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During the entirety of May and some of June I'll be travelling to Japan (Tokyo and Osaka for sure, and day trips to surrounding areas). What AE86-related places would you suggest visiting?

Already on my list:

• https://minkara.carview.co.jp/calendar/90567/ on May 3
• https://www.goo-net.com/usedcar_shop/056...etail.html (Fujisawa, west of Yokohama)
• https://www.carland86.com/ (Kyoto)
• https://carbonjunkie.jp/ (Gotemba)
• https://fun2drive.co.jp/ (Hakone)
• https://glowtour.jp/ (Tokyo)
• TOYOFEST JAPAN 2026 (Fuji Speedway)
  

Update (2026-04-22): Added from suggestions here and on Reddit:

• Toyota City (Aichi) - Museums and production plant (https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/en/, https://www.tcmit.org/english/)
• Noby Booth (Nagoya)
• https://gbase-jdm.jp/ (Tokyo)
• A-Station (Yokohama)
• Mt. Haruna in a rental car (Takasaki, Gunma)
• Ikaho Toy, Doll & Car Museum (Takasaki, Gunma)
• UpGarages and Super Autobacs
• https://mrhiro-jdm.com/ (Osaka)
  

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During the entirety of May and some of June I'll be travelling to Japan (Tokyo and Osaka for sure, and day trips to surrounding areas). What AE86-related places would you suggest visiting?

Already on my list:

• https://minkara.carview.co.jp/calendar/90567/ on May 3
• https://www.goo-net.com/usedcar_shop/056...etail.html (Fujisawa, west of Yokohama)
• https://www.carland86.com/ (Kyoto)
• https://carbonjunkie.jp/ (Gotemba)
• https://fun2drive.co.jp/ (Hakone)
• https://glowtour.jp/ (Tokyo)
• TOYOFEST JAPAN 2026 (Fuji Speedway)
  

Update (2026-04-22): Added from suggestions here and on Reddit:

• Toyota City (Aichi) - Museums and production plant (https://toyota-automobile-museum.jp/en/, https://www.tcmit.org/english/)
• Noby Booth (Nagoya)
• https://gbase-jdm.jp/ (Tokyo)
• A-Station (Yokohama)
• Mt. Haruna in a rental car (Takasaki, Gunma)
• Ikaho Toy, Doll & Car Museum (Takasaki, Gunma)
• UpGarages and Super Autobacs
• https://mrhiro-jdm.com/ (Osaka)
  

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I've been researching the electric wiring diagrams to figure out the pinouts for the connectors. This is probably doable, but takes a lot of time I'm hoping that someone did this before and wrote down the pinout for the connectors


These three connectors enter the cabin from JB2/engine compartment loom. LHD drivers side to JB1.

My guess is that connector 1 (18 pin) is a feedthrough to JB3 and probably contains the signal wires for the indicators/headlights/fogs ect.
Connector 2 (6 pin) probably feeds 12v from the battery?
Connector 3 (10 pin) also enters JB1


In the LHD passenger side this two pin connector is attached to JB4.


And this 18 pin (part of the engine loom, which is also going to be replaced) is probably fed through to JB3 also (containing wipers, washer ect)

Anyone, by any chance, have this written down and want to share it? Thanks!

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I've been researching the electric wiring diagrams to figure out the pinouts for the connectors. This is probably doable, but takes a lot of time I'm hoping that someone did this before and wrote down the pinout for the connectors


These three connectors enter the cabin from JB2/engine compartment loom. LHD drivers side to JB1.

My guess is that connector 1 (18 pin) is a feedthrough to JB3 and probably contains the signal wires for the indicators/headlights/fogs ect.
Connector 2 (6 pin) probably feeds 12v from the battery?
Connector 3 (10 pin) also enters JB1


In the LHD passenger side this two pin connector is attached to JB4.


And this 18 pin (part of the engine loom, which is also going to be replaced) is probably fed through to JB3 also (containing wipers, washer ect)

Anyone, by any chance, have this written down and want to share it? Thanks!

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Wanneer doen we weer eens een meeting? En waar? Het begint steeds beter weer te worden.]]>
Wanneer doen we weer eens een meeting? En waar? Het begint steeds beter weer te worden.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Kouki-door-card-removal-help Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:08:37 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Kouki-door-card-removal-help
I have everything loosened - except the 3rd clip for the armrest - the square plug closest to the end of the door ? which looks like it should pop off and reveal a screw, doesn't seem to. I don't want to force it further, so does anyone have a tip on how to remove the armrest ?]]>
I have everything loosened - except the 3rd clip for the armrest - the square plug closest to the end of the door ? which looks like it should pop off and reveal a screw, doesn't seem to. I don't want to force it further, so does anyone have a tip on how to remove the armrest ?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Engine-mount-replacement-tips-tricks Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:22:56 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Engine-mount-replacement-tips-tricks
I have new OEM mounts to change in.

From cursory reading - I jack up the engine and undo the mounts, replace and bolt in the replacements.

Manifold side looks easy enough, however intake side seems quite cluttered. Is there any tips/tricks people have for this task ?]]>
I have new OEM mounts to change in.

From cursory reading - I jack up the engine and undo the mounts, replace and bolt in the replacements.

Manifold side looks easy enough, however intake side seems quite cluttered. Is there any tips/tricks people have for this task ?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Passenger-roof-grab-handle-how-to-remove Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:11:07 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Passenger-roof-grab-handle-how-to-remove
I'm being overly cautious as I don't want to snap the surround plastic c pillar trim so any advice welcome !]]>
I'm being overly cautious as I don't want to snap the surround plastic c pillar trim so any advice welcome !]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-86-Dach-2026-in-Cologne Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:13:57 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-86-Dach-2026-in-Cologne
This year (2026), the 86 Dach will once more be held at the Deutsches Toyota Museum in Cologne. This year, the event will the 86-only, so the meeting is AE86/GT86/GR86 only!
The date has been set to Saturday 6th of June 2026. Registration will be open from March 1st onwards.

Like last year, I'm planning to attend the event this year as well. My plans are a bit different this year: I'll drive to Cologne on Friday and drive back to the Netherlands after the event. Perhaps we could meet up at the event and drive back?

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This year (2026), the 86 Dach will once more be held at the Deutsches Toyota Museum in Cologne. This year, the event will the 86-only, so the meeting is AE86/GT86/GR86 only!
The date has been set to Saturday 6th of June 2026. Registration will be open from March 1st onwards.

Like last year, I'm planning to attend the event this year as well. My plans are a bit different this year: I'll drive to Cologne on Friday and drive back to the Netherlands after the event. Perhaps we could meet up at the event and drive back?

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My Sprinter Trueno coupe came without the sport package (no spoiler and no sideskirts)

I managed to find an OEM spoiler and installed it with all the original hardware sourced directly via Amayama

The problem is, sideskirts are VERY difficult to find and their prices were too expensive for me

So I bought replicas for 600€ incl shipping from someone in Germany, I have no idea which model they are or where they come from but they are unpainted and I have no hardware (I think) perhaps screws, and I have weather stripping.



What would be the best way to install them after they are painted? Some say rivnuts, some say try to glue them, some say try this or that...

If someone have ideas, I'll take it!

Thanks for everyone helping ]]>
My Sprinter Trueno coupe came without the sport package (no spoiler and no sideskirts)

I managed to find an OEM spoiler and installed it with all the original hardware sourced directly via Amayama

The problem is, sideskirts are VERY difficult to find and their prices were too expensive for me

So I bought replicas for 600€ incl shipping from someone in Germany, I have no idea which model they are or where they come from but they are unpainted and I have no hardware (I think) perhaps screws, and I have weather stripping.



What would be the best way to install them after they are painted? Some say rivnuts, some say try to glue them, some say try this or that...

If someone have ideas, I'll take it!

Thanks for everyone helping ]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Mux-s-86GT Sat, 24 Jan 2026 05:22:55 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Mux-s-86GT
Been awhile. Haven't had much to update about on the Celica, still have it though it's developed an issue I haven't had energy to sort out (it is TOOOOO hot in Ozzie right now).

However, my son is starting a motorsport program this year and we wanted something RWD. So we picked up a bone stock, base spec, 2014 Toyota 86GT today.

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Been awhile. Haven't had much to update about on the Celica, still have it though it's developed an issue I haven't had energy to sort out (it is TOOOOO hot in Ozzie right now).

However, my son is starting a motorsport program this year and we wanted something RWD. So we picked up a bone stock, base spec, 2014 Toyota 86GT today.

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It's basically a high-flow cat with an extra damper. That's a very promising product. I have sent them an email with some inquiries and I hope to get more information soon! ]]> Fujitsubo website:


It's basically a high-flow cat with an extra damper. That's a very promising product. I have sent them an email with some inquiries and I hope to get more information soon! ]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Air-conditioning-R134A-swap Wed, 21 Jan 2026 23:49:20 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Air-conditioning-R134A-swap
Context : I have a kouki 10/1985 Sprinter Trueno with all factory manual air conditioning system, it worked "okay" when I got the car from Japan but on very big heat waves it wasn't as cool as I hoped.

So I had the great idea to, well, swap from R12 to R134A without swapping anything. A guy hooked up a machine who tested the system, removed the old oil and freon, filled up with new oil and R134A and, it worked, REALLY, REAAALLY well. Like the coldest A/C I've ever felt in my life. Unfortunately, it only lasted from June 2025 to late October 2025, but it worked everyday with no problem.

A/C button is blinking, someone told me it was related to low pressure in the system, so, there's a leak (like who could have guessed lol) because R12 is thicker than R134A, so it won't leak through the rings but R134A does.

The results : I have now a complete stock R12 system, filled with R134A and R134A oil, but non working. Was working, compressor not seized.

I know I need to change the o-rings on the lines, and in the compressor
Not sure about the A/C expansion valve if I really need to change it or not? If I can keep myself from removing the entire dash it'll be nice

Someone in the MR2 AW11 Facebook group told me to use a RAV4 compressor instead, easier and OEM and bolts right in, but I'm not sure which one to use lol

If anyone have ideas...

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Context : I have a kouki 10/1985 Sprinter Trueno with all factory manual air conditioning system, it worked "okay" when I got the car from Japan but on very big heat waves it wasn't as cool as I hoped.

So I had the great idea to, well, swap from R12 to R134A without swapping anything. A guy hooked up a machine who tested the system, removed the old oil and freon, filled up with new oil and R134A and, it worked, REALLY, REAAALLY well. Like the coldest A/C I've ever felt in my life. Unfortunately, it only lasted from June 2025 to late October 2025, but it worked everyday with no problem.

A/C button is blinking, someone told me it was related to low pressure in the system, so, there's a leak (like who could have guessed lol) because R12 is thicker than R134A, so it won't leak through the rings but R134A does.

The results : I have now a complete stock R12 system, filled with R134A and R134A oil, but non working. Was working, compressor not seized.

I know I need to change the o-rings on the lines, and in the compressor
Not sure about the A/C expansion valve if I really need to change it or not? If I can keep myself from removing the entire dash it'll be nice

Someone in the MR2 AW11 Facebook group told me to use a RAV4 compressor instead, easier and OEM and bolts right in, but I'm not sure which one to use lol

If anyone have ideas...

]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-4AGE-Big-port-head-failure Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-4AGE-Big-port-head-failure
I an opinion regarding what happened to my engine.

In november i did the maiden trip after completing my restoration project.
During my way back from an event, with around 700km on the freshly rebuilt engine, thank to a friend we noticed a leak from the exhaust camshaft seal.
So i removed the valve cover and removed the E1 cam caps, just to find out that the cam journal was out of round.
That was causing the cam seal to move a bit during camshaft rotation and losing oil.
The oil pressure gauge never signaled a loss of pression, but of course since it was leaking, all the camshaft journal and cap got ruined and grinded with no oil delivered.

I have now rebuilt the engine again, the block and pistons luckily survived and i purchased another head with cams, that has been check by the machine shop (same as the before for both block and head).

I still not understanding what could have caused the issue, could have been bad luck o something i did bad?

The engine is bone stock, 4AGE 16v bigport, with AFM (and it's stock ECU), EGR system removed, no catalytic converter and no O2 sensor.
I'm running the Motul eighties oil 10w40.
Valve lash all in specs and double checked both on Intake and Exhaust.

As anyone ever seen something similar or find any critical issues in my setup?
I am at the point were i can drive it again, but i would like to do all properly

Some photos of the cam, don't mind indents in the cam, that was me trying desperately to somewhat fix the out of round with and hammer, while stranded on the roadside.




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I an opinion regarding what happened to my engine.

In november i did the maiden trip after completing my restoration project.
During my way back from an event, with around 700km on the freshly rebuilt engine, thank to a friend we noticed a leak from the exhaust camshaft seal.
So i removed the valve cover and removed the E1 cam caps, just to find out that the cam journal was out of round.
That was causing the cam seal to move a bit during camshaft rotation and losing oil.
The oil pressure gauge never signaled a loss of pression, but of course since it was leaking, all the camshaft journal and cap got ruined and grinded with no oil delivered.

I have now rebuilt the engine again, the block and pistons luckily survived and i purchased another head with cams, that has been check by the machine shop (same as the before for both block and head).

I still not understanding what could have caused the issue, could have been bad luck o something i did bad?

The engine is bone stock, 4AGE 16v bigport, with AFM (and it's stock ECU), EGR system removed, no catalytic converter and no O2 sensor.
I'm running the Motul eighties oil 10w40.
Valve lash all in specs and double checked both on Intake and Exhaust.

As anyone ever seen something similar or find any critical issues in my setup?
I am at the point were i can drive it again, but i would like to do all properly

Some photos of the cam, don't mind indents in the cam, that was me trying desperately to somewhat fix the out of round with and hammer, while stranded on the roadside.




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So, here I start my first big thread, so I already presented myself but I'll do a quick recap
My name is Thomas, I am 24 years old and I live in Belgium

I own this 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT APEX, 2 doors. (kouki)

I bought the car in May 2024 and I received it on August 9, 2024, just two days after my 23th birthday.



I'm a perfectionist and I wanted a Trueno coupe in excellent state with working air conditioner, power steering, full interior (no stupid knockoff recaro seats or missing pieces), and a white/black one with if possible the sports package, which mine didn't came with.

So I bought a set of replica sideskirts which I still need to install, but I haven't had the money to paint them and fit them to the car. I installed an OEM spoiler on the trunk too.

Here is a list of all the modifications I did on the car :

Modifications:
- Added OEM Toyota spoiler (from the sport package),
- CUSCO strut brace,
- Lowered by 4cm with shorter springs,
- 14-inch Watanabe wheels (genuine),
- Nardi Torino leather steering wheel,
- First-generation 128GB Omni 70mai dashcam,
- Kenwood DMX8021DABS wireless CarPlay head unit,
- Carrozzeria (Pioneer) JDM 4-way speakers in the rear,
- 10cm Carrozzeria JDM speakers in the front,
- MTX RT8P 20cm subwoofer,
- Discreet reversing camera,
- Fujitsubo EX 4-into-1 exhaust manifold,
- Fujitsubo Legalis R single-outlet exhaust system,
- Martelius Exhaust decat,
- HKS green mushroom air filter,
- Air conditioning converted to R134A (everything leaked out lmao it was a bad idea)

I plan to keep the car as close to stock as possible, so no 20V, no ITBs or anything. I want it to stay "OEM+" if you get what I mean. I love it as is and it has been an amazing car.

I drove over 15.000km in a year in 2025 when I was jobless, and it was perfect, it drove amazing, didn't consume oil unless driven very hard, I drove it on Spa Francorchamps and Nurburgring without any issues. With an average of 8 liters per 100km which is very nice.
Now, I need to drive it less.

Extra pics :


Here is a list of things I need to fix so far :

- Air conditioning (number one priority for me)
- Rust behind windshield (usual suspect...)
- Noisy diff (swap to a stock one)
- Noisy trans (sounds like a bag of nails but shift beautifully, new oil of course)
- Rear fog light in the left reverse light, I need to resolder the cable that's all
- Add and paint sideskirts
- Noisy top end of the 4AGE (valve job)
- Very little rust on door sills (usual spot near hinge)
- Redo the whole underside of the car, which looks not good, not rusty but ugly.

There might be other things but unfortunately I don't remember, it's quite late lol

Here are some pictures when the car was in Japan, it had 171000km



It just needed a very, very big detail. Especially the interior, engine bay refresh, respray of the inside of the trunk and the valve cover, etc. Paint was already brand new when I bought the car, which is nice.

The car is not perfect but honestly if I had to rate it I would say a solid 85/100, it's not brand new but not worn out either. The car is 40 years old and 189000km now.]]>
So, here I start my first big thread, so I already presented myself but I'll do a quick recap
My name is Thomas, I am 24 years old and I live in Belgium

I own this 1985 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT APEX, 2 doors. (kouki)

I bought the car in May 2024 and I received it on August 9, 2024, just two days after my 23th birthday.



