* CUSTOM front spoiler
* CUSTOM aero side skirts
* ENKEI 15×6.5J wheels
* APEXi exhaust system
* COILOVER suspension
* BRIDE semi-bucket seat (torn)
* PIONEER Carrozzeria DVD player
* ROADLEGAL (has valid “sha-ken” cert)
* ONLY just 111,700km/69,400mi actual
Tag Archives: Trueno
1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX
* DOHC 1.6L 16valve 5speed MT
* C-ONE lightened flywheel (AE86 spec)
* APEXi exhaust manifold 4-into-1
* C’S quick shift kit
* KYB dampers
* RSR lowering springs
* HKS Power Flow intake
* PIAA spot/fog dual function lamps
* UPGRADED exhaust
* STANCEMAGIC 16x8J wheels
* CARBON look gauge housing
* UPGRADED brake hosing
* TRD head gasket
* CUSTOM high-compression pistons
* FACTORY Super White II exterior
* HARD to find model (rare!)
* ROADLEGAL (has valid “sha-ken” cert)
* ONLY just 151,000km/93,830mi actual Continue reading
Daily JDM Word: Ichi-Go!
Today’s word イチゴ/ICHI-GO is comprised of イチ/ICHI (one) and ゴ/GO (five), and refers to the S15 generation (1999-2002) of the Silvia line. Similarly, previous Silvias and some other popular tuning vehicles also have nicknames based on the numbers in their chassis codes.
Silvia S13 イチサン/ICHI-SAN (one three)
Silvia S14 イチヨン/ICHI-YON (one four)
Skyline R32 サン二/SAN-NI (three two)
Skyline R33… Continue reading
Daily JDM Word: SUTEKKAA-CHUUN!
Today’s word ステッカーチューン, is comprised of ステッカー/SUTEKKAA (sticker) and
チューン/CHUUN (tuning) and means adding decals for decorative purposes, often used for hobby items such as:
自動車/JIDOUSHA (car)
バイク/BAIKU (motorcycle)
ギター/GITAA (guitar)
スノボ/SUNOBO (snowboard)
スマホ/SUMAHO (smartphone)
パソコン/PASOKON (personal computer)
タックルボックス/TAKKURU BOKKUSU (fishing/tackle box)
クーラーボックス/KOORAH BOKKUSU (cooler box/drink cooler)
In the automotive world, SUTEKKAA is sometimes called バイナル/BAINARU (vinyl) or バイナルグラフィック/BAINARU GURAFIKKU (vinyl graphics) but, in most cases, these BAINARU-related terms are more associated with Continue reading
Daily JDM Word: Dora-Teku
Today’s word ドラテク/DORA-TEKU (driving technique) is comprised of the first portions of ドライビング/DORAIBINGU (driving) and テクニック/TEKUNIKKU (technique). Many DORATEKU involve skilled manipulation of the アクセル/AKUSERU (gas pedal), ブレーキ/BUREIKI (brake), クラッチ/KURATCHI (clutch), and ハンドル/HANDORU (steering wheel) among others.
Some examples of DORATEKU include:
フェイント・モーション/FEINTO MOHSHON (feint motion)
クラッチ蹴り/KURATCHI KERI (clutch kick)
左足ブレーキ/HIDARI ASHI BUREIKI (left foot braking)
荷重移動/KAJYUU IDOH (weight transfer)
溝落とし/MIZO OTOSHI (gutter drop)
チョイ引き/CHOI BIKI (slight e-brake pull)
Other words that start with ドラ/DORA
ドライブ/DORAIBU = drive
ドライバー/DORAIBAA = driver
ドライビング/DORAIBINGU = driving
ドラマ/DORAMA = drama
ドラマチック/DORAMACHIKKU = dramatic
ドライヤー/DORAIYAA = hair dryer
ドラキュラ/DORAKYUURA = Dracula
ドラフトビール/DORAFUTO BIIRU = draft beer
ドライクリーニング/DORAI KURIININGU = dry cleaning
ドーラといっしょに大冒険/DORATO ISSHOUNI DAIBOUKEN = Dora the Explorer
Fact of the Day: Lotus & Toyota
Did you know that Lotus used Toyota parts?
1986 Toyota Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX
* RARE black/silver two-tone
* RS-WATANABE 14inch wheels
* WHEEL centercaps intact
* YOKOHAMA S-Drive 185/55 tires x 2
* BRIDGESTONE Potenza 185/55 tires x 2
* STOCK (factory optional) wheels included
* TRD limited slip diff
* TRD front coilovers
* TRD rear shocks
* CUSTOM rear springs (cut)
* UPGRADED exhaust (good sound)
* FACTORY optional sideskirts
* FACTORY optional rear spoiler
* FACTORY optional auto aircon (rare!)
* TRD rear spoiler installed above stock spoiler
* YO dawg I heard you like spoilers…
* FIRST owner kept it unmodified for 25yrs +
* SECOND (current) owner is older guy Continue reading
1998 Toyota Corolla Levin BZ-G
* AE111 Kouki 6MT
* CUSCO heavy-duty clutch
* KAAZ mechanical LSD
* CUSCO adjustable front coilovers
* ENDLESS front brake pads
* WINMAX rear brake pads
* RACINGGEAR coilovers
* METALGEAR solid Continue reading
1983 Toyota Sprinter Trueno drift hatch
* AE92 Kouki 1.6L engine swap
* METAL head gasket
* CUSTOM exhaust manifold
* CUSTOM front coilovers
* CUSTOM rear struts/springs
* RACING wheels (Longchamp?)
* SHORT knuckles
* ANGLE-UP heavy-duty tie rods
* PERFORMANCE diff
* UPGRADED brake hose
* ALUMINUM radiator
* OIL cooler
* TRUST dual exhaust Continue reading
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