AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
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AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals (price reduced!)
CAR IS SOLD!!
It breaks my heart to do this, but that's how life goes. Lots of things have changed. I've got to sell this car.
The car:
-1986 Toyota Corolla GTS Hatchback (real kouki GTS w/ AE88 vin, not converted SR5)
-Panda paint, good but not great
-180k miles (~75k on motor swap)
-Clean VA title + 2 keys in hand
-You can register it as an antique -> no inspection/emissions required!
This is a running, driving, leak free AE86 that starts every time. It's fun as hell to drive and it gets a lot of love on the street. It sounds great (ITB's + HKS exhaust), isn't too low (unless you want it to be), and sticks to the road. It's been through a full suspension, steering, rear end, exhaust, cage, and maintenance refresh since I've had it. I'm a hard ass when it comes to details, so even the windshield wiper arms are fresh...front and back... If I were to keep it, the only thing I would do is go over the body again.
This car has a ludicrous quantity of recent maintenance and a lot of parts, many of which are less than a year old. If you buy this car tomorrow, you can drive it anywhere. It's never left me hanging!
Overall condition:
-Exterior condition: 7/10
-Interior condition: 8/10
-Mechanical condition: 9/10
Engine:
-20v Blacktop 4A-GE (out of a 1998 Trueno BZ-R, OEM BT manual ECU w/ 9,000 rpm rev limit)
-Recent alternator (solid voltage, no charging issues)
-RS Chita Waterline Kit + New OEM thermostat
-Recent starter
-Koyo aluminum radiator w/ TRD radiator cap
-Samco radiator hoses (blue)
-New OEM coolant reservoir + bracket
-New front fender mounts w/ stainless hardware
-Dual electric fans (on switch, mounted under dash)
-Volvo oil cooler with stainless lines and AN fittings
-Greddy GREX sandwich plate(under oil filter)
-Optima Yellowtop battery with billet mount/tray (mounted behind passenger seat) - New Aug 2013
-New heater hoses (heater core bypassed) -New 2013
-Techno Toy Tuning velocity stacks
-UNI pod filters (x4) -New mid-2013
Exhaust: (all parts brand new Dec 2012)
-OBX 4-1 stainless steel header
-Techno Toy Tuning test pipe
-HKS Hi-Power cat back
-Standard rubber hangers (new)
Driveline:
-Rebuilt GT-S trans (says the PO, unconfirmed rebuild but it shifts fine and stays in gear)
-Techno Toy Tuning short shifter (new 2012)
-Techno Toy Tuning stainless shift knob (JGTC style, new 2012)
-Exedy "Stage 2" clutch (says the PO, clutch feels great w/ no slippage)
-Steel braided clutch line
-Kaaz 2-way Super-Q LSD w/ Kaaz oil (new Dec 2012)
-Full rear axle rebuild/paint (new bearings, seals, gaskets, end-to-end by Mach V motorsports - Dec 2012)
-Koyo front wheel bearings (recent per PO)
-Speedometer gear, GTS 19-tooth (new Dec 2012) - SPEEDO READS A LITTLE FAST!!!
- Direzza star specs on the front and falken all seasons in the back (brand new RE-11A's included!!!)
Suspension:
-BC Racing coilovers 8k front 6k rear fully adjustable
-Prothane polyurethane bushings (all around, control arms, 4-links, etc. - new Dec 2012)
-Techno Toy Tuning panhard/lateral bar
-Whiteline rear sway bar (20mm adjustable, new mounts + poly bushings - new Dec 2012)
-Whiteline front sway bar (24mm adjustable, new mounts + poly bushings - new Mar 2013)
-Reinforced rear shock towers, stitch welded at time of roll bar install
-Front fender braces (under fender, recently cleaned/resprayed)
-New OEM style ball joints + poly control arm bushings (resprayed arms as well)
-TC Sportline front strut brace
-Rear 4-links cleaned and painted w/ new poly bushings
-New OEM plated bolts and hardware on all rear suspension components
Brakes:
-Rebuilt front calipers (says PO, they look recent)
-Remanufactured rear calipers (red ceramic paint - new Dec 2012)
-Hawk HPS pads front/rear (says PO, plenty of life left in them)
-Drilled and slotted rotors
-Steel braided Earl's brake lines
-New handbrake cables (all 3 - new Dec 2012)
Interior:
-Rear section roll bar/cage (welded in w/ gussets, re-enforcement, and proper harness bar by Piper Motorsports)
-Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel (350mm, working horn, actually Nardi not fake)
-HKB Sports steering hub/boss
-NRG quick release hub
-SRPracing pedals (anodized)
