NIce donuts! This such a great work in progress. Looking forward to see the install for that rear diffuser

Sctjaramillo wrote:Yea I had a corolla that I use just tinker with just like this

It's the perfect car to experiment with because it's actually affordable! Not like I'm putting screws into the bumper/lip of a Zenki Trueno or anything.

Thanks! I'll be stripping and painting the wheels this weekend. Going to go for something a little bold color-wise, but it'll work well with the car.

(part 3) A little light sanding and some Windex to clean the surface. Mix, apply, hold still until set. http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz271/philycheese666/20150718_094629.jpg http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz271/philycheese666/20150718_100338.jpg It fills it in nicely! http://i835.photobuck...

Jetta lip install (part 2) Now with the bumper off I began to mock up the lip using tape as placement markers, not actually taping it to the bumper. It's easier to start the screws into the lip while it's on the ground or whatever you're working on. http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz271/philychee...

Alright, here's the write up for the mk3 Jetta lip install. (part 1) Pep Boys carries these screws and flat nuts for pretty cheap. I didn't realize at the time that there are two sizes in the same box. I'd recommend you use 1" screws so that you can always have enough thread to use the flat nut...

Then, I messed up. I wanted to paint the emblems white, so I thought i would try using a paint pen for scratches to carefully fill them in. It didn't work, and here's why: there's not enough control of the paint flow, it started to melt my black coat underneath and mix in with the white, and finally...

Ok!! So since it's all mechanically sound, I'm just doing a bunch of cosmetic upgrades. I went to the pickandpull and grabbed a few parts: Tercel center caps, a mk3 Jetta front lip, and a new grille so I can experiment with different ideas. First thing was to clean the years worth of brake dust off ...

Thanks guys! I'm getting about 28-30 mpg on average. A/c and all. I've got adjust the idle screw to make up for the slack that's developed over the years or whatever. I just recently change from conventional to full synthetic, and now as soon as the engine is up to temp the oil pressure light comes ...

So, of course it was way dirty when I first got it. Bought a full valve cover gasket set. And degreased years of grime. http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz271/philycheese666/IMAG0040.jpg http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz271/philycheese666/IMAG0180_1.jpg Little things make a huge difference.

The nickname is based on nothing other than the fact that I lose a layer of paint every time I wash it. Which I'm ok with, it's my daily little beater that I just like to tinker with. Bought it from my neighbor two years ago for $500 then immediately drove it across the country; AZ to VA! The timing...