Name: The Best OG Toyota AE86 Drift Car with Running Free's Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi - Hey Man Robbie's Review
Uploaded: 2020-08-06T18:53:22.460543+00:00
Duration: 976 s
Channel: GTChannel
Description: Robbie Nishida meets up with Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi from Running Free to check out his old school Toyota AE86.

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Robbie Nishida meets up with Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi from Running Free to check out his old school Toyota AE86.

<p>Robbie Nishida meets up with Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi from Running Free to check out his old school Toyota AE86.</p>

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Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi is a legend in drifting and is a part of Kanagawa Prefecture's legendary Running Free drift team alongside veteran Yamashita Youichi, who also founded the renowned Run Free AE86 specialist shop that creates a lineup of quality original parts for fellow 86 enthusiasts.

Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi is the founder of Running Free Drift team

Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi describes the Good Line aero parts on his Toyota AE86. These parts have been discontinued but supply is still available through Expert OZ.

Hiroshi Takahashi uses these aero parts for his Toyota AE86

On Hiroshi Takahashi's Toyota AE86, the front wheels are 195/50R15, and 195/55R15 on the rear. Get 5% off tires at Tire America with code: take5off

Tire set up for Hiroshi Takahashi's Toyota AE86

Running Free is a legendary drift team from Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. Alongside veteran Yamashita Youichi, Hiroshi Takahashi and the team established themselves as the renowned "Run Free" AE86 specialist shop that creates a lineup of quality original parts for fellow 86 enthusiasts.

Running Free driving team is a legendary drift team from Japan

Hiroshi Takahashi's legendary Toyota AE86 has a TRD N2 wing on the rear.

Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi uses a TRD wing on his Toyota AE86?

Sticking true to Hiroshi Takahashi's love for old school racing aesthetics, he walks us through the exterior parts of his Toyota AE86. The side mirrors, acrylic windows, and the hatch are all manufactured by TRD.

Who manufactures the exterior parts of Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi's Toyota AE86?

Hiroshi Takahashi's Toyota AE86 still runs on its original 4AG motor, equipped with TRD 296 sized cams.

16 Valve 4AG is under the hood of Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi 's Toyota AE86?

"TRD Sakurai" was a legendary Toyota engine builder, and was known in the motorsports circuits as the "hand of god” at making N2 AE86 designs in the 80’s. He has worked as mentors to many drifting legends, including Hiroshi Takahashi.

Who is "TRD Sakurai"?

According to Hiroshi Takahashi, his interior once caught on fire by having a flammable dry carbon sheet covering his rear battery, catching fire during a battery spark. He now keeps a fire extinguisher in the car on hand since the incident.

How did Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi's Toyota AE86 interior catch on fire?

In staying loyal to the brand, Hiroshi Takahashi's Toyota AE86 contains a fuel tank, collector pump, filter, and a diff oil cooling system all manufactured by TRD.

Hiroshi Takahashi's uses a TRD fuel system for his Toyota AE86?

In comparison to the exterior features, Hiroshi Takahashi's Toyota AE86 interior blends both old school parts and newer technology. Takhashi describes the influence of Toshiki "Toshiking" Yoshioka on his current Toyota AE86 interior set up.

What's in the interior of Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi's Toyota AE86?

Hiroshi Takahashi gives an up-close look at the power of his Toyota AE86 4AG engine.

Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi's revvs up his Toyota AE86 4AG engine

Ride along with drifting legend Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi as he drifts in his Run Free Toyota AE86!

Hiroshi "Kaicho" Takahashi drifts in his legendary Toyota AE86

On his signature Toyota AE86, Hiroshi Takahashi currently has a lock-kit by Heyman Products. His current suspension set up has been the same custom parts for over 20 years, with a shorter style knuckle.

Hiroshi Takahashi has Heyman lock-kit on his Toyota AE86

Robbie Nishida aka "HeyManRobbie" gives us his drift impression of Kaicho's Toyota AE86.

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