MOTM May 2006!... Fishexpo101

MOTM May 2006!... Fishexpo101

Congrats to fishexpo101 on becoming our member of the month for May

Fishexpo has an 8th generation Corolla and a Matrix.

2002 Corolla S
K&N drop in panel filter
TRD springs
KYB GR-2 struts
195/60R14 Yokohama AVID H4S on Borbet Type-E wheels (clean, lightweight 5-spokes)
Silvania Silverstars for headlamps and fogs
Brembo blanks (plain) rotors with Hawk HPS pads
Mobil 1 motor oil
Redline ATF
Toyota Red coolant
Motul brake fluid

2003 Matrix XRS
K&N drop in panel filter
Silvania Silverstars for headlamps and fogs
Porterfield Hawk HPS pads front,OEM pads rear
Mobil 1 motor oil
Redline MTL
Toyota Red coolant
Motul brake fluid

So, Here's a quick interview to let you learn a bit about fishexpo and his interests:

Why did you choose a corolla?
- Big fan of Toyota after owning only domestics and a few european cars. With my salary, I could have gotten something a lot nicer, but with all the money I saved getting a more fuel efficient, reliable transportation (cost of ownership, depreciation, insurance, etc.) - I could buy others things I wanted.

How long have you had your corolla?

- From day one, bought new in 2001, running about 30K miles a year - just in my daily commute.

What other forums do you visit?

- Corolland (good for how to fix stuff or what could be causing this noise, kind of questions), Toyoland, Toyotanation, 9thgencorolla, and lurk the Matrix sites.

What future plans do you have for your car?

- Not too much, if we get another car, I will be definitely thinking about going all out - but what exactly will be a secret.

What are your future plans in general?

- Most of my time is spent around computers and programming - working for the man. I would eventually like to try my hand at running my own business - work for myself, be it computer, programming, or car related. I also did a bunch of 3D animation and modeling before I started my job, my try that again.

Why did you choose a corolla over other cars?

- Actually, I bought the car because no one else helped me on the lot at any other dealership. I wanted to also try out the new Nissans that came out that time, Acura RSX, VW Golf/Jetta, Honda Civic/Accord, and Subaru Impreza WRX - no one else could spare the time for a test drive. Dropped by the Toyota dealership - salesman handed me the keys, slapped the dealer plate on the back, and let me tear it up on my own. I was impressed - so I bought it that day.

Can you explain why spinners are so cool?

- Can't see why they are "cool". Just one more thing to add to the wheels to increase unsprung weight. What is one important thing you've learned about driving in the corolla (ie, crappy tires = bad, how to heel-toe shift, etc) - Best thing any person can do to the car is upgrade the suspension. For the small about of money invested - yields a quantum leap in handling for the car. Quite surprising.


Thanks again fishexpo101!

congrats

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