-S2000 Push button start (cigarette lighter relocated to other side)
-"Bride" GIAS Low Max Seats w/ custom brackets (appear to be replicas, but they feel and work great)
-Crow Enterprizes 3" 5-point camlock harnesses (purple, pair)
-Techno Toy Tuning spin turn knob
-Techno Toy Tuning hatch bar (new Dec 2012)
-Power windows, mirrors, and sunroof (all working, no leaks)
-Multi-pane wink rearview mirror (mounted to retain factory visors)
-Hatch struts + latch tune-up (new Dec 2012)
-Stereo delete (no speakers or head unit, but head unit is included)
-DIY new door panels (black vinyl, they look great w/ new clips + insulator foam all around)
Steering:
-Remanufactured OEM AE86 manual steering rack (not MR2, real AE86 reman, new 2013)
-OEM inner/outer tierods (new 2013)
-Techno Toy Tuning polyurethane steering rack adapter (new 2013)
-AE86 manual steering u-joint (not MR2)
-Mk3 Supra intermediate shaft
Body:
-JDM Zenki front bumper, correct JDM mounts, working lights and MR2 euro-spec fogs (fogs aren't wired up right)
-AC system removed, vents/controls intact
-Heater core bypassed (probably needs a new one if you want to hook it back up)
-Firewall box welded for distributor, no clearance issues or firewall bashing during swap
-Shine Auto TRD style wing
-Rear windshield wiper (new arm/wiper works great, Dec 2012)
-Front windshield wipers (new 2013) - refurb arms
-Apex Twin Cam 16 & Trueno badges on rear wing and front grill
-JDM Raybrig H4 converted headlights w/ new bulbs (and rebuilt/sprayed popup headlight buckets!!)
Wheels/Tires:
-15x8 XXR 002 (zero offset)
-Fronts are Direzza Star Specs w/ some life left
-Backs are Falken all seasons which are pretty fresh
-Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A (brand new un-mounted but included, still packaged up)
-Generic polished lug nuts (new Dec 2012)
Maintenance:
-Regular oil changes (current one is ~1000 miles in)
-Transmission fluid in January 2013
-Brake fluid in February 2013
-Coolant in April 2013
Extras: (included with the car)
-A fresh set of 195/50R-15 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A, still in the packing
-Original power steering rack (needs rebuild) w/ pump and pulley
-Polyurethane bushings (unused for swaybars + misc suspension)
-Wheels spacers (1in) w/ lugs (only 2 spacers)
-Extra passenger side door w/ manual window
-Original headlight bulbs (sealed beam)
-A 9,000 rpm tach from some other 80's toyota
-Misc bolts, adapters, gaskets
The good:
-Car starts, runs, stops, and drives well (fun as f*ck)
-Zero leaks (no coolant, trans, oil, diff, anything)
-Car starts every time in 2 cranks, hard and fast
-All factory lights work, inside and out (aftermarket fog lights need looking at though, they don't work)
-MONSTER stack of receipts + Haynes manual + 20v 4A-GE motor manual
-Crack free black dash in great condition (rare as f*ck, even the clock works)
-Working parking brake (also rare for these cars
)
The not so good:
-No AC/heat/PS, if these are things you care about. PS system is included, heat just needs a new core.
-Fog lights need some love
-Exhaust leak from somewhere, probably the header which I'll throw in new gaskets for (entire system is new, might just need adjustment)
-A little corrosion on rear fenders (several small spots recently welded and sealed by Piper Motorsports)
-Missing rear fender kouki trim (slight roll+pull on the rear fenders for fitment as well)
-The radio antenna had to go to fit the fender bars, so the front fender hole is still there (maybe I'll buy you a magnetic bandaid!).
-Passenger side door skin is a little janky (car comes with a solid replacement door!)
-This car is almost 30 years old. It's in good shape but it's not perfect! It's just old and it will continue to need your love if you want it to stay running!
10 thousand dollars? Really?
Such is the way of these cars in good shape on the east coast. This one comes with $8,000 of receipts from the last year alone.
Pictures:
It breaks my heart to do this, but that's how life goes. Lots of things have changed. I've got to sell this car.
The car:
-1986 Toyota Corolla GTS Hatchback (real kouki GTS w/ AE88 vin, not converted SR5)
-Panda paint, good but not great
-180k miles (~75k on motor swap)
-Clean VA title + 2 keys in hand
-You can register it as an antique -> no inspection/emissions required!
