Taking Colombo in a cloud of drift smoke My good friend Heshan Jayawardana is leaving the country and he himself is not sure of what plans be fall the future of his mean machine. As you might imagine, there is no better time to appreciate his labor of love, than now. What I bring to you today is the best, beefed-up Toyota AE 86 Ive seen in the country better known as the legendary Drift King. A choice inspired by the original Drift King himself DK. Keiichi Tsuchiya. The design of the Trueno is typically very 80’s with long lines running down the sides, boxy outlook and complicated bumper. While it holds onto its distinct era, there is a certain charm that keeps you in awe and wins you over somewhere in-between the sporty pop-up lights and definitive rear spoiler. The choice to power this legend came from an equally respected Nissan Silvia. The 2ltr (Sr20) power house launches this 1980’s Drift King to its true modern day potential. It’s this resurrection-ability that makes the AE86 such a desirable car among enthuses and secures its place on the podium. A seat was going free on Sunday and Heshan obliged to give me the opportunity. The ride was a phenomenal experience; the car felt very well balanced, handled well, remained flat around corners and stopped on a dime. Saving the best for last, the acceleration was smooth and supper quick. The Silvia turbo (RPS13) was boosting on a tap of the peddle and the sequential blow-off was acoustic to my ears. The seating position was complimentary of the exterior with a full bucket seat and four point harnesses, the Silvia engine (Sr20) ensures you use all this gear by creating a knee weakening amount of G force. While most motorists will run to their mothers after skidding five feet, Heshan didn’t flinch while he turned an empty car park into him own Drift track. The engine was comfortably producing enough toque to effortlessly power over while cornering, to which I now wish I had a recording from outside. All in all the drive was an experience, and one I’d be happy re-life any day. The question is, is it worth to own a Trueno? It’s a 1980’s car which requires dedication and perseverance, but had you seen the smile on our faces while traveling sideways around the car park you’d answer yes a million time before you look back. The beauty of this car, as similar to many project cars is that they are purpose built to the whim and fancy of the owner, to whom there will be no better car in this world. Car spec: Engine Sr20det redtop an rps13 running at 0.6 bar Manual boost controller 225lhp walbro fuel pump Fmic Transmission and drivetrain Rps13 5 speed GB Rps13 prop shaft Ae86 standard live axle diff with TRD 2 way LSD Brakes Front D2 6 pot calipers with vented cross drilled 303mm discs Rear 280mm vented discs and large single pot calipers off rps13 front (custom brackets made) Vertical handled hydraulic handbrakes Exhaust Standard exh Mani Front downpipe 2.5 straight through pipes all the way to the barrel Fujitsobo 3 inlet ultra quiet barrel Interior Recaro full bucket seats Sabelt 4 point harnesses Steering; nardi Monza customized wheel Suspension D2 rs drift spec coilovers with height n damping adjustments Full Prothane bushing upgrade Front strut bar Wheels Piaa 16 staggered rims 7jj n 8jj/enkei racing peaks with gold centers awaiting mounting Wrapped in Yokohama ecos 205/45/16s Misc Battery relocated to the boot with a 75amp batt Additional grounding wires A/c, power steering S13 dash used for faster and more reliable dash conversion Electric rad fan conversion Mom gear knob Artificial leather gear boot with red stitches 100w headlights Replaced original tail lights Japanese style number plates for special occasions De beer Yamaha lava red all around the car Dishan De Costa
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:37:19 +0000
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