2009 BRM Corolla LE Project

[Keith DC5]

Don't mind me, I'm just planning out some minor improvements for the Corolla.

Blue listings = Parts installed
Red listings = Pending install
Regular listings = Pending purchase

EXTERIOR:
OEM XRS Headlights
OEM XRS Rear Lip
OEM XRS Side Skirts
Vis Fuzion Front Lip

INTERIOR:
OEM All Weather Floor Mats
Sherwood Trim Kit in ash burl or Onyx Trim Kit in titanium burl (same thing diff. name)
Solargard HP Quantum 37% Tint
WeatherTech Cargo Liner

POWERTRAIN:
Long (Tru-Cool) ATF Cooler

SUSPENSION / BRAKES:
Hawk HPS Brake Pads and Shoes (if they make shoes)
Sport Tuning Turbine Wheels 17x7 19.5 lbs
Yokohama Advan Neova Tires

Keep in mind that I'm not trying to modify this car. I'm just making some low-key changes to make it easier to live with, and a little nicer to look at.

[Keith DC5]

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/1161/visgk4.jpg

Although I'm not a fan of Vis as a brand, their Fuzion front lip makes the Corolla look very Camry-esque. My goal is to make the car look as stock/OE as possible, and I think this fits the build nicely. In addition to the stock XRS headlights, sideskirts, and rear lip, hardly anyone will notice that the exterior had been changed.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/sport_tuning/swap/st_turbine_bs_ci3_l.jpg

As for the wheels, the main reason why I'm getting these is because they're lightweight and cheap. At 19 pounds, they'll help with fuel economy and at $120/per WITH center caps, lug nuts, etc it's a good deal. They look ok at best, but the idea afterall is to remain low-key.

The interior is pretty monotonous out of the box, however the 2-tone design is set up perfectly for an aftermarket trim kit. I'm not a fan of typical wood trim, but the ones I've seen in the Camry and LS460 (a gray marble look) were amazing:

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/3107/burllf9.gif

Fortunately, the aftermarket has something identical :)

The powertrain and suspension will be left alone aside from the wear and tear items. For example, the brakes in the Corolla are pretty bad, so my next set of pads will be Hawk HPS instead of factory replacements. The more aggressive compounds should cut down on those massive stopping distances (70-0 in 194 feet. The Scion xD does it in 174).

[xurusaibobx]

yo keith where u ordering that cargo mat?

nice lip too!

[Keith DC5]

I'm not sure where I'm picking up the cargo liner, I still need to shop around.

Maybe I should just make my parents pay for things like the floor mats and cargo net... it's "their" car afterall :)

[idiosyncratic]

the idio approves of the lip :D
the idio prefers the 'clean' look as well (can we say sleeper?) :)

[xurusaibobx]

the toyota mats are in stock i was planning on picking up a set when i had time. but finding the allweather type for the trunk seems a little tricky gota wait for aftermarket support for this car.

ebay sells lip spoiler n a window spoiler...

[Keith DC5]

Ha, yeah my dad was looking at that lip spoiler but it's ridiculously expensive. $189 + $40 shipping unpainted.

[xurusaibobx]

hows the car keith? experience any problems?

i know i have..wells my sister has

the car rattles a lot more then my gen

also the radio goes nuts time to time, volume increases and decreases by it self. a few times already the deck would shut off by it self or go hay wire show all kind weird Symbols like ^*_><^^ stuff like that and go blank...i gota take it in to get it checked out...

[ArchangelX]

Yeeeah. Pix, please! :D

[Hee_Haw]

Isn't that your "parent's" car?

They're "okay" with you pimpin out their ride?

You're a good son. :) Some update pix would be good as Mike said. :hihi:

[spider_monkey52]

which Yokohama Advan Neova Tires are you getting? either way those are quite pricey iirc, but worth for those who drop the dolla dolla bill yall.