AE82 Twin Cam cheep track pig

[Potsy]

Here we have an average AE82 corolla that was to have been wrecked, but now has been given a new lease on life.

Was bought from a fellow member on here for substantially less than asking price.....

http://www.performanceforums.com/for...highlight=ae82

Its got a standard 4age bigport with extractors and 2 inch exhaust, so nothing real special in the performace department, emphasis will be on handling and brakes in the future.

Anyway, after lending the car to a fellow workmate who needed wheels for a while, and slapping on another 12mths rego, i finally got to work making the pig a little more trackable.

As it stands today it probably owes about 2.5k including rego till May 08.

Plans are for a nice and cheap introduction to track days starting early 08.

Parts replaced so far include:

Cv Joints
New front KYB Struts (Existing lowered springs seemed rather new)
New Front Rotors and pads
4 new engine mounts
New set of Ebay 15 x 7 inch wheels using existing tyres (Oringinal rims all buckled ,1 odd)
Set of Signature Sway bars (Rear adjustable)
New 2nd hand rear 2.5 inch muffler
New HT Leads, plugs, filters and Oil
New rocker cover gaskets
4 new brake line hoses
Rebuilt starter motor by me
Replace broken Headlight and cracked Grille

Next are plans to gut the interior,replace drivers seat with a better race orientated seat, install an Oil Pressure guage and add some extra camber to the front and rear via adjustable camber kits and get a decent wheel alignment.

Also on the lookout for some ae111 Corolla twin piston front brakes calipers and rotors to make it stop.

That is all.

[FatBoy]

Great idea mate, looks good. Perfect for motorkhanas, track days etc without spending a bomb...

[Potsy]

Thanks Fattie, im quite looking forward to next year actually.

[SLO78U]

where abouts do you potsy ??

I'm looking to go racing next year to in the same sort of class.

in sydney probably going to join the HDCC - Hills District Car Club.

[Potsy]

Im actually in the Picnic Point area, but have joined SSCC (Southern Sporting Car Club). Very keen to get something happening, just dont want to go overboard $$$$ wise.

[TJ]

4AGZE swap cant be too expensive, and will give you substantial power gains with a pulley kit.

Been done to death, so its not a complicated procedure.

Either way top work.

[adamRSLC]

Potsy ive been helping a mate build up his AE92 sedan for track work , we have pretty much modded everything on the car as the sedan starts of with a 1.3 carby power house.

4agze fitted with recent sc12 upgrade , lsd gearbox , 2 spot front brakes and rear disc conversion , konis etc . Any help required just post away.

adam

[Potsy]

Thanks for the offers guys, i think at the moment i will be concentrating on braking and handling work. Handling will benefit from a set of new bushes all round and as soon as i get some 2 spot calipers up front i will have that bit sorted as well.
Engine will remain as is unless i stumble across something nice, really cheap.
I have had my fast cars, just never really had something that would handle and brake properly for a track, so thats where i want to learn more.
Again, cheers for the advice.

[Jim]

Whats happening with this project?

[Potsy]

Whats happening with this project?

Well, today i ordered some super-duper brake pads from another forum member in QLD who seems like a top bloke....
Umm, last week i bought some AE111 Toyota Levin front 2 piston calipers and 275mm discs.
Turns out the discs will need a bit of engineering to fit.
I have already modified the calipers to suit (Easy Job).
This weekend i plan on fitting the front camber kits, and then getting another wheel alignment done for some extra toe out.
Happy now?

[Potsy]

I think Secoh was better than Jim. He was less demanding.

[Jim]

hahah just keen to see it out there! Next event I'll be in is wakefield on the 20th next month. I got a TD04 off a WRX if you want to wake it up a bit!

[Shifty]

Also on the lookout for some ae111 Corolla twin piston front brakes calipers and rotors to make it stop.

Can't speak for these things specifically, but if you're talking about a handling/track weapon then simply a good set of rotors/pads/lines would be heaps, especially when you've stripped a little weight out of it?

