Lauren's 1985 Kouki Trueno

[Lauren]

A quick bit of history on me, I've owned three MK1 MR2s, 2x SC's that were modded and the second one was stripped out. I also had an early MK1 MR2 (1986) that I restored. I've raced MR2s and RX8s and used to work for a trackday company. There's not much I haven't done with MR2s and even met my Fiance 9 years ago due to MR2s! I still run an MR2 club (IMOC-UK).

Finally, after oh so many years I've taken the plunge and got myself an AE86. I've wanted one since I first saw one back in 1983! I have given up a 2 year old (had from new) Panda 100hp to go for this, so the AE86 is my daily driver and I use my car a fair amount for work(!).

So for me I wanted a clean car that doesn't need too much work, though I know that pretty much every AE86 needs something doing to it and it is an old car of course.

I also wanted aircon and power steering. I test drove a 20v Levin without power steering and unfortunately it's just too heavy for me. In the end I found a pretty clean 1985 Trueno GT Apex with working aircon and power steering in a fairly light state of tune (or so I thought!):

Anyway to save boring you to death here are some pics:

Okay got some pro pics done by a friend of mine:













There is loads more to talk about regarding the car, but will stick up more details later.

Spec is TRD blue dampers and springs all round, 4-1 manifold with Tanabe Medallion cat back system. I've added a K&N also.

Interior is stock, apart from Bride seat and my old suede Sparco wheel (back from the MR2 days) that I've added.

Popped the cam covers off to check the belt and found these:



Engine has a flat spot at 2.5-3K. Though resetting the ECU (more of which later) seemed to cure it for a couple of weeks. Cam timing is set at 106 inlet and 113 exhaust. Took the cam covers off and found HKS 264's.

Car also apparently has a 2 way diff. There is some diff whine and it is certainly tight enough.