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Just thought I'd post a little update on the AE86 project as its been a while since my last post!
HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to Slashmetallifox for putting in all the labor and wrench time to upgrade and repair the vehicle. Seriously dude, I owe you like a small to medium sized planet, or a really nice moon!
Here is a short list of this phase of updates.
Complete set of Prothane urethane bushings
T3 roll center adjusts
New pads, rotors all around
new rear calipers
New moog/ mevotech inner and outer tie rods + ball joints.
New steering rack boots
re-greased and tightened the steering rack.
Not much to say other than HOLY CRAP massive difference XD. Car i so tight now its stunning. I knew the old parts were rubbish but you don't really appreciate how bad they are until they are replaced!
A huge thanks once again to you Slash, you rock!
HUGE HUGE HUGE thanks to Slashmetallifox for putting in all the labor and wrench time to upgrade and repair the vehicle. Seriously dude, I owe you like a small to medium sized planet, or a really nice moon!
Here is a short list of this phase of updates.
Complete set of Prothane urethane bushings
T3 roll center adjusts
New pads, rotors all around
new rear calipers
New moog/ mevotech inner and outer tie rods + ball joints.
New steering rack boots
re-greased and tightened the steering rack.
Not much to say other than HOLY CRAP massive difference XD. Car i so tight now its stunning. I knew the old parts were rubbish but you don't really appreciate how bad they are until they are replaced!
A huge thanks once again to you Slash, you rock!
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Trans-formative would barely describe the experience. I just got a chance to push the car a bit this afternoon and.... I think I might need some special alone time now! The original bushings were shredded in places so it made a massive difference. I think you will be quite happy once you get all the bushings installed in your car! What brand of bushings did you get btw? I bought Prothane. they are really well made but I've been told they are stiffer than other brands like Energy. I would have honestly gone with a little softer bushing but $130 for a complete Prothane kit is hard to argue! XD
Not on this vehicle. I opted to do a ground up rebuild on the stock factory 4age 16v bluetop. I personally love the small high revving nature of the 4ag engine. It also suites the car well. More power is nice but a larger power plant brings with it weight and balancing issues. it would also pretty handily shred the factory transmission and rear end so a lot of fabrication would be involved. If California ever allows (by some miracle) these cars to become smog exempt, I'd consider doing a 4age 20v blacktop or possibly a 7age 20v frankenmotor if i was feeling particularly up for a challenge!
Haha! its the USDM Vin AE88-AE86. This makes me happy as RHD+ drivethrough windows = suck! ^^ It took me about 2 years but I was finally able to scrounge up all the front and rear JDM bumpers+accessories so at least it looks as it should. Also ditching the ralph-nader 80's bumpers removed about 50+ pounds from the car!
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