This is a running, driving, leak free AE86 that starts every time. It's fun as hell to drive and it gets a lot of love on the street. It sounds great (ITB's + HKS exhaust), isn't too low (unless you want it to be), and sticks to the road. It's been through a full suspension, steering, rear end, exhaust, cage, and maintenance refresh since I've had it. I'm a hard ass when it comes to details, so even the windshield wiper arms are fresh...front and back... If I were to keep it, the only thing I would do is go over the body again.
This car has a ludicrous quantity of recent maintenance and a lot of parts, many of which are less than a year old. If you buy this car tomorrow, you can drive it anywhere. It's never left me hanging!
Overall condition:
-Exterior condition: 7/10
-Interior condition: 8/10
-Mechanical condition: 9/10
Engine:
-20v Blacktop 4A-GE (out of a 1998 Trueno BZ-R, OEM BT manual ECU w/ 9,000 rpm rev limit)
-Recent alternator (solid voltage, no charging issues)
-RS Chita Waterline Kit + New OEM thermostat
-Recent starter
-Koyo aluminum radiator w/ TRD radiator cap
-Samco radiator hoses (blue)
-New OEM coolant reservoir + bracket
-New front fender mounts w/ stainless hardware
-Dual electric fans (on switch, mounted under dash)
-Volvo oil cooler with stainless lines and AN fittings
-Greddy GREX sandwich plate(under oil filter)
-Optima Yellowtop battery with billet mount/tray (mounted behind passenger seat) - New Aug 2013
-New heater hoses (heater core bypassed) -New 2013
-Techno Toy Tuning velocity stacks
-UNI pod filters (x4) -New mid-2013
Exhaust: (all parts brand new Dec 2012)
-OBX 4-1 stainless steel header
-Techno Toy Tuning test pipe
-HKS Hi-Power cat back
-Standard rubber hangers (new)
Driveline:
-Rebuilt GT-S trans (says the PO, unconfirmed rebuild but it shifts fine and stays in gear)
-Techno Toy Tuning short shifter (new 2012)
-Techno Toy Tuning stainless shift knob (JGTC style, new 2012)
-Exedy "Stage 2" clutch (says the PO, clutch feels great w/ no slippage)
-Steel braided clutch line
-Kaaz 2-way Super-Q LSD w/ Kaaz oil (new Dec 2012)
-Full rear axle rebuild/paint (new bearings, seals, gaskets, end-to-end by Mach V motorsports - Dec 2012)
-Koyo front wheel bearings (recent per PO)
-Speedometer gear, GTS 19-tooth (new Dec 2012) - SPEEDO READS A LITTLE FAST!!!
- Direzza star specs on the front and falken all seasons in the back (brand new RE-11A's included!!!)
Suspension:
-BC Racing coilovers 8k front 6k rear fully adjustable
-Prothane polyurethane bushings (all around, control arms, 4-links, etc. - new Dec 2012)
-Techno Toy Tuning panhard/lateral bar
-Whiteline rear sway bar (20mm adjustable, new mounts + poly bushings - new Dec 2012)
-Whiteline front sway bar (24mm adjustable, new mounts + poly bushings - new Mar 2013)
-Reinforced rear shock towers, stitch welded at time of roll bar install
-Front fender braces (under fender, recently cleaned/resprayed)
-New OEM style ball joints + poly control arm bushings (resprayed arms as well)
-TC Sportline front strut brace
-Rear 4-links cleaned and painted w/ new poly bushings
-New OEM plated bolts and hardware on all rear suspension components
Brakes:
-Rebuilt front calipers (says PO, they look recent)
-Remanufactured rear calipers (red ceramic paint - new Dec 2012)
-Hawk HPS pads front/rear (says PO, plenty of life left in them)
-Drilled and slotted rotors
-Steel braided Earl's brake lines
-New handbrake cables (all 3 - new Dec 2012)
Interior:
-Rear section roll bar/cage (welded in w/ gussets, re-enforcement, and proper harness bar by Piper Motorsports)
-Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel (350mm, working horn, actually Nardi not fake)
-HKB Sports steering hub/boss
-NRG quick release hub
-SRPracing pedals (anodized)
-S2000 Push button start (cigarette lighter relocated to other side)
-"Bride" GIAS Low Max Seats w/ custom brackets (appear to be replicas, but they feel and work great)
-Crow Enterprizes 3" 5-point camlock harnesses (purple, pair)
-Techno Toy Tuning spin turn knob
-Techno Toy Tuning hatch bar (new Dec 2012)
-Power windows, mirrors, and sunroof (all working, no leaks)
-Multi-pane wink rearview mirror (mounted to retain factory visors)
-Hatch struts + latch tune-up (new Dec 2012)
-Stereo delete (no speakers or head unit, but head unit is included)
-DIY new door panels (black vinyl, they look great w/ new clips + insulator foam all around)
Steering:
-Remanufactured OEM AE86 manual steering rack (not MR2, real AE86 reman, new 2013)
-OEM inner/outer tierods (new 2013)
-Techno Toy Tuning polyurethane steering rack adapter (new 2013)
-AE86 manual steering u-joint (not MR2)
-Mk3 Supra intermediate shaft
Body:
-JDM Zenki front bumper, correct JDM mounts, working lights and MR2 euro-spec fogs (fogs aren't wired up right)
-AC system removed, vents/controls intact
-Heater core bypassed (probably needs a new one if you want to hook it back up)
-Firewall box welded for distributor, no clearance issues or firewall bashing during swap
-Shine Auto TRD style wing
-Rear windshield wiper (new arm/wiper works great, Dec 2012)
-Front windshield wipers (new 2013) - refurb arms
-Apex Twin Cam 16 & Trueno badges on rear wing and front grill
-JDM Raybrig H4 converted headlights w/ new bulbs (and rebuilt/sprayed popup headlight buckets!!)
