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Kanjo Nights: Orlando
If you've ever been to Dezerland Park in Orlando, Florida, you'd come to learn that it's more than just an amusement center with games,...

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Jun 11


Upgrading The Starter Wire On Your 4AGE - Ep. 14
In this video, I go over replacing the main power wire on your starter. CONNECT WITH US https://linktr.ee/elfatherae86 Teq Digest:...

M. Garcia
Apr 8


Painting 4AGE engine block Part 2 - Ep. 13
In this video, I review part 2 of painting the engine block in my car. If you like what you see please click subscribe and follow on IG...

M. Garcia
Apr 8


Collecting Cars At Scale
I've known my good friend Adam for a couple of decades now, meeting through East Coast Toyota forums or maybe some other Toyota event,...

M. Garcia
Feb 22


Installing the Techno Toy Tuning Rear Big Brake Kit for the RA40 Celica and AE86 Corolla
As part of my ongoing AE86 build, it was time to finally install the rear big brake kit I purchased from Techno Toy Tuning many Black Fridays ago. Now, I can hear some of your thoughts and you're wondering, why would I need bigger brakes on my Celica-Supra rear end if you're getting roughly 20% of the stopping power in the back of the car? Well, Celica-Supra rear brake caliper rebuild kits are impossible to find, I purchased the last three from Rock Auto over a decade ago and

M. Garcia
Jan 30


Alt-Toyota: Scion iA
Platform sharing and collaborations seem novel today, but it's far from a new idea. In the series Alt-Toyota, we look back at some Toyota...

M. Garcia
Jan 30


4Runners & Coffee
For anyone following, I have a new-to-me, 2001 Toyota 4Runner as a daily driver, the type of vehicle I swore off growing up as a...

M. Garcia
Jan 30


The ABCs of Toyota: B is for Blade
The ABCs of Toyota is a series dedicated to looking at the models, concepts, and technology of the brand we all love. Going from A-Z we...

M. Garcia
Jan 30


R2XPO at the 2024 NY International Auto Show - Ep. 12
In this video, I show some of the Toyotas that were at R2XPO. If you like what you see please subscribe. @elfatherae86Â Â Â Â Â CONNECT WITH...

M. Garcia
Sep 1, 2024


MR2 Meet Orlando
Depending on Toyota's plan to potentially offer a fourth generation of the "Midship runabout", the MR platform may be a thing of the...

M. Garcia
Aug 13, 2024


Painting 4AGE Engine Block Part 1 - Ep. 11
In this video, I go over the process of painting the engine block in my car by brush. If you like what you see please click subscribe. ...

M. Garcia
Jul 24, 2024


JZX Meet: Four-Door Admiration
IYKYK is a trendy acronym that defines this event and the JZX chassis. Car communities have become very fragmented, for better or worse,...

M. Garcia
Jul 9, 2024


ILDS Summervibes 2024: Clearwater
I'll have to admit that my time is limited now more than ever, juggling responsibilities means that I'm unable to go to as many...

M. Garcia
May 13, 2024


Painting AE86 Brake Lines - Ep. 10
In this video, I go over painting the brake lines in the engine bay of the AE86. If you like what you see please click subscribe....

M. Garcia
May 11, 2024


AE86 Wire Tuck Part 2 - Ep. 9
Showing you how you can do an engine bay wire tuck on your AE86. Also covering some of the recent changes to my car. If you like what you...

M. Garcia
Apr 13, 2024


Planning The Last Phases of Project LatteRoku
Inching ever so close to the finish line, I find myself realizing that I still have plenty to do to get my 1985 Toyota Corolla SR5 back...

M. Garcia
Feb 3, 2024


Hidden Power: 2JZ NA-T Powered Lexus IS300
Out of all the build styles that exist, the sleeper variety is the most intriguing. It is common in the world of high horsepower builds...

M. Garcia
Jan 16, 2024


My New Daily: 2001 Toyota 4Runner SR5
We must begin with a small disclaimer for those who might get a little too excited about my latest acquisition, this will not be an...

M. Garcia
Jan 11, 2024


AE86 Wire Tuck Part 1 - Ep. 8
Starting to take things apart so I can keep tucking wires. Also cleaning a few things up for the 2024 season. If you like what you see...

M. Garcia
Jan 5, 2024


New Toyota Camry and Crown Signia: Doubling Down on Hybridization
The idea of a hybrid-electric vehicle was a bit hard to fully digest a quarter century ago, now thoughts of an EV-only automotive...

M. Garcia
Dec 17, 2023
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