Progress: Ultimate Corolla!! - Car Forums and Automotive Chat

mrceej

01-03-2005, 12:42 PM

Here it is. My first NEW project for 2005 and my first dedicated build for Automotiveforums and all of you that have inspired me. Here's the plan:

J-blood Body Kit including:
Front Bumper
Rear Side Bumper Add Ons
Side Skirts
Rear Wing
Widebody Fenders
Detailed 4AGE 20Valve Silver Top with:
Individual Throttle Bodies
Velocity Stacks
Header (style undetermined)
Oil Cooler
Fully detailed Engine Bay
Still to be determined:
Full interior/Race interior
Color/Wheel combination
Graphics/Solid paint job

Any suggestions/comments will be appreciated.

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/3774AGE_20V_2-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377Engine_Bay_AE86_1-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377Engine_Bay_AE86_4-med.JPG
Random parts to be used that I salvaged from models I was throwing away:
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377Project_Parts-med.JPG
Header #2:
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377Header_2-med.JPG
First fender:
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377corolla_fender-med.jpg
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377scale_velocity_stacks-med.jpg
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377sakatsu_stuff-med.jpg

Porsche Carrera

01-03-2005, 01:00 PM

That's one insane project! I always wanted to see something like this... with complete details and such. What did you use for the base of the engine?

mrceej

01-03-2005, 01:07 PM

It's all styrene sheets. It's tough to get all the detail accurate. I think in the end, I'm gonna build another one of these and try not to rush. I already rebuilt the header 3 times and the intake adapter/throttle boddy assembly 2 times and I'm not satisfied. I might try to file down the velocity stacks as they are a bit too big for my tastes. Most reference pics have them at about half the length.

GvEman

01-03-2005, 01:15 PM

Looks sweet! keep it up!

nis.k.a.

01-03-2005, 03:05 PM

I look forward to this build. Looking good so far.

robrex

01-03-2005, 03:14 PM

I look forward to this build. Looking good so far.

:iagree:

geofroley

01-03-2005, 03:37 PM

Awesome! Give us more pics of that engine!

mrceej

01-03-2005, 03:44 PM

hmmm, i'm still waiting for my girl to email me more pics. here is a couple but the quality isn't as great:

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/3774AGE_20V_1-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/37720_valve_ridges-med.jpg

Black_Delorean

01-03-2005, 04:16 PM

Hehe, do I smell drifter here? :D
I like this project, I'm the project kind myself
Hey do you want to compete with my Wangan Celica, mrceej? :)

Keep it up ;)

D_LaMz

01-03-2005, 04:21 PM

Nice project, and how about a 4AGZE with 4 throttle bodies sucking in air like crazy!?

mrceej

01-03-2005, 04:27 PM

i might be.... :grinyes:

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/500/377beach_324-med.jpg

my girl's FC3S and my AE86, 1:1 of course.

a picture of the 20 Valve that i could've bought for $300.00 US dollars, but i passed this one on to my buddy who wanted it more than i did. but hey, my stock 4AGE 16 valve runs fine, i even beat a VR6 GTI on freeway yesterday!

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/500/37720VALVE1-med.jpg

Black_Delorean

01-03-2005, 04:35 PM

Nice pics :D
Your girl has good taste but I like "Hachi" more :D
Just wait till my Wangan racer (Tamiya) gets finished, I'll pulverise your Trueno ;)

PS: Do you have something that can battle an "imaginary" Le Mans version of a Delorean? :D

mrceej

01-03-2005, 04:40 PM

nah, sure don't. and don't hurt my trueno! LOL!! hmmm, maybe i'll build a car specifically to compete with your celica, like....another celica?! by the way your's is looking good. i have the hasegawa version collecting dust. maybe i'll repaint and post it. nothing special, just lowered. hmmm...i gotta come up with some ideas!!

Black_Delorean

01-03-2005, 04:47 PM

Need ideas? PM me ;)
I got millions of ideas for race spec look on almost any car :D

primera man

01-03-2005, 05:13 PM

Looks like a real interesting project coming up

flyonthewall

01-03-2005, 05:21 PM

Very nice work, will be staying tuned.