Wheels/Tires:
-15x8 XXR 002 (zero offset)
-Fronts are Direzza Star Specs w/ some life left
-Backs are Falken all seasons which are pretty fresh
-Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A (brand new un-mounted but included, still packaged up)
-Generic polished lug nuts (new Dec 2012)
Maintenance:
-Regular oil changes (current one is ~1000 miles in)
-Transmission fluid in January 2013
-Brake fluid in February 2013
-Coolant in April 2013
Extras: (included with the car)
-A fresh set of 195/50R-15 Bridgestone Potenza RE-11A, still in the packing
-Original power steering rack (needs rebuild) w/ pump and pulley
-Polyurethane bushings (unused for swaybars + misc suspension)
-Wheels spacers (1in) w/ lugs (only 2 spacers)
-Extra passenger side door w/ manual window
-Original headlight bulbs (sealed beam)
-A 9,000 rpm tach from some other 80's toyota
-Misc bolts, adapters, gaskets
The good:
-Car starts, runs, stops, and drives well (fun as f*ck)
-Zero leaks (no coolant, trans, oil, diff, anything)
-Car starts every time in 2 cranks, hard and fast
-All factory lights work, inside and out (aftermarket fog lights need looking at though, they don't work)
-MONSTER stack of receipts + Haynes manual + 20v 4A-GE motor manual
-Crack free black dash in great condition (rare as f*ck, even the clock works)
-Working parking brake (also rare for these cars
)The not so good:
-No AC/heat/PS, if these are things you care about. PS system is included, heat just needs a new core.
-Fog lights need some love
-Exhaust leak from somewhere, probably the header which I'll throw in new gaskets for (entire system is new, might just need adjustment)
-A little corrosion on rear fenders (several small spots recently welded and sealed by Piper Motorsports)
-Missing rear fender kouki trim (slight roll+pull on the rear fenders for fitment as well)
-The radio antenna had to go to fit the fender bars, so the front fender hole is still there (maybe I'll buy you a magnetic bandaid!).
-Passenger side door skin is a little janky (car comes with a solid replacement door!)
-This car is almost 30 years old. It's in good shape but it's not perfect! It's just old and it will continue to need your love if you want it to stay running!
10 thousand dollars? Really?
Such is the way of these cars in good shape on the east coast. This one comes with $8,000 of receipts from the last year alone.
Pictures:
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02-22-2014, 06:08 PM
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Re: AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
Has this been on a dyno?
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Re: AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
Makes me miss my 86. Even with the stock 4age blue top it was a blast to drive. Amazing how little has to be done to make these cars respond.
02-25-2014, 08:15 AM
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The certainly do the job. I don't have a lot to compare them to since they were on the car when I got it, but they seem pretty standard for their price point. I've had no issues with them thus far.
02-27-2014, 10:31 AM
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Re: AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
God, I've always loved this car. Wish I could see this damn thing blasting thru Driftwater again...
02-27-2014, 06:36 PM
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Re: AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
i was scrolling down slowly through the description waiting for that jaw dropping moment... mission accomplished GOOD SIR
02-27-2014, 07:51 PM
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Re: AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
Ricks old car 
this is definitely a well put together car.
this is definitely a well put together car.
02-28-2014, 05:42 AM
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Re: AE86 Corolla GT-S Hatchback - Panda Trueno w/ fresh mechanicals
This car has come a long way since those days. Anybody want to come and have a look? I'll make you a deal!
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Price down, post up. That's the way we like to...sell this car.