I’m very pleased to announce that GRP4 Fabrications Ireland’s leading manufacturer of competition components has joined AE86irl as a site trader. GRP4 specialise in a range of parts for MK1 and 2 Escorts as well as some other models but have recently begun to produce a range for the AE86.
I would like to thank them for coming on board and supporting our site and hope that their expertise will be a help to AE86 owners not just in Ireland but the world over.
Just a quick mention to welcome our latest site trader – CleanCar.ie who are Ireland’s number one supplier of premium cleaning products to make your AE86/Retro Toyota look its very best…
CleanCar.ie also supply the world renouned carcoon storage system which is perfect for keeping your car in top condition while it is not in use.
Check them out at www.cleancar.ie or click here to view their section on the forum
Just like to give a quick welcome to our latest trader SQ Engineering these guys offer great products for 4AGE conversions and we are delighted to have them on board
“SQ Engineering is a buisness dedicated to 4age conversions including parts such as 20V RWD cooling kits, adapter plates to suit individual coils on both 16 and 20V engines, trumpets and other parts of which the range is increasing quickly. It stands by all it’s parts with warrantys and install support where needed.”
Here is a promo video released by Toyota Europe which features the FT86 II drifting … how cool is that !! A car developed from the outset with drifting in mind … Nice one Toyota!!
Further technical details are a bit vague but we do know that it will be powered by a N/A 2.0 subaru derived boxer and it will be mated to a proper 6 speed manual gearbox with no flappy paddle crap! Toyota have also said “the mechanicals have been kept as low as possible in the car, as well as between the front and rear axles, to help maximise the car’s agility and sporty responses”
Production will start late this year – no indication of an Irish price has been released yet but we are looking at a sub £25k price for the uk market.
Well guys here it is, The final draft of the spiritual successor for the AE86 … an evolution of the original FT86 the FT86-II. The FT86II boasts a much more agressive stance to the original concept but sticks with the same front engined RWD platform.
No final details have been released about the powertrain but as the concept has been developed in conjunction with Subaru it is likely that it will feature a revvy N/A boxer engine positioned to give optimum balance with hotter versions available down the line.
European release is set to be Mid 2012 with those pesky Japanese getting it a bit earlier. I don’t think it will ever recapture the magic of the hachiroku, but Toyota taking a break from electric ecoboxes and delivering an affordable RWD sports car is something to definately be excited about.
So who is going to be first on the waiting list ???
Toyota has recently released a teaser shot of it’s new spiritual successor for the AE86, the FT-86 II which is due to be debuted at the Geneva Motorshow on the 3rd of March. This car will be an evolution of the original FT-86 concept which has been doing the rounds for the past couple of years and will hopefully be closer to a production ready car.
Rumour’s are that it will feature a 2.0 n/a Subaru Boxer engine (boo!) and a RWD layout (win!) … If they can recapture any of the magic that made the AE86 so special then they are onto a winner. By the looks of things all will be revealed soon…..
They say that good things come to those that wait and that certainly proved to be the case with AE86irl’s one and only meet of 2010. After trying to secure various venues and several false starts things weren’t looking good. But our determination paid off and with our newly appointed events team we managed to secure a date at a spot that is nothing short of a mecca for twincam owners! Just look at it …..
Just a quick one to wish all site members a very happy Christmas and a great 2011…
As far as the site goes we ended 2010 on a big high so we are looking forward to carrying that into the new year and if everything goes as planned 2011 will be marked down as ‘Year of the twincam’ in Irish history !!
So to keep it short stay safe over the holidays especially on the roads and on a personal note I would like to appeal to all members not to forget that there are some who are less fortunate this Christmas ………………………………………..
So please find it in your heart to donate a part to your nearest Toyota in need…
Just like to give site member sc86′s latest business venture a long overdue pimp up. SC Auto Parts specialises in performance parts for the AE86 and other lesser Japanese machinery at the best prices with everything from clutches to bush kits as well as a range of used parts which can be delivered to your door.
Anyway best of luck to Stephen with his new business and show the man some support and get buying!!
Paddy
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