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by Autohaus_Z
Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:17 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: New Aftermarket manual steering rack
Replies: 9
Views: 7788

Re: New Aftermarket manual steering rack

What is wrong with the traditional route of MR2 manual rack? AFAIK You can still buy new units here stateside.
by Autohaus_Z
Mon Mar 26, 2018 8:55 pm
Forum: Fun Talk
Topic: what happened to the community
Replies: 77
Views: 69353

Re: what happened to the community

“.....Cough” https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/partout1986-rhd-kouki-levin/6522448333.html https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/ae86-after-market-seats/6511629274.html https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/ae86-16v-4ag-tomei-264-cams/6514913003.html https://losangeles.craigsl...
by Autohaus_Z
Fri Mar 16, 2018 11:06 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap
Replies: 16
Views: 33417

Re: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap

Assembled the rest of the trans and received my J160 swap parts from SQ via Battle Garage Racing Service today! https://i.imgur.com/unD9aZql.jpg https://i.imgur.com/wGZmelSl.jpg Original J160 electronic speedo vs SQ Mechanical Speedo https://i.imgur.com/iGcdbKxl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/vPBi7cAl.jpg ...
by Autohaus_Z
Sun Mar 04, 2018 3:57 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap
Replies: 16
Views: 33417

Re: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap

Great success! Cold spell out here in the Bay means perfect time to press on 6th. Heated gear to approx 230F using a hot plate and monitoring temp with a temp gun. I found heating was really uneven on the gear (heating in an oil bath would have netted a more even gear temp...next time); ends of the ...
by Autohaus_Z
Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:47 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap
Replies: 16
Views: 33417

Re: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap

It took me a few attempts and a lot of thinking/research, but I finally pulled off 6th main gear today. I tried modifying a set of puller arms, but they ended up breaking gear teeth instead of pulling the gear. (There is only approx. 5mm between 6th gear and the rear output bearing. https://i.imgur....
by Autohaus_Z
Mon Feb 26, 2018 1:57 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Aftermarket Bumpers with USDM Bumper Supports?
Replies: 1
Views: 2461

Re: Aftermarket Bumpers with USDM Bumper Supports?

I know a guy in SCCA who cut the middle of his USDM front bumper bar to fit an aftermarket(?) front bumper. (This probably isnt legal). Because I care about crash safety, I trimmed, cut notches, and boxed in the USDM front crash bar to fit a runfree replica front bumper.
by Autohaus_Z
Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:58 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap
Replies: 16
Views: 33417

Re: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap

good to finally see this written up! In case you haven't seen the thread, Serendipity is doing pretty much the same. http://www.dorikaze.net/showthread.php?45252-Serendipity-s-comprehensive-AE86-J160-swap It looks like he is having a few shops do the work for him (not trying to discredit him at all...
by Autohaus_Z
Thu Feb 08, 2018 3:32 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: 4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap
Replies: 16
Views: 33417

4AGE - J160 and Silvia 6th Gearset Swap

Before anything I would like to extend my gratitude to @thank_you_wes for generously trading the J160 you see pictured. Also thank you to the companies that made this possible. Battle Garage Racing Service https://shop.battlegarage-rs.com/ SQ Engineering http://www.sq-engineering.com/ EtsuRyu / EP I...
by Autohaus_Z
Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:07 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: T50 rebuild kit, misc
Replies: 23
Views: 23730

Re: 4.778, Rear shocks, T50, Gauges ect...

Bump. Cool new parts added!
by Autohaus_Z
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: AE86 rear caliper brackets!
Replies: 1
Views: 2297

Re: AE86 rear caliper brackets!

I have the rear caliper brackets. Dust shields were trimmed for air flow as seen in the picture below. (Pictured is the fronts, I can get you pictures of the rear).

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by Autohaus_Z
Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:13 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: AE86 Best Suspension Setup
Replies: 28
Views: 35614

Re: AE86 Best Suspension Setup

Take a look at the Fortune Auto Coilovers Battle Garage offers. We spent a good amount of time testing and revising the Battle Garage x Swift rear springs (Full spring and coilover spring) which offer a built in progressive spring rate: daily driving comfort with no sacrifice in performance.
by Autohaus_Z
Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: oem lsd rebuild kit
Replies: 6
Views: 7630

Re: oem lsd rebuild kit

Ive used the T3 rebuild kit. I would argue for the Weir kit because it comes with new bronze washers (mine had a fair amount of wear, as I bet most stock LSD's do after 30 years). I run a Tomei TTrax 1.5way now and for the cost of building a diff (gear set up should definitely be left to a professio...
by Autohaus_Z
Tue Oct 17, 2017 12:49 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Beams swap question
Replies: 6
Views: 6610

Re: Beams swap question

I just installed one of these with a customer. Flywheel and pressure plate bolt torques are in the manual measured in "nm." Check out the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S07hWTs0OxI
by Autohaus_Z
Mon Aug 14, 2017 1:46 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: T50 rebuild kit, misc
Replies: 23
Views: 23730

Re: T50 Rebuild kit, Brakes, Pulleys, ect

CloudStrife wrote:May I ask why the brake brackets were trimmed? Thanks man.


More air flow for the brakes. My 86 sees plenty of track time. Lots of oems either run a brake splash shield without a "lip," or none at all. Thats why I modified mine.
by Autohaus_Z
Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: T50 rebuild kit, misc
Replies: 23
Views: 23730

Re: T50 Rebuild kit, Brakes, Pulleys, ect

Bump. More parts, plus a full T50 Rebuild kit Ive been hoarding.
by Autohaus_Z
Sun Jul 30, 2017 7:42 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: T50 rebuild kit, misc
Replies: 23
Views: 23730

Re: Misc parts, T50, Brakes, ect

S_p_R_i_T_e wrote:Would nst pulleys work for 20v rwd (in 86)?


