boofis Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 (edited) Hey Thought I may aswell post my project as I've joined now. Basically I bought this car to learn about the mechanical side of things. Its my first car and I picked her up for $425. It was in good condition but not really atm. Plans - Warm 4k (Rebuild) :angrybird:, Whiteline sways, re-spray, Rt corona brake upgrade, stripped interior, rims, cut all rust out and NO BOG, lower at front, new rims/tyres, weight reduction :D, yeah the list goes on, but thats the notable stuff. Pics will be up tonight! Thanks Troy Edited November 2, 2005 by boofis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Hey Thanks for the welcome, yeah it should be a challenge but I really do dislike bog. And I like bodywork/paint. :D Yeah it's not much to look at atm, but still! lol. Thanks Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 that's cool, we all had to start somewhere :D  i'd suggest getting some decent shocks and springs and wheel alignment sorted out before you start messing around with swaybars. you're going to have to go short stroke shocks and coilovers with the corona struts, so get the leaves reset and put some matching shocks in the back, and get it on the track and actually see how it handles first  corollas are pretty well balanced from factory, and it's very easy to turn any old toyota into an understeering or snap-oversteering pig with "she'll be right" massive sways. this is what half the celica idiots on toymods do, cos "mate, it cost 300 bucks so it must be good"!  it really depends what you're going to do with the car, if it's just a hot streeter with a bit of weekend short course work like motorkhanas and hillclimbs, you'd probably want to leave it stock. if you're going for high speed track stuff like QR (which you probably aren't with a just a 4K) then i'd say uprated swaybars could be useful. if you're going to be doing offroad rally stuff, that's different again  just a suggestion, and will save you a bit of cash at the start :angrybird:  what color you want to paint it? what wheels and tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) Hey SJ Thanks for the advice. I'm painting it the same colour because I'm not going to do the engine bay (Thats just rediulous) Wheels and tyres - hopefully something with some dish and some nice tyres (I've got no idea :angrybird: in other words) lol. And pics. I'll link I hope you don't mind. The paper tar war begins... http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ke5500100017wc.jpg My work space http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ke55001000114od.jpg And the 3/4 kind of view. Looking lovely! http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ke55001000121ah.jpg http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ke55001000121ah.jpg And, boxes with parts, all named nicely. But I've still lost stuff I don't know how though, :D http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ke5500300019vj.jpg Thanks Troy Edited September 2, 2005 by boofis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 "i'd suggest getting some decent shocks and springs and wheel alignment sorted out before you start messing around with swaybars. you're going to have to go short stroke shocks and coilovers with the corona struts, so get the leaves reset and put some matching shocks in the back, and get it on the track and actually see how it handles first.." Â Ah, I think I changed my mind! LOL. Thanks Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) Hey I already tried the dry ice but couldn't get enough of the stuff to do it all so resorted to hairdryer and scraper lol. 3hrs later its almost gone....almost. Oh! And I am NEVER EVER NEVER NEVEVER Going to take a dash out again!!!!!!!!! :D Thanks Troy Edited September 2, 2005 by boofis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 hehe, nice big garage you have there, lucky man :D ahh parts in boxes and a car half painted, that brings back memories  where abouts are you? most of us noisy ones are around brisbane, but we've got regulars from all over the world! i'm down in nsw, just south of the gold coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Hey mate Yeah I'm very lucky, thats actually my neighbours garage and shes kind enough to let me use it. Parts in boxes is the way to go! lol. I'm down in Melbourne, well Eastern Suburbs of Victoria. I think an around Australia cruise is in order.......when I get my license...........and when my car is finished Hahaha. :D Thanks Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 oh cool another mexican :angrybird: i reckon we should organise a victoria cruise, i'm keen to put some kays on my panelvan :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeys toy[RL] Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 mexican?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Jamie Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 victoria is the southern state :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 oh cool another mexican :blinks:i reckon we should organise a victoria cruise, i'm keen to put some kays on my panelvan :D Heck yes. But lets wait like, maybe a year or so, so my car will be a bit faster and back together :angrybird: Hahaha. Or not, thats ok. Thanks Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokey Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) oh cool another mexican :blinks:i reckon we should organise a victoria cruise, i'm keen to put some kays on my panelvan :D Heck yes. But lets wait like, maybe a year or so, so my car will be a bit faster and back together :angrybird: Hahaha. Or not, thats ok. Thanks Troy But has to be before you decide, then build your engine and after i finally finish mine Edited September 4, 2005 by Hokey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofis Posted September 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 (edited) Hahaha. Finish yours :blinks: When? Too much snow..... :D AND A BENT CHASSIS RAIL. Chode :bash: :angrybird: Thanks Troy Edited September 4, 2005 by boofis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokey Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 welded diff now to!!! doin doughies last night in an industrial area was sooo much fun. going to the melbourne rally now. chassis rail smassis rail it is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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