well chaps, long time no update. if im honest, theres no real update as such. i have spoken to a chap from the local bodyshop who told me that doing the bodywork myself would be far cheaper than getting someone else to do it, let alone the sentimental value of saying "i fixed my car".. otherwise, nothings been done, accept some cleaning of my engine bay and fixing my exhaust. ages ago i took a small bracket off my exhaust thinking it was a joiner, really it just holds the U bend as i like to call it, in place. its where its welded to fit over the rear axle. i thought it would let the exhaust off and then i could fit my new backbox. Also, ages ago, i removed the hanger, to also take the backbox off. changes of plans and i want to put it all back on again, and its not happening. ive done in many fingers trying to get the last rubber slot over the fat hangers welded to the body. NOT happening. heres a few pics. My uber bolting skills.. whilst doing this, my car cocked its leg.. this is roughly where i want my tip sitting.. slightly higher than standard Now for the interesting part ... my plans are changing constantly, but the image in my mind is fairly cool now. and hopefully i will stick to this decision. in time, i want to buy some second hand Griffin alloys (standard glanza/paseo si) and spray them in a shadow chrome to match the japanese limited sets. Like these : then the sideskirts, front lip and rear lip the same as the galliano and the same as mikeyjays then the full fronted cynos foglights, OR the small spotlight ones A Dash Mat (only a possiblity) then i want to source some wind deflectors (one day ) So without pics, thats : (in bold is what i already have) Front lip Rear lip Sideskirts Wind Deflectors Shadow Chrome JDM Griffin Alloys ( 14" ) ST Spoiler TRD Dial Surround (made by myself using standard surround) Crystal Headlights (JDM) De-egged Indicators Crystal Side Repeaters Cut Out Grille + Black Mesh Paseo Floor Matts Foglights (either uk spotlights or japanese full faced) New exhaust tip (exact same as current but without rust) Sony CD Player Coin Holder (From A Starlet, Someday ) Colour Colded Wing Mirrors But not mounting plates (like standard glanza) Re-coat Strut Brace and find OMP Sticker for authenticity Polished Cam Cover Standard Clutch New Battery Supra Boot And Fuel Cap Release Lever Dash Mat - Possible Custom Rear Strut Brace 25mm Starlet SR Lowering Springs (i feel 60mm may be too much, still trying 60 anyway) Glanza Steering Wheel (same as mine, but leather) Later Spec Door Cards Left Hand Drive Drivers Seat (so passenger has height adjustable) Left Hand Drive Electric Window switches and wiring loom (will be able to have automatic window on pass side, but will stop them from using lock doors button) Somerset County Cars Window Sticker (local toyota dealership (aunthentic)) New Airbag Stickers (mine are a bit.. old, and showing it) New Swivel Rear Badge Spray Corners Of Rear Lights To US Spec. ST185 Celica Center Console Cup Holder Black Leather Gear Gaitor 2004 Corolla Gear Knob and thats all i can think of for now. will update on how things go, and shes staying Sunburst Red now
