My 93' Corolla from New Zealand (JDM AE100)

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Hey guys,

This is my 1993 Toyota Corolla SE Limited. It's a Japanese import and has all of the features you would expect out of Japan, except it's now a little different from a bog standard grocery getter

It was completely standard when I bought it, but I've done a number of mods to it over the last 5-years of ownership so far, including a 4A-GE 20v Blacktop swap at the end of 2012. I've almost reached my goal of finding every single optional extra that was available from new, including some of the rarest items, such as the AirFantasy fragrance control system.

This first post will remain updated with all of the current modifications and photos. To view updates in chronological order please scroll through the various posts below this one.

The mods so far are:

Engine:
* 4A-GE 20v Blacktop engine conversion.
* C160 6-speed ECU (8,500rpm redline).
* 110mm trumpets (ram tubes/velocity stacks).
* Custom made 3" intake bellmouth.
* Fujitsubo (FGK) 4-2-1 stainless steel extractors.
* 5-speed C56 gearbox.
* TRD quick shifter.
* Full 2.25" exhaust with Dynomax muffler.
* 2-core aluminium radiator.
* Carbon fibre cam & spark plug covers.
* TRD spark plug leads.
* Catalytic converter removed.
* Oil catch can.
* Genuine Tomei Type S fuel pressure regulator + gauge & adapter.
* TRD 1.3-bar radiator cap.
* TRD aluminium oil cap.
* TRD fuel cap.


Exterior:
* OEM AE101 Toyota Corolla FX-GT front bumper.
* OEM ST215 Toyota Caldina custom fitted optional front lip.
* OEM ST195 Toyota Caldina custom fitted optional rear lip.
* OEM AE111 Toyota Carib BZ Touring sideskirts.
* Genuine OEM AE101 Koito Toyota Corolla BZ Touring headlights.
* Facelift AE101 red/clear tail lights and garnish.
* Ducktail trunk spoiler.
* Ducktail roof spoiler.
* 35% "Night Rider" window tint.
* Front door locks eliminated.
* Volk CE28N rep 16x8 +15 alloy wheels with 195/45/16 tyres.
* Front and rear guards rolled.
* 'SE Limited' badge removed.


Interior:
* Toyota Corolla GT seats + folding rear seat conversion.
* Reupholstered door cards with OEM Corolla GT fabric.
* Sound deadened front doors.
* AE101 Corolla FX-GT SuperStrut Momo leather steering wheel.
* 240kph speedometer & 9,000rpm Corolla GT tachometer.
* OEM Lexus IS200/Altezza RS200 aluminium foot pedals.
* OEM floor mats.
* TRD leather shift knob.
* OEM BZ Touring 6-speed leather gear shift boot.
* Rare OEM factory option Graphics Equalizer.
* Rare OEM factory option 'Air Fantasy' fragrance control system.
* Rare OEM factory roof-mounted option Air Purifier unit.
* Rare OEM factory rear-mounted option Air Purifier unit.
* Rare OEM factory option motorized driver's seat rail.
* Rare OEM factory option key light.
* Rare OEM factory option floor lights.
* Rare OEM factory option velour extended armrest.
* Rare OEM factory option Burger Tray.
* Rare OEM factory option stock Box.
* Rare OEM factory option felt-lined ashtray coin holder/storage compartment.
* Rare OEM factory option under-seat storage tray.
* Rare OEM factory option tweeter pods and tweeters.
* Rare OEM factory option 'Conlight' automatic headlights.
* Rare OEM factory option A-pillar map light.
* Rare OEM rubber molded trunk organizer.



Brakes/Suspension:
* Lowered on BC Gold BR coilovers.
* Whiteline rear camber bolts.
* OEM 24mm front swaybar conversion.
* Whiteline 18mm solid rear swaybar.
* Polyurethane rear swaybar bushes.
* TRD 3-point strut brace.
* Ultra Racing 2-point rear strut brace.
* Carbing front lower tie bar.
* 275mm SuperStrut front disc conversion.
* AE101 SuperStrut twinpot front calipers.
* Safebrake braided brake lines.


Audio:
* JVC Bluetooth USB head-unit.
* Pioneer 6.5" component front speakers (60w RMS each).
* Lanzar 6.5" 3-way rear speakers (95w RMS each).
* Sony Xplod 4-channel 444w amp.

































































Comments very welcome!!

[D'Shashquatch]

I'm more of a Nissan Guy but this is sweeeeet!!!

[Kiwi-Corolla]

I'm more of a Nissan Guy but this is sweeeeet!!!

Thanks man!

[reddo_tuner]

First, this is one of the cleanest corolla engine bays of its time! Have you even done drag or circuit with her? I must say, this car is a true treasure and well kept and no expense spared! Well done!

