Project "Roku-ju" TA60 Carina

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banpei Wrote:Stunning result!

I assume you mean 9mm lower and not 9cm.
Why use the S13 camberplates with the KP61 topmounts and not use the AE86 ones?

Thanks . I have about 9cm of thread left on the coilover sleeve, so it is possible. It will probably drop another 2-3cm to level it out with the rear a bit more.

I used S13 camberplates because of availability. From what i've understood, AE86 top mounts are smaller than s13, and s13 topmounts are 2mm smaller than the TA60 mounts. I bought a set of used S13 camberplates for 35 euros, just to see if it would fit. Unfortunately, the topbearing was too small for the shock, so i had to modify it slightly to accept the bearing carrier of the KP61 plate.

I've decided a small 4 cilinder will not do it for me. So eventually, it'll probably be a 2jz-ge that finds it's way into the bay. In the meantime, i will have to do it with the stock 2T .

Weight of my car is 940kg on registration papers. I would assume the autobox would add a little bit of weight, especially since a T50 isn't all that heavy.

How much does the AE86 weigh on paper? Wasn't it like a bit over 1000?

So, after driving the car for a few days, a few problems have surfaced.
Main thing is a bit of rubbing in the rear. Guess thats the fun thing about a live axle . Also want to do a quick checkup on everything, seeing how it holds out. I always need to get comfortable with all the noises that come with lowering a car, so i'm still getting used to that . Giving everything a bit of a checkup will ensure me that everything is as it should be .

Also, last friday was awesome. Met some new guys, one of which was Aram, with his 3SGE AE86 .
My friends made some pics. Still need to see most of them .





I'm in the background on the second to last one, but there should be some rolling shots of my car aswell . Curious to see the endresult, also of the video footage that was shot that day .