NOTE: I've accumulated so many links on this page that your best bet is to use the browser's "Find" tool by hitting Ctrl + F. Or, you can just scroll through the entire page and see if something catches your eye.

Advance Design
An off-shoot of Ground Control. If you're looking for an all-out race suspension package that's custom-made for your car, this is the place to go.

Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT)
A majority of the fastest import cars use ACT clutch units to hold the power. You can pick from 2 pressure plates and 3 clutch discs.

AEM
Cam gears and underdrive pulleys.

Aeroquip
The best fittings and SS braided lines for your race car.

ARP
The best fasteners in the industry hands down.

Baker Precision
Your one-stop shopping place for real race car parts f/ silicon hoses to oil coolers and everything in between.

Bomex
Ya'll know that I'm not much into the showcar aspect, but since there aren't a lot of quality body kits for the AE92 coupe...

Borla Performance Industries
Arguably one of the best stainless steel exhaust systems. Beware, though; the sound deadener material usually burns away after a few months.

Brembo
Makers of complete high-performance brake systems used on open-wheel races to motorcycles.

Carbotech Engineering/Hawk Brakes
Hawk and Carbotech make kick-ass brake pads for applications ranging from the weekend autocrosser to full blown Nascar, Formula Atlantic, and Champ cars!

Centerforce
I got the Original Centerforce for my dad's Supra with a 6M-GE. It feels like it'll take ANY abuse you can give it.

Cibie
In my opinion, Cibie makes that best lights/housings bar none.

Corbeau
Nice, supportive, and safe seats for racing...

Crower
If you're serious about building a motor with a bottom end that won't grenade...

If you're looking for some hard-to-find aftermarket parts, this is the place to go. Not all products are listed, but you can email them to get a price quote. I get most of my upgrade parts from CAP, so try 'em out! The Toyota-Mods email list is also hosted by CAP.

Diamond Racing Wheels
Lightweight wheels for racing! Better yet, they're cheap!

Edelbrock
I still have a soft spot in my heart for the brute force of American V-8's...

Eibach North America
Eibach has some great sport lowering springs for most cars. Eibach supplies their race coils to international teams.

Electromotive, Inc.
A great aftermarket computer to control the engine.

Enkei
The largest manufacturer of aluminum (and OEM) wheels.

Federal-Mogul
High quality engine rebuild parts and kits...

Fensport
One of the greatest places for Toyota cars. These guys shoved a 3S-GTE into a few FWD Corollas. =)

Fidanza Engineering
Prob'ly one of the nicest, high quality flywheels available.

FJO Enterprises
Fred Oberbuchner's company just came out w/ a complete programmable engine management system. He also owns an AE92 GT-S that is sometimes used as the product test bed. =)

Gorilla Automotive
They make a whole bunch of different wheel locks in all configurations.

GReddy Performance Products
GReddy specializes in turbocharged cars. See if they list your application.

Ground Control Suspensions
An affordable coilover kit for many cars!

H&R Springs
The über-suspension upgrade manufacturer aus Deutschland.

Haltech
Haltech makes a great aftermarket ECU with many capabilities.

HKS
HKS specializes in forced-induction cars, but they also offer some neat stuff for the general masses.

Hoosier Tires
The stickiest and lightest R-compound tires for competition.

Hotshot Systems
Having a hard time trying to find an exhaust header for you car? Their quality of work isn't as high as other manufacturers, but if they're your only shot...

IPD USA
It's not really known, but I have a great love for classic/vintage Volvo cars.

Jacobs Electronics
If your current ignition system can't keep up (high cylinder pressures, race gas, etc.) maybe it's time to upgrade it!

JGS Precision Turbo
The only aftermarket place I've found state-side that makes turbo headers and exhaust flanges for the 4A-GE.

K&N Air Filters
If you must change your air filter set up, I'd suggest getting one from K&N.

Kaaz
One of the best limited slip differentials available to hard-core import owners like you and me.

Keizer Wheels
Prob'ly one of the lightest, purpose-built race wheels out there.

kg/mm
These springs from Japan are very popular these days. Some AE86 and AE92 guys I know love 'em.

Koni Europe | Koni North America
Koni makes some kick-ass shock absorbers and struts for almost any type of car you can think of.

Kumho Tires
The Victoracers last longer than the Hoosiers, so they're a great tire for the weekend warrior who's on a budget.

KVR
Supplier of brake pads, slotted or crossdrilled rotors, big brake kits.

Lenso Wheels
Their VPD wheel is one of the lightest around!

McGard Industries
The best locks you can get.

Mobil1
I'd have to say that they're the industry standard when it comes to synthetic oils.

Monocoque Wheels
Another one of the lightest race wheels out there...

MoTeC
Advanced engine management and data acquisition systems. One of the most powerful aftermarket ECUs out there.

Motul
Come on now...

MSD Ignition systems
More ignition stuff if you feel like dumping your money somewhere...

NGK Spark Plugs
There's a ton of useful info here; how to "read" spark plugs to ascertain your engine's running condition, find the part numbers for your car, FAQ's, etc.

NOS
Why not treat your car to some laughing gas and install a nitrous kit?!

Neptune Speed
If you're in the So Cal area, this looks like a great place to get your car properly dialed in. How many import shops do you know have an in-house dyno facility?

Optima Batteries
The sealed design allows you to mount them anyway you see fit without any worries of battery acid leaking all over the place...

