1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S

Although the product still isn't officially released in the US, I found some through Jeff Kalmar at Prescription Windshields. While his business specializes in tinting for health reasons, such as skin cancer and excessive eye exposure, Kalmar had access to the Crystalline 70 and drove all the way out from Arizona to install it personally. The car is now cooler on sunny days and there is minimal visual distortion-even through angled glass like the front and rear screens.

Now fully prepared and trouble-free, Project Corolla spends all its time at the track, getting there or going back home. With the suspension, safety and power sorted out, I'll move on to a driveline overhaul next, building a new TRD close-ratio gearbox and rebuilding the entire rear axle.

Previous Installments
November 2006
Part 1: The money pit

August 2007
Part 2: Shocking new developments

December 2007
Part 3: More adjustments than a midget suit

June 2008
Part 4: A crash course on cam theory

By Jay Chen

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