Here's a list of various forums and resource pages that I've found insightful in my many years from lurking AE86 related sites. There are a lot more out there on top of the list that I already have here, I'll add them here as I bump into them again, or if someone throws links at me.
Keep up with the updates on links I add here: http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1188
In no particular order, here they are.
Forums:
www.club4ag.com/forums (Worldwide, mostly CA folk) [www.forums.club4ag.com old club4ag]
www.dorikaze.net (Canada)
www.ae86drivingclub.com.au (Kangaroos)
www.hachiroku.net (mostly Pacific North West US folk)
www.AEU86.org (Euros)
www.AE86irl.com (Ireland)
http://www.ectoyotas.com/%20forum/index.php (East Coast, US)
Resource Pages:
Factory Service Manuals (FSM) Downloads: https://web.archive.org/web/20190710103727/http://hachiroku.net/techreference
AE111 4AG (Blacktop) FSM: http://home.onthenet.com.au/~paulp/Blacktop/
http://billzilla.org/carindex.htm
http://club4ag.com/technical_main.htm
http://www.aeu86.org/index/menu-technical-faq/cat/9/topic=4146 (see more on the left toolbar on the site)
http://dorikaze.ca/dorikaze_guides.php
http://www.ae86irl.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?22-Resource-Centre& (login required, well worth it though. trust me)
http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/forumdisplay.php/53-Technical-Articles
http://s-86.com/technical_articles.php
http://www.dreamsofdrifting.com/main/DODMain.htm (#throwbackthursdays)
http://www.toysport.com/Technical%20Information/Technical%20Info%20Main.htm
http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/faq/
The AE86 is 25+ years old. And people have done nearly everything with them, and discussed it on the above websites atleast twice over since then. 11 times out of 10, whatever your question may be, it has been answered. (so use the search function, okay?)
General/Misc.:
DIY SR5 to GTS swap: https://web.archive.org/web/20160909041705/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=6239
**Project Car AE86 SR5-GTS swap magazine scans: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/23780-SR5-to-GTS-Guide-Project-Ride-Magazine-ft-Taka-Aono
Trouble with smog?: https://web.archive.org/web/20160909022313/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=10258
Rick’s Smog Tips: http://i.imgur.com/OYkhOX8.png?1
ARP torque references: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115213635/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=28798
Why California sucks: http://i.imgur.com/WkRvxuU.png
DIY car rotisserie: http://imgur.com/a/2X4n2
DIY Cheetah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQqqGOBnf0s
MotoIQ Wrench Tips: http://www.motoiq.com/tech/wrench_tips.aspx
**ded 4AGE Torque References: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/454-Toyota-Torque-spec-refence
DIY Sound Deadener Removal (Dry ice and hammer): http://www.youtube.com/watch?gl=AU&v=Fbb5dD98b5s&hl=en-GB
Physics of Racing: http://www.theoryinpracticeengineering.com/tech/racing.pdf
KCat on theft deterrent: http://i.imgur.com/6qWHKJe.png
How to remove a snapped/broken bolt: https://web.archive.org/web/20130430095040/http://www.toymods.org.au/forums/faq/50524-how-remove-snapped-broken-bolt.html
Engine Related:
swaps:
DIY 7AGE swap: 1: http://www.ae82.net/showthread.php?526-7AGE-Guide-for-AE82 2: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/23444-Building-a-7age (finding true TDC on 7age w/ 4age crank pulley: http://club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=3538
SR20DET swap AE86 build: https://web.archive.org/web/20160911125600/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=64220
DIY 20v install: https://web.archive.org/web/20170109215311/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=101899
DIY F20/22 install: https://web.archive.org/web/20160911073258/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=4007
DIY 4AGZE to AE86 swap!: http://www.86garage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=3791
4AGZE to 4AGTE: https://web.archive.org/web/20121123061935/http://d1davey.com/4agte
3SGE RWD conversion: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/5972-Converting-a-3sge-to-RWD
Wanna 20v swap your 86? lol. 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1qaXwBIgFw 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJdaJyiCCFw
etc.
DIY Oil cooler: https://web.archive.org/web/20160909032548/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=77707
DIY Carbureting 4AGE: http://www.86garage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=143
**outdated ITB AE86 checklist: https://web.archive.org/web/20160909081724/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=51345
Alternative alternators for AE86: https://web.archive.org/web/20160911065712/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=88846 2: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vFD-Y6ROJc3RZP3LFGn-vyqa0Tqrj4SH/view?usp=sharing
DIY Alternator Rebuild: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/26321-How-to-replace-brushes-in-a-nippon-denso-internal-reg-alternator-22RE-4AGE-etc
danununununununununn BATPAN!: https://web.archive.org/web/20160908233757/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=76695
Discussion on turbo-ing stock 4AGE: https://web.archive.org/web/20071115010012/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=4179 and https://web.archive.org/web/20070912045917/http://www.4agte.nl/
General turbo 4age thread: https://web.archive.org/web/20130824091835/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=34252
Honda intake manifold to 4AGE: http://i.imgur.com/p0Cj3qb.png
TRD Parts Lists: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/25384-AE86-TRD-Parts-List
DIY E-fan install: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115181417/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=106049
** ded Header pictoral guide: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=64587
DIY Starter Replacement: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/11248-DIY-changing-starter-motor
DIY Valve Stem Seal replacement: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/20044-DIY-4age-Valve-Stem-Seals
DIY ITBs (on the cheap): http://www.homemadeturbo.com/tech_projects/itb/index.html
Distributor Rebuild: https://web.archive.org/web/20150404060424/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=8286
Getting big power out of 4age: https://web.archive.org/web/20160909142213/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=2130
Redtop injectors on a bluetop: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115011145/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=51005
DIY Control IACV Idle-Up via switch: https://web.archive.org/web/20201027190053/https://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=4148
**ded DIY Civic radiator install (budget, lightweight alum radiator): http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=6851&postid=972501
**ded 20v differences: http://s-86.com/article_20v_differences.php
DIY Oil catch-can (beer edition!): http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2549
DIY 7AFE oil pan to 4AGE (larger capacity, better baffling?): pt1: http://orangeadvan.blogspot.com/2008/12/4ag-tip-86-4-large-capacity-oil-pan.html pt.2: http://orangeadvan.blogspot.com/2008/12/4ag-tip-86-45-oil-pan-continued.html
TPS swap from late model 4age: http://orangeadvan.blogspot.com/2009/06/ae86-tech-86-11-tps-swap.html
DIY BEAMS Swap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-3JAxQn9pg
Setting Timing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqXa2DiSEX4 , https://youtu.be/KzoJH865anM?list=PLgbh3JIOguf04G6Sg5H7QbFJitzuJOVsj&t=506 , https://youtu.be/SpHWewb5Du4
How to hunt down Vacuum Leaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIFx7dJLZEs
20v ECU Capacitor Issue Diagnosis and Fix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fYhhGc5tQ8
Injector O-Ring DIY https://youtu.be/W89qI_XJLi4
DIY Header removal/installation: https://youtu.be/9yjpw18tw1c
Suspension Related:
Breakdown on what suspension bits do for your corolla and driving: http://www.mestiso.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=424
DIY Manual steering rack swap for AE86: http://i.imgur.com/5ozhwBv.png
DIY Short stroke coilover suspension (Seymour86):http://youtu.be/EFMCvF_Fp54
DIY Short stroke coilover suspension (Doriten): http://youtu.be/7KWCDDBbpNc
**ded DIY Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) on AE86: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=96152
Steering angle mods: https://web.archive.org/web/20120507224139/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=105747
LCA measurements: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/2205-Lower-Control-Arm-Measurments-amp-Compatibility
S13 front suspension to AE86/TE72 chassis: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/208-s13-front-coilovers-into-86-*e7*
D2 & K-Sport coilover tear down: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/25580-D2-amp-K-Sport-Tear-Down-and-Comparison
Extending wheel base: http://garage4ag.wordpress.com/2011/10/21/long-wheelbase-version/
Adding caster on the cheap: http://garage4ag.wordpress.com/2011/07/13/caster/
Spot welding the chassis: http://youtu.be/k3IWeWD4u2Y
Pinion Angle. Why and how: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/23592-DIY-a-quick-outline-on-why-amp-how-to-set-pinion-angle
DIY Panhard bar install: http://www.86garage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=1077 , https://youtu.be/0HNDAtPy70g
Short stroke spacers (T3 style-ish) on the cheap: 1: http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa364/ecomanage/IMAG0111.jpg 2: http://i1194.photobucket.com/albums/aa364/ecomanage/IMAG0110.jpg
TRD Spring color code: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=15731
DIY Panhard bar for cheap: https://web.archive.org/web/20150426135741/http://club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=2550
Installing Poly Bushings onto 4-links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd_692PZt38
