AE86 N2 (big update)
06-05-2009, 07:47 PM
Post: #71
AE86 N2 (big update)
Thats coming out really nice Thumbs up!

BTW is that you in the "window" Big Grin

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06-05-2009, 08:47 PM
Post: #72
AE86 N2 (big update)
oooohhh!
I like to see new items!!!
Respect! Respect! Respect!

**COROLLA EE80 - 4AGE 124HP**
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06-05-2009, 09:21 PM
Post: #73
AE86 N2 (big update)
Thumbs up! great work. that should improve it alot Smile

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"99 Lexus IS200
"86 AE86 Kouki Panda Levin GT-Apex (restore project)
"84 AE86 Zenki Blue Levin (project racer)
Motorcycles:
"02 Yamaha R1
"02 Honda Hornet S
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10-23-2009, 03:11 PM
Post: #74
AE86 N2 (big update)
Just realised this hasn't been updated in a while.

So here goes the summer report, now that I'm back in the UK rainy lake district, with no 86 to drive around the great twisty roads the Brits have up here.



Exhaust sorted out.
Reused most of the exhaust pipe, added a flexible section and a new mufler.
It't quiet now and "safe" to drive without drawing so much attention.

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And I took the chance to get some better snapshots of the new suspension.
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The "co-driver" bucket seat found its way into the cockpit

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It stays higher due to the base adjuster rails. Mine is simply fixed in the floor set up to my "leg lenght".
I guess the nordish guys would't apreciate it that much Tongue


After a couple hundred kms in the car, the new suspension was solid and relieable, appart for some harmonic ressonance of the rear trailing arms when at a certain speed and drive train load.
It's to be expected when you have no compliance whatsoever in the suspension links.

And a great day among friends, some competition and lots of great fun! Smile

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The driving feel is fantastic, direct and purely addictive!

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Also decided to take car of the faded taillights.

After a long "wax on, wax off" session the result wa rewarding...

Before
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and after
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Luis Pinto

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10-23-2009, 03:32 PM
Post: #75
AE86 N2 (big update)
Great hachi, love the mods you're doing! Especially all your suspension bits!
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10-23-2009, 04:59 PM
Post: #76
AE86 N2 (big update)
Get RCAs, youll notice the improved front grip instantly!
Youve got adjustable outer tie rods to space down too, so bonus!

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10-23-2009, 05:18 PM
Post: #77
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irishtwincam Wrote:Get RCAs, youll notice the improved front grip instantly!
Youve got adjustable outer tie rods to space down too, so bonus!

I had them machined during the summer but then I didn't get the time to get them in the car along with longer bolts.
Adding up to the Christmas work sheet :wink:

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11-14-2009, 03:46 PM
Post: #78
AE86 N2 (big update)
Nice project.
cars looking well.
Looks very JDM.
Keep up the good work... Thumbs up!
regards CUE.

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12-04-2009, 02:32 PM
Post: #79
AE86 N2 (big update)
A small update, while I'm not back at Portugal to work on the 86.

Fog lights
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Samco cooling hoses
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And my first endeavour in the composite material world Tongue

The mission: to try to fabricate a flat sheet of carbon fibre to go ion the dashboard central console


The gel coat:

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The fibre:

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Putting it together:

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Next day:

Gotta say that the final result was really surprising and I'm really happy with the surface finish. Thumbs up!

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Also, some pics of the Stack gauges I got, to replace my Defi style ones.
Perfect mate with the carbon fibre Cool

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12-04-2009, 04:53 PM
Post: #80
AE86 N2 (big update)
awesome Pal , where did you found the CF? u use the same resins the way you work with fiber glass?

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