Phildaupho Posted December 21, 2023 Share Posted December 21, 2023 This Toyota Corolla GTS [AE86] was built to resemble the car that was assigned to me at a driver training race school many years ago. The model is largely based on the full detail Aoshima Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 supplemented with parts from the Fujimi Trampio Levin Group-A race car. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS BODY- Modified to more closely resemble the North American version especially in front with the bumper area lowered about 3mm and turn signals relocated. The orientation of the wipers was reversed INTERIOR – Converted to left-hand steering. Rear seating area and self replaced with stripped out assembly from the Fujimi kit which also supplied the steering wheel, passenger seat and roll bar to which extra braces were added. A parts box racing seat was installed with a 5-point harness. ROLLING CHASSIS – The suspension was lowered with wheels from the Fujimi kit. The exhaust from the catalytic converter back was removed and replaced with a side exit pipe. ENGINE COMPARTMENT – A cone filter replaces the stock intake and some components such as the master cylinder were swapped side to side for left hand drive. A shock tower brace was added while the battery was relocated to the trunk area. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 COOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 That's really neat. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted December 22, 2023 Share Posted December 22, 2023 Wow! Lot of mods but absolutely worth it. Top job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted December 23, 2023 Author Share Posted December 23, 2023 11 hours ago, ChrisR said: COOL!! 10 hours ago, afx said: Nice. 4 hours ago, Jim B said: That's really neat. Well done. 1 hour ago, Yeah Nah said: Wow! Lot of mods but absolutely worth it. Top job. Thanks very much - your comments are much appreciated. All the best to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted December 23, 2023 Share Posted December 23, 2023 Nice job and your added details definitely improved the overall look of the kit! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Nicely done, the extra bits you did really add to the model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 On 12/22/2023 at 8:10 PM, cifenet said: Nice job and your added details definitely improved the overall look of the kit! 👍 20 hours ago, slusher said: Looks great! 13 hours ago, stitchdup said: Nicely done, the extra bits you did really add to the model Thanks guys. Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horrorshow Posted December 31, 2023 Share Posted December 31, 2023 Great work…hope you had fun driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted December 31, 2023 Author Share Posted December 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Horrorshow said: Great work…hope you had fun driving it. Thanks Jack - Do I look l like I am having fun !!?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 This is cool, Phil! I always like your subject selection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 6 hours ago, Art Laski said: This is cool, Phil! I always like your subject selection. Thanks Art. Likewise !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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