V$ Side to Side Team Roleplay

Lagano · 2016-10-25T20:06:48+00:00

Team Roleplay Hey guys! As you know, Mikingo and i met with Phonexius and 3StyleLTU in Japan. We had a good time there but after a week we decided to try something different, so now we are in the USA to experience its diverse car community. We found this nice garage in Ardmore, Oklahoma. We also like the location itself because it's close to Texas, lots of good cars are there so it's perfect for us. 😃 We brought some of our cars with us too, they will arrive at the end of the week. I think this

Lagano

Finally back

So, i'm back from the trip in Japan which took way longer than i planned, again. I don't mind that though, i stayed long enough to win a drift competition, participate in a sick S chassis meet and even buy a GTR!! The S chassis meet was an amazing event, even if S chassis are quite common both in Japan and USA it was something new seeing so many of them gathered in one place. I also met with many people from the forums here but i got caught up with Mr. Stance for a little longer cause we both had RB26 swapped cars. Unfortunately there are no pics of the event 🙁 but i can tell you everyone had loads of fun there.

Anyway, i've been in the States for a few weeks now so some things have changed here too, first i checked out the shop in LA. There were 2 cars less, the FC RX7 was sold to Mr. Stance (same guy from who i bought it lol) and the E36 is now in South Korea. I wanted to drift the hell out of it but since i saw that 11000rpm was looking for one i wanted to help him out, i think BMWs in general are quite rare in Korea.

While i was in Japan, Brandon managed to get the Mark 2 registered! I was thinking to use it as my daily but i'll let him have fun with it for now.

My Chevelle was still there, i was so happy to see it after so much time! After some rest i drove it all the way back to Oklahoma because there are some projects still to do.

I brought the R32 with me and since the S14 wasn't old enough to import i decided to put it on sale. Check it out here!

And i finally took some time to work on the AE86 which is now drivable! Wheels are way too big now so i had to take off the fenders, these are just to get it rolling for now. I got a set of BC Racing coilovers and a used 2000 Celica GTS front big brake kit from eBay and found stock Celica rear brakes in a used part shop. https://www.ebay.com/itm/StopTech-Big-Brake-Kit-Front-2000-2005-Celica-GTS-GT-Multiple-Other-Models/113036148770?hash=item1a517ac022:g:pdMAAOSwFV1bFIZJ Before installing the brakes i cleaned them up and replaced the brake pads.

I also installed this hydraulic handbrake because why not. 😛

I've never even tried to start the 3S until now, first it didn't start but then i saw that i forgot to connect some wires. 😛 Having all the running gear on, the 86 was ready to go! Sure, it's missing half of the body and it's not even painted yet but i just had to take it for a quick test drive around the block. 😃

Another car that i haven't touched for a while is the Golf, now this has changed too. I decided to make a major change on it a long time ago but never got around to do it. First i put on Regamaster Evos that i brought from Japan and then i decided that it will no longer be TDI powered. Not sure what to swap in at the moment but i already tried something cause there was an engine still laying around in the garage. This was just a test fit, but what do you think?

Spoiler:
Weekly paycheck x10: +V$9400
Sold E36: +V$800
R32 import costs: V$1500
SR20 GReddy intake: V$650
BBS LM wheels: V$778
BC Racing coilovers: V$995
Celica front big brake kit: V$900
Celica rear brakes: V$150
Brake pads: V$40
Brake lines: V$50
Hydraulic handbrake: V$42
Remaining: V$37723

ErwinFenyvesi23

Amaizing cars mate ! The Chevelle is really something unique , but the R32 is just so agressive lookin ! Also , very clean JZX you got there !

Dr_Zoom

It sad to see lovely S14 to selling but there really cool car you owned. I like R32 most. Let me guess, you sell S14 because you want finish AE86 or Golf?

Lagano

Thanks a lot Erwin, you're doing well with your Supra too!

@Zoom like you said, i have other projects to work on, i'm selling it also because i couldn't import it to the USA.

MACKAY

We will miss you here, but I am sure you will comeback sooner or later haha, maybe we will visit you someday in the states too. I'm happy to see that R32 is good hands, I still think about it from time to time. It's matter of days now when we will see you on 1320video or something lol, I also wonder how it would do against your drag Soarer.

skip

Nice to see that 86 shell finally becoming something. Take good care of the JZX 🙂

Lagano

# MACKAY :

Of course i will, there's always something going on there! For now i'm not sure if i should register the R32 but if i do someone will definitely catch me going too fast on the streets haha. I think it wouldn't stand a chance against the SC300 cause that's a fully drag oriented build.

# skip :

Yeah it finally got some love after so long! And the Mark 2 is a daily for now so don't worry 😉

Soju

I really like the progress on the AE86 and the Golf!

Dr_Zoom

@[deleted], Understood I hate 25 years old law, ffs...

radcoon

That is a decent collection! For sure I'm most interested how the AE turnes out!

Lagano

Thanks guys! :cheers:

I really need a truck. Or a proper daily.

Today i went for a ride with my Chevelle to pick up a SR20VE, 11000rpm was looking for a VVL cylinder head and luckily i found a complete engine in Dallas, Texas. I wonder what he's up to with it... guess we'll see some time in his RP!

