KP 31 Publica ST

We heard about TE 27, TE 37 and many sports version of JDM corolla's. I surf something about the Publica KP 30 and it turn out that it does have its sports version to0.
The JDM KP 31 Publica ST.

Publica ST brochure

thicker honey comb style front grille with two holes each sides, and pair of spotlights

the fender mirror is similar with the corolla TE27's

rear air vents are different from my KP 30 and notice its white racing stripes trademark?

now...the rear tail lights is absolutely poisonous.

OK im poisoned

Publica ST emblems

Those swirl marks may indicate this is the original color. Olive Green maybe?

Toyota really loves extra meters on they sport version models right?
notice the 4 small meters besides the speedo

Brown leather interior

The Publica ST runs on 4k engines with 5 speed transmission. Where KP30 is on 2K engine and 4 speeds.

If you look closer on the bonnet, theres 2 side air vents on it similar like celica TA 22's.

Now the question is where can I get all these rare parts????

Hanif Hans Corolla TE 37

My best friend just completed his TE 37 restoration. Actually its a Corolla KE 35 or known as Hardtop. I made a video for him to show how much I appreciate his effort on completing his TE37 project! Ill post some pics of his car during the restoration later. Enjoy!

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.