AE86 Facts.... cause I'm dumb.

[Lennon]

So I've tried using google, with no avail.

So whats the story with them, when did they start, and how many generations were there? Were they all called the Corolla GT-S, if not whats the difference between the GT-S and the Trueno, IF there even is a diff?

Is there web page out there, or someone here who knows these cars that could help me out?

[CelicaST-162]

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[finboy]

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;)

there have been a LOT of threads about them on here

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by Lennon
So I've tried using google, with no avail.

So whats the story with them, when did they start, and how many generations were there? Were they all called the Corolla GT-S, if not whats the difference between the GT-S and the Trueno, IF there even is a diff?

Is there web page out there, or someone here who knows these cars that could help me out? ae86 is a chassis code for 84-87 2dr corollas (coupe and hatchback). there are 2 models in north america, sr5 and gts, sr5 is ghey, gts is pretty close to being a "trueno" except for little things here and there. there are 2 types of ae86, early model 84-85 (zenki) and late model 86-87 (kouki). kouki models have little minor improvements here and there vs the zenki, but imo the zenki looks nicer.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
ae86 is a chassis code for 84-87 2dr corollas (coupe and hatchback). there are 2 models in north america, sr5 and gts, sr5 is ghey, gts is pretty close to being a "trueno" except for little things here and there. there are 2 types of ae86, early model 84-85 (zenki) and late model 86-87 (kouki). kouki models have little minor improvements here and there vs the zenki, but imo the zenki looks nicer.
Whatever you know you want my eyelids and gauge cluster...BTW the corolla gts also came in FWD form from 1988-1991 known as the ae92

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2

Whatever you know you want my eyelids and gauge cluster...BTW the corolla gts also came in FWD form from 1988-1991 known as the ae92


and are still continued in the land of the rising sun today...just only FWD though...but you can get them with:drool: 20 Valve DOHC Mills...

[Lennon]

So the AE86's are RWD, lsd?

[Lennon]

ANy diff in Hp and tq between the ones that had lsd, and the ones that didn't?

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by Lennon
So the AE86's are RWD, lsd? all ae86s, whether sr5 or gts are rwd because the ae86 chassis is a rwd chassis.

none in canada have lsd. it came as an option in the states tho, so there are a couple here and there with lsd. u can get an aftermarket lsd for the corolla tho, cusco, kaaz, trd are the 3 most popular options.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by Lennon
ANy diff in Hp and tq between the ones that had lsd, and the ones that didn't? no, lsd was just a facotry option, 200USD. ull see a 20hp difference between usdm and jdm models.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
no, lsd was just a facotry option, 200USD. ull see a 20hp difference between usdm and jdm models.


which is quite a difference in a car as light and nimble as the AE

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by CycloneAWD



which is quite a difference in a car as light and nimble as the AE well theres also the fact that pp, say toyota overrated the jdm models so that the actual difference is way less. compound that with the fact that after the car has seen 20 years of use, the difference is even smaller. for all purposes they are almost the same.

[Lennon]

Cool, well thank you very much for all your help...

Now, I was thinkin old school Austin Mini, or this.... still trying to decide. But sounds like the Toyota would be way more fun to drive. Any in Canada for sale, under $6000 and in good shape? Tried Canadatrader.... nothing.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by Lennon
Cool, well thank you very much for all your help...

Now, I was thinkin old school Austin Mini, or this.... still trying to decide. But sounds like the Toyota would be way more fun to drive. Any in Canada for sale, under $6000 and in good shape? Tried Canadatrader.... nothing. mines for sale for $5999 :thumbsup:

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
well theres also the fact that pp, say toyota overrated the jdm models so that the actual difference is way less. compound that with the fact that after the car has seen 20 years of use, the difference is even smaller. for all purposes they are almost the same.


oh yeah, never took that into consideration...plus the fact that GT-S' are one of the most bagged on used cars ever...

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by CycloneAWD



oh yeah, never took that into consideration...plus the fact that GT-S' are one of the most bagged on used cars ever... "well driven", arif..haha

[Lennon]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
mines for sale for $5999 :thumbsup:

Oh really? Persuade me.

[Zephyr]

Moved to correct section :)

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by Lennon
Cool, well thank you very much for all your help...

Now, I was thinkin old school Austin Mini, or this.... still trying to decide. But sounds like the Toyota would be way more fun to drive. Any in Canada for sale, under $6000 and in good shape? Tried Canadatrader.... nothing.
Mine is going up for sale around the mid to end of July. It's in TO with me right now but if you are seriously interested in it we could work out the shipping of the car into the price when I come back to Calgary in August. PM me if you're interested

[Lennon]

PM'd

[haze4dayz]

just picked up my coupe.......waited 8 months for it, and its in mint condition :clap:

i highly recommend buying one over the Mini

[Lennon]

Originally posted by haze4dayz
just picked up my coupe.......waited 8 months for it, and its in mint condition :clap:

i highly recommend buying one over the Mini

Where'd you pick your's up from?

