you know you own an ae86 when....

[86boy]

you know you own an 86 when you have to repeat yourself to passengers cuz you cant hear over all the road noise

hahah so true

x2

[86boy]

When you start your car and then take a few seconds to decide of thats the "normal" amount of gas to smell.

LOL currently that is true for mine as well... hahahaha

[GamblerZ]

When the most valuable thing you own aside from the car is the box/bag of tools you carry around for "emergencies".

[dr.occa]

When the most valuable thing you own aside from the car is the box/bag of tools you carry around for "emergencies".

+100

[ga_goosh]

you know you own an 86 when you have broke more then 1 scissor jacks. i know iv gone through a couple working on suspension and any other miss hap that happened on the road

[dr.occa]

Uh, what are you doing Sean - transporting elephants!?

[GamblerZ]

...you carry jack stands in your car.

[daveskatesallday]

...you carry jack stands in your car.

all day everyday lol

[GamblerZ]

...your idea of "upgrades" is deleting your stereo, A/C, power steering, power windows/locks, carpet, back seats, console...

[GamblerZ]

...this is a tool you actually carry in your car

[GamblerZ]

...you have the local tow service on your speed dial.

[JDMwhiteboy]

When ever you call an auto parts store and they ask you what car you have you say something like: 1985 Toyota corolla RWD DOHC GTS.

[GamblerZ]

...you go to the auto parts star and they know you by name

[dr.occa]

...you go to the auto parts star and they know you by name

+2 Awesome truth here.

[ga_goosh]

....you go to the auto parts store and they cant get parts for your car

Uh, what are you doing Sean - transporting elephants!?

I use those all the time to lift my car. i had one so long and used it so much on my 86 it just stopped lifting so i threw it out. i have another that is showing signs of slowiing down. I hardly use that one any more too. iv never done that with any other car iv owned.