advokit Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Discuss here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Can't believe we picked that up so long ago! -nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advokit Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Haha, yeah it doesnt seem that long ago really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfels Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Oh hi Andrew! I did not know you were going down the 6 speed route. Are those adapter kits cheap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxted Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 cool build, those starsharks are such a awesome rim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haurangi Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I do love a notchback (which gets a few odd looks from my brother with his hatch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Nice. Got us a copy of your adapter plate cuz!? Regards, VG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advokit Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 @ryanfels - Hey man!! Na not that cheap - I think they run for around the $600 mark which I guess is to recover the time it took Brendan from Niteparts to figure it all out. I did get mine slightly cheaper as it was one of the first ones and the Niteparts Logo was a bit crap. At the end of the day though its basically $1000 odd with gearbox for something that is way newer/stronger than a T50. T50s seem to go for $600-$750 with a 4AGE bellhousing and then god only knows what the condition of it is till you open it up. Most of the ones I looked at were super sloppy and would have needed a re-build kit which is around $400 at cheap rates plus labour if someone did it for me. @maxted - Yeah I love Starsharks, and its something different from the Millions of AE86s that have either Watanabes of Rays TE37s. Can wait to get some wide lips on the skinny ones so they have max dish on the back. @haurangi - Notches have grown on me. I used to love the Hatches and still do, but I think I prefer the Notch now maybe just because they are different and not as common. @vintage grumble - Sorry bro, while it would be easy to take a copy I would hate to do that to Brendon from Niteparts as he seems to be an all around GC. I guess there is nothing stopping you from buying one and copying it then re-selling the original but thats kind of a stink thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I am pretty stink. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advokit Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 Haha sorry man not digging on ya. The thought had crossed my mind too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 Ha, all good sir, i'm glad you have sound morals. Good luck with the build, looks mean already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haurangi Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I am pretty stink. Quoted for truth. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 shit it looks great compared to when purchased. Any reason you sticking with 4age rather than 3s? I guess it's a bit more traditional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advokit Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 @flyingbrick - Yeah its come a long way from the backyard in Tokoroa we picked it up from. 3SGE beams had crossed my mind but there is a lot more involved in making it fit which I cant be assed with. Plus its keeping it traditional as you say. The whole idea of the build is to essentially build a more modern day version of an AE86 with slight upgrades all round without costing a fortune. Even a standard AE86 is fun to drive so I figure a 30% or so increase in Power, Braking etc should make it a bit more fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Grumble Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 4AGE FO LYFE. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg193 Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Plus, not everyone needs a 700 HP 3S in their car. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advokit Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 N/A All Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nothingsfree Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ha, we visited Motorfix about 2 weeks after you did I guess, we were there in early May. Such a sweet workshop, and great bunch of guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advokit Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Haha nice! Yeah im really glad we got there, it involved a huge day driving up from a team burst day at Meihan so we got there quite late. Such a cool shop as you said and very welcoming to people having a look around. Sakai-sans wife even made us all Green tea. I just really like the Motorfix philosophy, its not about how the outside of the car looks its all about how well it is built underneath that counts. Also it seems a lot of what they build is done using off the shelf Toyota parts from other models as opposed to spending mega bucks on aftermarket stuff. If you hadn't guessed thats kind of what I am trying to replicate with my build. Low budget but maximum fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsinclairx Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Nice project! I love the notch back ae85 too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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