Hey guys! I'm new to the scene. I just recently put a down payment on an AE86 coupe, and I am going to pick it up on the 23rd!

I found the car here on the forum, It's the one in the classifieds with the 3tc swap in it. When I saw it, I fell in love with everything about it but those ugly 17's on it.

A little background on me is I am 17 (well for a few more days). This is my 2nd car, my first was a 1982 Jaguar Vanden Plas. The AE86 coupe is one of my dream cars I wanted to get something cool that I could drift now and then. However, as with most places, kids seem to have the mentality of "I will buy a 240sx, and instantly be a pro drifter". I wanted to avoid being sucked into that group, and buy a car that you don't see 5 of everyday. That's when I decided to hunt down an AE86.

To my surprise, they are alot cheaper than I had thought . The car I bought also happens to be the exact color I wanted, so that's a huge plus!

My plans for the car are:
-Enkei Apache II 15"x8"
-Stretched tires
-comfortably lowered
-Rocket Bunny style spoiler
-Levin front clip
-Carbon fiber hood
-possibly aftermarket front bumper
-maybe some performance stuff (because I realize that the power it has already is enough for me to hurt myself)

Any discussion, or suggestions are welcomed!

Well congratulations on your AE86. I hope you have a great time in it. It is a special car in it's class.

Well the 240SX are like the civics of RWD these days. They are lots of support and for a good reason. Its only the owners that are responsible for that kind of mentality. lol

AZNWOKZ wrote:Well congratulations on your AE86. I hope you have a great time in it. It is a special car in it's class.

Thanks! I think it should be a great car, and I am getting really excited about getting it in 2 days!

getting the car in a few hours

Hows the car?

Post some pictures!

I think that he is out enjoying his car.

Actually guys, I have been having loads of issues with the car. Alot of electrical BS. I take the car in monday to have it professionally re-wired. However, when it is driving, It's a blast! I put new wheels on, MSD Digital 6AL Ignition, Accel Super Stack coil, some new gauges, I just ordered alot of Sparco interior bits, And new coilovers are soon to come!!

I cleaned up the wiring a little.

---If you guys couldn't tell, I changed my mind on the plans for the car.

futurehachi wrote:---If you guys couldn't tell, I changed my mind on the plans for the car.

It's your car, man. Do whatever you want.

Clouds wrote:It's your car, man. Do whatever you want.

yeah man. I decided the pop ups are nice...
I found the XXR wheels in Tupelo, MS. Wrapped them with hankook ventura v2's
ive done some other stuff too.
-msd digital 6al ignition
-accel super stack coil
-e3 plugs
-ordered a bunch of other stuff too. I'll post some pics when the parts all arrive

futurehachi wrote:

Clouds wrote:It's your car, man. Do whatever you want.

yeah man. I decided the pop ups are nice...
I found the XXR wheels in Tupelo, MS. Wrapped them with hankook ventura v2's
ive done some other stuff too.
-msd digital 6al ignition
-accel super stack coil
-e3 plugs
-ordered a bunch of other stuff too. I'll post some pics when the parts all arrive

OK

Got some Uni Filters, painted the top of my radiator, painted my radiator mounts, and painted my strut bar


Got a Sparco Wheel, Shift knob, Shift boot, Hand brake, Pedals, and shoulder pads



Blacked out my front markers and got a Trueno badge

I really like your car, engine bay is clean and neat! If you want a more "conventional" shifter knob and boot, I can hook you up.... You just have to wait a few months until I'm back in the USA

grappletech wrote:I really like your car, engine bay is clean and neat! If you want a more "conventional" shifter knob and boot, I can hook you up.... You just have to wait a few months until I'm back in the USA

Thanks! And my Sparco stuff isnt going anywhere.... if you couldn't tell, I really like Sparco lol

Glad the UNI filters got there in time for your move. I was a little worried that they were being sent to a very rural area, they wouldnt get there in time. When time permits, you should wash them and re-oil them to have them looking bright and new.

SidekickChuck wrote:Glad the UNI filters got there in time for your move. I was a little worried that they were being sent to a very rural area, they wouldnt get there in time. When time permits, you should wash them and re-oil them to have them looking bright and new.

Thanks a ton. Will do!

One of the users had this as a signature and i liked it so i had this decal done up.


Sorry for the pic being cut off. It was fine on my phone...

Too far. /thread.