So the poll results were clear, the highest voted mod was to lower the '55, and to pump the guards, so that will be happening over the next few weeks after exams. A few mates have guard rollers, so subject to availability I'll try and snag one for a day, but failing that, it has been proven that a small piece of pole (ghetto style) can do a good job. I am not too concerned about any effects on the paint, as the rear guards need to be repainted due to rust repairs, and the front quarter panels will have badges (and maybe indicators) shaved, and will need to be painted also.
Runner up in the polls, at 27% of votes, was to fabricate a bosozoku-style exhaust (at least a bolt-on - for offroad use of course!), so the next poll will be regarding what style of exhaust (i.e. straight upswept pipe, dual 45 degree angle pipes, etc) I will fabricate and install.
The '55 is back on the road as a daily, with a freshened starter motor. Whilst I was at it, the '55 received an Optima Yellowtop dry-cell battery I used to run in the Soarer (overkill, but it was just sitting there), and some new 4-gauge earthing wire, because the old one was frayed and corroded. I also replaced the terminals, and tidied up the stock wiring with some cable ties, heatshrink, and plastic insulation tubing. I now have a lot more faith in the electrical system, and I have confidence the car will actually start first pop every time now :)
A week driving the Soarer brought to attention two things. 1) My Corolla is slow as hell (man it was nice driving a fast car every day). 2) My Corolla is cheap as hell (it was also bloody expensive driving a fast car every day).
Stay tuned for when the Rollabus is dumped on its guts :)
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