[Kiwi-Corolla]

First, this is one of the cleanest corolla engine bays of its time! Have you even done drag or circuit with her? I must say, this car is a true treasure and well kept and no expense spared! Well done!

Thank you very much. I've never taken it to the drag strip or the track, although I would like to someday. I'm planning on eventually doing a 4A-GE 20v Blacktop swap at some point, so it should see a lot of track days after that

Loads more photos can be found on my CarDomain page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3246977/1 ... ta-corolla

[rollaboy20v]

Toyota all the way....this is sweet..

[Monster 101]

wow! luv it....
if only mih corolla could look so sweet....

[black start]

absolutely lovely.

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Toyota all the way....this is sweet..

Thanks!

wow! luv it....
if only mih corolla could look so sweet....

Thanks bro. I also ship JDM AE101 parts overseas, so if you're after any optional extras etc just let me know

absolutely lovely.

Thanks a lot!

[cressida_override]

I've seen this car on different corolla forums and each time its simply by far the best looking car overall

[Gts limited]

from i see the thread title i know its this corolla... sweet car mint condition

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Thanks guys! Yeah I'm on quite a lot of forums, lol. If you've got a CarDomain page feel free to add me: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3246977

A couple of new pics:

[crazeedude]

hey scott the car looks great i'm glad to see you here on our local forum mate

[YelloRolla]

excellent ride !!

[- Rovin's car audio -]

sweet looking ride ! ...

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Thanks for the comments and support guys!

I installed a rare OEM Toyota Caldina rear lip in the weekend. The fitment wasn't 100% perfect since the lip is off a completely different model, which happens to be a wagon, but was nothing that a heat gun, a lot of patience and some urethane couldn't fix . Got my muffler slightly moved over today because it was touching against the left hand side of the lip. Here's some photos I just took within the last hour:

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Here's some shots from a higher angle:

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Here's a few new photos that I took today:

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Couldn't resist taking one more photo -

[Monster 101]

photos look great....

[acesinghit]

I am stunned by this car. Would you be able to extract the dashboard from the L/G Touring wagons with the passenger airbag and steering wheel airbag? Perhaps obtain the sensors/module and the abs system? If you into projector HID's and LED tail-lamps then you can consider this including the reverse sensor system. The 7A-FE and 4A-GE engines are also something to consider with the rear disc brake set up.

[BrotherHood]

This 101 is CLEEAAAANNNNN!
Looking real good.

[Kiwi-Corolla]

photos look great....

Thanks!

I am stunned by this car. Would you be able to extract the dashboard from the L/G Touring wagons with the passenger airbag and steering wheel airbag? Perhaps obtain the sensors/module and the abs system? If you into projector HID's and LED tail-lamps then you can consider this including the reverse sensor system. The 7A-FE and 4A-GE engines are also something to consider with the rear disc brake set up.

Thanks for the compliment. Yep, that'd be possible, but airbags don't interest me. I don't like the look of the airbag on the passenger's side as it takes away the 'clean' look of the dash, and the airbag steering wheel also isn't appealing to me. Not very concerned with ABS brakes either as I plan on upgrading to AE101 Levin GT-Z twin pots in future, as well as the AE101 GT Apex rear disc brakes. Projector HID headlights are unfortunately illegal here, unless the lens housing is made for them, but I wouldn't want to change the style of my current headlights because I love the look that the BZ Touring ones give . The 4A-GE swap is definitely on the cars

This 101 is CLEEAAAANNNNN!
Looking real good.

Thanks man


Here's some new photos taken over the last few days:

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[Kiwi-Corolla]

I eliminated my two front door locks today by installing some rear door handles in the front doors. Wasn't as easy as I thought it would be as one of the mounting tabs on each of the front doors didn't line up to the rear handles so I had to make a custom bracket to bridge the two points together, but the effort was all worth it in the end. Looks so much cleaner and should act as a deterrent to thieves.

Here's some pics:

[reddo_tuner]

^^^I came in that last pic...LOL

[turbo6930]

gosh i want a front bumper like tht 4 my corolla....look real clean bro

[Kiwi-Corolla]

^^^I came in that last pic...LOL

Hahaha, glad you enjoyed it

gosh i want a front bumper like tht 4 my corolla....look real clean bro

I send those bumpers overseas quite frequently. Might be able to send you one over if you're interested. Thanks bro


Here's a shot from today:

[Kiwi-Corolla]

A few new pics:

[Kiwi-Corolla]

Decided to take a few more photos of my car today to really put my new camera to the test. All of the photos are completely natural and unedited, straight from the camera - So no HDR or enhancement etc: