Author Archives: Matt

Video: AE86 D1 Crashes

May 17, 2008 in Videos by

Prepare to witness some big crashes, its sad to see, but things like this just happen..

Source: Youtube

AE86’s at Oran Park

May 15, 2008 in Community, Events, Feature Cars by

Initial Drift held a practice day last sunday at Oran Park, on the North Circuit. This saw three of our forum memebers, Brad (Steriodchicken), Andrew (DVS81N) and Indi (indi86) thrashing their treasured Hachi Rokus around the track.

To find out detailed information about their cars please check out their members rides on the forum.

More pictures after the Jump:

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Video: NZ AE86 Rally Car

May 11, 2008 in Events, Feature Cars, Videos by

If you guys haven’t realised yet, I’m a bit of a rally nut….. Anyway I found this video of a New Zealand AE86 getting thrashed through the forests. This guy’s a really good steerer and I’m sure the car has lots of choice bits under it. The driver, Lyndon Galbraith, ended up finishing 1st in class, 1st 2WD and 15th outright, which is a pretty good result considering he would have been taking it easy as he just spent $20g refurbishing the car with a brand new drivetrain.

Here is the in-car footage from the first stage:

Also i found a newspaper article about the event:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4495924a6434.html

Toyota Fest USA AE86 Pics

May 9, 2008 in Events by

Toyota Fest USA 2008 was held in California last weekend, which saw hundreds of Toyota owners merge together to show off their pride and joy for all to see. Of course a Toyota car show would not be the same with out some of the best AE86s in the USA.

Some more pictures after the jump…

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Want to Know How to Build an N2 ’86?

May 7, 2008 in Feature Cars by

Every wondered how to build an N2 AE86? Well now you can with intricate step by step details!

This link will lead you to 23 Volumes about the development of the Kai Power N2 AE86, including everything from chassis to gearbox and of course the N2-spec engine.

Happy reading (if you understand Japanese, if not theres always Babelfish)!

WTF: AE86 Front End + KE70 = KE86???

May 4, 2008 in Random by

I think I’ll let the picture do the talking on this one…

Seriously… What the?

Source: Houston Imports

Formula D Singapore: The AE86 Has Still Got It.

May 3, 2008 in Events by

Last weekend was the first ever Formula Drift event held in Singapore. The AE86 was well represented with at least 3 cars in the field. Tengku Djan, piloting his Trueno Hatch was leading up to the final battle but ended up finishing 2nd, due to a spin just before the finish line. He also took the honour of fastest entry speed, clocking in @ 107Kph on the speed trap. It Just goes to show the AE86 still has the potential to go up against the big-boys at pro level drift competitions.

Check out lots of pictures after the jump.

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Video: Hasselgren AE86 Time Attack

April 30, 2008 in Videos by

Ken Gushi VS Keiichi Tsuchiya…who is the better driver? Would this car beat N2 cars in japan?? I don’t think so…but let us know your thoughts in the comments..

VIDEO: AE86 Team Drifto

April 25, 2008 in Videos by

Through our random searching on Youtube during lunch break, we happened to come across this very special video:

Can you name all the drivers in the video? a head start: Ken Maeda is driving the yellow Trueno. Comment with all 5 correct answers and get a free HR sticker!

Source: Youtube

Wrecked Magazine: Eric O’Sullivan’s F20C ’86 Feature

April 23, 2008 in Random by

An online Blog / Magazine known as Wrecked Magazine has done a very interesting feature on well known Irish drifter, Eric O’Sullivan and his Honda F20C powered AE86. The magazine also features some other unique information about drifting from around the world too so check it out over at Wrecked Here.

Source: Wrecked Magazine