I'm a perfectionist and I wanted a Trueno coupe in excellent state with working air conditioner, power steering, full interior (no stupid knockoff recaro seats or missing pieces), and a white/black one with if possible the sports package, which mine didn't came with.

So I bought a set of replica sideskirts which I still need to install, but I haven't had the money to paint them and fit them to the car. I installed an OEM spoiler on the trunk too.

Here is a list of all the modifications I did on the car :

Modifications:
- Added OEM Toyota spoiler (from the sport package),
- CUSCO strut brace,
- Lowered by 4cm with shorter springs,
- 14-inch Watanabe wheels (genuine),
- Nardi Torino leather steering wheel,
- First-generation 128GB Omni 70mai dashcam,
- Kenwood DMX8021DABS wireless CarPlay head unit,
- Carrozzeria (Pioneer) JDM 4-way speakers in the rear,
- 10cm Carrozzeria JDM speakers in the front,
- MTX RT8P 20cm subwoofer,
- Discreet reversing camera,
- Fujitsubo EX 4-into-1 exhaust manifold,
- Fujitsubo Legalis R single-outlet exhaust system,
- Martelius Exhaust decat,
- HKS green mushroom air filter,
- Air conditioning converted to R134A (everything leaked out lmao it was a bad idea)

I plan to keep the car as close to stock as possible, so no 20V, no ITBs or anything. I want it to stay "OEM+" if you get what I mean. I love it as is and it has been an amazing car.

I drove over 15.000km in a year in 2025 when I was jobless, and it was perfect, it drove amazing, didn't consume oil unless driven very hard, I drove it on Spa Francorchamps and Nurburgring without any issues. With an average of 8 liters per 100km which is very nice.
Now, I need to drive it less.

Extra pics :


Here is a list of things I need to fix so far :

- Air conditioning (number one priority for me)
- Rust behind windshield (usual suspect...)
- Noisy diff (swap to a stock one)
- Noisy trans (sounds like a bag of nails but shift beautifully, new oil of course)
- Rear fog light in the left reverse light, I need to resolder the cable that's all
- Add and paint sideskirts
- Noisy top end of the 4AGE (valve job)
- Very little rust on door sills (usual spot near hinge)
- Redo the whole underside of the car, which looks not good, not rusty but ugly.

There might be other things but unfortunately I don't remember, it's quite late lol

Here are some pictures when the car was in Japan, it had 171000km



It just needed a very, very big detail. Especially the interior, engine bay refresh, respray of the inside of the trunk and the valve cover, etc. Paint was already brand new when I bought the car, which is nice.

The car is not perfect but honestly if I had to rate it I would say a solid 85/100, it's not brand new but not worn out either. The car is 40 years old and 189000km now.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hey-I-m-Thomas-from-Belgium Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:26:10 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hey-I-m-Thomas-from-Belgium
My name is Thomas, I am 24 years old, I am a computer and smartphone repair technician and I live in Belgium.

I am a big fan of Daihatsu and Toyota, I own a Daihatsu Sirion 1.3, a Daihatsu Copen 1.3, and a Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT APEX



I suppose most people don't care about the two Daihatsu so I'll get straight to the point

My Trueno is a 1985 kouki model, almost all stock. I have some modifications on it that I did or the previous owner did but it's a very well preserved car.

I'll make a dedicated post about the car soon.]]>
My name is Thomas, I am 24 years old, I am a computer and smartphone repair technician and I live in Belgium.

I am a big fan of Daihatsu and Toyota, I own a Daihatsu Sirion 1.3, a Daihatsu Copen 1.3, and a Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT APEX



I suppose most people don't care about the two Daihatsu so I'll get straight to the point

My Trueno is a 1985 kouki model, almost all stock. I have some modifications on it that I did or the previous owner did but it's a very well preserved car.

I'll make a dedicated post about the car soon.]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Spare-wheel-spare-wheel-carrier Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:44:05 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Spare-wheel-spare-wheel-carrier
2 things - My 86 came no spare wheel, and no spare wheel carrier (Toyota part 5190012020 ).

Does anyone know what is the maximum size wheel you can fit in the spare wheel well ? i.e. 14" alloy with tyre ? and also ideally does anyone know of a suitable replacement for the spare wheel carrier bolt/nut setup ?

thanks]]>
2 things - My 86 came no spare wheel, and no spare wheel carrier (Toyota part 5190012020 ).

