WhangareiKE70

Project thread here: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=29241&p=704249#p704249 Discuss. =]

So... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =400101753 I have another one. Dereg, 4k and 5 speed. Thinking I might put the Beams + 6 speed in this one, track car winning. Will post better pictures when I pick it up (Friday/Saturday). =D

Would be different...

Haha, that's a serious tune. Don't know if the Beams is any good tbh. Bought it cheap. Has oil leak. Yup. And a dud isn't good to anyone. But I'm not sure if it's a dud. Definitely has some good parts. Might pull it to bits and see if it's any good before getting rid of it.

Haha, dedication, still discussing cars at 12:30 am while wusses like me are sleeping. Also, have seen the C's garage one before. Makes me inappropriately happy that car does. GAH! What to do with the Beams then? Also have potentially been offered the opportunity of owning an AE86, which I do believe would significantly slow this project. Put the Beams in the AE86? Haha Dunno if it will happen yet, waiting for the guy to get in contact with me. But yeah. Also, what are your thoughts on the lack of bumper on the rear end? I mean, I'm not a chode-tastic loser who wants to shave the rear end and be a fag. But I kind of like the lack of bumper. I got it that way and it has kind of grown on me. Let me know whatcha think. And KPR, once I get to that stage, I would be honoured to let you tune it.

Hmmm. That might be the go then. Save the 3SGE for another project. What to do? I already have the 3SGE, but I also have the 4AGE. If I were to go 4AGE + Turbo, I would need to buy a spare and build it up as I use the car every day. What sort of work would I need to do to a 4AGE for reliabilities sake when turboing it? Or would I be better off starting with a 4AGZE? You seem to know a whole lot about this 4AGE business, teach me, oh wise one.

Yup, I work in town and generally drive around/reak havoc around town. So get seen a lot. What's wrong with the 4AGE? Dunno... Just generally wanted something different. And was inspired by the Beams swap I had seen in a few other KEs/AEs, so yeah. Also, I wanted at one stage to put an SR20 in it, but couldn't bring myself to go Nissan, so went with the Toyota equivalent. Is it worth going 3SGE?

Yeah, the guy I bought it off was the son of a panelbeater, so I guess I was lucky, it has had a lot of work done on it already. There are a few bits that I want to touch up though, especially around the gutters. Probably going to strip it all down and give it a full respray, inside and out. Just need another car to drive around in the meantime. The main reason I chose 3SGE w/ 6 speed is because it comes RWD standard. But I guess I would just need an S series RWD box. Any ideas? I already have the 3SGE Beams so am reluctant to go away from that path, but will do so if it makes it easier in the long run. What sort of power/torque figures could I expect from the Beams 3SGE with ITBs?

How to slam your car using 300 plus kilograms of frozen homekill beef.

Discuss here: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=28867 Well... As always, long time reader, first time poster/thread maker. Things about my car. It's a 1986 KE70 Toyota Corolla Wagon, 4 door. GL spec not DX, but who cares, still cool. It's (currently) running a 4AGE 16v matched to a T50 gearbox, with a standard KE70 diff, which is how I bought it. Runs sweeeeeeeeet. Picked it up about a year ago, haven't changed much yet, as it's all been running (relatively) sweet, and don't want to ruin a good thing, haha. Am doing my panelbeating apprenticeship at the moment, so I plan to do a lot of the workmyself, with help from Dad and the next door neighbour (mechanics). Plans for the car in the futureness: -3SGE Beams from an Altezza with the Altezza 6 speed gearbox. Either ITBs or turbo, unsure which yet. -Adjustable suspension F&R, which will be interesting considering it's leaf sprung at the moment. Unsure how I will do this as of yet. -Bucket seats in the front, custom rear seat. -Small but bassy sound setup. -Repaint. -REEEEYUMS. 14 or 15 inch, 8 to 10 inch at the back, 7.5 to 8.5 in the front. -Upgraded diff of some sort. Maybe Hilux LSD. Dunno. -Upgraded fuel system, maybe with a fuel cell/drop tank. -Twin headlight front. -Other stuff. So. PICTURES! Stereo has been upgraded to a Pioneer DEH P4050 UB headunit since this. And yes, that is a genuine(ly fake) OMP deep dish steering wheel.

Let me know your thoughts. Just about to make a project thread, will update soon. EDIT: viewtopic.php?f=17&t=28870 <---- Project thread.

Where did you get your gauges from? They look pretty sweet. Also, nice and shallow mount, which is exactly what I'm after.

Hey man, If you still need someone to check it out then I'm in Whangarei. However I only know limited stuff to look for, but I still reckon I could give it a fair look over. Let me know if I'm needed (PM) and we can sort out a time for me to cruise on round and check it out. Btw, do you know what part of Whangarei it's in? Sweet. =]

Not my fault. Mished it from Whangas with the DX. Mind you it's also a daily. So I guess it's sort of a grey area. I'm working on it. $$$ are the problem.

Swweeeeeet. Should be there about on time. Leavin' Whanga's at 5, so should be all G. You will know it's me when you hear my thrust bearing squeal. I should really get that fixed... oh well. :/

Fair call.

Ok, I had a look on Google Maps. I thought exit 434, then straight through to Tecoma St, right onto Harrod St, follow it through and then hang a right into the carpark? Is that going to work or is there something in the way of me doing that that i don't know of? Cheers. =]

So does anyone have an address for me/directions for coming off the motorway heading south (coming from Whangarei). I will be there, but will be late if I get lost. My number is 0211580416 if you could flick me a txt in case I don't get to check this in time? Cheers.

Also +1.

+1.

I'm keen for a cruise from Whangarei. Anyone else coming from this way?