TYLER CAMPBELL
AGE – 28
HEIGHT / WEIGHT – 6’0″ 190lbs
HOMETOWN – Sequim, WA
OCCUPATION – Fabricator/Mechanic
VEHICLE – 1986 Toyota Corolla
OUTPUT – 350WHP
ACCOLADES
EVERGREEN DRIFT 2015
12th Place Overall ProAm
DRIFTCON 2015
2nd Place Team Tandem
DRIFTCON 2014
1st Place Team Tandem
For the last 12 years Tyler has drifted and steadily built his AE86 into being the competitive car it is today. In his opinion, the best part of drifting a car that he initially learned to drive on is that he is intimately familiar with all aspects of the chassis. Nearly every fabricated component on the vehicle has been constructed by him in his garage. He says he has drifted the car since the first day he got it!
The car has had 6 motors, 4 rear ends, and 6 transmissions over the years. While this might seem like a lot, Tyler says that it just means they have had a wonderful relationship.
Drifting and building this car has taught him more than he can explain and is very much a part of him. Having fabricated the cage, front and rear tube bumpers, the big angle LCA’s, the relocated rack, motor mounts, transmission mounts, and stitch welding the chassis – if it was done with a welder he was probably the one who did it.
Tyler’s plans for 2016 are to compete in both DriftCon events as well as some other ProAm rounds. He would also like to reclaim his 2014 DriftCon team tandem title with his fellow Backyard Built teammates.
Photos by ImportMeet.com, I-Nertia & Shinchoku. Profile photo by Always Reckless.
SPONSORS
Always Reckless
MODIFICATIONS
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
Lexus 1UZFE 4.0 V8
Supra W58 Transmission
Ford Explorer 8.8 LSD Rear End
31 Spline Axles
26x16x3 Dual Core Radiator
Custom Radiator Mount
1pc Driveshaft
Custom Short Throw Shifter
EXTERIOR / INTERIOR
Origin Lab Body Kit
J-Blood Overfenders
J-Blood Wangan Wing
Vertex Hood Vent
Diamond Racing Steel 15×8 Front /15×10 Rear Wheels
Formula Drift Legal Roll Cage
Tube Front End
Tube Rear Bumper w/ One-off Wall Tap Shocks / Bash Bars
SUSPENSION / CHASSIS
KYB AGX Adjustable Struts
Swift 8k Rear Springs
QA1 9kg Front Springs w/ Adjustable Coil Perches
Fully Stitch Welded Chassis
T3 Thrust Washer Top Hats
Relocated Camber Plates
Relocated MR2 Steering Rack & Spacer
Custom Full Heim Joint LCA (Tyler designed and built these – car has 70° of useable angle!)
Modified T3 Steering Knuckles (1° Ackerman)
T3 4 Link and Pan Hard Bar
Godspeed Front Sway Bar
Godspeed Rear Sway Bar
Hydraulic E-brake