Does anyone know what is the maximum size wheel you can fit in the spare wheel well ? i.e. 14" alloy with tyre ? and also ideally does anyone know of a suitable replacement for the spare wheel carrier bolt/nut setup ?

thanks]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-1987-uk-Corolla Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:30:08 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-1987-uk-Corolla
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I hope everyone has a great hachi-roku-year! ]]>
I hope everyone has a great hachi-roku-year! ]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Main-battery-live Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:23:50 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Main-battery-live Does anyone know how the original wiring goes and is it possible to buy the main battery to starter lead and install it or should it be attached to the main wiring loom somehow?]]> Does anyone know how the original wiring goes and is it possible to buy the main battery to starter lead and install it or should it be attached to the main wiring loom somehow?]]> https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-1986-Toyota-Corolla-Levin-2dr-GT-Apex Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:05:11 +0000 https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-1986-Toyota-Corolla-Levin-2dr-GT-Apex
https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hello...and--16833

Now fast forward to collection day, and my 3 days of ownership.

Christmas eve - I couldn't resist throwing a few bits into the car and also having a good rumage around it.

I found a fuel receipt for December 2020, which had an address for a Eneos petrol station in Shiga. Of course I had to spot it on google street view, and the car was registered to Shiga prefecture on its number plates.




As it was Christmas eve I started simple - took out the extremely heavy Levin floor matts, aftermarket obviously but were rubber/carpet and ugly. I decided to make it even more crazy, and went with the classic checkboard red/black. Threw in a cup holder on the vent of course, daughter loves the Shibu inu dog (so had to fit it), also handy spot for the air freshner.

In the pic you can also see the car has a quick release for the nardi, but also down by the side of the radio is a Apexi exhaust valve control, which for the life of me I cannot seem to get quieter. This car is LOUD. I also need a spare wheel, and the carboard/mdf shelving for the side pockets in the boot.





That evening, once the usual Chrimbo even visitors had left, I couldn't resist going out into the cold and taking off the base model grill, and putting on the correct foglight grill and fogs (its a GT apex car after all). The bonnet and tailgate, which I thought were fibre glass from the photos, are certainly not in person and from the photo below, can kinda see what its made from this was an extremely great surprise. A friend 20 years ago had an ae86 with full jblood parts. Fast forward and I too now own jblood parts, which from looking online, are not CHEAP at all.

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Christmas day - went to visit my parents. Both aren't well thanks to the flu , so this was a brief show and tell of the car. My dad is a petrol head, and was gutted he couldn't come to the port for the pickup. He's had many many cars over the years; MGB, MGBGT, Spitfires, VW bugs, X19s, BMWs etc.

Anyway it passed the sniff test with the 'rents



I also snagged a picture of the fogs/lights working. The inners are factory yellow lenses but the outers must be some after market job. I also need to muster up the courage to stick the "levin" decal on the grill, just paranoid of getting it crooked/not centered !

https://i.imgur.com/M3cpKpX.jpeg

I also reckon the carpet was replaced in this at some stage, as it and the headliner look really clean.



Today I decided to start changing bolts for fresh ones. I'm a sucker for that. But also fit a fan shroud cover I had purchased (silver). Also pictured is the titanium fujitsubo bonnet stay. I'm a sucker for this stuff.



In the original pictures I had of the car prior to purchase I was concerned about the shock tower drivers side, that it was rusted. But in fact in person, its as if some plastic has melted into the tower, or someone has painted anti corrosion/grease of some sort. I was relieved to see it like this in person though.



The aircon is blowing super cold btw and lovely hot too. All pipes (related parts) look to be new. The header (can sort of see in the engine bay pic) its far from standard and has that familiar titanium rainbow shade to it, which probably explains the noise of the exhaust.

Its not all sushine and lolipops though, paintwork isn't great. Lots of idiot touch ups done with tipex level of skill on the doors. The bumpers look to have ancient original paint, almost feels like chalk and the base of the bumpers and side skirts is super faded. I really want to run it all over the with polisher, but its too damn cold for it

The trim around the windows on the drivers side, is exposing the chrome underneath which irks me no end. The both door plastic(s) on the outside, also faded brutally and someone looks to have wrapped it in black, but then ripped the wrap off, which just left a complete gooey mess.

The trim around the windscreen also is scruffy as hell, however I've just now ordered the complete replacement for that. Can't come quick enough for my OCD !

