Blaze's AE86

[Blaze0010]

it's been awhile, but here some updates!
On the last day of 2024 i managed to start the engine for the first time, after discovering i've rebuilt the distributor turned 180 degrees
After fixing that, it started just fine, and once the timing was perfected, it has run good since!
I had to fix some errors on the ecu, all due to a mismatch between the EUR engine loom and the JAP dashboard loom with some of the sensors.
Traced and spliced the wire in the ECU and all the codes were gone!
I was able to sort out all the wiring issue, and the dashboard is 100% functional now.
Mechanically the car is ready now, just need to change the rear calipers since the handbrake don't hold even with new cables.
As you can see from the photos i was then able to restore all the interior plastics and headliner.
The headliner come from a 2-door, but with some cardoboard and minor adjustment, it fits just right.
The interior paint look fine, maybe just the door card are a bit too shiny, but i hope that the clear will dull with time.
Carpet is from ACC, purchased on RockAuto, i don't really think that is the OEM color, but i really like and it looks just right to me, considering the maroon/brown interior.
In a few weeks i will have all the seat, front and rear, reupholstered, and with a boot carpet on the way from Japan, interior will be done!
I am now working on the last body pieces missing, and if all goes well i could be able to try and tackle the inspection in a couple of months!