DIY Rear Coils! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elqQ5435BB4&ab_channel=LeveledUpGarage
Drivetrain Related:
notso DIY W58 Transmission to 4AGE: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/20015-Not-so-DIY-Made-a-T-50-Bellhousing-to-W58-transmission-adapter
DIY W58 Transmission to 4AGE (Turtle!): https://web.archive.org/web/20131115011458/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=69422
Discussion on W58 Transmission swap: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/4105-W5X-series-Gear-boxs-in-an-ae86-Costly
DIY MA4X Celical Supra Solid Rearend to AE86 swap: http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/showthread.php/20016-DIY-My-MA4x-Celica-Supra-rear-axle-into-AE86-swap
Adding camber to solid rear end: http://garage4ag.wordpress.com/2011/09/01/touch-of-camber/
Clutch & rear differential overhaul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZEXzbDpqoY
Shifter overhaul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEtmEQaSpE
T50 Rebuild: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL92DFF4D7BA9DAD2A
Rear wheel bearing replacement: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115012930/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=19401
Toyota RWD gearboxes: http://www.toymods.org.au/~rod/Technical%20Info/TOYOTA%20RWD%20GEARBOXES.htm
OEM LSDs are 2-way: http://www.club4ag.com/faq_and_tech_pages/limited_slips_differential_101.htm thread about it here: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=35846&postid=325393
Clutch install tip: http://orangeadvan.blogspot.com/2008/06/ae86-tip-86-2-cltuch-installs.html
DIY Ring and Pinion install: https://youtu.be/ZYWaHOcXA5w
DIY T50 removal/install tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRLIWmnToZA&ab_channel=CMAutohaus and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTduDCK6m_k&ab_channel=CMAutohaus
DIY Clutch bleed: https://youtu.be/41WIn1-4BB0
Rear axle bearing tips: https://youtu.be/vUEbl6uwL_M
Front wheel bearing tips: https://youtu.be/WdIgheJ7IC4
Brake Related:
RX7 FC front brake calipers on your AE86 using Mini Cooper S Discs - O276x22mm (PDF included): https://web.archive.org/web/20121115031724/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=106644
Discussion on brake booster delete: http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3874
Brake Fluid info: http://www.mestiso.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=405
Adjust E-brakes for GT-S rear ends: http://www.86garage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=3378
Dress-up:
DIY Seat bracket (with minimal tools): https://web.archive.org/web/20130225022935/http://forums.club4ag.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1236
DIY LED cluster light: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=25797
DIY Wheel Restoration: https://web.archive.org/web/20131115011204/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=70479
DIY Polish your valve covers!: https://web.archive.org/web/20131111205905/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=46085
DIY Door panel repair: http://i.imgur.com/aH1wN3q.png
DIY Eyelid refinish: http://www.86garage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=5383
**ded DIY Dash Cap w/o huge overlay install!: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=70959
DIY Vinyl (Doriten): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBMCHTmsSaQ
DIY JDM rear bumper install: http://www.86garage.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=47&t=2536
88DIY rust repair (properly): http://club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3624
88DIY shnazzy cup holder: http://club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2145
Install Zenki lip on Kouki bumper: http://www.aeu86.org/viewtopic/ae86/p/132131
DIY: Refreshing Your Front Seatbelts (AE86 & most older toyotas): https://web.archive.org/web/20120508020811/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=41464
DIY proper upholstery: https://web.archive.org/web/20160909024230/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=42637
DIY Rolling a fender w/o fender roller (Drift Tengoku): http://youtu.be/eWMKM6wcvEo
Stretching tires (Doriten): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOlZ7BJhWBw
DIY tire change w/o a machine, and in crocs: http://youtu.be/gfd3m8VfN8E
88 Interchangeable wheel studs (also look into Lexus'/other bigbody 'yotas): http://s-86.com/article_wstuds.php
DIY Sweet rear sun-shade: http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3811
DIY Bumper bar (a great simple fabrication project to try out yourself if you have the means): http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=3559
DIY Electric Window Install! With super sweet Turtle comics! https://web.archive.org/web/20131115013523/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=70444
Rear Overfender Install: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfaIYelZkH0
DIY fixing dash: https://youtu.be/2INF3RJEn08?list=PLgbh3JIOguf0014pyPOGGbyIzWVES33cJ
DIY fiberglass body parts: https://youtu.be/hew_5NXkaAw?list=PLgbh3JIOguf0014pyPOGGbyIzWVES33cJ
DIY wrapping ae86: https://youtu.be/wDSg5EswgRw?list=PLgbh3JIOguf0014pyPOGGbyIzWVES33cJ
Mike Yee's favorite threads/builds/links (no order):
PDM Racing auto-x AE86 build: http://www.pdm-racing.com/features/AE86_buildup2.html
ded... The little pink corolla that could: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=70590
Angry4AG's awesome drag corollas *500+hp builds*: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=1638. SDSefi page is still up: http://www.sdsefi.com/features/jan064ag.htm
