SPEED HERO Blog — corolla

Zombi

I posted pics of this monstrosity when I first picked her up. I prioritized and got a job and a place to live but now that I have those two things I can start on the car. [caption id="attachment_488" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="They\'re coming to get you Barbara!"]They're coming to get you Barbara![/caption] The plan will probably be tranny, suspension, engine, rear end in almost that order as well as rust repair, sex appeal (can you do that to a Corolla?) rims etc. <-in no particular order. [caption id="attachment_489" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Auto fail...


Capital Drift Round 3

Attended my first West coast drift event presented by the guys at Capital Drift. I really enjoyed the grassroots and community feel of the event but the small turnout makes me fear for the future. It's a nice mix of proper amateurs and some purpose built drift cars sporting DMCC banners. [caption id="attachment_375" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="You can drive any car you want as long as it\'s an S13 or an AE86"]You can drive any car you want as long as it's an S13 or an AE86[/caption] There were a handful of...


Speed Hero's dead. Long live Speed Hero!

With the RX7 gone and my move across the country it was time for a new drift slag. She's not pretty but she'll get down and dirty. [caption id="attachment_356" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="The car formerly known as Lola."]The car formerly known as Lola.[/caption] 1983 Corolla, autofail 4ac looking a little worse for wear but nothing like the Ontario cars I'm used to. She needs some work, some lovin' and a deep dickin' [caption id="attachment_357" align="alignnone" width="600" caption="Better than Ontario mint."]Better than Ontario mint.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_359"...


The Beginnings

The beginnings of car adventures for DQ and Speed Hero.