AE86 - From 8/2008 to 8/2011

[thecuborican]

I'll keep it short. Got the car in summer 08 and after wanting to sell it at various stages I decided to keep it and finish it how I wanted it. Thats where I am at now. Sorry for poor quality. Thanks for looking.


First bought:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/DSCF2568.jpg

New wheels:

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/DSCF2572.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/DSCF2573.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/IMG_4098.jpg

New paint and new bumpers: The painter was a mistake and I knew I would eventually want to repaint.

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/IMG_4112.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/IMG_4136.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/IMG_4125.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/IMG_4152.jpg

New paint and bumpers again (I got rear ended). Got the car painted in time for Import Alliance (thanks Dave Wilson).

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86/IMG_5555.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86/IMG_5527.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86/IMG_5524.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86/IMG_5550.jpg

Just got the car back after crashing into a light post like an idiot. Also Initial D fanboy stickers just came in :gay::

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6260.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6273.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6233.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6225.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6223.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6220.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/IMG_6217.jpg

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/Old%20Pictures/1059.jpg

Car is done!

http://i1103.photobucket.com/albums/g472/thecuborican/AE86%20July/Pictopost.jpg

[Blaze_Cunnings]

very nice and good looking car!

[Black4DrEK]

I LOVE IT

[RBS]

hella clean!

[Austin?]

That look awesome!!

[JEY$JDM]

shweeeet

[Genji-Sama]

LOLOL @ "initial D fanboi sticker" However this is sexy :goodjob:

Edit: I'm really starting to fall in love with wood grain steering wheels :goodjob: on that 2

[wanggsticky]

looks good, the paint looks way better too! For some odd reason I really like the wheels in the first pic

[cactusEG]

I dont like the letters on the side butthe res t looks good

[firby911]

Looks really good

[Sol-Badguy]

I dont like the letters on the side butthe res t looks good

You wouldn't.

You probably don't even know where they're from.

[bondo]

super clean i like it

[Drummerboy]

I like everything but the stickers on the glove box. Oh, and the lack of an intercooler, but I say that about everything.

[thecuborican]

I like everything but the stickers on the glove box. Oh, and the lack of an intercooler, but I say that about everything.

thanks. I like the stickers plus they're covering up scratches. The boricua sticker is a must have but u wouldn't understand.

[JAY5]

thanks. I like the stickers plus they're covering up scratches. The boricua sticker is a must have but u wouldn't understand.

I understand! Lol nice car too!! You aren't puerto rican unless you've owned a yota!

[DustnU]

BAD ASS!!!! Love these cars.

[chris89hatch]

badass!!!!

[AMD_Civic]

thats nice but get rid of those decals on the glove box.. killin the whole thing..!!!

[RL...]

looks nice, but the real question is, can you deliver tofu while not spilling a full cup of water!?

[alpine_aw11]

You wouldn't.

You probably don't even know where they're from.

Who gives a shit where they're from, it looks retarded. Seriously though dude, nice ride. They don't get much cleaner than that.

[Genji-Sama]

Who gives a shit where they're from, it looks retarded. Seriously though dude, nice ride. They don't get much cleaner than that.

Well considering he followed the paint scheme of the "initial D" 86, so i'm assuming he's going for that look :goodjob: (tho i think it would look better w/o them too)

[thecuborican]

Well considering he followed the paint scheme of the "initial D" 86, so i'm assuming he's going for that look :goodjob: (tho i think it would look better w/o them too)

Yea thats what I was going for even though mine's a coupe and not a hatchback. I dont think they look retarded lmao. But i understand how some people dont like them, and when i get tired of the look i can take it off.

[Theycall_Metue]

looks wonderful, i would just lose the letters on the side, kinda ricey

[j0nbunklah0m]

needs side skirts or something. looks weird. everything else is nice though

[Sol-Badguy]

Who gives a shit where they're from, it looks retarded. Seriously though dude, nice ride. They don't get much cleaner than that.

Says you.

I, for one, would love to be on the Dragon one day and pass him.

[Mr Egg Rollllll]

I like the work that you've put into it and I hope you keep it going nicely. :goodjob:

[Sinfix_15]

i liked the 08 version best.

[dz332005]

wow nice job dude!!!

[thecuborican]

i liked the 08 version best.

what do you like better about the 08 version? paint and body looked like shit, no coilovers, etc

[Drummerboy]

The boricua sticker is a must have but u wouldn't understand.