Kai's amazingly awesome corollas: https://web.archive.org/web/20160911121638/http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=82717
ded Turbo 1UZ (V8) Celica build: http://www.ziptied.com/forums/index.php?topic=34729.0
Clam! Derryl's Corolla build: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=30475 pt.2: http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4111
Old photos ('01-'02): http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=65597
Skizzup (Dino)'s build: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=56971 pt.2: http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1840
Turtle's build (In awesome 2D ANIMATION!): http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1123
MR-Rolla! Double-Suck twin engine Lemons racecar: https://www.facebook.com/TheMRolla?fref=ts
Martman's 7AGTE 20v 475whp TE72 race car!: http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/135-corolla-lounge/277858-my-7agte-20v-project.html
What happens when you street race: http://youtu.be/zadq9usA2SQ (rotas held up fairly well in the crusher)
How to not load a car into a truck: http://youtu.be/P_t8lVDt2RM
Club4AG Roots video (1996-2005): http://youtu.be/84loCr2thCI
SF Levin, Billy's Top-End build: http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=74093
Socal Rat Rolla, Master P's dgaf Levin: http://www.speedhunters.com/2009/06/car_spotlight_gt_gt_the_rat_rolla/
Iida Akira's $100,000 Levin build (holyfuck): http://www.club4ag.com/faq_and_tech_pages/IIda%20AE86%20project.htm comical video of build: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIjjmSp4jvk
Rough World (aka RWB) AE86 Team via Motor Mavens: http://motormavens.com/2009/08/papercuts-before-rauh-welt-it-was-rough-world/
Drift Tengoku AE86 Special (scans with English translations): http://imgur.com/a/YyLw4
G-Works April Article on Tec-Arts 7AGE Black Limited with some Shark action (scans with English translations): http://imgur.com/a/CBVUP
Drift Tengoku March 2011 (with some corolla action): http://imgur.com/a/zzJLy
AE86 Open Media Thread on club4ag: http://www.club4ag.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1016
Hayashi's full-on carbonfibber Tsukuba Levin: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/610014/blog/
CBY's AE86 Build: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/623216/blog/
D-Magic's page: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/857823/profile/
Spirant032's blog: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/175585/blog/
CarPeace's blog: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/1302905/blog/
NAKAYAMA RACING's build: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/262930/blog/
MAJOR FORCE's blog: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/771407/blog/
Watahachi's build: http://minkara.carview.co.jp/en/userid/244075/blog/
A Drifter's Tale: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9
Mikeyee speaks with Ezekiel from CM AutoHaus https://youtu.be/K_rWJV_iU80
SUSHPANTS (Great AE82 content): https://www.youtube.com/user/sushpants
GARAGE 4AGE (A+++ 4age content): https://www.youtube.com/user/slostar
CM AUTOHAUS : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGCbORderB0vsUvLOIQrDw
New Owner's Guide:
Oil change. (it works, good tips for beginners): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0TWfwDFMxU
T50 Transmission oil change (use this to fill): http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=alMKIyn9c-o#t=184s
.... Other "basic" walk-throughs should be consulted through the "handy-dandy Factory Service Manual"! if you're unsure about something, best to stick with whats recommended by Toyota OEM! Again, find the manuals here: http://hachiroku.net/techreference. Trusting a random dude telling you what to do when you're not so familiar with something can be dangerous. Last think you want is something critical to fail on you at highway speeds x_x. So it cannot be stressed enough to stick with what the Toyota FSM recommends when you're in unfamiliar territory. I mean, Toyota have had cars going for hundreds of thousands of miles, many without skipping a beat!
Some tips for from Moto and Alex P., http://www.club4ag.com/faq_and_tech_pages/Drifters%20Life.htm, and http://www.club4ag.com/faq_and_tech_pages/ae_86_light_tune_guide.htm
Where to Buy Parts? (in no order)
*BATTLE VERSION. Suspension bits (I honestly don't think there's anything else better than BV when it comes to corolla suspension pieces): http://battleversion.com/store/corolla-ae86-85-87/
*Club4AG. duh. http://club4ag.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=22
*Techno Toy Tuning. Almost everything: https://technotoytuning.com/
*Parts Shop Max. Coilovers, also has hydraulic ebrake kits, interior stuff, etc: http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/page.php?28. Almost forgot they have full 5-link kit now: http://www.gtfactory.jp/cms/page.php?14
*Xcessive Manufacturing. 1UZ to Corolla mount kits: http://www.xcessivemanufacturing.com/ONLINESTORE.html?cid=51&step=2
*EP Importers. Japan based importer that specializes in cat stuff. Rob, the man behind EP, can bid on yahoo auctions for you, and even place orders for UpGarage! Rob is good people: https://www.facebook.com/EPImporters?fref=ts
*Japanese Wheel Classifieds USA Facebook Group. Strictly JDM wheels (many at somewhat decent prices too). https://www.facebook.com/groups/JapaneseWheelClassifiedsUSA/
*BATTLE GARAGE. "SQ Engineering, MRP, and AJPS from overseas. Also stock a lot of 20V swap and maintenance related parts." http://www.battlegarage.bigcartel.com/products
PANIC WIRING: https://panicmade.com/
FLOS: https://flos.ie/
JSP FAB https://jspfab.com/
Last update July, 2021
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