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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Wollongong, NSW
Registered:
December 2003
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Thu, 07 April 2005 01:06
 
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| kaze wrote on Mon, 04 April 2005 21:40 |
mods in mind:
- rims (wouldn't go much bigger than 16x7)
- suspension work (springs, struts, swaybar, strutbar)
- muffler (humble 2 hole exhaust similar to 92ish celicas)
- k&n panel air filter (only worth it if it comes on discount)
- FXGT side skirts (if i can somehow get it cheap)
i've narrowed down the model i want to be the AE102 RV as it comes stock with:
- 1.8L 7AFE engine
- rear spoiler
I don't really expect much in terms of performance, no 4AGE stuff thats for sure. The grunt of the 1.8L should come in very handy i assume?
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The rims make a big difference in cornering and steering, my stock rims felt like they were only 1" wide, a bit sketchy  I've got 15x6, much better.
Suspension work goes a long way, I've got low king springs, Gabriel shocks and a Whiteline strut brace. It's a package I'm happy with, though I'm looking at new springs, the Kings are too soft. And a good swaybar wth new bushes would be fantastic too.
A full exhaust will open up the top end a little, but not any huge gain. I got a K&N panel filter, almost no difference there from my judgement. I'm thinking of gutting the airbox to see if that does anything, maybe make up a backyard CAI.
The 7A-FE will never be anything special. That said, I *just* got away from an AE82 twincam once.
[Updated on: Thu, 07 April 2005 01:06]
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