Dr.AK

01-03-2005, 05:29 PM

Bloody hell! I always wanted to see a 1/24 AE86 with an engine! I'm REALLY looking forward to see more progress of this beauty!

mrceej

01-03-2005, 05:34 PM

there is actually more to it than this, it's just that i don't have a computer at home or a digital camera. the intake adapter/ITBs are done, but i'm still contemplating on rebuilding them. same goes for the exhaust manifold. transmission is like 70% complete. it was simple enough, but i'll try putting all of the ridges and what not. all that is needed (aside form the tiny details) is the rest of the timing belt cover, pulleys, and oil pan. i'll be working on this tonight. i tried to keep this on the hush hush, but man, i really couldn't wait to share this with everyone.

geedup

01-03-2005, 05:53 PM

Cool project, ive been wondering when someone else might do one like this. Im happy with my attept, but Im going to have to keep and eye on yours. This reminds me of the D1 trueno replica I saw on the net a while ago. Keep going man, its going to be awesome.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/127756IMG_1305-med.jpg

ImolaEK

01-03-2005, 06:02 PM

Nice to see you post it! I loved the idea ever since you told me! Don't worry about the progress pictures, just make sure this baby gets done well. Im sure you can tackle this one with no problem. :iceslolan

mrceej

01-03-2005, 06:04 PM

Feint Motion

01-03-2005, 06:22 PM

Looking Very Good, I always wanted to see a detailed 4AGE 20Valve Silver Top w/modifications in 1/24 scale, just sick. You and your girl have very nice 1:1's might I add. Keep us up date.

Black_Delorean

01-03-2005, 07:05 PM

Once more...awsome Hachi, mrceej :)
I love your details ;)
I'll stay tuned to your project :D

Howielong

01-03-2005, 07:24 PM

Thats pretty hot so far.

weaponCIVIC

01-03-2005, 07:41 PM

:grinyes:

D_LaMz

01-03-2005, 07:48 PM

Wow, those throttle bodies are huge compared to the runners. Nice project.

Honoturtle

01-03-2005, 11:33 PM

WOW! Great stuff. I'll be watching this one.

SupaMan89T

01-04-2005, 12:11 AM

lookin pimp man good stuff! :)

_WIDE_LOAD_

01-04-2005, 07:18 AM

This is one C :sunglasse :sunglasse L hachi. Excellent work on the 20V.
Anymore progress>???
Later, WIDE

mrceej

01-04-2005, 10:11 AM

Good morning everyone (or afternoon/evening depending on where you are at). I decided to redo the intake manifold/ITB/Velocity stack assembly...again! I really want this one to be good. I actually brought my gear with me to work so I can spend some time on it here. Oil pan is somewhat fabricated now as well as somewhat of a timing belt cover. Again, I have to wait for my girl to email me the pics later. I'll post some more when I get the chance.

Technoman

01-04-2005, 10:31 AM

a picture of the 20 Valve that i could've bought for $300.00 US dollars, but i passed this one on to my buddy who wanted it more than i did. but hey, my stock 4AGE 16 valve runs fine, i even beat a VR6 GTI on freeway yesterday!

Model looks awesome and it is an interesting project, but racing on the freeway is stupid, regardless of what time or how empty it was. Just my 0.02..

mrceej

01-04-2005, 10:54 AM

i'm not gonna argue that one. typically i don't give in to the moment anymore. but this particular guy thought he was big because i didn't want to race on a side street in my commuter car about 5 months ago (one of my civic hatchbacks rated at a whopping 70 HP, that is the slowest of all that is slow). i told him bring his car out to the tracks (local legal runs) and i'd bring my other dedicated drag hatch out. it was just coincidence that i happened to be driving the corolla when he pulled up next to me on the freeway and i just figured what the heck. but like i said, i ain't gonna argue that one. believe me, i've done much worse and i realize how stupid it is. makes me a stupid person for doing it and i admit it.

Hape

01-04-2005, 11:09 AM

Cool project! That gonna be sweet when it's done!

WeaPoN [X]

01-05-2005, 12:30 AM

So you decided to unveil this thing abit early...Id be eager too, with all the sweet mods so far. Like ive told you before...this thing rocks!

JeFF

GT-Alex

01-05-2005, 07:41 AM

The engine is very well done so far, especially the block. I also like the fenders shape so far. I'll watch this progress closely.

mrceej

01-05-2005, 08:41 PM

Dr.AK

01-05-2005, 08:54 PM

Nice progress!

D_LaMz

01-05-2005, 09:10 PM

Nice engine, are you going to be very precise on the detail of the engine like fuel injectors, a fuel rail, radiator, etc?

mrceej

01-05-2005, 09:18 PM

i'm going to try. it's going to be tough because it's soooooo tiny. i got a lot of good references and one major reference (my own car). i'm sure i won't be able to replicate everything, but i'll try to be as detailed as i can.

