Rachids XLi to GLTSJDMi+ project

It needs to go to the painter first. I'm now busy repairing my japstyle bumper as wel as fitting my sideskirts. When I've tackled these, the car goes to the painter who will also remove some rust.

nice wheels man!

Very Clean car:-)

Thanks, for my next project I will need to check if an Avensis 2009 steering wheel will fit, as I have found a nice one. Looking forward to wiring it

yeah I wanna see that steering wheel and see if you can get the radio controls to work

The only problem is, the horn cover the one I found doesn't have the horn cover and I haven't found one without the airbag. I have found one with an airbag, but that would cost me 170 euros (which is approx. 230 USD) only for the cover

that sounds like alot of hassle lol

True, still looking for just the cap, this way I can try it out without having to worry 'bout the law breathing down my neck for not being able to honk

Another project is the powersteering-project. Found myself a set, it will be shipped somewhere next week or the week after... Only problem is I haven't got a clue where to start, electrics are easy, but this is quite different I suppose.
However I think I'll manage... somehow... some day...

what you dont have power steering?

Nope XLi versions didn't come with PS stock, it was an (expensive) option untill '95 I believe and mine was the most stripped version of 'em all... XLi with no options whatsoever ;(

However in the last year I've added more and more options: Power windows, -mirrors, central locking, alarm, audio install, rims instead of hubcaps, extra switches, fog lights and now... finally... power steering!

Still need:
- OEM armrest
- OEM folding mirrors
- OEM spoiler bumper lip
- Alpine SPR-60C composet
- Alpine mono block
- Alpine 2DIN Multimedia HU with navigation
- Steering wheel with radio controls
- Custom gauges (Oil temp/-pressure/AFR)
- A blacktop 20v engine (maybe even with turbo)

Still need to repair:
- Savage front bumper
- Savage read bumper
- Savage side skirts
And ofcourse bring it all to the painter along with the rear spoiler!

Still need to do:
- Rearrange the trunk
- Carpet the trunkfloor
- Skai/Carpet the trunk sides
- Make a customer parcel shelf
- Make custom wiring for the new headlights
- Make custom mirrorcaps for tweeters
- Make a custom holder for aftermarket gauges

This is ofcourse on top of many, many, many other things I've seen in the past year which I want.

As you can see, the next few years I don't even need a holiday... I have my projects

thats a nice list lol
atleast you know what you want to do....

il keep my eyes open for most of them bits for you. Have you got the si clocks (like mine)? if not i would recommend them, imo they are the best clocks for the corolla.

I do have the si cluster, however forgot to add to the list, that I still need to repair the trip odometer, which in turn is connected to the odometer itself.
I also saw you have the advanced stalk switch, you can set the wiper interval etc also something I want... in time tho... priority lies with the list I have submitted earlier

nice,
i still need to put the the stalks on, just sorting out the wires to connect them to my fogs

Hahahaha, sorting out wires can be a real drag indeed... I know just what you're talking 'bout

wow, that's a long list..... wouldn't it be easier to just find another car with those options?

Hehehe no, that's the fun of it Fit it all in my current rolla... just because I can..

yeah I know the fun of it, but so much wiring and headache lol!

I know, I know but I have some friends who are just as enthusiastic as I am. Makes it much easier to bear Btw, my shortshifter just came in, with a bit of luck the hangover that I'll have tomorrow is bearable and I will check the junkyard for a gaiter of the 8th gen ('cause it's leather and fits better than my current leather-pull-over thingy).

Good work dude

My latest addition is a shortshifter, once the gearknob is delivered pics will be made

And replaced my old mudguard, unfortunately it was torn and ripped. Luckily a new mudguard was quite cheap.

nice work, what car did the short shifter come from?

I bought it from a webshop, its an autostyle shortshifter, should fit the E10 and Paseo. Does its job great!

Finally some updates

First of all a shortshifter was fitted along with a custom Focus gearknob:


Then I had to work on my wiper blade with a friend of mine... It was going down!


Then I worked on painting and leathering the new (JDM!) armrest middle console...

very nice work rachid

Ok just found the time to photograph my other addition to the car
A BMW auto dimming rearview mirror!

Note: I still have to modify the sunvisors...