Like many others, the idle of my AE86 was too high, even when fully warmed up. The engine would idle at slightly above 1000rpm. This wasn’t too bad, but I wanted to fix it. Some countries also test the idle Read More
4A-GE Engine Failure After 60km Due To Stuck Valve
After my Levin finally passed inspection, and the issue with the leaking clutch was fixed, a friend an I went on a drive to Yokosuka, to eat some American burritos and enjoy the seaside. The 86 ran well, and we Read More
How to Restore the AE86 Levin Zenki Headlights
The headlights on my Levin were in terrible condition. The adjustment screws didn’t work, the lights were not aligned, and the light yield was terrible. I decided to rebuild them. The headlight removed from the car, and superficially cleaned. My Read More
Replacement Gaskets for a Toyota AE86 Fujitsubo Legalis R Exhaust
Recently, I had to remove the Fujitsubo Legalis R catback exhaust from my AE86, and renew the gaskets. The original gaskets from Fujitsubo are hard to find, so I searched for suitable replacements. It took me some time to find Read More
My AE86 in Japan (3): A Long Way Home
I bought a rusty AE86 unseen of yahoo auctions. The car had been sitting for over eight years, has rust, faded paint, and an expired vehicle inspection. I plan to restore this car as my weekend car. My Japanese is Read More
My AE86 in Japan (2): Desperately Needed Maintenance
I bought a rusty AE86 unseen of yahoo auctions. The car had been sitting for over eight years, has rust, faded paint, and an expired vehicle inspection. I plan to restore this car as my weekend car. My Japanese is Read More
My AE86 in Japan (1): Buying A Car Unseen of Yahoo Auctions
I bought an AE86 shitbox off Yahoo Auctions in Japan, and plan to bring it home.
The Parking Lot of the Tokyo Mobility Show 2023
In today’s blog post, I would like to share my experiences from the Tokyo Mobility Show 2023. However, it may be different to what you may expect: if you are looking for impressions of brand-new concept cars, new BEV-powered vehicles Read More
An Unmolested Toyota AE85 Survivor Hidden in Downtown Tokyo
If you lived in Japan for a while, chances are high that you have been infected by the foodie obsession: you are constantly looking for new tasty restaurants to try, and topic no. 1 among your friend network becomes food Read More
Visiting the Largest AE86 Festival 2023 in Japan
Shortly after I moved to Japan in late 2022, I learned about Japans most famous AE86 meetup in Japan: the AE86 festival, held annually at the Okayama circuit. I decided that I need to take advantage of the first possible Read More