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Corolla upgrade
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Sat, 02 April 2005 14:03
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Hey all,
Do u guys think its worth upgrading my AE92 Seca to the AE102 Seca?
Pros:
- 1.8L 7AFE compared to the 1.6L 4AFE that i am currently running
- less km's since its newer
- better interior, quieter and creature comforts
- 4 wheel disc brakes with ventilated fronts
- POSSIBLY ABS (or its upgradable)
Cons:
- its an upgrade... so it would cost more
- styling of the AE102 Seca isn't really MENACING like similar Honda Civic hatchbacks
Do u guys think the AE102 would be a good platform to start modding the car?
Thanks for all your comments.
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Location:
Tassie
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October 2003
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Sat, 02 April 2005 18:56
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do it !
anything is better than what u have
but it depends
is there a car you have in mind or are you going to go out looking for one ?
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Sun, 03 April 2005 07:56
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 dun have a car... will be looking for one
 hope i can find one though.
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Location:
Melbourne
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December 2004
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Sun, 03 April 2005 12:55
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Yeah i've got a AE102 1.8ltr, its a good car but like it heavy...
Very smooth and stuff, ABS does not come standard it was like an option or something. I like the car cos it is small and its really easy to get into parking spots  . ohh and white hatches look good for those cars (if u couldn't tell, mines white lol). Good luck with that and i hope u get a good car in the end!
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Wollongong, NSW
Registered:
December 2003
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Mon, 04 April 2005 03:00
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Depends what you want out of the car. I love my AE102, then again I'm comfortable with the fact that it's not a straight-line demon and it's not "fully sick". It's damn good on petrol and it's comfortable (at least, it was until the suspension & exhuast went on).
Platform to start modding? Depends on what mods you want. Performance wise, there's the usual Corolla-type stuff. The 7A-FE isn't exactly a ball-tearer, even after spending a bit of money. Asthetically, there's not many off the shelf bodkits around. Most of the ones I've seen have been custom.
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Location:
Melbourne
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Mon, 04 April 2005 11:40
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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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Location:
wollongong
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October 2004
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Mon, 04 April 2005 12:33
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ive got a ae102r, sedan model basically, motor is prety good, wouldnt really call it grunty, lol, but is ok, holds it own quite eaasily against similar model from other makers, honda civic, lancer, 323, etc, with my cat-back exhaust, is slighty quicker than my mates 93 liberty awd, and mates 86 civic sedan(stock), so yeah, u will be happy with it.
hey tats: u own a white rolla hatch, low with exhaust, and rims, i think 15 maybe 16 inches? multi spoke? by any chance?
[Updated on: Mon, 04 April 2005 12:36]
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Location:
Melbourne
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December 2004
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Re: Corolla upgrade
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Tue, 05 April 2005 04:39
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Me again... hehe got the same car... try to get the white one, they look mad!!! just wondering if u got any pics of a FXGT body kit??
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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 00:56
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| mideon_696 wrote on Mon, 04 April 2005 22:33 |
hey tats: u own a white rolla hatch, low with exhaust, and rims, i think 15 maybe 16 inches? multi spoke? by any chance?
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Not that one. Mine's dark green, lowered on 15" ROH rims. I don't think I've seen yours around?
Pic of my car
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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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