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2002 grandma rolla

Discussion in '8th Gen' started by Press22, Jul 13, 2011.

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    Press22 Mangoooooooooooo

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    So this is my ride, came from Florida and is now in Las Vegas (Sin City)
    78K miles
    Basically I'm looking for suggestions to make this car look good.

    The main issue is that ugly roof which isn't coming off anytime soon... GONE!!!

    BEFORE:
    [IMG]

    AFTER: (11/31/11)
    [IMG]

    Done so far:
    Blue dome LED light
    Super white LED plate lights
    Removed front plates
    installed good speakers
    Indiglo reverse glow gauges
    Removed the ugly grandma top!!!!
    Fog Lights tinted with yellow vinyl
    painted grill all black
    semi-debadged trunk

    Plans:
    Teins + KYB GR2 Done!
    Lip Kit (Hopefully TRD)
    Exhaust (Not sure which)

    I really don't know where to go with this car so help would be greatly appreciated!
    Press22, Jul 13, 2011
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    You and I started out by doing many of the same things... and our to do list is very similar as well.
    But I would not do anything until you remove the top and get the whole thing painted... I would bet money that a loud lowered Corolla with a vinyl top and those Konigs would not look good. I say focus on the body before performance or suspension. My 2 cents. Or you could just trade for a different Corolla without that kind of top unless that specific car has some kind of personal value to you. Although I do have to say, I'm surprised that someone has one of those cars and found their way to this website :)
    MacktasticSlick, Jul 13, 2011
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    I definitely agree the roof has got to go.
    Thanks though.
    The work to be done on this car is to be a long process (due to money between paying for university and such)

    edit: just tried to take off the roof somewhat. got the back part to lift up but the top is still stuck on there with some glue. Looks like the paint on the back is fine just needs to be washed but do you think the glue would destroy the paint on the top?
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    so the original roof is still underneath? but def yeah get some lightweight rims and drop the car.
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    Took the fake roof off. Still dirty but yeah its a normal roof.
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    If you black out the rear lights theres a place off sahara and rainbow that sells the tint for it.It works really good. I mean dam good.
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    What's the place called? I kinda want to red them out
    anyone got tips on covering up screw holes?
    and tips on painting scratches
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    Dont do the mesh grill.
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    Why?
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    Because it will hurt the value of the car if you ever decide to sell it. You'd be cutting up a OEM bumper. Besides the grill on the car now looks just fine, mesh grills are in the fast and furious era, just spray paint the emblem chrome and black if you want that look.
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    I understand that. yeah I think paint or some vinyl tape would work alright
    pic with the roof off, was still dirty but now it's cleaned up a bit. Still got to cover holes (I'm thinking sand, bondo and then paint?)
    [IMG]
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    If you want to red out your lights, go to Michael's and get Testor's Candy Apple Red Spray Paint. Has a clear red lid.
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    dammit lol my grill is shaved down. I can't even put my emblem back in. I guess I gotta cut out the rest now.

    thats gonna be a lot of work but I guess its the way to go. At least the roof is gone now. MUCH BETTER.
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    went to 1-day auto paint to get an estimate..
    $744 for the roof painted black but he said he'd cut me a sweet deal for $500 :rolleyes:
    thinking about it....
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    Hey, back in the day even I contemplated cutting out the grill for a mesh one. lol.
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    just get it wrapped. its cheaper.
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    I got my whole car painted twice for 400. find a better deal
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    what at like Maaco? I thought about that but rather not have my paint all fall off in 1month-2years
    I am looking for a place to get it painted though
    Press22, Jul 18, 2011
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    You could do a vinyl wrap like mentioned, but it would look funky with the cut off lines. Honestly just find a garage mechanic that can paint the car on craigslist, just make sure he has an IQ higher than a chimpanzee.
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    ^^tough to do on craigslist
    MacktasticSlick, Jul 19, 2011
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    I think I'll try my luck with the paint myself. I painted a door before and it turned out alright.
    I have all the equipment too just need the paint.
    Press22, Jul 19, 2011
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    Got my hands on some sparco seats, can anyone help me out on which brackets I need?
    Press22, Jul 20, 2011
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    If you do good you can paint my car :) I'm tired of the purple.
    Added: Jul 20, 2011 8:20 PM
    Sparco website should list the models of rails to fit your car/seat. Just gotta know the model seat you have.
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    She was begging me for a wash. can't wait to lower her.
    also ordered my fog lights yesterday.

    [IMG]
    Press22, Jul 29, 2011
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    You almost cant tell you had that nasty roof, looks like you need some TRD lips, eh eh eh? ;)
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    I'd love them but all I've got is $400 ;)
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    such a difference! much much better without that other roof!
    roachrolla, Jul 29, 2011
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    I can sell you a pair for 250 if you'd like :)
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    Like only front? Don't exactly know what you mean by a pair.
    Press22, Jul 30, 2011
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