New Corolla owner and editor in chief of Donut Media James Pumphrey joins us to talk about why he bought an AE86 after a LONG roster of VW’s, the origins of Donut Media, and car communities today.

PODCAST EPISODE 86! John Russakoff owner of JSP fab graciously shut down ALL his machines to join me for this momentous podcast. A life and business history of Mr. John and JSP fab from 2001 to present day including his start in the automotive industry, Sportcar Motion, SpeedMachine, Turbosmart, Formula D, the and the many times JSP fab almost went under. Make sure to check out his 86 Connect Facebook group!

Buying my first Corolla. I also talk about how my fascination with this vehicle started. Part 2 of my vehicle origin story.

Recap of the AE86 Vintage Air project. Steven Van joins us again to talk about the project from start to finish and our future plans for the project to ready the kit for production.

Mo Rodriguez owner of AE86 Preservation Society returns to the podcast to talk about the launch and Pre Orders for his interior kits.

Since I’ve know Elliot, he has owned a Camaro SS, a Camaro ZL1 1LE, and … an AE86? Indeed! A 1983 RHD Sprinter Coupe with a custom Modception rear axle and brake system. Hear the story of how an SR5 Hatch from his youth kick started his interest into these quirky cars while a late introduction to a certain Tofu delivery anime re invigorated it.

Mikeyee is a NorCal and Club4ag staple. Corolla ownership and community through two decades. Also my very first friend in the Corolla community. We talk about how we first met and how the scene has changed since then. Also, what keeps us around these cars, the NorCal community, and some insider info on the Autohaus.

Darren “D-Mac” McNamara: D1GP Irwindale 2006, 2007-2014 Formula D and owner of Group D in Ireland. We talk D-Mac’s motorsports career, drifting in the US vs Ireland, and innovating new parts for the AE86 via Group-d.ie. Battle Garage Grant joins us for this episode!

Origin story mini series! The background story of the Autohaus AE86: the life cycle of my car since 1985 before my ownership. Who was the previous (and first) owner of this car? What kind of life did he lead? Where has the car been? And what was the car’s life cycle in the 25 years before my ownership?

Koji Mori was a major contributor to the infamous “SR5 to GT-S Conversion” issue of Project Car Magazine (Spring 2010). We talk about the behind the scenes of the project, his relationship with Taka Aono and Technosquare, and the current state of the AE86 Corolla community.