My New 86

micrors4racer1 · 01-15-2005, 08:48 PM

hello, i have gotten my second 86, i used to have a panda one back in 1986 to 87 but my brother totaled it. thats when i got the crx. anyways i spotted this at a local toyota dealer. i bought it for 250 bucks. i already know that i should overhaul the engine and restore the car. but i want to know what good suspension is available for this? like not overly priced but not lacking in quality and what engine mods should be done?

BlackTruenoAE86 · 01-16-2005, 08:42 AM

TRD Japan Springs...
KYB AGX shocks all around...
Performance Filter
Headers
Exhaust
Nice Clutch
and your good to go...

Go To www.Club4ag.com

sdtouge · 01-16-2005, 09:03 AM

limited slip differential would be nice if you plan to drift alot

TougeWarrior · 01-16-2005, 09:14 AM

it's a gts, doesn't it come stock with a LSD?

sdtouge · 01-16-2005, 09:48 AM

i think so, but a aftermarket clutch type would be much better otherwise people with gts's would just stick with the stock one

240silvia · 01-16-2005, 10:11 AM

nice ride!!! try .....j-blood

or origin lab

240silvia · 01-16-2005, 10:13 AM

individual throttle bodies for the engine!!! gotta do it, sounds sooo sweet, big hp adder also, lol, gotta go with it

O5m0515 · 01-16-2005, 06:51 PM

Not all GT-S came with LSD. Stock LSD is clutch type.

frictionfighter · 01-16-2005, 11:06 PM

250 is a baller deal, you are the luckster!!!

drift180sx · 01-16-2005, 11:31 PM

imo if u can afford it u should hook it up w/ cusco suspension. thats what ueo has on the d1 86 i believe and cusco makes solid parts.

FC_RAUL · 01-16-2005, 11:33 PM

That's an awesome deal. I would get Battle Version as far as suspension goes.
www.battleversion.com

nasty nate 7 · 01-17-2005, 03:22 AM

sell car to some kid for 3k and buy a rx7

TeamSLIPdrifter · 01-17-2005, 08:50 AM

Sell it to me for 1000

hey osmosis, isnt there a certain number you have to find in your VIN that tells you if it has LSD or not...

O5m0515 · 01-17-2005, 02:26 PM

T283 = LSD
T282 = Open

vigvoodoo · 01-17-2005, 06:50 PM

I say you go with KYB AGX shocks, which are actually GAB shocks just incase no one knew. As for springs the best bang for your buck would be GroundControl coilover kit with custom spring rates, just call them and they will give you whatever spring rate you want. As for all the other suspension parts go with Alex's pimp BattleVerison stuff.

micrors4racer1 · 01-17-2005, 09:48 PM

all those sound nice! how is the tokicko illumina 5 way adustable? is that good?

s13daver · 01-19-2005, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240silvia

individual throttle bodies for the engine!!! gotta do it, sounds sooo sweet, big hp adder also, lol, gotta go with it

WERD! do it!!!(drool)

Heav3nzHell · 01-27-2005, 04:49 PM

best LSD to start off with would be the one way slip...works very well for the GTS version of the 86. and since its not a hatch not that much more weight on the car. but yea a buddy of mine owns one just like yours and its a nice work of art man. The one way slip LSD in his car is like another machine working. seriously you could really hear it working at high rpms and when your slowing down its like it has a mind of its own. really good stuff man

illegalgarage · 01-31-2005, 04:15 AM

Don?
Is that you?
O well i gave you my card, just give me a call if you need ANY GTS parts.

Max

Ralli///Art GS · 01-31-2005, 07:15 AM

This is taken from another forum.

"Legacy77706-20-2002, 06:48 PM
GAB's basically are KYB shells that have different valving and such inside. The shells are KYB. KYB makes the valving, they just make it to GAB's specs, they get painted a different color and badged as GAB.

So to answer your question.......no they are not AGX's.....but KYB does play a major roll in the making.

Josh"

CRASHDRIVE · 01-31-2005, 10:28 AM

AGX's are fine, for the rear. AGX cannot be used for the front because the front are cartridges. Your best bet are KYB GR-2 (for the front), but they are oem replacements (long stock stroke in the front and short stroke in the back, you do the math). Research more on what kind of suspension you want on your 86.

If i have it my way it would be:
KYB Super Specials (circuit use only) shocks on all 4
then TRD 8kg (front) and 6kg (rear) springs.

(which what I have on my 86).

Don't worry about the engine until it breaks.
Don't bother upgrading unless you rebuild it. Because it's either your engine is high mileage already or there's a bad internal components and it's waiting for pop. So upgrading would be a waste.

Remember 86's are 20yrs old, so pumping high HP upgrades will wear it down quicker or sooner.

rebuild it and then upgrade while rebuilding.

O5m0515 · 01-31-2005, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CRASHDRIVE

AGX's are fine, for the rear. AGX cannot be used for the front because the front are cartridges. Your best bet are KYB GR-2 (for the front), but they are oem replacements (long stock stroke in the front and short stroke in the back, you do the math). Research more on what kind of suspension you want on your 86.

If i have it my way it would be:
KYB Super Specials (circuit use only) shocks on all 4
then TRD 8kg (front) and 6kg (rear) springs.

(which what I have on my 86).

Don't worry about the engine until it breaks.
Don't bother upgrading unless you rebuild it. Because it's either your engine is high mileage already or there's a bad internal components and it's waiting for pop. So upgrading would be a waste.

Remember 86's are 20yrs old, so pumping high HP upgrades will wear it down quicker or sooner.

rebuild it and then upgrade while rebuilding.

