Just became an AW11 owner... very exciting.

JohnnyD · 03-30-2008, 03:19 PM

Hey everyone,

Looks like I found a new forum to soak in some knowledge and maybe spread some as well. I just became a proud parent of a project AW11 last Week. I've had a few other projects in the past; a 1985 Corolla GT-S, 1986 Corolla SR5, 1974 Datsun 260Z, and currently a 1987 Toyota Van and my new addition to the family, a 1987 MR2 with a silvertop 4AG...

Anyway, I'm stoked to see what will be of this midship. Since my Van is my daily driver (which is a blast to drive... really), this AW11 will be my project car for those awesome 4AG Challenges. Well, just wanted to get myself introduced, thanks.

-Johnny D.

PS
I'll be creating a project thread soon enough so keep posted...

kanga · 03-30-2008, 03:34 PM

welcome to the board

JohnnyD · 03-30-2008, 09:02 PM

Thanks Kanga, nice AW11 by the way

wildman6767 · 03-30-2008, 09:04 PM

Welcome to the board. I cant wait to see and read your project threads.... congrats on your new ride bro! good choice.

cstmx07 · 03-30-2008, 10:50 PM

Welcome...wish I still had my aw11

JohnnyD · 03-31-2008, 10:36 PM

Thanks wildman6767 & cstmx07. Yeah, I've always wanted to own an AW11 because of that midship layout and 4AG powerplant. Aside from that, I've always felt they where a lot more comfortable to drive than my AE86s - but to each his own. Thanks again.

DkH · 03-31-2008, 10:54 PM

welcome seem like you like the old style cars.

Davis · 03-31-2008, 11:05 PM

Welcome! Ben is also from Oceanside, I think he'll come across this thread. =] Any pics of your previous projects?

JohnnyD · 04-01-2008, 03:20 PM

Thanks Dkh & Davis. Yeah, I definitely prefer the older type imports. I'm actually on the prowl for either a '74 Corolla Mango, '74 Corona sedan, '74 Celica coupe or '75 Celica hatch. Now, if I had money to spend I would be all over a '74 Skyline GTR or a '63 Silvia... no doubt. It's a shame Toyota or Datsun didn't produce a pre '75 midship or else it would be on my list

I couldn't find any pics of my first 86, but here are a few pics of my other old sweethearts:

The 2nd Corolla that I converted to GT-S.

4AG power, love it:

The 260z (I repainted it flat black, it looked nice but I didn't take a pic... lame, I know).

the '70s Z are very comfortable to drive, I think anyway:

Here is my daily drive/parts getter Van, this thing is super awesome - no lie.
Lowered 2" with some lip on the wheels

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The "drift battle" cockpit

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I'll get some pics of my AW11 soon enough...

DkH · 04-01-2008, 05:08 PM

i myself am looking for a 1977 celica gt liftback. I think that car looks great

JohnnyD · 04-01-2008, 05:24 PM

Dkh, yeah - those are sweet. I like them too but the next thing I buy has to be smog excempt. Here is a link to a decent '77 one in Fontana - looks like it needs a good amount of work:

Club4AG Forum Topics: FS: 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback,5spd Fontana SoCal

I thought about getting this and doing a 7MGE swap - they seem to be fairly easy with not too much modding.

Hope you find the one you're looking for.

DkH · 04-02-2008, 12:35 AM

thank you

03-30-2008, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
JohnnyD RWD > FWD but < AWD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just became an AW11 owner... very exciting. Hey everyone, Looks like I found a new forum to soak in some knowledge and maybe spread some as well. I just became a proud parent of a project AW11 last Week. I've had a few other projects in the past; a 1985 Corolla GT-S, 1986 Corolla SR5, 1974 Datsun 260Z, and currently a 1987 Toyota Van and my new addition to the family, a 1987 MR2 with a silvertop 4AG... Anyway, I'm stoked to see what will be of this midship. Since my Van is my daily driver (which is a blast to drive... really), this AW11 will be my project car for those awesome 4AG Challenges. Well, just wanted to get myself introduced, thanks. -Johnny D. PS I'll be creating a project thread soon enough so keep posted... Last edited by JohnnyD; 03-30-2008 at 09:04 PM.. Reason: spelling

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03-30-2008, 03:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
kanga ..brakes are over rated.. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: from Nor Cal to Chandler, Az Posts: 168 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	welcome to the board

03-30-2008, 09:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnnyD RWD > FWD but < AWD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks Kanga, nice AW11 by the way

03-30-2008, 09:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
wildman6767 I got a pocket full mr2 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 10 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Welcome to the board. I cant wait to see and read your project threads.... congrats on your new ride bro! good choice.

03-30-2008, 10:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
cstmx07 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bridgman, MI Posts: 126 Thanks: 8 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Welcome...wish I still had my aw11

03-31-2008, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
JohnnyD RWD > FWD but < AWD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks wildman6767 & cstmx07. Yeah, I've always wanted to own an AW11 because of that midship layout and 4AG powerplant. Aside from that, I've always felt they where a lot more comfortable to drive than my AE86s - but to each his own. Thanks again.

03-31-2008, 10:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
DkH Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	welcome seem like you like the old style cars.

03-31-2008, 11:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,021 Thanks: 85 Thanked 107 Times in 97 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	Welcome! Ben is also from Oceanside, I think he'll come across this thread. =] Any pics of your previous projects?

04-01-2008, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
JohnnyD RWD > FWD but < AWD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks Dkh & Davis. Yeah, I definitely prefer the older type imports. I'm actually on the prowl for either a '74 Corolla Mango, '74 Corona sedan, '74 Celica coupe or '75 Celica hatch. Now, if I had money to spend I would be all over a '74 Skyline GTR or a '63 Silvia... no doubt. It's a shame Toyota or Datsun didn't produce a pre '75 midship or else it would be on my list I couldn't find any pics of my first 86, but here are a few pics of my other old sweethearts: The 2nd Corolla that I converted to GT-S. 4AG power, love it: The 260z (I repainted it flat black, it looked nice but I didn't take a pic... lame, I know). the '70s Z are very comfortable to drive, I think anyway: Here is my daily drive/parts getter Van, this thing is super awesome - no lie. Lowered 2" with some lip on the wheels : The "drift battle" cockpit : I'll get some pics of my AW11 soon enough...

04-01-2008, 05:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
DkH Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i myself am looking for a 1977 celica gt liftback. I think that car looks great

04-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
JohnnyD RWD > FWD but < AWD Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Dkh, yeah - those are sweet. I like them too but the next thing I buy has to be smog excempt. Here is a link to a decent '77 one in Fontana - looks like it needs a good amount of work: Club4AG Forum Topics: FS: 1977 Toyota Celica Liftback,5spd Fontana SoCal I thought about getting this and doing a 7MGE swap - they seem to be fairly easy with not too much modding. Hope you find the one you're looking for.

04-02-2008, 12:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
DkH Some Skills Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thank you