mart1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Here you go, uno turbo Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352031199608 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) t'mill, yes I know what you mean. Hard to find a nice little turbo hot hatch these days. Especially the shit hot ones from the 80s and 90s. They're starting to fetch good money nowadays because modern day cars are boring as f***.Yes Mart1, I'm gonna throw some money at the handling. I'd rather not put mine and other peoples lives at risk when I'm trying to enjoy my car! I'd like to lower it (sensible height), invest in anti roll bars, caster kit, powerflex bushes and would like a good coilover set up. I'm not 100% sure but I think I have TRD coilovers on it atm but failed it's MOT because one of the rear ones was leaking. Wondering if theres any way I could recondition them :/ Edited April 19, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Considering it has TRD suspension, and a TRD badge on the dash, would this indicate that this is a TRD tuned version? Or merely a novelty badge some Japanese geezer put on back in the day? Edited April 19, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Do a couple of pics of your suspension if you can, yeah just someone sticking a badge on mate and fitted some mods on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 i will when I get a chance pal, I've paid for the car and got the paperwork but haven't been able to bring it back to mine yet as my parents don't know. They will be super angry as I've already got two cars so planning to take it a friend to get MOT and tidy up the scrapes then bring it home. And hopefully have the Audi shifted by then haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 i will when I get a chance pal, I've paid for the car and got the paperwork but haven't been able to bring it back to mine yet as my parents don't know. They will be super angry as I've already got two cars so planning to take it a friend to get MOT and tidy up the scrapes then bring it home. And hopefully have the Audi shifted by then haha. haha funny that, hiding you car from your parents, you will be on the naughty step. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Hey Shyam, to be honest I'll probably end up keeping the manual and getting an auto V too, sure why not, ha! I'll send a few of my car now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 haha funny that, hiding you car from your parents, you will be on the naughty step. Hey Mart, here is the rear seat mod I was on about, still need to get the headrests reupholstered in the Glanza material.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cool, they look like Suzuki Ignis sport headrests, nice motor by the way, like the wheels, are they 14s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 haha mart1, yes mate, wanna avoid that at all costs lol.Matt1986, that's a beautiful car fella, you've done a good job there, looks great! Talk about inspiration ey.. I plan to get mine looking as clean as yours. Any pics under the hood and more of the back end?Can you give me some more info on the second rear lower spoiler? I like that alot, want one for mine!As Mart1 mentioned, headrests look good too. Are they a straight fit from a suzuki? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cool, they look like Suzuki Ignis sport headrests, nice motor by the way, like the wheels, are they 14s Yes they are from a Suzuki Ignis sport, thanks! yes the are 14's and very very light! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 haha mart1, yes mate, wanna avoid that at all costs lol.Matt1986, that's a beautiful car fella, you've done a good job there, looks great! Talk about inspiration ey.. I plan to get mine looking as clean as yours. Any pics under the hood and more of the back end?Can you give me some more info on the second rear lower spoiler? I like that alot, want one for mine!As Mart1 mentioned, headrests look good too. Are they a straight fit from a suzuki? Thanks Shyam! Its all about the inspiration!! Yes will pop a few more photos up, the rear lower spoiler came on this car, as far as I know they are handy enough to find, they go by the name 'ducktail spoiler' and cost roughly around 80-120 depending on condition etc.. The headrest idea just popped into my head because I wanted a full Recaro fishnet interior but couldn't find one, so I got creative and made my own! The suzuki headrests fit straight in (with a tiny bit of spray oil). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just have these two other shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 I love it mate, definitely on my wish list along with those rear lights. ahhh, i can already tell I have so much to do to get my Glanza where I want it now haha, The standard body kit is tasteful enough as you've demonstrated with yours, doesn't really need any extras.,, Nice clean bay too. I've seen loads move the intercooler to the bottom which does make the bay look cleaner and easier to work on but I think a top mounted inter-cooler looks awesome! Nice to see you've left your hi./ lo boost functional. I think I'm going to plug mine back in too until I give it a service and sort the handling out haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Matt1986, Ive just noticed you've mounted your turbo at the top, great stuff! Are you also running a custom manifold? I've heard the manifold on Glanzas are a weak point.,,, Anyways would love to hear more about your turbo set up. Thanks! Random thought... just wondering if there's anyway of making the auto box stronger for more power...hmm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Matt1986, Ive just