[hatetank]

my dumb question:

Was the RWD 1985 Corolla GTS I had when I was a kid 12 years ago considered an AE86?

That was a fun little car. :)

[shadowz]

Originally posted by hatetank
my dumb question:

Was the RWD 1985 Corolla GTS I had when I was a kid 12 years ago considered an AE86?

That was a fun little car. :)

Yes it was

[hatetank]

Originally posted by shadowz


Yes it was

Shame I beat it to death :(

[haze4dayz]

Hey Lennon, I picked it up here in Calgary........the previous owner left the Country. I had to wait until he left to pick the ride up. and it was well worth the wait......:)

[Lennon]

I seeeeeeeeeee. That doesn't help me out much then.... damnit.

[DeathBy240]

Lennon there is a red coupe sitting in a driveway by my house in Edmonton. It just sits there and goes to waste. If you want me to get a phone number for you I could. Its got the usual fender rust.

[Team_Mclaren]

is even the sr5's are AE86? what about the AE85? whast the big different between them? SOHC vs DOHC?

[DeathBy240]

Originally posted by Team_Mclaren
is even the sr5's are AE86? what about the AE85? whast the big different between them? SOHC vs DOHC?

The SR5's are AE86s. AE86 is the chassis code and they share the same chassis, just different suspension and other options.

[hjr]

sr5= crappy engine and suspension and interior.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by hjr
sr5= crappy engine and suspension and interior.

And also, correct me if I am wrong, the SR5 vs. GT-S, isnt the body construction slightly different...I think I read somewhere that the GT-S is stiffer than it's SR5 counterpart...

[chukilabs]

Quote
Originally posted by hjr
sr5= crappy engine and suspension and interior


an sr5 is the same interior just slightly dofferent seats and gauge cluster redlines at 6000 and gts at 7500

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by CycloneAWD


And also, correct me if I am wrong, the SR5 vs. GT-S, isnt the body construction slightly different...I think I read somewhere that the GT-S is stiffer than it's SR5 counterpart...
Yes more welds were used in on the gts shell in specific points

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by chukilabs
an sr5 is the same interior just slightly dofferent seats and gauge cluster redlines at 6000 and gts at 7500


nah gts interior is nicer.

the ae85 was a jdm car...kinda like the sr5 but worse.

[WGR4Pussies]

aI like the hatch-back better then the coupe, I'd never buy a coupe.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by WGR4Pussies
aI like the hatch-back better then the coupe, I'd never buy a coupe. thats cause you are wrong. the coupe is lighter and has a stronger more rigid chassis than the hatch. i predict a transvestite gave you that information. You MUST be careful around them as they will mislead you for their own gain, and nothing is worse than being burned by a trannie.

[WGR4Pussies]

lol, I know that the coupe is better, but it's just so damn ugly, I'd rather live with a slightly heavier car, then some ugly thing. jeff, it's ok that your gay, just stop telling everyone.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by WGR4Pussies
lol, I know that the coupe is better, but it's just so damn ugly, I'd rather live with a slightly heavier car, then some ugly thing. ure lucky your parents dont go by the same motto or u would be homeless.

[Lennon]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
ure lucky your parents dont go by the same motto or u would be homeless.

Haha.......

[blueripper6]

So truenos are diffrenent? they are not ae86s am I correct? Im looking to get one, should I get an ae86, or a trueno.. wats da diff?

[hjr]

trueno is the name of the AE86 in japan. it is called the corolla gts in northamerica.

[EK 2.0]

Originally posted by hjr
trueno is the name of the AE86 in japan. it is called the corolla gts in northamerica.


Aren't they also called "Levins"??

[cocoabrova]

JDM Trueno = USDM Corolla w/flip-up hadlight front=end
JDM Levin = USDM Corolla w/composite headlight front-end

[finboy]

Originally posted by cocoabrova
JDM Trueno = USDM Corolla w/flip-up hadlight front=end
JDM Levin = USDM Corolla w/composite headlight front-end

i thought levin's weren't available for the ae86 chasis in north america.

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by finboy


i thought levin's weren't available for the ae86 chasis in north america.
No they weren't, but that's basically what a Levin would be....

Although I think you can pick up Levin front clips for $3000 :eek:

[finboy]

Originally posted by cocoabrova

No they weren't, but that's basically what a Levin would be....

Although I think you can pick up Levin front clips for $3000 :eek:

3 grand for a corolla front clip, ouch

[hjr]

levin is most common in the austrailian market.

[DeathBy240]

Arent the front ends of the 4 door Corolla of the same era the same as the Levin front end?

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by DeathBy240
Arent the front ends of the 4 door Corolla of the same era the same as the Levin front end? same era but they dont fit or anything.