Make sure you block the front wheels to keep it from rolling!
for the front i jack on the cross member.
Make sure you block the front wheels to keep it from rolling!
for the front i jack on the cross member.
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Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
Could use a deep cut polish and wax. Believe it or not, there's shiny paint hiding under that pink
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I have no clue what kind of rims those are, but they look awesome!
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Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
Those wheels are sick. Also, check the brakes it has to stop lol
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87 GTS Coupe Beams 3sge (under construction cuz I'm slow and lazy and broke-FML)
87 SR5 Coupe Shell. (Sold)
86 SR5 Hatch Shell
86 GT-SR5 Coupe 20v Swap
Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
yeah the brakes on our cars arent the best.
Re: Some new guy with a coupe wants to know tips and tricks
At first I thought those were snowflakes... But its like a Snowflake Remix