Automotive and Formula Drift photographer Larry Chen envisioned a drift car that resonates with those enthusiasts, focusing on what could be attainable within a manageable budget. Chen began conceptualizing this project, then brought the GR86 Daily Drifter to life in his home workshop.
Starting with a 2022 GR86, A HKS GT2 Supercharger Pro ZD8 kit with an intercooler and a MagnaFlow NEO Series cat-back performance exhaust system, increasing output to 300 horsepower. To keep things cool and minimize weight, there is a CSF aluminum radiator, and other additions include HPS silicone hoses and an HKS Dry Carbon Fiber engine and fuse box covers to complete the under-the-hood package.
The increased power required other enhancements to the GR86. Chen added a StopTech Big Brake kit up front and complementing brakes at the rear, ST Suspensions ST XTA Plus 3 coilovers, SPL Parts front and rear adjustable control arms, adjustable sway bar links, a GK Tech steering angle kit and an OS Giken Super Lock 1.5 way differential. To ensure structural rigidity, he added a Toyota GR strut tower brace, door jamb braces and front fender support structure braces.
The interior features safety additions such as a Sparco EVO QRT racing seat, a Sparco six-point harness and a Studio RSR four-point roll cage. Chen also added a Vivid Racing VR Bespoke steering wheel and a Toyota GR short shifter kit to enhance driver control when rowing the GR86’s six-speed manual gearbox.
Being a visual artist, creating a look that matched the performance was high on Chen’s priority list. To give the GR86 Daily Drifter an appearance resembling the popular racecars in Formula Drift, Chen added a Seibon carbon fiber hood, an HKS Type-S ZD8 F-Spoiler carbon fiber front splitter lip, an HKS Type-S GR86 carbon fiber rear wing, HKS carbon fiber side skirts and an HKS Type-S ZD8 R-Spoiler carbon fiber rear valance.
A set of white Motegi Racing MR154 Battle wheels shod with aggressive Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09 tires, Type S LED underglow and interior lighting and a powerful livery designed by Gino at Vaderwerks, Agoura Hills, California, round out the exterior appearance.
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