Toyota 86 Pop-up Headlights: Result NEO86 Kit Installs Far Easier Than Expected
Liam Campbell
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Toyota 86 Pop-up Headlights have finally reached America, and the installation is far less painful than most owners would expect. YouTuber Dustin Williams bought a Toyota 86 specifically to host the Result Japan NEO86 body kit. The question was whether a first-generation coupe could handle such dramatic surgery in a home garage.
Installing Toyota 86 Pop-up Headlights
Williams ordered the kit through a third party, since Toyota partner Result Japan does not sell directly to the US. The package arrived intact, with chiseled fenders, a flatter hood, headlight buckets, and a deep front bumper. Stock bodywork came off first, and the fenders went on next.
Finished, the shape reads more like a second-generation MR2 than a Hachiroku, which is hard to complain about. Williams reportedly found the fenders bolt to the same points as factory parts, which keeps the process predictable. Compare that to the next-gen MR2 prototype and the design language is clearly borrowed from Toyota’s midengine playbook.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 2.0L Naturally Aspirated Flat-Four (est.) |
| 🐎Power Output | 228 HP (est.) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 184 lb-ft (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 6.3s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 140 mph (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 6-Speed Manual / RWD |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $8,600 kit plus paint (est.) |
Fitting these Toyota 86 Pop-up Headlights required trimming the front bumper support. Rear overfenders need cutting to clear the wider arches. Meanwhile, the side skirts and rear bumper install in their stock positions, and the kit includes hydraulic cylinders plus clear instructions.
In its home market, the NEO86 kit costs roughly $6,600. Ordered through Evasive Motorsports, the total climbs to $8,600 before paint and bodywork. On paper, that is steep for a bolt-on look, but a fully finished build could easily exceed $12,000.
Still, the value argument is harder to dismiss when you compare prices. Original Toyota Corolla AE86 cars can cost upwards of $30,000 today. Suddenly, a $10,000 car wearing a $10,000 body kit looks like a reasonable shortcut to nostalgia. Enthusiasts chasing a retro look may find that math compelling, and the Auto News Magazine team expects this kit to become a cult favorite among Toyobaru tuners.
Ultimately, the NEO86 proves that pop-up headlights are no longer a garage fantasy. Whether it becomes a resale asset will depend on how cleanly the work is executed. Done right, this build could hold its appeal for years.
Liam Campbell
Industry Intelligence & News Editor at Auto News Magazine. Tracking prototype spy shots, Nürburgring development mules, automaker corporate moves, and breaking global automotive scoops.
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