No point going to the extra expense/weight just for the sake of it - I assume the idea is a completely minimalist approach?

[Potsy]

Dont tempt me on the turbo.....

[Jim]

hehe

looks like I can't use the R32 calipers I have. They might be useful too.

[Potsy]

Can't speak for these things specifically, but if you're talking about a handling/track weapon then simply a good set of rotors/pads/lines would be heaps, especially when you've stripped a little weight out of it?

No point going to the extra expense/weight just for the sake of it - I assume the idea is a completely minimalist approach?

Brake department is being taken care of. I got the calipers and rotors after months of looking. Just ordered some QFM AR1M pads, 300 degree Fluid and now getting the rotors cut down to size.

[Jim]

sweet! pics soon?

[Potsy]

Patience Grasshopper.

[Potsy]

Update:
Done 1 outing at Oran Park short circuit and was reasonably happy for what it is. I have decided that the brake department needs work and i need some camber both ends.
So far i have sourced some 2 piston calipers and 275mm rotors. These will be modified to fit. (see pics)
Bought some camber bolts and will do these after the front brakes.
Also looking for some AE101 rear discs and calipers as it seems these will compliment by big disc front end.
Not much more to mention as i have had little time and $$$ lately.
Plenty more to do, but at the moment it is progressing slowly.
Looking forward to my next Supersprint either Eastern Creek or Oran GP track.
Pics for Secoh, i mean Jim

[Jim]

looks great mate! Look forward to seeing it out there!

[Potsy]

Righto, machined down the diameter to 262mm (from 275mm), bored out the centre hole and made a locating ring to make the load centre of the disc down from 55mm to 54mm (1 fucking mm)
Clearanced the Caliper casting to make room for the hub.
Just painting the discs and calipers.
Now waiting on my new pads....dammit.

[Lobster]

Looks like the new brakes are heaps redder so they should work better.

Also, next time you are bored, remove the twin cam sticker and buff off whatever is left. Make it look cooler.

I miss my 82. Wish the engine never imploded... :'(

[Jim]

good stuff! when are you fitting it all up?

[Potsy]

Looks like the new brakes are heaps redder so they should work better.(

"Brembo" red mate.....you gotta look the part to win
Anyway, still waiting on the pads.......

[Potsy]

Spent this arvo fitting up the calipers and discs.
Fucking brake hoses are too short, so looks like i will have to get some custom ones made.
Had a few issues with the backing disc, so i just bent it in and cut it out. Hope this gets more air in anyway.
Still waiting on the fucking AR1M QFM pads....... Not happy, so i just used some cheapy "Protex" brand pads ,made in Malaysia shit ($35)
As you can see in the photos, i just made the brake hoses fit and cable tied them.
Last Pic is that of the original single piston caliper
Bled the brakes and took it for a spin.
So far so good, i can only imagine that with decent pads it will be excellent.
Front end feels much more robust under braking.
I am now more confident that sustained high speed braking will be less of a worry.
Anyway, next SS is the 17th August, provided i get new Brake hoses, the new Harness mounted up and a semi-decent drivers seat fitted, i am there!!
Can't wait

[Jim]

excellent!
which event is the 17th?

[Potsy]

Oran Park GP.

[charged]

Looks good mate, the protex stuff isnt too bad for rotors not sure about pads, we have worked out spend more money on the pads, rotors dont make a huge difference as long as they dont warp, have had massive trouble with the RDA and DBA rotors. If you can get hold of some Hawk HT-10 or DTC 60, they are great, a little dusty, easy on rotors, good bite and no fade.

Nephews cheap protex at Mallala

[Potsy]

Love that photo !!!
Red discs FTW.
Yeah i didnt know protex made pads.....they were the cheapest they had, the discs are the OEM Toyota to the best of my knowledge, just sandblasted machined and painted.
I will be trying differnt pads, i just wanted my brakes done this weekend before i go into hospital on thursday and cant do shit for 3 weeks

[Jim]

hospital?
Still going to make the 17th? Which club is it? I might run both days.