noticed you've mounted your turbo at the top, great stuff! Are you also running a custom manifold? I've heard the manifold on Glanzas are a weak point.,,, Anyways would love to hear more about your turbo set up. Thanks! Random thought... just wondering if there's anyway of making the auto box stronger for more power...hmm Matt's turbo is in it's normal place mate, what your looking at is a rather large looking dump valve, also has the standard cat fitted.Cat removed and a decent manifold is the first mod to do if you want a bit more out of the car.The auto box there's nothing you can do to it unless you take it out and go manual.Sounds like you have got a right big shopping list there of things to do, be careful mate these cars can soon eat your money up haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I love it mate, definitely on my wish list along with those rear lights. ahhh, i can already tell I have so much to do to get my Glanza where I want it now haha, The standard body kit is tasteful enough as you've demonstrated with yours, doesn't really need any extras.,, Nice clean bay too. I've seen loads move the intercooler to the bottom which does make the bay look cleaner and easier to work on but I think a top mounted inter-cooler looks awesome! Nice to see you've left your hi./ lo boost functional. I think I'm going to plug mine back in too until I give it a service and sort the handling out haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Thanks, yeah I agree the standard bodykit is tasteful, I just need the rear oem lip for the bumper and it's complete! For some odd reason they don't seem to add that part on a lot of Glanza's!That is my idea with this car, any mods must be either tasteful or subtle.Same with the Blow off valve, I got it especially from Japan because it comes with the dedicated intercooler pipe it's attached to, just keeps everything neat and tidy. I actually changed the BOV from an Apexi to a Greddy type S, sounds better and still looks neat.I don't like the front mount intercoolers, but I would like to get an arc top mount to keep things cool! Very rare part now though!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matt1986 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Mart, the wheels are Wedsport's Tc05's, I love them! I'd like to find a 5th one as spare! I can dream ha!I went with them so I could get good quality chunky tyres to keep things a bit more comfortable, the cusco coilovers are hard work at times! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t'mill Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Here you go, uno turbo Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/352031199608Ooooooh nooooo! I remember the Hormann kitted efforts back in the day. Oh dear, they haven't aged well!! For me it's a stock looking Mk1 that floats me boat. Preferabley in the turquoise/blue colour Unfortunately UnoTurbos have nearly disappeared with price tags to match for reasonable Mk1 survivors. Last 2 I've seen were both up at £9,000, which is ridiculous amount for a car that was considered crap back then haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
t'mill Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 t'mill, yes I know what you mean. Hard to find a nice little turbo hot hatch these days. Especially the shit hot ones from the 80s and 90s. They're starting to fetch good money nowadays because modern day cars are boring as f***/I know what you mean pal. If I'd have kept my XR2, Scirocco, Nova SRs, Mk2 GTI, Mk1 Astra GTE, Uno Turbo, etc, I'd be a rich man! Lucky I did have the foresight to keep my S1 Escort RS Turbo though which has appreciated nicely. Have to echo your comment on new cars not being as interesting to drive as the older stuff. We have a new Focus 1.5DCi eco-boost at work, and despite it being noticeably faster than my Starlet NA, I'd still prefer to drive the Starlet. It's just more fun and engaging Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Matt's turbo is in it's normal place mate, what your looking at is a rather large looking dump valve, also has the standard cat fitted.Cat removed and a decent manifold is the first mod to do if you want a bit more out of the car.The auto box there's nothing you can do to it unless you take it out and go manual.Sounds like you have got a right big shopping list there of things to do, be careful mate these cars can soon eat your money up haha. Ah right, thanks for the info Mart1. You sound like you know these cars inside out haha. So what did you do to yours when you had it? Matt1986, I think you've got it spot on mate, looks great ! I didn't realise there was an addition OEM rear bumper lip... t'mill, like that kit on the Uno from the sides but doesn't look so good from front and back. Yeah and I agree with your comment with new/old cars. Haha I'm jealous that you got to drive all those cars mate, by the time I was old enough to drive, they were already all too expensive for me. You'd have been very rich indeed! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Here's a link for you mate, they've got a couple of tricks on the auto hehe enjoy your buttons 😉http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/30475-glanza-power-button-pwer-and-manual-manu/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 haha nice one Mart1, anymore magic tricks you got to show me fella? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 This is my old auto V, i kept things simple really, new springs & shocks d cat 5zigen exhaust system.I did have a wepr manifold for it but didn't get round to fitting it.Here's some pics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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