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  1. sskoul
    Hello guys, I am going nuts as to what type of cup holders I should get and where to mount them. I drive around a lot and take my fluids on the run. Am really tired of spilling my drinks all over the place. Need a permanent solution. Please give your suggestions and post some pics. Cheers!
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    Great work with the 3D badges. If they turn out to be durable then the possibilities are endless. Keep us informed.
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    What is the distance between the inner LCA pivot points on a KE30?? I think 520mm is incorrect??
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    Hi there, What are the options that we have to upgrade a KE20/25 front suspension. 1. Which crossmembers can we use, KE30 or KE70 or KP61?? 2. What are the shortest LCAs that can be used on a KE20?? Are there any shorter than KE70?? I am busy designing a rack & pinion setup for my car. I have installed a starlet rack in but as it is wider therefore bumpsteer issues Temporary fix - Drop the car as much as possible - Less movement less bumpsteer. Currently drives excellent on flat roads with small bumps. . Out of all the crossmembers I have seen, the ke30 looks the easiest swap. My current track width is R LCA + L LCA + Inter LCA distance = 320mm + 320mm + 493mm = 1133mm If I use a KE30 crossmember with KE70 LCAs 300+300+520 = 1120mm (1.3 cm Narrower) OR If I use a KE30 crossmember with KE30 LCAs 310+310+520 = 1140mm (0.7 cm wider) Would any of these be a better start in rack and pinion conversion??
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    E = Vertical difference in height between inner LCA pivot and inner tie rod pivot = 6mm (Inner tie rod pivot is higher) (Credit Rob KE25) 1st post updated
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    D = Perpendicular distance between LCA inner pivot center and tire rod pivot -------- ?? 110mm (If this distance is equal to eye to eye distance on the KE20 steering arm) ?? D = 110mm ( Is this Correct?? )
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    Yup have gone through that but its not the original KE20 geometry, its heavily modified. My aim is to maintain the measurements as close or even exact to the original as possible. So that's why I need confirmed measurements off of the original setup.
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    NOTE: I am adding confirmed measurements to the 1st post.
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    EPIC Stuff. Great job dude!! 3 down and ONLY 2 MORE TO GO!!! Come on guys!!
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    Sorry that there are not much updates. I am currently busy installing a rack and pinion. Everybody can check my KE20/25 Steering geometry thread for updates on that.
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    Great! I will really appreciate that! will wait for your reply.
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    Yeah that's quite a detailed note but it involves a lot of donor parts and not just the rack, and most of the measurements he mentioned are not of the original ke20 steering geometry. With the current idea that I have the only thing needed to be done is the rack fabrication (Not difficult at all), welding it on the x member and getting the steering linked to the rack and presto!! all geometry intact with rack and pinion accuracy! No changes what so ever to the X member mount/location, LCA inner pivots, no camber issues and using same tie rods/steering arms.
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    Hello guys, The reason I am here is that my car is in the garage and i have stripped my steering box and drag link and the front x member is off. Yes I am installing a rack and pinion. I have found an expert welder who is ready to fabricate. I know and we all know that we don't have a donor rack the size we want as the width is too small. But I am going to build a center pull rack and pinion with a wider rack like as follows. but to do so I need some exact measurements within the next 2 to 3 days. Measurements A = Distance between LCA inner pivot points = 492.4mm (Credit parrot) B = Distance between tie rod inner pivot points = 410mm (Credit parrot) C = LCA length = 320mm (Credit parrot) D = Perpendicular distance between LCA inner pivot center and tie rod pivot -------- ?? E = Vertical difference in height between inner LCA pivot and inner tie rod pivot = 6mm (Inner tie rod pivot is higher) (Credit Rob KE25) Looking forward to input from all the experts here. Thanks Other info Front Track Width (Wheel Mounting Face to Wheel Mounting Face): 1270mm (Credit styler) Rear Track Width (Wheel Mounting Face to Wheel Mounting Face): 1295mm (Credit styler)
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    Swapped my 3k and K40 gearbox with a 4K and K50. Put in a new head gasket while we were at it. Out In Not a very big change in power but reving is smoother and engine vibrations are down to minimum, and less problems with cold starts.
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    Upgraded my brakes to KE30. So now have 4x114.3 PCD all round. Changed the brake booster to KE70. Huge improvement in brakes from stock. This is one mod that I highly recommend to all stock KE20 owners. Brake needs a day or two to get used to, after that it's all fun. Cost of upgrades: $115
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    Thanks Very unlikely, as the coupe never made it to market here. Have seen only few coupes over the past few years. Met a guy with a coupe who was unable to find the side vents over the rear tires. Will go there tomorrow and try and take pics.
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    Anyone knows which car do these power fender mirrors belong to?? The guy at the wreckers said he thinks they are from a celica, but I feel he was just guessing. Any info would be appreciated.
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    Some parts that I bought over the last month .... Rear wind screen with defogger. My current one is plain glass. Fender antenna Power fender mirrors
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    Parts taken off Door mouldings and after market universal side mirrors
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    Badges ar ON! Starting to look more normal now. Before After Rear badges
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    First pictures after the paintjob Final polishing will be next week.
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    I totally agree. Its much cheaper to get work done here. I still have to finalize the payment with the garage after holidays but the whole package (bodywork and respray) will be around $450 - $500 (US). The same work at a modern garage in Islamabad would have cost around $1500 easy.
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    They've got lots of webs ..... on their site!! Lol I am pretty sure they don't even have a phone!! The shop I am talking about usually sells parts like badges, front and tail lights, front grill, door mouldings, fender antenna, brake disks and pads etc. Basically parts that need replacement more often. All parts available are for the 4 door version. 2 doors are very rare here. KE20s and 30s are not that common in the cities here in Pakistan, but they are quite common and still in everyday use in the mountainous parts of the North Pakistan. These cars pass through the cities of Islamabad (where I live) and Rawalpindi enroute to aywhere in the rest of Pakistan. Hence the availability of parts new and old here. People from the North know where exactly they have to stop and shop for parts. As I am still new at this I am still learning as to where I have to get them from.
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    Well the good news is I got the car back and its currently standing in my driveway. The bad news is that there is still a little rust and a few holes that need to be welded closed in the trunk. As its Eid holidays starting from Sunday, the garage will be closed for a week. So during the next week I will start pasting the emblems and also start cleaning the interior. Will take it back to the garage next week for the final touches. As its dark and I am really tired. Will try and take some pictures tomorrow and post them up. Goodnight from this side of the planet :)
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    Final day at the paintshop :)
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