Taking a short break

I'm taking a break from fixing this car up. I'm planning on going to PI this year, I need to save up money. First, pay-off my speeding tickets, go to traffic school, get a passport and watever after that. Here are some pics for this week.

Lowered, and finally finished the "Panda" paint scheme.... lol

"86" yeea, dont ask...






Before (Stock Springs)


After (Espelir ASD)








Stock - Aftermarket


I need a new set of wheels!

It was a bitch putting the mouldings back on... I used the Gorilla Glue, to stick it on. I shouldve used a 3M Double sided tae or w/e... but its koo, its stuck like a champ now... =P

Installed the lowering springs

Finally installed the Espelir lowering springs (thanks to my brother in law) and painted the driver side of the car!
The springs made a big difference, ride is smoother now, and the car doesnt lean much while turning.

I havent done much on the car, I still need to put the mouldings back on. I'll post pics later on.

Espelir Springs / Fender $120

Met up with 'socal' to pick up the front fender he's selling on club4ag, I told him to bring some parts. I ended up buying the fender and a set of Espelir Lowering Springs ASD (#ESA086). I may be installing this today, not sure... here are the pics as usual...






uhh.. Dad and his JDM pose

And about the digital gauge cluster, I shouldve done my research first, turns out, it only works for GTS! =T

Digital Gauge Cluster

I just sent my payment to Max ($150.00)

Almost Done

So I went to get my car smogged today, and suprisingly, it didn't pass... lol...

At the smog station

I hate to say this, but this pic reminds me of Initial D

$20 Paint job is almost done, I just need to do the driver side

Yesterday, before I painted the rear

Here's the rest... I can't really perfect the arch on the fender...

Gonna fix it though...

$20 Paint Job

I bought 6 cans of flat black, and 1 white semi gloss spray paint and 120 grit sandpaper. Painted my car last night (Panda)... My car right now is half panda... lol... i'll finish it today when i get off work.

Dad still bitchin about the bumper.. lol

Things I need to do

• Body Work $1,400
• New Fenders $200
• Front Bumpers (my Dad keeps bitchin me about this lol) $1,200
• Solex Locks $50
• Gauge Cluster $150 (Ordered from Illegal Garage)
• TRD Steering Wheel (with quick release hub) $150
• Rear Struts/Shocks $200
• Strut Bars/Braces $150
• CF OEM Style Hood $500
• New Rims (Longchamps) $600 (used)
• Red Line Tail Lights $400
• Sparco Reclinable Seat $800
• 16v/20v Swap (w GT-S Rear Axle) $1,000

What I've done to it, prior to this post

Stripped down the back seat
New GTS tail lights (with missing centerpiece)
Cleaned the interior
Cleaned the engine bay

1984 Toyota Corolla SR5 White/Black
Acquired June 23, 2007 1:50AM

EVERYTHING STOCK!

I bought my first AE86 around 2005, prestine condition, no dents, no rust, CLEAN interior. I bought it for $900.00 from an old lady, I was the 2nd owner! I regret selling it, even though it was a SR5, I didnt realize how rare it is to find a WHITE Corolla in that condition.

Couple of weeks ago, I was driving down the freeway and spotted a white Corolla (Hatchback) about a quarter mile away, guess what, it had a "For Sale" written on the rear hatch with the number under it. Pulled next to him (traffic was slow), I rolled down my window, I was like, "HEY, I'LL BUY IT RIGHT NOW! I GOT THE MONEY!" I got his number, and a day later, I got the title/registration in hand.

I paid $560.00 for this car.