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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 7, 2012 1:18:08 GMT -5
Wanted to create an album here so I don't end up spamming the "What did you do to your car today" thread with pics. I'll just be putting up amateur photoshoots, part updates and reviews here. ;D
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Post by Full-Throttle on Jan 7, 2012 2:19:45 GMT -5
Awesome photo man. Can't believe how much that BZ Touring front end has changed the look of the car. She truly is a thing of beauty and has come a long way from the last kit you had. I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread
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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 7, 2012 3:44:07 GMT -5
General timeline of my car from back in 03 to now. 2003My passion for cars didn't even exist at the time. Everything here was all by the work of my dad back in the day when F&F was the hype. My dad has never seen the movie but he saw some cars roll into his shop all tricked out. Inevitably, the Corolla lost it's modding virginity a few weeks later. lolz 2005My first performance mod ever was this Vibrant Performance short ram air intake. lol I still remember how happy I was when I got it ;D: Then came the exhaust. I still remember the day dad and I installed it: 2007The Erebuni body kit was destroyed. A truck driver driving in front of my dad had some unsecured tires in the bed on the freeway and my dad just happened to drive behind him at the wrong time. We ended up with a new body kit because, well, we all know the Corolla looks like a grandma's car stock. I loved this body kit. 2008The car helped me meet some unforgettable friends throughout middle to highschool. This is my best friend's Prelude (now replaced by a 240sx) and the Corolla. 2009I got the BMW lip spoiler from a friend for Christmas. Bought a grill and got creative with a cross I found in my room. I wanted to give my car a name. So whilst taking a dump with a dictionary in my hand, I came across the word Ecstasy. I decided to name her that. Ecstasy (noun): An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.
I know it sounds corny but I felt like it made sense to name something that you've bond with. I got creative with the tint my friend gave me as well. I took it off though, I saw too many cars getting pulled over for tinted tails. 2010Got into an accident followed by 4 tickets (missing front bumper, licence plate, no proof of insurance, and wrong house address)... all after partaking in volunteer work at a private school. lol SCREW YOU KARMA! 2011New rims (donateed the chrome ones to my sister's boyfriend). I found these on craigslist. Poor things. And then with a little bit of love... Got a JVT header. Hate the fact that I had to delete an AC line to clear the O2 sensor. As pretty as it looks, I plan on selling it. I value my AC over a few ponies. Did my first retro fit thanks to Chris for helping me (I love you man! Yes homo!! lmbo jk) Got my first coilovers. Decided they were to stiff and unpractical for me so I sold them. Bought Tein Stechs. Not happy about how soft the rear was. I was rubbing when I had a full car. So I rolled the fenders. Thanks to CCC and much thanks to Scott, I got my hands on a BZ bumper. I believe I'm currently the only one in the States with one. Couldn't be completed without matching side skirts. They came broken but I managed to fix them. The thing I like about bondo is that when you're done repairing, you feel real proud of your work. I got the Touring Wagon grill for $240 shipped. Yeah... I know... but it was just too sexy and I couldn't resist! 2012Which brings me to now. Thank God I made it this far.
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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 7, 2012 3:58:59 GMT -5
Awesome photo man. Can't believe how much that BZ Touring front end has changed the look of the car. She truly is a thing of beauty and has come a long way from the last kit you had. I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread Thanks Scott! I owe a lot to you my friend.
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Post by eltipico on Jan 7, 2012 7:40:47 GMT -5
Sweet timeline, and that new front bumper makes it look sexy.
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Post by unlimited on Jan 7, 2012 8:59:58 GMT -5
Pure sweet sexy , I love it words can't explain how your car looks . Do you intend on changing the back bumper ?
What size tires you running ? I have to say this car has really become one of the top corolla's that are original and has it's own design going on good choice on the bumper .
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Post by gold94corolla on Jan 7, 2012 19:48:02 GMT -5
Kenny, you are like a brother to me (well as much as possible on opposite ends of the country). I love you, too. And I love what you've been able to do with the car. This timeline leaves out all the details, but I know how hard it has been for you over the years. And moving to California didn't help lol. I honestly wish my "timeline" was this .... bare. I did way too much to mine, and I NEVER got it right. Even when it died, it was all wrong. I don't know why, but I have felt a special attachment with your car. We've been together ever since your Dad put the first body kit on lol. But you've never done anything to your car that I didn't like. At this point, with your awesome pics and latest mods, I'd take your Corolla over my Corolla. I was never able to finish mine, which was God being good to me for sure, cause I killed that car and really regret pretty much everything I did to it. Why'd I have to rice it out so bad, only to end up with a Subaru front end and BMW rear? And a Prizm interior? I really disgraced you people with REAL Corollas, who work hard to bring out the best in this car. I can't believe it took the loss of my Corolla to learn how to really appreciate what the Corolla is all about. Jeez I miss that car. So Kenny, never give up on your Corolla. You have managed this far, I know how hard your journey has been. Keep up the good work bro, do it for me. Dayum, I'm crying, that never happens.
