AE86 rebuild...
03-04-2011, 02:39 PM
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AE86 rebuild...
Finally...

I've started taking the 86 apart...

How she is now.
- doors out
- rear side windows out
- trim intact
- clips, except for one, ok
- rear window out
- rear window rubber intact
- front window out
- mirrors off
- front fenders
- bonnet
- trunk

The rear windows was a real pain to get out, without cutting up the rubber...
The front window... erm... was glued (black window kit) on... rust underneath the sealant... that's a bummer...

Found some more small holes underneath the rear windows rubber...

But... Nothing unexpected...

PS1: to the previous owner, whom shan't be mentioned by name, exhaust pipe is NOT structurally strong enough to function as rollcage reinforcement!!! idiot.

PS2: I'll try to find a camera to take and upload some photo's ASAP (before anyone starts asking for them Wink )

Next on the list is:
- Jack it up high, so I have good accessibility
- Remove the front cross member
- Remove the rear axle
- Remove fuel tank

then... time to weld!!!
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03-04-2011, 02:48 PM
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pics! Smile

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03-04-2011, 03:56 PM
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Quote:PS1: to the previous owner, whom shan't be mentioned by name, exhaust pipe is NOT structurally strong enough to function as rollcage reinforcement!!! idiot.

Ah, but it is light.. so you can fake a cage, with most if not all of the stiffness benefits, whilst seeming to comply with (guessing) drift-comp regulations, without adding 40kg to the car.

It is bad for your coconut though...if you flip it.

A wheel to steer the front of the car
A pedal to steer the rear
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03-04-2011, 04:49 PM
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Ah yes, I remember hearing that one about the cage before.. I do think it was done that way on purpose.

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03-04-2011, 07:16 PM
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