SupaMan89T

01-05-2005, 09:22 PM

coming along great!

freakmech

01-05-2005, 09:35 PM

this is coming together great! keep it up.

P.S. I love the Work rims on your AE86 (1:1) there killer!!!! ive got a set of them in 1/24 that came with the Silvia Silhouette by Aoshima and there on my 240SX on NFSUG2!

mrceej

01-06-2005, 11:15 AM

hey thanks for the compliments! the rims i have on my real corolla are Hoshino Impul D-01 (i think that's what they are called). ever since NFSU2 came out, people come up to me when they see my car and ask if they are the same work rims in the game. but before that, people didn't really notice them, only older people that grew up in the eighties recognized them. i guess the game made them cool again. :cool:

mrceej

01-06-2005, 12:34 PM

some new pics of fender progress:

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0197-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0193-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0191-med.JPG

mrceej

01-06-2005, 02:19 PM

say hellloooooooo to sponge bob!
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0209-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0210-med.JPG
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0216-med.JPG

i finally found a use for those sakatsu bolts. i am pretty content with the ITB/velocity stack set up now. just gotta add a few more details.

WeaPoN [X]

01-06-2005, 02:40 PM

Nice! I love the front fender, very cool stuff. The motor looks alot better now that the Velocity stacks are cut down. The bolts add a nice touch of detail. And the overall motor is shaping up to be a masterpeice. Kick ass job CJ.

JeFF

mrceej

01-06-2005, 02:44 PM

thanks brothah!! next on the "to do" list is the header, fourth attempt at that.

ImolaEK

01-06-2005, 05:17 PM

']Nice! I love the front fender, very cool stuff. The motor looks alot better now that the Velocity stacks are cut down. The bolts add a nice touch of detail. And the overall motor is shaping up to be a masterpeice. Kick ass job CJ.

JeFF

SWWWWWEEET

SupaMan89T

01-06-2005, 09:49 PM

awsome work man! :)

Hiroboy

01-07-2005, 01:59 AM

You are doing a grand job of this :bigthumb:

Jurva

01-07-2005, 02:26 AM

That engine is looking very good.

tonioseven

01-07-2005, 12:33 PM

Dayum!!!:eek::sunglasse Truly a thread worth subscribing to!!

86_SR5

01-08-2005, 12:41 AM

[QUOTE=mrceej]
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3443/377DSCN0216-med.JPG
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I've got to be one of the biggest corolla rwd fans out there. You are giving justice to a vehicle that deserves it the most. It's just such a shame that I can't fix my 86' SR5 by building an engine out of plastic for it. She died about a month ago when I was running it at a local legal auto cross event, was holding 5th place overall too. I was happy cuz overall, 5th place gets a ribbon and small trophy. I was soo proud of my lil car, and well, by some god forsaken miracle, i went to crank the car after letting it cool between passes and it cranked... and clanked and had eaten all of its oil. It still runs now, sitting on the side the house, it gets started and run every 5min eveyr other week. :sigh: oh the plans I had, it makes me want to cry.

mrceej

01-10-2005, 10:58 AM

circuitR

01-11-2005, 04:05 AM

Awsome project! I've got a hachi roku in the queue, but I doubt it's gonna be as detailed as yours! Engine looks wicked as do the arches.

Porsche Carrera

01-11-2005, 11:24 AM

that's a stunning progress you have made. dang from hondas to toyotas you have so much ideas bruin! haha! :grinyes:

mrceej

01-11-2005, 11:41 AM

waaaaaaaayyyy too many brothah!

peter i

01-12-2005, 04:30 AM

Great MOD !!! :naughty:

i still thinks jap sytle 86 is the best looking ever
http://www.nishnet.ne.jp/~yamamoto/photo/suzuka/ae86.jpg

http://www.japmobiles.com/articles/gfx/drifting/ae86-tureno.jpg

mrceej

01-12-2005, 10:13 AM

all i have to do is add the decals and i'll have the second picture you have (D'Sift/Yukes AE86, with the updated fenders). I do plan on making the JGTC version you have pictured first, but much later on in the year.

i already tried the Sift Corolla a couple of times with a third in the works.
http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/500/377Mvc-006f1-med.jpg

no current progress on the corolla by the way. my girlfriend asked me to build a supra for her and on top of that, i've purchased at least five new models last week.

