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We got the power rack removed and the manual rack installed today and we didn't even need a torch to get i-shaft out. I was freaking stoked!



Old rack and old LCA's, still trying to get those top pieces off the LCA's with no luck.



New LCA's installed.



Old i-shaft out, new i-shaft ready to go in.



tapped the new i-shaft in slowly and bolted her up.



Manual Rack done




I will post some more pics later next week when we get the new coils in and start doing some sanding and body work, I might also post up some pics of all the shitty welds on everything we shaved. Everyone have a kick ass weekend!

good update looks good..

Thanks man, really kicking myself in the ass for not painting the bay while the engine was out. When I pull it back out to add the turbo stuff I'm definitely making time for it.

moar.... really liking this build

I'll go get some pics of the welds and fender work today, I also plan on grabbing some bondo and sanding stuff to start prepping for primer/paint.

I hate seeing a kit on the ae. Only because ive gone back and forth of using a similar kit lol. Looks like a great start and id love to see the diamond racing wheels from a side shot.



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I can respect that and I'll get you a side shot of the car once I can get it out of the garage. The AE86 is one of the few cars I actually like with a kit and I think it'll look pretty good when it's done. What I'm not looking forward too is eventually destorying it while drifting. I plan on just pimping it for awhile and then just getting crazy with it, I really don't see the point of owning a car and not driving it.

Maybe that came out wrong. I love.the kit as well. Specially that one, but I love the stock body as well with a zenki lip. So I go back and forth. Seeing one makes me change my mind again lol.

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I completely understand! I was terrified of never being able to go back but I thought it was worth the risk.

Glad to see a local build in progress, I'm just north of you in Denton. Also, props on having the guts to cut up those fenders! I'm probably going to do flares, but it's easier to justify since I've got a couple of spots of rust around the wheel well, anyway.

Zach90Turbo wrote:Glad to see a local build in progress, I'm just north of you in Denton. Also, props on having the guts to cut up those fenders! I'm probably going to do flares, but it's easier to justify since I've got a couple of spots of rust around the wheel well, anyway.

CUT 'EM!!!

See about renting a pulley puller from Vatozone or O'Reilly's to get those power steering knuckles off. You want those power steering knuckles. ANGLE!

My car was a power steering car originally, so I should be set there. The last thing I need to do with it right now is drift it, it's my daily for the next year or so as I finish school

Made it over to the garage today to snap a few pics.

Rear wiper location welded up and ready for bodywork. You can also see the spots where the clear coat started flaking off all over the car.



Driver side fender post weld, it really turned out well.



Rear plate lights welded up and ready for bodywork, I've got a really cool idea for putting hidden LED lights for the rear plate.




Stainless brake lines were supposed to be delivered today but the USPS decided it wasn't necessary to even attempt to bring it to my door and just left a tag in my mailbox for pickup, also coilovers show to be delivered tomorrow. Should get some nice updates Tues-Wed of next week when I'm off.

Look what decided to show up! So ready to be off work Tues.

nice coil overs man...