Garage Life: The little Hachi that could…
This Hachiroku was undoubtedly one of the most well known in this country. The car just had that vibe which made it stand out. It looked so fresh for its age. Being 27 years old the car didnt look one year of it. With its fresh coat of metallic red over black and some shiny work equips with some insane dish on the rear, this car oozed everything an ae86 should carry.
I had watched this car from the day it was bought, when it was blue and a little rough looking. This car was supposed to be just temporary for Dayo, a car he would spray and sell on to fund an even bigger project. But as the story goes with the Hachirouku, there so humble and simple, and when there working, nothing can be as fun to play in. A little 1600 4AGZE roaring for its life under the hood of such a square but perfect looking little coupe. This car was nicknamed the pig because it was basically a pig to drive. So many little thing which you had to know about this car when driving it, the way it handled, the way it started, the way it idled. All these little imperfections which made the car almost human like.
When a car shows its flaws like this, it becomes human like and these little things grow on you, they give the car a personality. Its amazing, because not everyone can enjoy this kind of a love for a car. Most people in this world would consider this car to be scrap, they would prefer a nice new air conditioned Golf or an Astra or whatever to get from A to B in comfort.
Its truly is great to see someone who has a true love for a machine. Dayo was the perfect example, after falling in love with this car it was stripped and resprayed, the car saw two new bride seats, wheels and engine parts. Paycheck after Paycheck went into this car and it showed on every inch. This car got Dayo quite alot of attention as it just looked so fresh for such an old car. This car was also the reason why Dayo has received so much work in his garage. The car was a true testament to his skill in both spraying the building of a car.
Its no secret that life is random. Anything can happen at anytime. Even though this car was clean and shiny, it was used just like any hachi should be. Just like any other night of drifitng fun, it was late, and we decided to go for one more run. There was a truck parked at the side of the road so using the full road would certainly result in clipping the truck. As the rain started to pour down, we said fuck it, and decided to go for it.
As we were just about to hit the second clipping point between the two bends in the port road, there was a nice bit of camber which leans towards some poles. The water running across the road and as the car was sliding the front wheels broke loose. As Dayo tried to correct the car there was really nothing he could do once it hit the grass. Luckily he corrected the car in a way so it hit the rear instead of the side or front.
Both of us hit the pole at a decent speed but no serious injuries were suffered. Just some nice headaches and stiff bodies. Lucky stuff I guess. Not everyone can walk away from a crash and I guess its better that it was the car and not us. I really feel for the car and for Dayo as he genuinely loved the shit out of this car. When we brought it back and assessed the damage it was clear that this would be no quick fix. Its like losing a friend or something when this happens to a car. Nobody likes to see this shit happen. Especially to a car like this. It could have been worse and for now the car will be put to the side. Someday over the next year, the cover will be pulled off the car and a new project will begin. The drive will be that true love for the little hachiroku that could. As the car had recieved so much attention over the past few years we decided to put up this little article and video to send it off.
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new to this site an lovin it..
after readin the wirte up an watchin the vid it makes ya feel for the lad after all the hard work gone into it!
very well wrote up the vid was class some side ways action and plenty of photos. can tell he loves the car! even in the vid the last bit pullin it into the shed an as his closin the door he gives a look at her..
fair play1 hope the car gets back on the road soon
really really gutted for ya dayo, but it was better to happen when you where having fun
So sad
RIP Hachi
tis sad to see this but in fairness to dayo he was using like he’s supposed too i just look forward to his next project…
My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!
Cheers for the comments everyone i value them
She will be back better than ever !
what a shame lovely car
very nice send off (for now)
sorry to see it happen dayo man!
we all know you’ll blow us away with something different soon!
what a pity !
ahhhhh that brought a tear to my eye
you know my feelings on this car but i have faith youl bring her back to life
damn…thats truely sickening!
Thrills and spills its what itsall about..Buy a notch back shell and get transfering it all!
Big thanks to Neil, lads he has been threw the whole life of this car.
What i couldnt even put into words about the car crashed, he has done and made one of the best send off video’s and rite up’s iv ever read and watched.
I realy feel for what happend and so does Neil so insted of keeping it all on the hush hush ect we decided fuck it give the car the proper send off it deserves.
This has lifted my spirts big time and im really looking forword to goin back to the drawing bord on my 86.
A fully designed JuiceBox car is to be reborn.
Thanks a mill bud
Dayo
usdm ftmfw cant wait see it back going be out this world id say
What a sickener… But sure these things happen… she’s far from dead yet…
unlucky man. cool cam, cool paint. shame to see her in that state, another port victim.
on another note, love the song in d video, same as d one fredric aasbo used in his latest video earlier dis week. savage tune.
cool pics, nice write up. she’ll be back. lol
lovely car,
feel sorry do, iknow how it feels when it catchs ya out
ant there noting you can do but try hit the rear
but you ok main ting,
good rite up lads
Fuck,some balls…was absolutely mint.
that was a savage cam, vid was very cool aswell.
sad day dayo, she was mint!
my condolences go out to you man!
aswel as that, the video is superb neil, i love it, ur a genius!!
Have the MIJ feature on this car at home. it is simply stunning. Hope it comes back better than ever.
sad face
Absolutely gutted for your Dayo mate
That video is genuinely quite moving, sorry to hear it lad.Best of luck with the rebuild.
What a car!! Video is unreal, i can’t wait to see it reborn!!
At least it drove into the garage under its own power.Savage car
Aw, nice page and savage hachi! Ah sher fix her up bit by bit and she’ll rise again!
wel r u goin to fix her she the best cam ever
omg thats like one of the saddest storys iv ever heard
poor lil cam
such a besautiful lookin cam… love the video.. cant wait see pics of her when shes all better
A truly heartbreaking tale for a savage car. Hope the rebuild goes well.
my heart goes out to ya…
a truely unbelieveable example destroyed
cant wait till it rises from the dead tho……
my heart went out.. such a car..
some work put into it by dayo and fitzy and now look at the poor car fare sad
it was a class site to see it drivin around and d bawl of it was amazin R.I.P Hachi
Its still fucking cool!!!
Just curious dayo, what paint was used on this car?