The water pump pulley will work. The p/s pulley lines up if its a silver top (you need shorter or longer belt, I forget)
by Autohaus_Z
Sun Jul 30, 2017 12:39 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: T50 rebuild kit, misc
Replies: 23
Views: 23730

Re: Misc parts, T50, Brakes, ect

Bump. Got my pictures back, added more parts!
by Autohaus_Z
Thu Jul 27, 2017 12:43 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB - MFactory 5th Gear - T50
Replies: 9
Views: 7298

Re: WTB - MFactory 5th Gear - T50

CloudStrife wrote:"gear whine"? that's the first I've heard of this.

Could you expand on this?

Thanks


Depending on how gears are cut, they may exhibit some noise. Easiest example is the "whine" type noise you hear in reverse because the gears are straight cut as opposed to helical.
by Autohaus_Z
Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:10 am
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: T50 Transmission: Improving on shift feel
Replies: 8
Views: 19377

Re: T50 Transmission: Improving on shift feel

Got the images back. Ah photobucket, used you since middle school, how far you have fallen.
by Autohaus_Z
Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:12 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB - MFactory 5th Gear - T50
Replies: 9
Views: 7298

Re: WTB - MFactory 5th Gear - T50

The last Mfactory 5th was a very limited run group buy, BGRS bought a handful to resell. I just serviced the owner of BGRS' (Grant) T50 and removed his Mfactory 5th. Its the first production run of the gear set (has some gear whine) and is used, but perfect working condition. You might want to inqui...
by Autohaus_Z
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: rear shock bushing
Replies: 3
Views: 4087

Re: rear shock bushing

Mcnsport/Avo shocks are amazing. I had multiple track days/autocross on their double adjustable rear shocks. They are specifically valved for our chassis also; a big reason I choice these over QA1's since these are way over dampened for our chassis. I even just recently purchased a set of their sing...
by Autohaus_Z
Fri Jul 07, 2017 12:46 am
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: T50 rebuild - replacement gears?
Replies: 6
Views: 6822

Re: T50 rebuild - replacement gears?

Gear shifting issues in a T50 are almost always due to worn teeth on the shift sleeves (what you guys are referring to as the "collars." If the dog teeth (where the sleeve engages with) on the gear look ok and the gear teeth itself are not broken or chipped, the gear should be ok to reuse....
by Autohaus_Z
Sun Jun 25, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: T50 Rebuild kit
Replies: 62
Views: 72011

Re: T50 Rebuild kit

Hey, tried to contact you w/out a response yet. I'll take the kit. xearthwindandfirex@yahoo.com
by Autohaus_Z
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:45 pm
Forum: TECH: Corolla AE86
Topic: Rear adjustable spring perch/seats.
Replies: 11
Views: 9954

Re: Rear adjustable spring perch/seats.

BC do but you may be restricted to only using their springs. You can use any rear "coilover type" rear on their perches. On this coilover perch type (spring/shock still separate) the perches are pretty interchangeable beside total height and how the adjustable collar(s) lock in place. You...
by Autohaus_Z
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:37 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: T50 Transmission: Improving on shift feel
Replies: 8
Views: 19377

Re: T50 Transmission: Improving on shift feel

Rwddriftsvx wrote:Did this on a buddies car, worked great!


Glad it worked for you! Yeah on the vehicles Ive performed this modification on the owners have all been more than happy with the shift feel.
by Autohaus_Z
Sat Jun 24, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: DIY, do it yourself projects and tricks
Topic: T50 Transmission: Improving on shift feel
Replies: 8
Views: 19377

Re: T50 Transmission: Improving on shift feel

aukword1 wrote:Just gotta source a hard spring plunger now lol


I have extras if you still needed one. $20 shipped works for me.
by Autohaus_Z
Sat May 27, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: AE86 Parts & Accessories
Topic: FS: T50 rebuild kit, misc
Replies: 23
Views: 23730

Re: Misc parts, Syncros, RCAs, ect

Bump. More items added. Selling new T50 Syncros now!
by Autohaus_Z
Fri May 26, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB California Smog Stuff, interior, various pieces.
Replies: 13
Views: 10861

Re: WTB California Smog Stuff, interior, various pieces.

Thanks for the response man. I used to have my smog license and I completely forgot about parts exemption, but looking at the BAR website, https://www.bar.ca.gov/FormsPubs/Fact_Sheets_and_Brochures/Parts_Locator.html "However, if part(s) are not available, the motorist must call and advise the ...
by Autohaus_Z
Tue May 23, 2017 12:18 am
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB California Smog Stuff, interior, various pieces.
Replies: 13
Views: 10861

Re: WTB California Smog Stuff, interior, various pieces.

If you don't mind, how are you getting the TRD header exempted and which state ref are you going to? I know the ref can one time exempt stuff, for example if you are getting a swap BAR'd. But every time after that, a smog station in the know would ding you for it.
by Autohaus_Z
Tue May 16, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: Want to BUY (seeking sellers)
Topic: WTB T50 rebuild parts
Replies: 3
Views: 3937

Re: WTB T50 rebuild parts

I have 2 aftermarket gasket kits (the paper gaskets only), aftermarket input/output seals and some of the bearings you need. xearthwindandfirex@yahoo.com Shoot me an email if interested. Battlegarage also has most of the bearing (Factory Toyota).