Kenneth
Leung's AE92 Corolla XL (4A-FE engine)
Kenneth's
AE92 is the 1989 year model official imported by Toyota
dealer of Hong Kong. The 4afe engine was the only engine
choose from the Toyota dealer for AE92. Altought owners
could also purchase grey market JDM imports equipped with
4age or 4azge engines, but due to problem that grey market
imports generally don't offer warrenty, most Hong Kong residents
usually go into the Toyota dealer to buy new Corollas. The
Corolla XL AE92 was once a very popular car in Hong Kong.
But most of them have disappeared in Hong Kong recent years.
We are very lucky to see Kenneth's original paint AE92 is
still exists in Hong Kong.
Kenneth
have tried to keep the original paint scheme on this AE92.
The lowering suspension have been installed to improve the
cornering ability, while the Trueno Apex's side skirts and
tail enhances the performance look. This AE92 also equipped
with the Manaray Msport alloy rims, which were one of the
best quality Japanese rims in the early 90's.
The
4A-FE have been kept original because Hong Kong has a very
tough laws against modified cars. The only noticable option
in the engine department is the extra strut bar brace for
extra chassis toughness.
The interior have been
upgraded from the Trueno GT-Z's seats and Momo Competition
steering wheel. You might have noticed this AE92 has a nice
little front lip spoiler. This is a home made brand and
Kenneth made it with a door gap rubber and a few clips.
This makes the car look more aggresive and is a nice trick
to improve the look without changing too much of the original
style.