![]() If I had a choice, without a doubt, I’d pick the AE86 over any car, including the 240SX,” he says. I believe that’s one of the reasons why it carries that stereotype as being such a great car, even by today’s standards. At the time, the AE86’s handling had no rival. AE86 BASHBAR DRIVERThe Hachiroku delivers a very raw and mechanical feel compared to today’s modern cars using the latest technology and driver assists. “By today’s standards, the AE86 is an ‘80s relic, but once you learn how you drive it and understand its characteristics, the vehicle will feel like it’s part of your body. “When I left Japan in 2013 to live out my stateside drifting career, I left behind one of my most prized possessions, my AE86.” I never imagined that one day, drifting would define my career,” says Yoshihara. I frequented the Touge (mountain pass) in my AE86 Sprinter Trueno for fun. “I was just a street drifter living in Hachioji, a city located in the western part of Tokyo, Japan. ![]() As a teenager, Yoshihara worked various jobs-at a trucking service and car dealership-to pay for schooling and support his passion for the sport called drifting, which was relatively unknown in the mainstream enthusiast community, but was quickly gaining steam. AE86 BASHBAR FULLThe full exhaust goes over the axle, and additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery.Long before Daijiro Yoshihara’s name became synonymous with Formula Drift, he was simply a 17-year-old kid, living a modest life in his native hometown of Tokyo, Japan. A leak is noted in the rear transmission seal. AE86 BASHBAR MANUALPower is sent to the rear wheels through a T50 five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the latter of which was reportedly sourced from a 1981 Toyota Supra. ![]() The seller states that the heater is not connected, though the core remains. The timing belt tensioner has been replaced, and the air conditioning is deleted. Additional modifications include ARP head studs, a Cometic MLS head gasket, a bigport 4AGE head, a Techno Toy Tuning lightweight pulley kit, aftermarket headers, an HKS timing belt, and a Koyo radiator. The 1.6-liter inline-four’s engine block is said to be a 4AGZE unit sourced from a supercharged Toyota MR2 with forged pistons. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 258k miles, approximately 10k of which were added by the seller. The air conditioning system has been removed, wear is noted on the top and armrest areas of the driver-side door panel, and the dashboard is cracked.Ī MOMO quick-release steering wheel fronts a 150-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. Equipment includes a Kenwood CD stereo, split folding rear seats, and a cargo area cover. The door panels match the factory cloth rear seats, with darker gray carpeting. The cabin features Recaro seats sourced from a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX, which are upholstered in black leather, suede, and cloth. The seller notes that the car needs an alignment and brake pads, and hazing can be seen on the outer section of the wheels. The car is equipped with coilovers, a rear end reportedly sourced from a Mark 2 Supra, and a manual steering rack that is said to have come from a Toyota MR2. Stopping is handled by four-wheel power disc brakes. Watanabe RS 14″ wheels are mounted with 185/55 Federal tires, and the seller states that two replacement tires are included in the sale. The front lip is cracked, and there are rust spots on the left rocker panel and the left door jamb. The seller states that a Street Faction front bash bar and a Techno Toy Tuning bomber bar have been installed. Features include pop-up headlights, a sunroof, and black JDM bumpers. The two-door hatchback body left the factory finished in Silver Gray Metallic and has been refinished under prior ownership. AE86 BASHBAR REGISTRATIONThis AE86 is offered with a clean Carfax report and Connecticut registration in the seller’s name. The car resided in North Carolina and Virginia and was relocated to New York before the seller acquired it in 2017. ![]() Finished in gray over a black and gray interior, the car is equipped with pop-up headlights, JDM bumpers, Watanabe 4S 14″ alloy wheels, a MOMO quick-release steering wheel, Recaro seats, and an aftermarket Kenwood CD stereo. This 1985 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S is powered by a replacement engine utilizing the block from a 4AGZE 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. ![]()
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