Hi there
im Brad, live in chch, been a member for a while justs havent got around to posting my build.
So its a 1983 toyota sprinter trueno se (ae85)
in 2009 was looking for a new car / project. my criteria for my new car was, Japanese, 1990 or earlier, rwd, sportscar / coupe.
nearly bought a s30 260z fairlady 2+2 but needed alot of work even to get roadlegal let alone how i would want it.
a mate had this trueno in his back yard, hadnt been driven for around 4months, asked if he would be keen to sell it (not hopefull) and he said yes! got it for a steal too!
when i got it it was basic:
stock zenki body
silvertop 20v 4age conversion (rough as!)
k50 gearbox
drum brake rearend open diff
enkei mesh wheels 14x6
doby "lowering" springs
now has:
rebulit 20v 4age in 2011
ae101 radiator
K&N pod filter
custom plenum
tuned length stainless headers (possibly silk road brand)
heavy duty clutch
t50 gearbox conversion using all genuine ae86 parts. (cross member, pedal box ect)
TRD short shifter
custom one piece circle track eng. drive shaft with large universals
te71 disc brake rear end
TRD l.s.d
Sportmaxx 002 15x8 0p
20mm alloy spacers
Wilwood 4pot front calipers custom laser cut brackets
znoelli slotted rotors
Cusco brake stopper
BC gold adjustable coilovers
rose jointed adjustable rear trailing arms
EX lancer front lower control arms (box braced)
t3 RCA's
front & rear strut braces
nolathane replacement of every bush
custom 2 1/2" exhaust, option of very quiet street option or shotgun style straight pipes
vertex copy body kit
kouki bumper lights
kouki eyelids & indicators
kouki boot spoiler
levin chrome weather sheilds trueno stickers added
nardi steering wheel
d1 spec quick release
juran spin turn knob
TRD gear knob
Bride Brix drivers seat
battery in boot conversion
probably more i have missed...