Bridgy's E10 hatch build.

This is my corolla e10 I saved from the scrap man, it is a 1993 gli model and is in good shape no major dints or rust just minor rust patch on top of windscreen. My aim with the car is to convert to either a 3sge or 3sgte engine at some time.
At the minute i have no other plans for the car just going to tinker and modify as i go on hopefully will have regular updates.



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When it arrived.
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The most dirty engine bay ive ever seen.
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Then stripped it all out.
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ideas welome.

nice work paul..

im looking forward to all the work you are going to be putting into this

you know you want to go 3sge after the spin in my car

While it's that stripped, strengthen it by welding seams and/or fitting roll cage.
You have a good base to start project, will be watching.

Kev.

thats what he is doing kev, a roll cage

Yep fingers crossed its booked in for monday, bit later than arranged but can't argue because im getting it done for a great price. And yes after going in ishaq's monster im definatly in a dilema on what to go for engine wise .

I see you're onto Lee. Knite, for bumper and side skirts. Get the rear sub frame complete with disc brake set up, you'll need handbrake cables with it. If you get complete sub frame you can now get Superpro [from Australia] bushes for all the rear links, change them then fit the sub frame complete.

Kev.

Im picking up gxi sideskirts and hopefully the rear disc conversion on tuesday in total it will be a 11 hour drive there and back but will be worth it. Please can anyone list all the parts i will need to take off just so i don't miss anything. And will the parts bolt straight on. Thanks.

The sideskirts bolt off the gxi, you would need to make holes to allow the sideskirts to fit on yours...

the rear disc conversion, you just need the full hub assembly, the brake lines and the handbrake cables (if i remember anything else il let you know)

you could also get the electric wing mirrors and the electric windows (with all wiring, motors and mirrors). its all plug and play.

Thanks ishaq. As for the windows and mirrors im just going to leave them to save weight and keep it basic and it will give me more money for other mods . I'm also getting alloy door cards made to hide all them big holes, it should make it look alot neater and maybe custom strut brace if all goes to plan. Roll on monday then tuesday going to be a big week for the little corolla.

cant wait to see the updates mate

Bolts to remove disc hub.
Undo the front one on lower link and keep link.
The long bolt through the 2 link bars can be a bas***d as it's usually siezed and needs heat, if so. don't cut the link bars but remove the sub frame [vertical bolts into body] easier to heat off vehicle and new bushes ared now available.
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Kev.

i love your set up kev

Thanks Kev. Well the vans booked and all arrangements have been made with Knite so all being well i should have the bits and bobs this time tuesday night so updates and pics will follow soon.

all good her m8 might need you to bring a couple of bricks if the wheels wont go back on lol

i can tell you that she has had new drop links and the suspension changed. dont know if u need the suspension set up?

Oh yeah get the suspension setup Paul. Its a really good setup, if u don't then lee pm me a price plzz

pm'd bud unless bridgy wants them im not fussed but the suspension is 30 or 35mm lowering springs and koni adjustables on the front and jamex shox on the rear.

Here's the car at the end of the first stage of the cage build more things to come and will get more pics up when i get chance. Well happy upto now thanks to john and steve at Proweldrally.

Where the ariel was.

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Boot holes.

Wiper arm hole gone.
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Washer hole.
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Then got rid of spare wheel well.

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2. Added a support bar to strengthen and remove and chance of rattling.

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3. Welded the plate in place.
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Then added the aluminium door cards.

Front.
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Rear.
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Then added the rear part of the cage.

Floor bracket.

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The cage in primer.

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And in the process of getting rid of the sunroof.

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oh wow, thats awesome work paul..
cage looks sooo gooood

super lightweight tooo.. cant wait to see it on the road now!

Thanks bud, there is still alot to do until its on the road.

Good progress, keep the updates coming.

Kev.

Does anyone know of any decent suspension kits i.e coilovers. I have used Apex 40mm lowering springs on my e11 and they where useless, so looking for a a kit that actually works. Thanks.

i maybe selling mine soon (maybe upgrading to coilovers if i can afford them lol), lee has a full set too

Awesome work, I'm loving the updates, it makes me want to cage mine and do some more gravel bashing

The BC coilover kit is £750 or less and available in UK.
I put Teins on mine as I got a good deal on importing them from Japan, they are now £1250+.

There are used coilovers on TOC.Irl sometimes.

Kev.

Cheers guys i'm looking to buy a set brand new. Time to start saving for them, fingers crossed i will have some in the near future.