atlex Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Silver.. 1999.. 54K Miles.. Totally standard. Not a spot of rust on it. I looked hard, couldn't find any whatsoever. Even got out the prayer mat and looked underneeth. No rust. WTF. It's Group 9! ohh my god!!. First car my mrs has been insured on, so the insurance is 60% dearer than the car itself. She needs something to build NCBs before she can get onto my other cars specialist insurance. Here are the shite photos from the advert: Best of all.. the wheels. PCD is 4x100, Lugs are M12x1.5 So it's effectively compatible with my existing wheel/whorehouse AND nuts collection. (I've got two mk1 MX5s)Racing Hart CP in red will be going on, with winter tyres. These, infact: Better pics to follow, ideally with said. wheels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 8, 2017 Author Share Posted December 8, 2017 So no new photos yet but I will be sticking the red sex wheels on this weekend. My other two cars.. which are both eunos roadsters :-) http://www.mighty5s.com/thread/964/aizawa-panda-itb-built-thread http://www.mighty5s.com/thread/961/trubro-panda-smurf-built-thread Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Not enough light to take photos of the car on the new wheels But I have a question for anyone who might be reading.. The standard pressures on 13" wheels are high - like 35/40 PSI from what I See. I've fitted some 15"s wheels that would normally be on an mx5 be at 26/27 PSI This car is lighter. About 200KG lighter - around 800KG to the MX5's 1000KG. - 20% less, so I recon running 24/23 PSI should be ideal on the 15"s ? Anyone else's thoughts ? Is this right or should I get it up to 28/30 PSI ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I run 28psi on all wheels on my Glanza Cheers nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 Dem Reems - with winter tyres: Waifu == Happy: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 3 hours ago, akyakapotter said: I run 28psi on all wheels on my Glanza Cheers nick Feels good on 24psi so far........ I'll bump it up and try 28psi tho. thanks. What size wheels by the way ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 I switched to Millers CFS 5w40 and put redline in the gearbox. The gearbox's old oil looked like it was very old. Coolant looks great tho. I will flush the PS system soon though. The throttle cable was *very* slack with 15mm of play. Tightened it up to around 2mm play and the response is much improved. Previously the throttle was "nothing.. not much... mild power". Now it's much more direct. I suspect this will affect MPG. Reminder to anyone listening.. check your throttle cable play! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 1 hour ago, atlex said: Feels good on 24psi so far........ I'll bump it up and try 28psi tho. thanks. What size wheels by the way ? 15x7 wheels 195 50 15 tyres. Cheers nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, akyakapotter said: 15x7 wheels 195 50 15 tyres. Cheers nick Almost identical to my Sprint Harts. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 I found some rust under the battery tray I've ACF50'd it tho, now. Need to find out how I can ACF50 the sills too before getting it into too much salt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 Took the sill covers out and ACF50'd the sills. Fairly easy job. Got about 38 MPG combined over a 300 mile trip. What's with the 10L of fuel still in the tank when the gauge reads "E" for empty ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chops Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Safety feature, my gts have just died when the needle hits the last black bar, funny but embarressing lol. Gotta remember the fuel pick up may not be able to reach the last couple of litres, and its jot good to run a tank too low anyway the fuel is a heat sink for the pump and full of shitty sedement after 20 odd years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted January 7, 2018 Author Share Posted January 7, 2018 I definitely need to flush the heater matrix on this car. The heat is only available *far* into the red of the dial. like, the last 3 clicks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 (edited) Actually flushed the heater matrix. It's improved the full heat :-) Fitted some centre caps with nice decals - I think Sprint Hart wheels are some of the best to ever come out of japan. Still loving this car. Tempted to put it on SSR Mesh come summer. Edited March 11, 2018 by atlex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Looks to be in lovely condition! I'm a bit late in saying, but welcome to UKSO! Give me those Harts pls Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 the chassis is in great condition but the body panels have all been "learner drivered" by someone with little experience - and rattle-canned back to silver ;-) I love the sprint farts but I really want to get them refurbed one day. They are one of my favourite wheels. So light. So stylish. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted September 28, 2018 Author Share Posted September 28, 2018 I'm a daddy now and I'm now looking for a larger car. The spec ? It needs to work with the sprint fart 4x100 wheels. So far, people have suggested a honda civic 1.6 aerodeck estate, I've also thought of a honda jizz or nissan bloat... or mk3 golf estate Any other suggestions - takes 4x100, 15", 4 doors, good rear seat space and a big-ish boot... ? I'd love a starlet with a large boot .. another foot would make all the difference, is there anything like that ? Suggestions welcome, other than ones to get a car that takes different wheels. lol. I have 6 sets of 4x100 15" wheels.. and I'm kinda attached to them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 15 hours ago, atlex said: I'm a daddy now and I'm now looking for a larger car. The spec ? It needs to work with the sprint fart 4x100 wheels. So far, people have suggested a honda civic 1.6 aerodeck estate, I've also thought of a honda jizz or nissan bloat... or mk3 golf estate Any other suggestions - takes 4x100, 15", 4 doors, good rear seat space and a big-ish boot... ? I'd love a starlet with a large boot .. another foot would make all the difference, is there anything like that ? Suggestions welcome, other than ones to get a car that takes different wheels. lol. I have 6 sets of 4x100 15" wheels.. and I'm kinda attached to them. There is actually. JDM Spec'd Starlet. Good luck finding one though.... Starlet Remix Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 I've got one better... and it's 4wd and still a toyota A Toyota Sprinter Carib.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1996-Toyota-Carib-1-8i-4WD/153217300222 Looks like the harlot will be up for sale soon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atlex Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Those are 3PMSF (well-rated for snow tyres) so this should be a beast come winter :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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