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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 7, 2012 22:33:49 GMT -5
Sweet timeline, and that new front bumper makes it look sexy. Thank you man. It's comments like these that help keep me going. Pure sweet sexy , I love it words can't explain how your car looks . Do you intend on changing the back bumper ? What size tires you running ? I have to say this car has really become one of the top corolla's that are original and has it's own design going on good choice on the bumper . Thanks for the kind words. I am definitely going to be changing the rear bumper before this month is over. And I am on 16x7s wrapped in 195/50/16 tires. I should've gone with 185/50/16.
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Post by akuma64 on Jan 7, 2012 23:16:30 GMT -5
damn...i know that it has partly nothing to do with me but i am moved by golds words...and also agree ...kenny your car is making fantastic progress. Something i needed to hear even though i dont believe im doing anything to harm to car so to speak.....never take your car for granted, never take your corolla for granted..and hell..never take anything for granted. Much love and respect
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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 7, 2012 23:17:23 GMT -5
Kenny, you are like a brother to me (well as much as possible on opposite ends of the country). I love you, too. And I love what you've been able to do with the car. This timeline leaves out all the details, but I know how hard it has been for you over the years. And moving to California didn't help lol. I honestly wish my "timeline" was this .... bare. I did way too much to mine, and I NEVER got it right. Even when it died, it was all wrong. I don't know why, but I have felt a special attachment with your car. We've been together ever since your Dad put the first body kit on lol. But you've never done anything to your car that I didn't like. At this point, with your awesome pics and latest mods, I'd take your Corolla over my Corolla. I was never able to finish mine, which was God being good to me for sure, cause I killed that car and really regret pretty much everything I did to it. Why'd I have to rice it out so bad, only to end up with a Subaru front end and BMW rear? And a Prizm interior? I really disgraced you people with REAL Corollas, who work hard to bring out the best in this car. I can't believe it took the loss of my Corolla to learn how to really appreciate what the Corolla is all about. Jeez I miss that car. So Kenny, never give up on your Corolla. You have managed this far, I know how hard your journey has been. Keep up the good work bro, do it for me. Dayum, I'm crying, that never happens. Dude I don't know what to say. I'm speechless. Means a lot to hear that from someone like you.
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Post by gold94corolla on Jan 7, 2012 23:53:46 GMT -5
Dude I don't know what to say. You don't have so say anything. I probably shouldn't have said any of that... I should probably keep a diary lol. sorry if it offends anyone.... it was simply a personal reflection and an encouragement to Kenny. NO ONE on this board is doing anything wrong with their Corollas. May you all be encouraged to keep up the good work, and LONG LIVE COROLLAS (and CCC lol).
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Post by jesuelboricua on Jan 8, 2012 1:37:23 GMT -5
We all appreciate and support; the hard work we spend and the patients we deliver to do what we are all passionate about as individuals, not for others. I believe that alone inspires one another, other groups, and even those who are passionate about their own Interests. That's what separates us from any other group and that's what keeps this family close. Thanks for being someones inspiration
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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 8, 2012 5:03:48 GMT -5
^ Amen.
I love this forum. ;D
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Post by Rinconrolla on Jan 8, 2012 9:48:18 GMT -5
I iwll say this the first photo with your first body kit your car looked nice except it has that big wing - Nut in your recent photos especailly the dark one with the chalk writting on the floor is sexy as hell - What a amazing job you did and I'm happy you did this thread - Keep it up bro !!! ;D
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Post by trife96 on Jan 8, 2012 18:38:18 GMT -5
Awesome thread...love the car Kenny! I think u r right, u may b the only one in the US with that front end. And it looks awesome bro! This thread is a reminder why I'm a member of this awesome club. All the kind words and the family atmosphere makes this place great! Oh and the fact CCC has hands down the best Corollas around
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Post by Rinconrolla on Jan 8, 2012 22:46:27 GMT -5
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Post by mindbeats on Jan 8, 2012 22:56:03 GMT -5
^^^^nice !!!!!!
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Post by mindbeats on Jan 8, 2012 22:56:21 GMT -5
^^^^nice !!!!
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Post by kennydang91 on Jan 8, 2012 23:39:27 GMT -5
OMG THAT LOOKS AWESOME! Thanks, Anthony!
Man... I don't know which to pick...
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Post by gold94corolla on Jan 9, 2012 1:04:33 GMT -5
I thought you had a cool sig of that first pic....
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