Porsche Carrera

01-12-2005, 11:35 AM

hahaha busy man! all i gotta say is finish this one or start one of the five kits that you've bought. :lol2:

mrceej

01-12-2005, 11:52 AM

I'm done with two of the new kits minus paint jobs. I'm also trying to restore some of my old kits with techniques and tips I picked up on here. You'll see my DC2 Type R soon. I built this one back in 2000 and it's been sitting since. I wet sanded it and sprayed a new clear on it. I'm just waiting for it to be fully dry so I can polish it. I'm also redoing my Mugen Type R.

Samurai75007

01-12-2005, 12:49 PM

nice build...

mrceej

04-26-2005, 10:40 AM

I haven't forgot about this one, just been busy with alot of different projects (both 1:24 and 1:1). Small progress, I hacked up an engine bay from another car and mounted it in this one. Still needs som serious work but it's finally shaping up and looking decently accurate.

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/500/749Dscn1151-med.jpg

And something else I will be working on in the future, a new block for use on a 4A-GE 16 valve engine.

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/500/749Dscn1152-med.jpg

Feint Motion

04-27-2005, 10:04 PM

That looks very good Cj! Its starting to shape up.

z_dutchie

04-28-2005, 11:44 AM

Nice project man!

keep up the good work :sunglasse

GvEman

04-28-2005, 12:26 PM

Looks good dude! keep it coming!

MkIIboi

04-29-2005, 07:06 PM

Wow awsome project man.Keep it up.

trueno87GTS

10-29-2005, 11:42 PM

well just register and saw this topic and i'm interested in finding how the project is coming alone??? i own a 87 gt-s coupe and my father owns a 84 sr-5 liftback and then my brother owns a 86 sr-5 liftback and we love the AE86's so we can't wait to see the finish product. let us know how its going.........please!!!! :biggrin:

sideshowscrappy

10-29-2005, 11:55 PM

Wow I missed this one the whole time. This is an insane project and I too would love to know how this one is going..............*Ryan*

bkvj

10-30-2005, 04:48 AM

awesome build this one!

oops just saw that the guy updated this post from like 6 months ago:sly:...i'm not a moderator, but i want you to make sure that you dont do it again, or else you could get banned! idid it to in the diecast forum a few times, and Gtmike400 was so nice to me to keep me here:smokin:but dont do it again plz

mrceej

11-01-2005, 01:21 PM

No worries guys, I was actually wondering if anyone remembered about this model. I'll post a few updated pics as soon as I can. Almost ready for paint. Engine bay still needs work. It sucks that after all this time, Aoshima decided to release a corolla kit with engine detail. ImolaEK knows I have been fiddling around with molds and casting materials and this was something I was trying to produce as a "transkit" but I guess there's no need anymore. I even made a 16v engine jsut because.

mrceej

11-08-2005, 05:51 PM

still cleaning up the remainder of the body lines. made the sideskirts and wing, still need to make the front and rear bumper pieces. trying out a set of SSR MKIII wheels.

http://www.hdpixel.com/gallery/data/3813/749j_blood_1-med.jpg

D_LaMz

11-08-2005, 05:57 PM

nice!

tonioseven

11-08-2005, 06:49 PM

I can't wait to see it with paint!:sunglasse

mrceej

11-09-2005, 11:04 AM

thanks guys, progress is slow at the moment. not much major fabrication left to do, mostly just clean up work now. i'm still trying to fabricate a header that i like. i just tried using aluminum piping but it kinks on the tight bends. engine bay still needs smoothing out too.

KTem

11-09-2005, 11:34 AM

I heard somewhere around here like you could put solder in the tube, so it wouldn't kink.

I haven't tried it myself, though.

mrceej

11-09-2005, 11:56 AM

Hmmmm, that sounds like it might work. Thanks for the tip!!! I'll try that soon!!!

KTem

11-09-2005, 12:08 PM

Hmmmm, that sounds like it might work. Thanks for the tip!!! I'll try that soon!!!

No problemo! Keep up the good work!

eph2

11-09-2005, 04:01 PM

Very Nice Work! The engine looks great!

turbos86

11-09-2005, 04:11 PM

Looks like things are coming together quite nicely.

The 240Z that's 675datsun is making has headers made out of solder, you can check out the details in this thread
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=281951

Looking forward to the painted body. :)