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Reviving the 86
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:37 pm
by Rawkstar
What's going on everyone? Thanks for viewing this thread. I so far have done enough to finally made a thread about it.
DSC_0005 by
Speconesociety, on Flickr
I picked up this 1985 GTS Coupe last month. The engine is on a fresh rebuild and has a new radiator with it. I was told it has an aftermarket intake cam in it but I cannot varify it. It came with catless megan exhaust and SRI.
DSC_0003 by
Speconesociety, on Flickr
So far what I have done.
New Siebon hood
Rocket Bunny wing (rep I believe)
DSC_0006 by
Speconesociety, on Flickr
Not yet installed.
T3 coil overs
T3 upper hats
T3 camber plates
T3 RCA
Front hubs/calipers/rotors
SS brake lines
Rear sway bar
Work GlowStar by StarRoad
Front
15x7.0JJ 82MM +10A
Rear
15x7.5JJ 95mm +4A
![Image](https://scontent-b-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1560712_691723784181312_1870895445_n.jpg)
In for paint today also. Should be back in 2 weeks with fixing of the body and all.
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:00 pm
by Rawkstar
Brought her to paint 2 days ago. Going for the metallic blue from the LFA
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 5:59 am
by TORPARTS
looks good!
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 9:36 am
by grappletech
Rawkstar wrote:Brought her to paint 2 days ago. Going for the metallic blue from the LFA
Honestly, I kinda like the yellow. All your panels are straight, especially for USDM front end. I have a JDM bumper and my car still needs braces lol... Car will look great either way!
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 8:48 pm
by Rawkstar
Thanks guys. I just cant do yellow though. The car was originally silver.
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2014 11:25 pm
by Rawkstar
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:26 pm
by Rawkstar
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:39 pm
by Clouds
I'm likin' the blue.
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif)
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 10:15 am
by boosted86
Paint looks good! Which set of wheels is going on it? Got so many choices with the glowstars haha, are you a rep or have them up for sale?
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:16 pm
by Rawkstar
I am going with the far right ones. Gold with big lip. Basically, if you want to get them contact us at
sales@7tune.com
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:55 am
by EvoSolley
AE86 STI
Looks great man! I want a paint job sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad! Love the blue, it will look great with the gold wheels. Can't wait for more updates!
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 7:48 pm
by Rawkstar
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 12:44 pm
by Six1ohrollaz
Nice progress diggn ur wheel selection any specs on the wheels? The offsets look ridiculous definitely feeling it
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 7:19 pm
by Rawkstar
Lowered on T3 coils... ( come to find out... people hate these coils..... ) YOLO
DSC_0223 by
Speconesociety, on Flickr
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Feb 05, 2014 9:34 pm
by marley4us
it looks soooo much better lowered!!! nice car
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:09 am
by EvoSolley
This car look awesome! Cant wait to see the wheels on it. ^^agreed looks great lowered, keep the updates coming!
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:26 pm
by Rawkstar
![Image](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2875/12940165333_a4b1597ebe.jpg)
wheels and sideskirts should be here next week.
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:27 pm
by Rawkstar
![Image](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/12872488604_7d35ae844c.jpg)
Also new Fujitsubu exhaust
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2014 3:08 pm
by Clouds
She looks so pretty
![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2014 10:27 pm
by Rawkstar
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2014 11:04 pm
by Rawkstar
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:11 am
by Rawkstar
RetroSpec CF Sideskirts and 2 10inch Alpine subs installed
DSC_0042 by
Speconesociety, on Flickr
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:12 am
by Rawkstar
Over the summer, I was driving and tried to pass a car. I was in 4th gear going to 5th when I down shifted into 3rd... that started my problems. I must of blown each and every seal that I could. I would lose about 1 quart of oil per trip. I sealed up the leaks ( oil pan, valve cover) and replaced the distributor.
That is when it all went down hill.
The engine started to sound like a subaru...I was shooting out Prius size smoke clouds out the back and had blow back through my intake.
Went to do a compression check and 30psi on the first cylinder. So we pulled it thinking it would be a head gasket problem... Nope
That is the farthest my knowledge could bring me. I am sure it is a ring or valve float but each shop that I went to wanted to charge over 4k to fix it.
Bob at DO found a running blue top for me so I picked it up tonight and well we will see how it goes. While it is out, might as well do a new clutch/flywheel and paint the engine bay.
![Image](https://scontent-b-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10153066_10152916015301874_6731416810558040066_n.jpg?oh=87eccb2e1fddd5d3f1d87a90fa44e6e9&oe=54F242BA)
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2014 12:26 pm
by saiGone
Zenki Coup w. rocket bunny wing is my fav.... I'd go there if I didn't have a hatch. Looking good man
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:23 pm
by KP61!
Man this car looked just like the ae86 gts i used to have. Same car maybe?.... Mine was an identical yellow, maaco painted, 85 corolla gts that was also stock silver and a coupe. There can't be that many weirdos other than me that would paint a gts that color. Where did you get this?
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:24 pm
by KP61!
looks great btw
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:48 am
by Rawkstar
Up here in WA state.
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 3:35 am
by Rawkstar
Finally got the engine in and a new body kit is acquired.
Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:19 am
by Moto_Club4AG
Totally nice!!!!
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Re: Reviving the 86
Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:11 pm
by Rawkstar
Thanks Moto!