Alright, this being the first post of my new blog I figured it would be best to start with a bang. The AE86 has gained a considerable following over the past few years due to the growing popularity in drifting. I’m not going to explain what the AE86 is because I’m sure if your reading this that you already know that it’s a rwd, 1.6 litre four-banger from the mid-eighties.
If it wasnt for a certain japanese cartoon that shall not be named, I’m sure many people wouldn’t give the corolla gts a second glance because from the outside it looks like a usually weathered (read: rusty) econo-box and it’s true, it is. I think the problem is that these days people are buying these cars expecting to be able drop their tires in the gutter and grip around turns. A stock gts from the 80s is like any other car from the that era, it’s not immune to all problems.
With that being said, the 86 is no slouch once modified. The car is all about balance, a modified 4AG is all that’s needed for this relatively light car. Some tokicos and trd springs can handle the suspension area for the average driver. 300 hp and coilovers are not needed to have fun in this car and that’s why we all modify our cars right? To have fun, go have fun.
