Category Archives: General

Living The 86 Life, All Year Round

March 10, 2012 in General by

We spotted this hardcore display of 86 Life at Tsugaike Kogen Snow Resort in Nagano. After a intensely blizzardy full day in the carpark while it’s owner was on the slopes with the snowboard, the little hachiroku fired up first go and warmed it’s engine and cabin up while it’s owner packed up the gear and snowboard into the back.

Whilst only lightly modified (and with ice tyres equipped!) this little Kouki Levin 2-door was certainly exciting to see in such a extreme setting!

Dedication to the 86 Life! Let’s hope he’s checking for rust pretty regularly!

Exclusive: Australian 2012 86 Details Revealed!

March 6, 2012 in General by

Whilst in Japan in February, we made a trip to the Toyota factory in Nagoya (yep, that’s my ugly mug in the picture above) and were lucky enough to get a good hands-on look at a Japanese-market Toyota 86 on display.  Displayed in the ever popular orange metallic, it really seems a lot smaller in person: a real lithe looking lightweight sports machine.

It’s just as externally gorgeous with the interior even nicer than it looks in pictures. It really needs to be experienced in person to really get the true feeling.  The seating position is just like sitting in an AE86 – everything at the exact place you would expect it to be and super comfortable and low at that. Tall people need not worry, its got plenty of headroom, just watch yourselves in the rear seat – at 175cm, I was bumping the rear glass just sitting stationary!  Needless to say, after just sitting in the car, we we’re even more excited for the Aussie version of Toyota’s 2012 sportscar renaissance to be unveiled.

As it happens tonight, we managed to get an exclusive peek at the internal Toyota Australia sales brief document for their local release of the 2012 86 and it’s got some juicy info inside! Lets take a look:

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Dorikin AE86 Street 2012 Version

March 5, 2012 in General by

Hot Version DVD Volume 114 will feature Tsuchiya’s rebuilt 1.8L 7A-GE 20v AE86. From the sound of the video below, it’s one angry little powerplant!

Just look how happy he is!

Watercolour Wonderland

February 6, 2012 in General by

Check out these nostalgic watercolour wallpapers from Masahia Higuchi courtesy of TRD.

TRD 86 Performance Line

February 6, 2012 in General, Parts & Accessories by

Along with Toyota’s official annoucnement of the New 2012 86 Prices and trim specifications, TRD has also followed suit with unveiling what they are calling their ‘TRD Performance Line’.

Offering a full aero kit along with various suspension, chassis and brake parts, TRD has created a very well rounded catalogue for their new flagship sports.

Check it out here.

Toyota 86 Japanese Prices Announced!

February 6, 2012 in General by

Toyota have unveiled their new 2012 86 model trims and prices. Starting with the top model of GT Limited, Toyota have provided a level of detail and options for all levels of enthusiast. GT, G and the RC versions round out the selection.

Check out the page at Toyota Japan here.

Have a Hachi New Year From Everyone At HR!

January 1, 2012 in General by



Hachi new year everyone from all of us here at HR! May all your projects be completed, your skids be sideways and roads be winding…

THE ANNUAL 2011: The Aftermath

November 25, 2011 in General by

Well boys and girls with the Annual for this year run and won, lets have a look at how it went down…
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HOLY CRAP! FT-86 Leaked Brochure!

October 27, 2011 in General by

Start saving those pennies! Bodykit options, paint options, wow! Check it out translated at 7Tune here!

FT-86 ver.3: Scion FR-S

April 21, 2011 in General by

The name should say it all, FR-S. Scion says it stands for ‘Front engined, rear wheel drive sport’ and they aren’t kidding. Equipped with a six speed ‘sports-manual’ transmission (with optional paddle shift controls on the steering wheel for you F1 enthusiasts on a six speed auto) and a limited slip diff, the FR-S  really holds up to its name.

Based on the past history of manufacturers putting ‘sports’ monikers on otherwise standard cars with only a small up in power and some half-assed attempt at aero,  the new FT-86 concept variant from Scion really wants to show us it’s hachiroku heritage.

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