How we build the perfect AE86 | TOMS Racing

This is not just a car. This is a piece of Japanese motorsport history brought to life. In this video we take you inside the full build of the TOM’S project that shocked Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. From the engine and drivetrain to the chassis, aero and final detailing, we show how this car was engineered, assembled and finished to the level of a true race machine. You will see the real process behind the build, not a highlight reel. Hands on mechanical work. Problem solving. Fabrication. Assembly. Tuning. Testing. Everything that turns a pile of parts into a functional piece of automotive art. The car drew massive attention at Tokyo Auto Salon, with reactions from some of the most respected names in the automotive world, including Hert, Larry Chen and Sammit. Industry insiders, builders and creators all stopped to see it because this build represents what Japanese motorsport culture is really about. What makes this project different is that it was built from the inside out by someone who has lived motorsport. I worked on this car the same way I worked on race cars, with the mindset of a mechanic, not a content creator. Every component was selected, installed and refined with performance and reliability in mind, not just looks. This video shows How the TOM’S car was built from the engine to the chassis Why the engineering choices matter How the car came together step by step The reactions from top automotive figures Why this build became one of the most talked about cars at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 If you love Japanese performance cars, real motorsport engineering and seeing how a true show and track build is created, this is for you. This is not a show car. This is a machine. And this is how it was built. Subscribe to follow the full TOM’S project and everything we are building next. 📸 Instagram |   / kikojapancars   🎵 TikTok |   / kiko.d.37   💼 LinkedIn |   / francesc-pelegrina-83409a224   I’m here to inspire car lovers, keep drifting culture alive, and connect with people who share the same passion. 🚗💨 This channel is all about turning passion into business proving that with dedication, we can build projects that grow bigger than ourselves. Hi I'm Kiko, I've been working in Motorsport for more than 10 years as a Formula race mechanic, now I'm working with Toms Racing in Japan helping them to grow internationally, my passion are Japanese cars and drift, as I started with initial D and Need for speed underground Hope you enjoy the content!