Only a dumbass like me would go pick up an engine with a 900HP Chevelle, but it fit in the back seat! I took off some parts and put them in the trunk before that, but making it hold still was the real challenge here. 🙂) Rear seats will probably need a cleanup but that's what i get for not having a daily. Now i ended up with another SR20 bottom end and some more parts so i guess the Golf will get a SR20.

Stay tuned for some more AE86 updates soon, Skip offered me to find some parts for it in Japan. I need a whole lot of parts so he has no idea how much work he'll have with that! 😛
Spoiler:
Weekly paycheck: +V$940
SR20 Neo: V$1798
Remaining: V$36865

Mr_Stance

# Lagano :
Thanks guys! :cheers:

I really need a truck. Or a proper daily.

Today i went for a ride with my Chevelle to pick up a SR20VE, 11000rpm was looking for a VVL cylinder head and luckily i found a complete engine in Dallas, Texas. I wonder what he's up to with it... guess we'll see some time in his RP!

Only a dumbass like me would go pick up an engine with a 900HP Chevelle, but it fit in the back seat! I took off some parts and put them in the trunk before that, but making it hold still was the real challenge here. 🙂) Rear seats will probably need a cleanup but that's what i get for not having a daily. Now i ended up with another SR20 bottom end and some more parts so i guess the Golf will get a SR20.

Stay tuned for some more AE86 updates soon, Skip offered me to find some parts for it in Japan. I need a whole lot of parts so he has no idea how much work he'll have with that! 😛
Spoiler:
Weekly paycheck: +V$940
SR20 Neo: V$1798
Remaining: V$36865

I'm working in the 04 GS300 , if u want it later , tell me by pm.

Added 1 minute later:

And in the SC300 too , but maybe the gs will be a more nicer daily...

skip

I thought it was only gonna be like 3 or 4 parts but I was waaay off lol. You'll get em soon.

MACKAY

Man, you are crazy haha. Going to take then engine with R32 would have been a better idea because of stripped interior, but I hope Chevelle seats are fine.

Lagano

Actually it wouldn't be a good idea cause the R32 is not registered yet, but it may happen some time. 🙂) Yeah i'll have to clean up the rear seats now but oh well.

Lagano

Parts, parts and parts

Finally the 86 is starting to look like a car! Skip wanted to get rid of the old bumpers from his 86 and told me that he had a container available so i took that chance and bought as many parts as possible. 😛 He found almost everything i needed in UpGarage, thanks mate! The only thing i didn't get was the headlight covers, trims and motors, luckily i found all these on eBay. Well i saw a set of OEM headlights on UpGarage too but they were kinda expensive. As an alternative Skip found a set of Raybrig Multi Reflector headlamps, they look even better with clear lenses. I had some more work assembling the headlights but i'd say it was worth it!

So this is how it looks now. First off - bodykit! Vertex front bumper and sideskirts and a Run Free rear bumper, it'll need plenty of work before preparing it for paint though. I also got a FRP hood and trunk, well i already had a trunk but this one has a pretty cool wing on it, looks like it's a TRD wing. (also weight reduction bro!!) And let's not forget that sick TRD sunstrip, thanks to Radcoon for that!

It finally got an exhaust system too! I bought it a long time ago from Marcus, it was from a S15 so it didn't fit straight away lol. That's why i like buying parts randomly, you never know when you'll find them useful! 😃 One taillight and front indicators were missing, now that's been taken care of too. They probably don't work but i'll figure something out. By the way would you look at those wheels?! I threw them on just to make the fenders fit and to get a better look at its stance cause the previous wheels had too big tires, i'm so surprised by how well they fit!

I got a set of TRD strut bars for the front and back, i bought a bolt in rollcage as well but i'll try to fit that later.

Not only does the front strut bar increase chassis stiffness, it makes the engine bay look good too. And yes, those are ITB's on the 3S-GE! :awesome: They are from an AE101, Skip found them in UpGarage like the rest of the parts. Trumpets were not included so he bought a set from Toda Racing.

Next step on the 86 is a respray, i guess! The body parts i got need some serious work before painting though. I also bought some more parts that i didn't show you yet: A bolt in rollcage, an Altezza 6 speed gearbox, an Ogura racing clutch and a TRD LSD. I may do some more engine mods before fitting that stuff, the Beams already has an impressive power output for its size but i'll try to squeeze some more out of it. 😃 Also i have a spare rear bumper from Skip's 86, it's a Do-Luck replica. Neither of us likes it so if anyone wants it let me know!
Spoiler:

Spoiler:
Weekly paycheck x3: +V$2820
Sold SR20 Neo cylinder head: +V$720
Many AE86 parts: V$2324
Toda Racing trumpets: V$324
Headlight parts: V$231
Remaining: V$37526

ErwinFenyvesi23

She looks great ! I can't wait to see it repainted ! Also , that Beams must scream with those ITB's on ! Sick build my dude , really enjoying this whole "restoration" process ! 😉

skip

Nice to see this car take shape for once. Been a long time since we started it lol.

Lagano

Yeah it's been way too long, too bad we had so many other projects to work on. 😛

Thanks Erwin! Respray won't be very soon cause most of the parts are pretty beaten up, however they were cheap af so i can't complain haha. Can't wait to hear it with the ITB's, engine will probably need a tune up to make them work properly.

Mr_Stance

That 86 is lookin' great! , i can't wait to see the "final" result

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