Pacesetter Exhaust
These guys are who you're looking for if you're not willing to shell out $300-$1,500 for an exhaust system.

Panasport
Lightweight and durable (yes, it's possible!) street and race-only wheels.

Pegasus Auto Racing
Racing supplies at great prices!

Phoenix Micro-Lite
Looking for an HID lighting upgrade for your car?..

PIAA
Accept no substitutions! Their quality speaks for itself...

Porterfield Brakes
There's sure to be a different compound to suit your needs; everything from SCCA Solo 2, open track days, and even endurance racing.

RC Engineering
The race industry's standard in fuel injectors.

Racer Wholesale
This place has a lot of cheap racing stuff: Nomex suits, helmets, gloves, driving shoes, trailer equipment, fluids, harnesses, window nets, etc.

Redline Oil
Great lubricants...

Royal Purple
The race community's secret... If you look at the top NHRA cars, you'll see the Royal Purple logo on 'em...

RD Enterprises
The West Coast distributor for many high quality suspension components. I got my Corolla's Konis here... They're the cheapest, so check with 'em first if they carry it!

Schroth Restraints
Add some race-class safety in your daily driver by installing their street-legal 4-point harness.

Simpson Race Products
The industry standard for safety...

Sparco
Another great co. that makes seats, harnesses, and driving apparel for race car drivers.

Sylvania
"Acck... It's just another headlight site," you say? They have a nifty bulb application database.

Simple Digital Systems
Compared to Electromotive's aftermarket computers, Simple Digital Systems' engine computers are cheaper.

SEMA
If an aftermarket company has a web site, you'll most likely find it here.

Simple Digital Systems
Aftermarket ECU's. The name says it all...

Standox
Find paint and code numbers.

Strano Performance Parts
Race products and equipment for racers, run by racers.

Susquehanna Motorsports
Aside from being a big Hella distributor, this company deals with a lot of off-road and rally enthusiasts. You'll find every product that Hella offers to the public at great prices.

Talbot & Co.
This company stocks and distributes Cibie lamps in the U.S.

TAP Plastics
A great place to get some sheet magnet for your autox needs. You can also get some Delrin bushing material for spring spacers and other uses.

Total Seal
Manufacturers of the "gapless" piston rings. Running unusually high cylinder pressures? Look no further.

The Tire Rack
This is a great place to get tires, wheel and tire packages for a relatively low price. You can also have them supply you with heat cycled race tires mounted on light wheels.

Toyota Racing Development
TRD-USA looks like it's finally waking up and noticing what die-hard Toyota enthusiasts want. It's about damn time, you guys...

Brandsport Toyota Parts
This site has more info than the TRD-USA site. Great service, too.

Truechoice
If you feel like your car's holding you back and want to get a sweet suspension setup, this is the place to go.

TWM Induction
They've got manifolds and throttle bodies for the popular engines. What's even better is that they have kits for all 4A-GEs.

Valentine 1
This is the radar detector. No other detectors can come close to matching its performance.

WEB Cams
This company lists a couple of cam grinds for the Toyota 4A-GE motor. What's great about 'em is that they're relatively cheap and they're cut from new steel billets!

Wolf EMS
Yet, another aftermarket ECU company.

Dickies
Comfy and durable work clothes.

Fluke
If you do a lot of electrical troubleshooting (automotive included), you'll find their digital multimeters highly effective.

Harbor Freight
Some decent tools at low prices. I get all of my seldom-used tools (coil spring compressor, pulley pullers, etc) here.

Kal-Equip by Actron
All the features of the expensive Fluke DMMs without the fluke price. You have 3 different DMMs to choose from. Also available are professional diagnostic tools and ignition timing lights.

Mitutoyo
The standard in measuring tools. I use their mics and indicators for unparalleled accuracy when working on valve shims, rebuilding motors and trannies.

Sears/Craftsman Tools
Some nice tools without having to pay Snap-On prices.

Snap-On Tools
Snap-On quality for the Snap-On price! =) They have the valve adjustment SSTs for Toyota OHC engines; YA8825 ($35) and YA8825-1 ($12).

Art's Automotive
A great local independent shop that I highly recommend (you don't hear that often!). If you need any work done on your Acura, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, or Toyota, this is the place to go.

Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
Here's an ex-drag racer who can coax the craziest amount of power from Chevy small and big blocks.

If you're a regular in the San Francisco Region SCCA Solo 2 series, you'll know the infamous Toyota Starlet driven by the brothers Tito and Mert Solis. It's not surprising for the Starlet to run one of the fastest raw times, if not the "Top Time of the Day."

ALLDATA
Check out this site for Technical Service Bulletins and Recalls that affect your car. Just click on Recalls & Service Bulletins. I find it ironic that my 1974 Volvo 164E only has 17 items while my 1988 Corolla GT-S has around 165 items listed!!! =)

Edmund's
Do yourself a favor and find out what the car's invoice price is so you can stick it to the dealerships! Each car report includes the invoice and manufacturer's suggested retail price of all options.

California State Laws
In the ever-increasingly strict California, there are too many friggin' laws to keep up with.

CARB Engine-swap Guidelines
Click on the Table of Contents and do a word search for "engine." It should point you to the Engine Change Guidelines which will let you know exactly what's legal when performing engine swaps.

CA Personalized Plate Availabitily
If you wanna get a personalized plate for your car, do a quick search if it's available. This only works for California-registered plates.