I love how PR's try to separate themselves so much from any other group.
Puerto Rico is a US territory...

[Sinfix_15]

what do you like better about the 08 version? paint and body looked like shit, no coilovers, etc

Body kit looks like a snow plow without skirts. I dont like stickers or 2 tone paint jobs either.

2nd picture down, body lines flow, color looks good, wheels fit the car good, factory markings look way better than chinese stickers. Coupe body looks sleek and not like a snow plow. Skirts that flowed with the body lines would be a massive improvement.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k194/pandae86/Copy_of_IMG_2907_corolla-vi.jpg

[alpine_aw11]

Well considering he followed the paint scheme of the "initial D" 86, so i'm assuming he's going for that look :goodjob: (tho i think it would look better w/o them too)

Yes my good man I am familiar with initial D. To each his own but I would never ruin an ae86 in such good condition like that.

[thecuborican]

I love how PR's try to separate themselves so much from any other group.
Puerto Rico is a US territory...

see? i told you you wouldnt understand, i wasnt trying to start a debate. just cause its a territory it means we cant have a cultural identity and pride? how does that make sense?


Body kit looks like a snow plow without skirts. I dont like stickers or 2 tone paint jobs either.

2nd picture down, body lines flow, color looks good, wheels fit the car good, factory markings look way better than chinese stickers. Coupe body looks sleek and not like a snow plow. Skirts that flowed with the body lines would be a massive improvement.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k194/pandae86/Copy_of_IMG_2907_corolla-vi.jpg
you're right about it missing the side skirts, they are in shop. i disagree about the 2nd picture though, the paint and body was not straight at all in person back then.


Yes my good man I am familiar with initial D. To each his own but I would never ruin an ae86 in such good condition like that.
if you mean the stickers they are removable, not really ruined.

[Drummerboy]

see? i told you you wouldnt understand, i wasnt trying to start a debate. just cause its a territory it means we cant have a cultural identity and pride? how does that make sense?

It's not that I don't understand cultural identity and pride, I have immediate family from Guatemala, so I understand Hispanic pride/culture. But why is it that PR's try to be so exclusive? that's like if I had a Georgia flag on my car and you commenting on it and me saying "you wouldn't understand". Just seems dumb. No debate needed, just trying to find logic in what you said.

[puregroove]

Man, Dave did a great job. --always does.

[Dejvid1785]

Idc what anyone says, i freakin love this car! Great job man!

[Elbow]

I like the first pic best, it doesn't look bad in either, I just like the "just bought" stage.

[thecuborican]

Man, Dave did a great job. --always does.
Yea he did an amazing job. Alot of attention to detail. I think aaron called you and you called david to get it pushed closer to finish? if that was you then thanks.


Idc what anyone says, i freakin love this car! Great job man!
Thanks man


wow nice job dude!!!
Gracias!


I like the work that you've put into it and I hope you keep it going nicely. :goodjob:
Thank you sir

[Genji-Sama]

that's like if I had a Georgia flag on my car and you commenting on it and me saying "you wouldn't understand".

Not nearly the same (and i'm from GA). GA is as culturally rich as every other state in the US, sure it has it's own little quirks that make it significant in it's own right, but it's been apart of the US, for as long it's been the US.

Puerto rico on the other hand has not had that luxury and in every right is culturally independent and as with any culture (i.e car culture and loud exhaust), people mark their heritage for everyone to see, buuuuut that's just my .02 % of a U.S dollar's equivalence in gold :goodjob:

EDIT: @OP once again gotta say, "gahd, i love this car" would be better with boost tho :goodjob:

[thecuborican]

Not nearly the same (and i'm from GA). GA is as culturally rich as every other state in the US, sure it has it's own little quirks that make it significant in it's own right, but it's been apart of the US, for as long it's been the US.

Puerto rico on the other hand has not had that luxury and in every right is culturally independent and as with any culture (i.e car culture and loud exhaust), people mark their heritage for everyone to see, buuuuut that's just my .02 % of a U.S dollar's equivalence in gold :goodjob:

EDIT: @OP once again gotta say, "gahd, i love this car" would be better with boost tho :goodjob:

Man my only response to what drummerboy said was to LoL. No point in responding if he thinks that is the same thing. But thanks alot, and yea id like to have it boosted but that money went to fixing the front end when i damaged it...now time for some stuff for the lexus