Shoes

dayum, if only they made these with PCD100
it'll look so flushed in the rolla

Roll-ess coRolla

Picked up a used anti-roll bar for about 100 bucks, came with the lower arms, and since my rear lower arm bushes were quite worn anyway, i took that chance to kill 2 birds with 1 gun stone

I think ill give it a nice coat of paint soon.

Oops my modified fuel tank shown. Its a AE92 Trueno tank.

Next step, my door panels. Hmmmm....

Formula D

Vid i took in Formula D during the past weekend. Event was all good, only judging as expected was unfair. Oh well, its called GOODYEAR Formula D for a reason, Toyo/Federal/Achillies/Kumho dont really stand a chance unless luck is on their side.

Anyhow give it up for underdog Mervyn Nakamura of Team Federal who is also sponsored by CTech

Interior inspirations

Was hunting for some door panels online for the AE80/82, needed some inspirations to custom my own doors. So here are the results, stolen from various websites.

Clean n simple single tone coloured, spotting a 6.5" component set, probably fiber made pods

A lil more tricky, 2 toned double 6" speaker pods

Another clean looking one, but bright colours are out of my options, going full black/red for the interior, with white LEDs lighting up the dark.

This looked suitable, althought i think the rear side of the panels can be utilised, adding in bottle holders or compartments for storage

So the final verdict? Soon to come out, as I've finally finished my 6 months of internship, now on super duper long break before i begin my degree. Meaning i got heckuva long time to restore my rolla.

Puspakom inspection

The rolla went for his inspection. Conversion of engine bla bla bla

As seen in pic above, its already 25 years old..

PUSPAKOM. Enter time - 9.50am

LULUS (Pass) - 10.01am LOL ROFL LMAO

Car went for inspection "AS IS" (loud exhaust, lots of strut bars, some body spot welds etc etc), and boy do they love coffee *smirks*

WELCOME TO MALAYSIA XD!

Random shots before inspection

Thought I'd post up a couple of shots before the dogs call it "salah" and doesnt issue me with a roadtax and grant.

The legendary AE8X Levin style headlamps, almighty rectangular-ness

Where the action happens..

Peekaboo!

Hope those inspection bastards love coffee.

Star Sports appearance.

My beloved car came out on Astro Star Sports a couple months ago, just found the video online.

Its at the beginning, about 0.03. I myself also appeared receiving prize at 2.18. Not bad huh making it onto international television.

Corolla power..

Just found this online, gonna make a sticker of it.
Watch out guys xD

Kelawang outing

Took a day trip to Seremban via Semenyih, Sungai Tekala & Kuala Kelawang route during Hari Raya Haji holiday. First timer on the curvy roads, at 8am it was great fun!

Starting point, just after Semenyih Dam

Checkpoint, giving the cars a short breather

Outside Hutan Lipur Jeram Toi waterfalls

Nice stretch of road back. Had lots of fun chasing my mate's Waja.

Will be heading there again soon, love'd the soothing drive and winding roads...

Boring sunday

Got my DIY mojo and decided to get a couple of things done. Painted the cam covers and also used my old fuel filter as an oil catch tank.Painted it flat black,
Now i can tell people i drive a "black top" 4A-GE!

Cost : Paint - RM7 (Abro matt black)
2 hours of hard labour
Resulting a very happy owner!

Wicked

Found a couple of pics online from an Aussie mag. Featuring a 9.5 sec quatermile runner
Crazily identical to my rolla, only thing was it had the huge turbine juttin out from the front bumper and those kickass Mickey Thompson Drag tyres.

And yeah of course i dont have those crazy wide fenders...

Now lacking, a paintjob and a photoshoot by JonYKT

She's IN!

LIVE UPDATES FOR TODAY!

Loving the sounds of the 4A-GE!

Big project

It's been sometime now since i last posted. My original engine has been wiped out completely, therefore needing a replacement. Also the paintjob has begin with the engine taken out.

Teaser pic hehehe

WHEE

Car is out, engine is healthy, i opted to use back the original engine, but with a Weber Carburretor and Higher camshaft degrees for low and mid end torque. Have done run-in for 500km including a highway trip to Port Dickson.

Also now i have bolted on my new seat.
Some pics from GRA round 3 @ Sepang
Yes its lookin good, performing well. More updates to come soon...

Pre-makeover

Its at the workshop now. Ready for her major rebuild

sobz. deep deep hole in pocket.

PICS OF CURRENT STATUS

Engine is going through terrible over-heating, suspected head gasket burnt

Front bumper cracked due to some old aunty knocked me, sendiri tanggung, headlight also gone
Fender hancur, removed...

Searching for AE86 Zenki Levin bumper & AE101 4AFE Engine + Gearbox + ECU + wiring, pm me if you have these...

HALT

PROJECT STUCK DUE TO DAMAGED CAR WITH NO FINANCIAL BACKING. BE BACK AS SOON AS THERES SOME SUPPORT...

AE80 012

I knew it was time to change my absorbers after GRA last last week. So i begin to source for abs suitable for the AE80 before installing bars from Ctech that are due next week. After lots of researching, i found out that for the front, AE101 absorbers and springs are suitable but original top mount must be re-used. Whereas the rear, to use other abs and springs, the whole knuckle with disc brake must be swapped from a AE92 (hefty hefty cost). So I sourced brand new AE101 abs and springs for the front, and came up with a budgeted setup - Kayaba Ultra Gas Abs and APM performax sports springs.

Abs and springs

Full set being assembled

After installation, camber was adjusted to -1.5 degree for better cornering. Now i can take corners without front roll, soon to be settled will be the rear, hopefully lah!

Cost
Kayaba Abs - RM250 per pair
APM performax springs - RM250 for a set of 4
Top mount - RM140 per pair
Labour + Alignment - RM100

AE80 011 part 2

Part 2 continuation of pics from GRA

AE80 011

At GRA 2009 Round 1 *pics part 1*

AE80 010

New Parts have arrived, being checked and prepared.

Head is back on, hope it starts tomorrow hehee, RED HEAD XD

AE80 009

I have officially turned my garden into a temporary garage

Big project coming...

View of carbby before removal

To Be Continued...

AE80 008

Bought my new clutch disc and cover. Its only a matter of time to get that shit in.

UPDATE :

So the project received a whole set of new goodies

Old clutch was worn on the inside, as can be seen, old clutch has no torsion springs, instead it uses hard rubber to absorb vibration. Also the inside diameter of the clutch disc has been worn out. So it was really time to change new clutch.

Upon removal of gearbox, driveshaft were also removed, and after inspection, my bad fc status is being caused be crooked and damaged drive shaft. So they were replaced as well.

Damage report
Clutch disc + cover + bearing = RM200
Driveshaft = RM120