Reviving KP30 : Exterior Pt 4

Mazli found sets of Enkei Apache 13x7 offset-1 from an old workshop in Lambir(Miri Outskirts) and immediately told me about the good news :) thanx maz! Went there and negotiate with the seller for the best price. I get them for MYR 650.00. For me, thats a great deal I cant resist for sets of rare jdm wheels!!

theres still rubber tubes inside those tyres!! damn olskool!

I choose 175/50/13 sime tyres for my apache...thats the best size I can get for now. I want it to be a bit stretch but it didnt...mybe 165/50 will do the job...anyhow, ill just stick with these..the price is damn expensive for an ordinary brand! cost me MYR 180.00 each!!

After installing TA22 struts and disc...the braking felt much better than before..I send the knuckle to be machined to fit the struts and lower arms together. Also need to custom built steel bushes to make them fit.

Since I still dont use adjustables and considered as old parts, I just cut the front springs a round and a half to get 2 inch drops. And for the rear I remove 2 leaf springs. Handling improves slightly than before and Im quite happy with my cheap mods.

I also send the rear axle to the machine shops and ask them to drill new pcd holes 114.3 from pcd 108. Im glad my KP's progress right now

Oiltown Classic Cars: EID Meet 2010

I made a video using my sony nex5 for occ eid meet 2010. Enjoy!

Reviving KP30 : Handling Pt 2

Sent my car to machine shop few days ago, drilled my rear axle to convert from pcd 108 to 114.3. A friend gave me his TA22 celica front caliper and rotor. Need to install and mod a bracket to fit them. Thanx anip.No more dumb drums :)

Reviving KP 30: Guides

I need something to inspire me in reviving my KP 30. Here are some pics that I get from the web and Racer86's blog. Restorations to racing. I LOVE them!

Reviving KP30 : Goodies Pt 3

Just bought set of Enkei Apache 13x7 today. I was aiming for Toms Igetta or Enkei AP racing but end up buying this wheels since its really cheap and a good deal.

Cost me only RM650.00 with complete wheel cap :). Got some minor dent and just need to clean and polish them.

Next I need to convert my hub pcd to 114.3 and get some new set of tires. Looking for 175/50/13.

Reviving KP30 : Decisions

Its been a month I havent post anything. Scrambled myself up lately about my decisions. Options and solutions came 1 by 1 into my mind. To be frank, I dont know much about classics and slow in thinking which and what is suitable for my KP30 project. I want to restore this car and fun to drive as well. Try to do research about KP30 but nothing much appear other than racer 86's KP 30 project. I salute him with all his effort to bring the fun out from his great project and sometimes I envy him for the way he think in modding the car.

In the first place, I was thinking to swap the legendary 4AGE 16v or 20v into my KP30. So I did some research and what that worries me is the risk and cost is way to high. I need to change everything especially the suspensions, axles, brakes, to cope up the 4AG power delivery. And thinking how all it should be done tells me its gonna be an insane project if I really gonna do this. Moreover I worried about the car total balance, well the car is small with big engines and can it withstand the power? I dont want the car just can be a shotgun on the straight but slows in corners. So Im still in doubt with this option. If I proceed I have to find an 86 halfcut to swap all necessary parts into my car. And sure the cost gonna burn a hole in my pocket.

Now the other option is I buy a 4k TRD engine used for starlet KP 61 in the Starlet Grand Cup! Its a rare spec I can get for my project but I know where to find it :) its lightweight and I guess it shouldnt be a problem in overall total balance. And if I choose this option I need to find an abandon KP 61 to get all the suspension system and fit em into my KP30. Hope its gonna be a direct fit but well I need further research about this first. Then I can fit ae86 coilovers with brake disc. For now Im interested with this option where its cheaper and safer. Ill post the 4K TRD spec and my research in swapping KP 61+ae86 into my KP30 later.

Reviving KP30 : Exterior Pt 2

Lately I installed my chrome bumpers and have to mod the brackets, since its from the earlier KP model...but it fits just right even with the bumpers front end has a bit of gap

Im thinking off a clean, not too wide wheels for my KP. Some appears into my mind :)

enkei ap racing 13x7

hayashi street 13x6

Toms Igetta 13x7 et-5

In love with this TOMS Igetta. Im gonna find these wheels sooner or later. GOD show me the lights..!! Go Go Go!