The reason I'm always broke - Dustin's Supercharged 86

[Dustin]

Bolted together......





Definitely needs a longer bolt. I didn't have time to pick one up but I will replace it soon.





And what would any build thread be without the obligatory "busted finger" picture.

[Young_makaveli]

Ouch

[BlueDubbinTDI]

Originally Posted by Dustin

I like the look, but you do have to be careful. I'm not worried about a little scrape here or there on my bumper so it doesn't bother me but if you're one to worry about such things, get a spring that doesn't go as low. As with lowering any car just by doing a lowering spring, you do sacrifice ride quality. Is it unbearable? No. But can you tell a difference? Yes. Especially on bumpy roads. Luckily where I live the majority of the roads I travel on are smooth.

That's what scares me. The stock ride is already pretty stiff.. thanks!

[Dustin]

Originally Posted by ForcedFab_Jon

Dustin,

did not even dawn on me to only machine up that far... DOH... That makes more sense now that i see it lol. Let me know how it works, I have another order for later this week I may have change the drawings and do half a batch like that. Ill order some longer bolts as well. Thanks for keeping me in the loop! nothing like customer interactive feedback!

Jon

My pleasure. I sent you a PM with the measurements my brother took. I'm sure you'll see it. If you would like any more info, just give me a shout. I'll help however I can.

[Rue]

Where are the pics of the side markers? Buying a diff yet?

RACECAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dustin]

Originally Posted by Rue

Where are the pics of the side markers? Buying a diff yet?

RACECAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lol, I have to send one of the side markers back because it wasn't sealing properly and there is condensation in the lens. No, no diff yet. The flood in my house took money away from that.

[tennisfreak]

Dustin next DFW meet you go to, let me know, I'd like to attend so we can meet up and I can see your car in person.

I too drive a 07 Toyota Tacoma (red) and have a whiteout fr-s, LOL.

I'm too lazy to put together a journal but you can get a decent idea of what I have done to my car in my signature.

[Dustin]

Nothing to do with my car but it was a sad weekend. One of the main reasons for me getting my car was the dedication my brother has put into his AE86. Over 9 years of work and alterations and his car was constantly being improved. All that work has come to an end as his car was totaled on Friday. To make a long story short he got T-boned and pushed into a concrete divider on the highway. He'll be the first to admit that it was his fault. His tires were worn a bit too much and the tail end came out on him and the rest as they say is history.

From humble beginnings.






To at it's best





To now. Not great pics because there was limited room in the garage. I don't have any pics of the Levin front but the most of it was trashed.










The best things that has been said so far from the ordeal was from a friend that said, "You did drive the sh*t out of that car." To which my brother replied, "I did... I put it together to drive, not to look pretty."

So the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. He's already starting a new build. It may not be the prettiest, but neither was his other when he first got it. I'm sure to expect great things from this one as well.

You can check out all of it's history from these threads. http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=83210 and http://club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4604

[Dustin]

FML!!!! Not only did my brother's car get totaled but now someone hit my car too!!!

[Dustin]

Got my car back this last Tuesday. Took it to Master Europa in Fort Worth. Anyone in the DFW area needing body work done, these guys are TOP NOTCH!!! They're very easy to work with and their work is superb. I couldn't be happier. Sorry for the crappy cell phone pic. Can't find my DSLR. It really doesn't do the car justice. I made a new purchase just today. Should arrive within 3-5 business days. Got a Tomei 2 way LSD. Should pair up nicely with the 4.56 final drive I've had sitting in the bedroom for far too long. I just need to get a couple more small things and I'll put everything together.

[Dustin]

I got a new front and rear pinion bearing, pinion seal, axle seals, and carrier bearings ordered. They should be here about the same time my diff arrives.



It was 80 degrees on Wednesday. Thursday night this happened. Welcome to Texas.

[Dustin]

Christmas came early!!!

[Rue]

^^^^ OWNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dustin]

Just ordered an overpipe/downpipe combo from @Ryan@Nameless. Ryan's customer service is excellent. I spoke with him on the phone and he's very friendly. I'm looking forward to the release of their header. I'll be purchasing one come March or April.