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August 2003
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Help a newb out
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Sat, 16 August 2003 17:00
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OK, Hi!
I've been doing some searching and reading on the AE86 4AGE RWD Corolla and to my disappointment Australia is too crap to have this model. Even though this [url=http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/4883/chistory.h tml]site[/ur] indicates otherwise.
I want to know of any other cheap RWD car that can, hopefully, be almost as good - I don't think i'll be transplanting engines as far as I can see - maybe some yrs later.
The Celica s205 is abit pricy and not fuel-efficient (AWD)...
Earlier Corollas have RWD from what i understand, but is it comparable to an 4age engine? That qn goes to the Sprinter as well.
Basically, i just want you guys to list me some old/cheap RWD models that comes second to the AE86 4AGE RWD Corolla - no FWD!
That is, i want a car that becomes an extension of myself when it comes to handling.
Thanks 
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The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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May 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 01:57
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Sorry , couldn't resist.
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Location:
Colac, Victoria
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May 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 03:14
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whos saying St205's are not economical - I have the predecessor ( a st185 ) and get great economy out of it - close to 650Km out of a tank cruising and well in excess of 500 in " play mode "
if you want economy - buy a charade
PS youll find most "restored" sprinters these days will have 4ag's in them - much better motor By far then what they came out here with!
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August 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 05:52
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That is, if I can find an '85 Sprinter...
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Location:
cambo
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May 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 10:41
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what, are you too good for an 83 or 84 model? 
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June 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 10:46
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Get a datsun 240z? Classic car 
Anyone wanna trade one for a st162 with a new engine? hehe... might keep mine for a little longer though
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 10:48
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MA61 Supra
handles ok, goes ok, looks sexy
not too expensive...
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 13:18
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you really can't be too picky when it comes to sprinters..
and 2 years difference from the earliest to the latest sprinter makes JACK SHIT difference.
Believe me.
besides.. takumi drives an 83 model
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 13:21
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Lol @ Diz 
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I supported Toymods
Location:
sydney.au
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August 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 17 August 2003 13:56
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takumi emulation 100% here i think
just wait till the tokyopop translated version of initial d hits
takumi wannabes galore
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August 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Thu, 21 August 2003 09:54
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The ae86 is a reliable little car with RWD and it actually looks alright, unlike older cars...So, it is no surprise that I WANT THIS CAR!!!!!
But it looks like i wont be buying a car, since maintaining/repairing a '91 Cressida is bludy costly!
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Location:
The Eastwood MASSIVE !
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May 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Thu, 21 August 2003 11:32
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I should kill myself for having all these inital D pics.
LOOK OUT ITS BUNTA!@#
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Location:
Melbourne
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November 2002
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Location:
Victoria, Melbourne
Registered:
August 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Thu, 21 August 2003 23:09
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I would have to agree with ae86drift, when the english voice over version of initial d comes out here, there are gonna b takumi wannabes galore! Im glad coz the price of my sprinter and others is gonna go up... 
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August 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Fri, 22 August 2003 11:11
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Dudes! I watched Initial D, so what? At least I don't have pictures on my HD 
I was only interested in the "drift machine" after reading so much on it on the web. But i have given up on it 
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Fri, 22 August 2003 13:35
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thats right give up...
sprinters are for mums to take the kids to school in and pick up the shopping
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Location:
Eastern Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Sun, 24 August 2003 11:48
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| STR8 2.8 wrote on Fri, 22 August 2003 23:35 |
thats right give up...
sprinters are for mums to take the kids to school in and pick up the shopping
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and supras are dyno queens. or straight line weapons.
I've yet to see a supra that handles... and likely never will.
even then,a supra will never beat a silvia...
letmedrift: give up on sprinters mate. you'll be chasing your tail forever. unless you're willing to go through a LOT of crap,and spend well over $10k to build a decent car.
you're much better off getting something newer,and more common,and starting off from a better position.
sprinters are only for the truly devoted.
Justin...
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Location:
Thornleigh
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September 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 05:43
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Go for a Late 84 Corolla AE71 if you can get it. This is the last of the Australian available RWD corollas, and it is heaps easy to mod, Just drop in a 100Kw 4AGE and away you go, If not go further.....Hmmmm TURBO....., Besides looks heaps better that the AE86.
But if you don't want to mod it, they are pretty crap; the standard power plant is pretty weak.
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Banned user
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ADELAIDE - The Drift City
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July 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 06:04
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looks heaps better then ae86s?
HAHA *cough* *cough* hahahahahahahhaa
the KE70/AE71 is a dog ugly POS!
unless someone can post some pics here of tuff looking ones and prove me wrong...
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Location:
Thornleigh
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September 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 06:34
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Ahhh Yes they can look GREAT, Check out the Picture of what can be done with one.... AWESOME!!!!
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Location:
Perth
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May 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 06:38
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that has to be sarcasm 
or you have a very wierd taste in cars 
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Location:
Thornleigh
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September 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 06:46
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I think it is more to do with Weid Taste in Cars , I had one of these as my First and am now looking to build one up to race Motokarna+
Yeah HAAAAAAA
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Location:
Sydney
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February 2003
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 15:11
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ahah i was waiting for someone with a comeback
i think ke70s are cool
i wanna build a mad racey one, stripped to sh*thouse, cage, crazzzy 20v, very short exhaust, lexan windows, lenghtened shifter, buckets, harnesses, stiff-as sus, orange respray, 16 simmons and semi-race tread ahhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Re: Help a newb out
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Mon, 25 August 2003 23:51
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| STR8 2.8 wrote on Tue, 26 August 2003 01:11 |
ahah i was waiting for someone with a comeback
i think ke70s are cool
i wanna build a mad racey one, stripped to sh*thouse, cage, crazzzy 20v, very short exhaust, lexan windows, lenghtened shifter, buckets, harnesses, stiff-as sus, orange respray, 16 simmons and semi-race tread ahhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm
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*laughs* Sounds a bit like what I'll be doing to mine next year...Albeit without the 20V (I'll stick with the resident 100KW donk).
Yep, better brakes, stripped interior, wider rims/tyres, better suspension = part time track burner!
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I supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
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May 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Tue, 26 August 2003 00:02
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| fergo308 wrote on Sun, 24 August 2003 19:48 |
and supras are dyno queens. or straight line weapons.
I've yet to see a supra that handles... and likely never will.
even then,a supra will never beat a silvia...
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Hehe, I hope you're joking... 
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Thornleigh
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September 2002
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Re: Help a newb out
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Tue, 26 August 2003 06:48
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| biased99 wrote on Tue, 26 August 2003 09:51 |
| STR8 2.8 wrote on Tue, 26 August 2003 01:11 |
ahah i was waiting for someone with a comeback
i think ke70s are cool
i wanna build a mad racey one, stripped to sh*thouse, cage, crazzzy 20v, very short exhaust, lexan windows, lenghtened shifter, buckets, harnesses, stiff-as sus, orange respray, 16 simmons and semi-race tread ahhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmm
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*laughs* Sounds a bit like what I'll be doing to mine next year...Albeit without the 20V (I'll stick with the resident 100KW donk).
Yep, better brakes, stripped interior, wider rims/tyres, better suspension = part time track burner!
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Yeah I likes thems Thought, very similar to what I am trying to achieve
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