So I guess I officially became a member of a very special group of car enthusisasts...a group that that values certain aspecs of cars often overlooked by others...(their loss) - if someone has to explain to you what an AE86 means to its owner, they'll never understand.
I was first introduced to the corolla through initial d two years ago (like most white guys :p ) But that was only an introduction. I always thought it looked kinda ugly in the anime and who wants a 17 year old car?
Initial D led me to club 4AG where I read and absorbed everything I could for almost two years, I have a binder full of printouts of moto's tech section, 20v swaps, engine differences, intro to drift, light tunning guides etc etc etc...everything I could read. I was there to learn drifting but as time wore on, the car apealed to me more and more, but owning one was just a pipe dream.
Months ago I ordered a copy of Option Video #32...the hachi roku special. Ive seen the tape over 30 times (no lie...i watch it 1-2 times per week) and that was my fire. I knew I wanted one...I got my japanese friend to translate everything for me, and I read moto's write up of the Iida Akira 100,000# AE86 buildup (my fav part)
I learned just how special these cars were to their owners...fast? no. Performance monster? no. Fun....well if someone can dump that much money into a 17 year old car (when he could buy something newer) It only makes sence that a race car driver knows what he wants in a car.
Fast forward to TN...by far the best site yet because its small, and you guys like to track your cars. Lafora knows his stuff and doesnt sugar coat it. Kaz knows how to put together one gorgeous hatch, and voodoo taught us where not to get body work done. Aaron has been the biggest help by far, I harass him daily for AE86 knowledge, anything I can learn about the cars, the culture and the guys who own them.
Im happy to say that i took ownership of a very nice 1986 Black Corolla GTS. Ill post the details, problems (not really any right now) and picture when I get the chance, so far it runs so well, im really happy. She got an oil change, cap rotor and plugs (wires are in the mail) and it just loves to rev, im so happy.
Ill be in Toronto this weekend,...Friday and Saturday with the hatch. Id like to meet as many of you as I can on saturday...anywhere in or around markham is good for me. Even if its just for 30 mins id like to see some of your 86's in person.
Thanks for reading, sry its kinda long, its just been a great day
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Its looking like Im going to meet Lafora around 3:30 saturday then cruise down to shannonville, so you can join us before the cruise to chat or on the drive down, either way is good. Let that deuce stretch her legs.
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