New? Paseo Owner

[insaneintenti0n]

Looks like this is one of the few Toyota forums I'm not on. So, here I am. The guys in the Paseo/Tercel scene know me, I also run http://www.USPaseoClub.com. That might be about it.

For what I drive:
'97 Paseo Convertible
'05 tC
'08 xB

Looks like I can't post a sig unless i pay, so here's the car:

Riko told me about a group buy going on over here I might want, so I figured I'd check that out too.

Oh, and no, I'm not turboed.

-Brian

 

[Gryzor]

welcome along Brian

 

[Corey_gt]

Welcome to tgtt Brian I think thats the best looking Paseo I've ever seen nice work buddy. Good to hear Riko is still alive too lol.

 

[insaneintenti0n]

Thanks

Yea, he's alive... somewhere in his own little world.

 

[gv1.3]

welcome aboard. Nice looking car mate, the doors are not my thing but I love the paint job. Any more pics with the doors closed?

EDIT: just saw that you have a tC. I am driving rentals in the US at the moment and am considering getting myself a car. I was looking at tC's and maybe an s2000. What are the tC's like? Ive not driven one yet.

 

[Scoob paul]

Class lookin paseo mate, any mods to the engine??

 

[insaneintenti0n]

I'll go one better... pix with the doors back to stock, lol... they were converted back 2 months ago. had issues with the hydraulic pumps, and the wifey hated the doors.

The trunk:

Engine Wise:
Currently installed - intake, muffler, NGK Plugs & Wires, Swapped from Auto to Manual Transmission
Ready for install: Hotshot Header, underdrive pulley


The paseo (before paint), tC, and xB (before body kit)

I... dont' like my tC much. My wife drives it. For a 'small' car, it drives too big for me. looks GREAT, but drives eh, I like the drive of the xB better honestly.

 

[gv1.3]

wow that looks fuckin mental! lots and lots of work gone in there mate it looks great.

Is that a satin finish?

 

[insaneintenti0n]

It's got... almost everything done I can do, and half of the aftermarket parts are imported, alot from the Cynos. (Though, obviously turbo would be nice, but it's hard where I live)

Yes, it's satin


Goals for this year... I didn't really have any until someone sold me the header and underdrive pulley... but i need to reupholster my seats.

 

[gv1.3]

would love to get my car done satin... think it would look well with a couple of carbon fibre goodies.

 

[insaneintenti0n]

I'm still hoping for a CF hood someday.

Paint actually wasn't too expensive. I prepped it myself, and there's no wetsanding & buffing when it's done being painted. There is actually a clear coat on it, it's the clear that's actually flattened to give it the look.

 

[lingl9z]

Nice car mate, thats the colour i want my car, what did you use to protect it mate so it didnt leave a shine?

 

[insaneintenti0n]

Regular clear coat cut with a flattening agent. Most paint shops should be able to do that. I found a guy in my neighborhood who desided that that was what was best.

 

[lingl9z]

Regular clear coat cut with a flattening agent. Most paint shops should be able to do that. I found a guy in my neighborhood who desided that that was what was best.

Cheers for that buddy, rep for you =D

 

[addz]

Wecome.

Nice motor/s.

 

[Derek]

Welcome nice motor lovely color, finish looks way better than mine.

 

[1998glanzav]

Welcome to TGTT. Happy posting

 

[Martina@ToyTuning.com]

Welcome aboard....

Lovely car, gorgeous colour! Have to say I agree with your wifey, I prefer the normal doors....

Happy Posting,

M's

 

[insaneintenti0n]

thanks

i miss the doors

 

[Stulet-GTT]

Welcome along to TGTT...