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2003 Toyota Corolla

Project story

2003 Toyota Corolla

Modifications I made to my first car.

Build timeline

  1. 2003 Toyota Corolla: Cruise control
    2003 Toyota Corolla: Cruise control
    2003 Toyota Corolla: Cruise control
    2003 Toyota Corolla: Cruise control

    Cruise control

    I added cruise control to my Corolla using a Honda throttle actuator module controlled by a custom circuit and an electric screwdriver switch.

  2. 2003 Toyota Corolla: Rear disc brake conversion

    Rear disc brake conversion

    I converted the rear drum brakes to disc brakes using hubs, calipers, and rotors from a Toyota Matrix.

  3. 2003 Toyota Corolla: Short shifter

    Short shifter

    I cut and welded the shifter shaft to be shorter and replaced the rubber shifter bushings on the transmission side with delrin bushings I made myself, resulting in crisp and precise shifting.

  4. 2003 Toyota Corolla: Tire change

    Tire change

    I changed the tires at home using only basic hand tools.