I am using KYB AGX front and rear. MR2 and Camaro setup.

micrors4racer1 · 02-01-2005, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illegalgarage

Don?
Is that you?
O well i gave you my card, just give me a call if you need ANY GTS parts.

Max

yea man its me. who are you?

01-15-2005, 08:48 PM	#1
micrors4racer1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: san jose, bayarea cali Posts: 23	my newly bought 86 hello, i have gotten my second 86, i used to have a panda one back in 1986 to 87 but my brother totaled it. thats when i got the crx. anyways i spotted this at a local toyota dealer. i bought it for 250 bucks. i already know that i should overhaul the engine and restore the car. but i want to know what good suspension is available for this? like not overly priced but not lacking in quality and what engine mods should be done?

01-17-2005, 08:50 AM	#13
TeamSLIPdrifter Nice rx7, is it 4 or 6cyl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bartlett, Illinois Posts: 154	Sell it to me for 1000 hey osmosis, isnt there a certain number you have to find in your VIN that tells you if it has LSD or not... Last edited by TeamSLIPdrifter; 01-17-2005 at 09:02 AM.

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01-16-2005, 08:42 AM	#2
BlackTruenoAE86 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 27	TRD Japan Springs... KYB AGX shocks all around... Performance Filter Headers Exhaust Nice Clutch and your good to go... Go To www.Club4ag.com

01-16-2005, 09:03 AM	#3
sdtouge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 868	limited slip differential would be nice if you plan to drift alot

01-16-2005, 09:14 AM	#4
TougeWarrior Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 101	it's a gts, doesn't it come stock with a LSD?

01-16-2005, 09:48 AM	#5
sdtouge Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: san diego Posts: 868	i think so, but a aftermarket clutch type would be much better otherwise people with gts's would just stick with the stock one

01-16-2005, 10:11 AM	#6
240silvia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 355	nice ride!!! try .....j-blood or origin lab

01-16-2005, 10:13 AM	#7
240silvia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 355	individual throttle bodies for the engine!!! gotta do it, sounds sooo sweet, big hp adder also, lol, gotta go with it

01-16-2005, 06:51 PM	#8
O5m0515 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 91	Not all GT-S came with LSD. Stock LSD is clutch type.

01-16-2005, 11:06 PM	#9
frictionfighter urban ninja sliding crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: la puente, cali Posts: 293	250 is a baller deal, you are the luckster!!!

01-16-2005, 11:31 PM	#10
drift180sx underground drifter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the outer reigns of the universe Posts: 128	imo if u can afford it u should hook it up w/ cusco suspension. thats what ueo has on the d1 86 i believe and cusco makes solid parts.

01-16-2005, 11:33 PM	#11
FC_RAUL pistons suck Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 85	That's an awesome deal. I would get Battle Version as far as suspension goes. www.battleversion.com

01-17-2005, 03:22 AM	#12
nasty nate 7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alhambra CA Posts: 285	sell car to some kid for 3k and buy a rx7

01-17-2005, 02:26 PM	#14
O5m0515 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 91	T283 = LSD T282 = Open

01-17-2005, 06:50 PM	#15
vigvoodoo The Drift what!? Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 221	I say you go with KYB AGX shocks, which are actually GAB shocks just incase no one knew. As for springs the best bang for your buck would be GroundControl coilover kit with custom spring rates, just call them and they will give you whatever spring rate you want. As for all the other suspension parts go with Alex's pimp BattleVerison stuff.

01-17-2005, 09:48 PM	#16
micrors4racer1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: san jose, bayarea cali Posts: 23	all those sound nice! how is the tokicko illumina 5 way adustable? is that good?

01-27-2005, 04:49 PM	#18
Heav3nzHell Digital Outbreak Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Somewhere behind the decks Posts: 42	best LSD to start off with would be the one way slip...works very well for the GTS version of the 86. and since its not a hatch not that much more weight on the car. but yea a buddy of mine owns one just like yours and its a nice work of art man. The one way slip LSD in his car is like another machine working. seriously you could really hear it working at high rpms and when your slowing down its like it has a mind of its own. really good stuff man

01-31-2005, 04:15 AM	#19
illegalgarage Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Jose NORCAL Posts: 214	Don? Is that you? O well i gave you my card, just give me a call if you need ANY GTS parts. Max

01-31-2005, 07:15 AM	#20
Ralli///Art GS Battle Ready. Join Date: May 2004 Location: RI Posts: 132	This is taken from another forum. "Legacy77706-20-2002, 06:48 PM GAB's basically are KYB shells that have different valving and such inside. The shells are KYB. KYB makes the valving, they just make it to GAB's specs, they get painted a different color and badged as GAB. So to answer your question.......no they are not AGX's.....but KYB does play a major roll in the making. Josh"

01-31-2005, 10:28 AM	#21
CRASHDRIVE Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 937	AGX's are fine, for the rear. AGX cannot be used for the front because the front are cartridges. Your best bet are KYB GR-2 (for the front), but they are oem replacements (long stock stroke in the front and short stroke in the back, you do the math). Research more on what kind of suspension you want on your 86. If i have it my way it would be: KYB Super Specials (circuit use only) shocks on all 4 then TRD 8kg (front) and 6kg (rear) springs. (which what I have on my 86). Don't worry about the engine until it breaks. Don't bother upgrading unless you rebuild it. Because it's either your engine is high mileage already or there's a bad internal components and it's waiting for pop. So upgrading would be a waste. Remember 86's are 20yrs old, so pumping high HP upgrades will wear it down quicker or sooner. rebuild it and then upgrade while rebuilding.