88 Corolla SR5 Wagon

[sr5_rolla]

Hey all

This is my car, tho it's going nowhere at the mo

The 4afe has a cracked head. Originally wanted to a 4agze for it, but can't afford it at the mo (really want it after all my research, this is the best replacement engine ), but am sticking in a silvertop due to funds. I do want to mod the engine with time, but am sticking to fixing the exterior for now. Will also be upgrading the brakes.

Yup, it's been in this state for about a month and a half now. For the first 3 or 4 weeks, was too busy to do much, but did speak to my mechanic and called this guy he told me about for the engine. He's been busy n still hasn't been able to find one. Really starting to drive me up the wall. I want to do the whole thing myself , but lack the tools or space <_< and the old man would have a heart-attack (btw, I'm 24, he's almost 70, and I'm definately not getting out of home now I have this loan because of this IT course I'm doing)

So far:

15inch rims (hmmm ... BobJane wheels n tyre package)

Painted the front grille gloss black (need to repaint it and add a clear coat maybe)

Alpine MP3 player, 4inch speakers (2 front, 2 rear)

Tinted the windows

Wildcat 4-2-1 headers n exhaust

Debadged and removed the stripes running along the sides

Plans:

Headlight mod (I'm game to attempt it) + Phillips (Diamond Vision, 6000k?) bulbs

Repaint mudguards/flaps, wiper body (maybe more, black, where appropriate)

Get rid of any rust spots coming up

A proper wash n clay to decide what I should do paint-wise

Suspension - renew springs and shocks, but most likely maintain standard height

Strut brace

Exhaust - full system, + panel filter (heatproof current air intake system as I've checked it out, its sealed and is seperate enough from the engine bay)

Short-shifter (if I can find one)

New bonnet (almost all the welds are cracked)

Possible upgrade of stereo or carputer/laptop depending on this IT course + job

Change LEDs in dash

I've decided to stick with car as it's good for light off-roading, luggage space (I've done DJing before, may return to it, and I carry the full set-up), the fact that I would like to make a sleeper out of it , and I've grown to like it. I want to look after the body, interior and handling before I do any costly engine mods to it.

I'll hopefully make it out on the next cruise.

Andy

[$ANGELO$]

hey looks good man! and nice list of mods you have coming along there.. give me a yell when your ready for the airbag suspension ;) my uncle does them..