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Project Carina Gt


Muditha420

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So finally got something worth writing about in AL…

So your first car is actually something special, for car crazy fans it would be like Jeremy said ““It’s what non-car people don’t get. They see all cars as just ton-and-a-half, two-tons of wires, glass, metal and rubber. That’s all they see. People like you or I know, we have an unshakable belief that cars are living entities. Not like a Toyota Corolla obviously, but a real… You can develop a relationship with a car. And that’s just what non-car people don’t get.” - Jeremy Clarkson.

Have seen in AL alone people restoring oldies or even bringing newer once a bit of a kick from what they were before.

So what I got is actually a 1996 Toyota Carina GT AT210, 4A-GE Blacktop 20v engine, 5MT. and someone along the way decided to change the lights, shell n bumpers with the 1999-2000 model. For the record when I took hold of it, it had done 135k on the clock and by the time I started this project the clocked just ticked off to 180k (just putting it out for the record).

Due to work sadly had to leave her ideal for about 6 months occasionally being started up by my dad but by the time I returned it was in a fix… the process included an engine rebuild also of a 2nd option of getting hold of another newer engine. The latter option was going nowhere with some guy quoting the engine, gearbox and suspension as one unit. Finally got hold of one, which was in a pretty good nick. The engine rebuild was closer to buying a new engine so opted to go for a newer one.

After the engine swap, was sent off for paint. Choosing a decent color alone was a bit of a headache but pulled it off thanks to the Honda Catalogue which was “Kaiser Silver” and have to say it was a right one to go with. Right about now it’s in the last stages of touching up the few bits and pieces. Removing all the parts to the bare shell means there are few squeaks and rattles coming from everywhere for now hunting them down. Also left with a few additions of TRD spark plug wires, Greddy oil filter, voltage stabilizer (en route by now) shocks and wheels need to be sorted out from here.

Have to say during this time got to know one epic gentlemen here whose car is well known in AL forum as well as the person who built it, although I would love to give credit to him with his real name for helping me out, I will just say he is the resident Doctor Komi himself. Although I am car gone wild, coz of him I was able to get in touch with few pretty awesome guys, few being Rumesh & also Nadeeka (who seems to have every part imaginable just about everywhere in his yard…it’s just amazing). And also the member “OctaneHead” who writes great blogs about the car culture in SL. So humbly like to thank you all for your help.

Keeping most of it in its original condition, and welcome any input from you guys and if I missed out on anything do let me know.

Before shots...think these were taken right after i bought it

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WoW! That colour is just popping! You know what, it's gonna be easy recognizing the car now cause I'm pretty sure that I've not seen this coloure on a Carina GT in SL before.

What's next in store for her after the paint job?

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@All - Takes a humble bow... thank you guys..... indeed have come a long way...think Komi knows the amount of "anayak" i must hv been :P

@Hoonigan / Davy / Bracket - Yeah the color really came out better than planned... guess the 3hrs worth of rummaging through the color catalog of all car makes paid off in full from the reaction u guys have given...

@Komi - yeah that part as well as the spoiler needs to be put on hence no picture from behind... Oh the GT emblem on the shell too

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Very Nice work bro. Looking forward to the thread

will be great if you could get a hold of facelift Carina GT meter cluster and steering wheel as well.

i actually like this steering wheel, its easier to honk :D

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Seen a few steering wheels of GTs going around prices have ranged from 5000yen to about 15000 depending onthe condition but I am sure you can get lucky. I am on Yahoo Auctions almost on a daily basis looking for parts for the Trueno, so if you let me know what you are looking for I can keep an eye out for it too...

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i actually like this steering wheel, its easier to honk :D

its about making a full conversion. not easy to honk. plus the facelift GT steering wheel looks better than this.(have the same on my premio)

and the facelift GT had white guages.

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AMAZING! Hey, do you think I could get a test drive in that?!:)

Great stuff mate, and AL members are a special bunch, ready to help like minded individuals at the drop of a hat! I'd love the details of the parts supplier too, the 4AGE is a favourite of mine and I have epic plans for one!

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Appreciate your input guys.... well i did check for the meter cluster n didn't came across these except for one Auto cluster but then again if i do that the interior might not match properly...its just gonna be a miss match scenario in there... i do deed to improve the back-lights of the panel though bit dark.

hope to get this down as well http://3mauto.com/paint-defender-spray-film.html

the fine tuning is what m hoping to do now. today just kept ogling at her from all sides.

@Jaliya - why not mate, i missed the meet up that was recently done though, was still painting then.

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