Nov 3, 2004 · There are also different types of AE86 during the years, Zenki (early in japanese?), 83-85 and Kouki (Late in japanese?), 85-87. There are some differenses on the modells, like LSD, drive shafts, bodywork and cannot be exchanged between modells without modification. I …

Dec 26, 2023 · Differences are mostly cosmetic besides the engine harness. If you’re trying to fully replicate the Initial D car, it’s zenki. That’s really about it. I think just about all the zenki parts are hideous but it’s all personal preference.

A chart detailing the differences in taillight design of the AE86, showing the Zenki and Kouki versions of the taillights on the 2-door and 3-door versions of the Trueno/Levin.

Jan 11, 2007 · Koukis have black strips on both the top and bottom of the headlight. The parts are screwed onto the headlight. The Zenki light doesn't have the mounting points for these. This makes them appear 'thinner'.

Feb 18, 2004 · one difference I know of is that the kouki has larger axles than the zenki. my friend tried to put a '87 axle shaft into an '86 and it wouldn't fit. we had to replace the whole rear axle.

Mar 24, 2009 · I'm pretty sure the zenki and kouki Trueno fender indicators are different from one another. Here are a couple of pics I found to show you the differences:

Jan 30, 2013 · the parts are interchangeable. kouki denotes later model (86-87 in our case) Zenki is early model (84-85) as far as bumpers are concerned, they are styled differently, ie: they look different. So pick the one you like better.

*Zenki = early model/1985, Kouki = late model/1986-87. **Axles must be shortened by 5-8 mm for use with OEM LSD, see below. Side by side comparison of early and late model AE86 GT-S axles. Notice how the '85 axles taper out twice from the top, while the '86/87 axles taper out only once. Here's another way I've learned to tell the axles apart.

Apr 2, 2024 · Seeing a rusty AE86 is always sad, but seeing five makes me wonder whether this place in Japan is AE86 heaven or hell. Welcome to another Japanese Rustoseum post! Let’s start with the first one. This is a presumably late-1984 or early-1985 white panda zenki Trueno GT Apex 3-door that has suffered from some accident damage.

Nov 30, 2003 · Takumi's Hachiroku is Zenki, and it has RS Watanabe wheels, so you want to buy the kit, which comes with them. As a side note, AE86 were sold in Japan between 1983 and 1987, and there was a minor change in 1985. Before the minor change is zenki and after is kouki.