Other news - the nardi wheel is too small, I cannot see the top of the speedo in the current setup. @Banpei - same issue you had. So I'm hoping either fitting the Bride seats will have me lower or I will pickup a new 350mm wheel, possibly non-dished.

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So I have a couple of questions on disconnected connectors I have found. Any ideas what they are ? in the last picture I'm interested in the black ones, as the white one is for the grill fogs.







Finally is this for cassette tapes or am I missing something ?



thanks all]]>
https://www.aeu86.org/forum/Thread-Hello...and--16833

Now fast forward to collection day, and my 3 days of ownership.

Christmas eve - I couldn't resist throwing a few bits into the car and also having a good rumage around it.

I found a fuel receipt for December 2020, which had an address for a Eneos petrol station in Shiga. Of course I had to spot it on google street view, and the car was registered to Shiga prefecture on its number plates.




As it was Christmas eve I started simple - took out the extremely heavy Levin floor matts, aftermarket obviously but were rubber/carpet and ugly. I decided to make it even more crazy, and went with the classic checkboard red/black. Threw in a cup holder on the vent of course, daughter loves the Shibu inu dog (so had to fit it), also handy spot for the air freshner.

In the pic you can also see the car has a quick release for the nardi, but also down by the side of the radio is a Apexi exhaust valve control, which for the life of me I cannot seem to get quieter. This car is LOUD. I also need a spare wheel, and the carboard/mdf shelving for the side pockets in the boot.





That evening, once the usual Chrimbo even visitors had left, I couldn't resist going out into the cold and taking off the base model grill, and putting on the correct foglight grill and fogs (its a GT apex car after all). The bonnet and tailgate, which I thought were fibre glass from the photos, are certainly not in person and from the photo below, can kinda see what its made from this was an extremely great surprise. A friend 20 years ago had an ae86 with full jblood parts. Fast forward and I too now own jblood parts, which from looking online, are not CHEAP at all.

---

Christmas day - went to visit my parents. Both aren't well thanks to the flu , so this was a brief show and tell of the car. My dad is a petrol head, and was gutted he couldn't come to the port for the pickup. He's had many many cars over the years; MGB, MGBGT, Spitfires, VW bugs, X19s, BMWs etc.

Anyway it passed the sniff test with the 'rents



I also snagged a picture of the fogs/lights working. The inners are factory yellow lenses but the outers must be some after market job. I also need to muster up the courage to stick the "levin" decal on the grill, just paranoid of getting it crooked/not centered !

https://i.imgur.com/M3cpKpX.jpeg

I also reckon the carpet was replaced in this at some stage, as it and the headliner look really clean.



Today I decided to start changing bolts for fresh ones. I'm a sucker for that. But also fit a fan shroud cover I had purchased (silver). Also pictured is the titanium fujitsubo bonnet stay. I'm a sucker for this stuff.



In the original pictures I had of the car prior to purchase I was concerned about the shock tower drivers side, that it was rusted. But in fact in person, its as if some plastic has melted into the tower, or someone has painted anti corrosion/grease of some sort. I was relieved to see it like this in person though.



The aircon is blowing super cold btw and lovely hot too. All pipes (related parts) look to be new. The header (can sort of see in the engine bay pic) its far from standard and has that familiar titanium rainbow shade to it, which probably explains the noise of the exhaust.

Its not all sushine and lolipops though, paintwork isn't great. Lots of idiot touch ups done with tipex level of skill on the doors. The bumpers look to have ancient original paint, almost feels like chalk and the base of the bumpers and side skirts is super faded. I really want to run it all over the with polisher, but its too damn cold for it

The trim around the windows on the drivers side, is exposing the chrome underneath which irks me no end. The both door plastic(s) on the outside, also faded brutally and someone looks to have wrapped it in black, but then ripped the wrap off, which just left a complete gooey mess.

The trim around the windscreen also is scruffy as hell, however I've just now ordered the complete replacement for that. Can't come quick enough for my OCD !

Other news - the nardi wheel is too small, I cannot see the top of the speedo in the current setup. @Banpei - same issue you had. So I'm hoping either fitting the Bride seats will have me lower or I will pickup a new 350mm wheel, possibly non-dished.

---

So I have a couple of questions on disconnected connectors I have found. Any ideas what they are ? in the last picture I'm interested in the black ones, as the white one is for the grill fogs.







Finally is this for cassette tapes or am I missing something ?



thanks all]]>