Rusty Bucket

Hey Guys,

Have been around for a while, so I thought I should stop being rude and properly introduce myself. Have owned my Stivo for a little over a year, and have really enjoyed it so far. Was not even looking at buying a car, but my mother in law offered it to me at a good price. I could not refuse. After owning V8 Commodores for a long time I was looking at a cheaper daily drive. At that stage I had 2 V8's, A VH SLE 308 and a VS Senator 215i. The Senator was my daily drive and the VH is my toy. I have since sold the Senator but am keeping the VH as I have big plans for it. When I first got the Rolla I thought I would not spend a cent on it. But it is a great lil car and I cant help myself. In the past fortnight I have de badged the bootlid apart from Toyota symbol. Fitted after market black mesh grill. Fitted TRD CAI. Got a set of Lenso Samurai Super Light Sc01 17" wheels with Kumho Ecsta KU23 215/40/17 shoes. Oh and I painted the brakes red. I have included a few photos, but the quality is really ordinary. When I get a new camera I will put new pictures up of car with new wheels. Am also looking at lowering springs to drop it in the next couple of weeks

Ash.

Gday mate. Welcome to the boards. Im sure you will love your Rolla, they are great lil cars. My wife has exactly the same model and colour as you. Enjoy your time here..

Looks tough mate, nice work... :D

Gday Flugel! Good upgade the 03 Ascent. My wife has the same car and its proven very reliable. Welcome aboard..

Yeah, im really happy with my Rolla. Many years ago, my second car was a Ford Laser and it was a great little car. Never had any dramas out of it and I gave it a hard time for years. I could still slide into an XR6T anytime..

I would like to come out and meet you guys and see your cars.. Where is this meet spot exactly?

I bought a bottle of STP fuel injector cleaner for $8. For that price, what do you have to lose? If you get it, make sure you put it in with a quarter of a tank or less so its potent. In my opinion, $100 rip off, $8 worth a shot..

That is pretty good. I used to think he was a tit, now I think he is great.

I really want to get a monster truck, like a HPI Savage. A few of my mates have trucks and they say the more people out the more fun it is.

Looking nice mate. Welcome aboard!

Took pedals off I installed the other day cos I dont like them and they are a bit dangerous when they get stuck on my floor mats!

Car looks awesome.. BTW, nice vid too.

Ill get in first and say use the search button as you can find all you need to know there. Look at exhaust, CAI, suspension. Plenty of things to do..

Shame about no CD's.

Looks really good jaderd.

Welcome aboard Young. It is awesome, lots of info and friendly people. BTW, you should be looking at a pre-facelift Stivo! :D

Found a couple more..

There are so many hobbies around! Imagine the time put into these. Hows the white car in 1st post with deflated airbag and blood everywhere.

Oh it is nasty! If Ford made it like that, it probably would have sold more. In saying that, I am surprised at the amount of these things that are on the road.

Nice Nate. Front bar, wheels and stance look good, but I like the look of the FMIC.

Welcome flamo!

Does no minimal modding mean you have heaps of mods?

Enjoy the boards..

What! The Simpson mobile is awesome. Ford have alot to answer for with the Ka and the Taurus.

Some nice finds.

Put Momo pedals on and fitted my new grille. Thanks Azza. ;) Also gave her a bath.

Looking good mate. As everyone has said, dont know about tip and good to see a nice sedan. Wheels look good. I vote no for wing! Begs the question, can a car ever be truly finished?

Pretty funny.. Looks like a bit of a put on for France's funniest home videos or something...

Cool, thank you both I spose.. :D