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Ah that's how you got such a nice finish on them ;) yep, love a bit of attention to detail. Never heard of a sequential box in one of these but even at the same power it'll be a hell of a lot quicker I imagine. I like cars a little more understated nowadays but still have that mental side too. Think if I ever get my old gt4 back then I'd go mad with that

Not bad for my first time really, finish was nice and even with no runs or patches Yeah from what Mike has said, he hasn't fitted one to a Glanza before, so I think I may be one of the first to run a Quaife sequential, so that'll be something new! I'd estimate I'll be running around the 300bhp mark, I'm at 236 now and she pulls superb, but there's always room for improvement! Yeah, when I first got it, I didn't have too many crazy plans, but the more I looked about the more I decided I wanted something slightly mental, and here we are haha! Still lots to do, but she's nearing completion now!

Fair play mate! Some build! Looking forward to the August update

Be sure to check back mate, I'll throw the pictures and video up in the morning, thanks for taking an interest!

Very different mate and lovely. I can understand how the look is 50/50 for some people but fair play for doing your own thing. Reading through the whole lot you can see the attention to detail and amount of graft that's gone into it. The sequential box will be unreal. By the way did you paint the rear plastics yourself?

Yeah, it's definitely a marmite car, you either love it or hate it, but you can't suit everyone's taste, and as it shows, sometimes it's better to stand out from the crowd a little. The sequential 'box is definitely my favourite part that'll be fitted, I can't wait to see how it feels! As for the rear plastics, do you mean the shock tower covers? If so then yes mate I painted them myself, simply keyed and primed, then painted with satin black straight out the gun . Thanks for the kind words, it's nice to see hard work is appreciated!

Mental.

That's what I'm aiming for with the finished product, cheers man.

Nice one man hope it all works out for you

Ya jammy git lol

Haha cheers man, I can't wait! I'll throw some videos up when I get her back and show you all what it's like, I must say I'm a little nervous mind, but the excitement definitely overpowers the nerves!

Very much overdue update!

Wow, it's been a while since this was updated! A fair bit has changed, but the biggest update will be coming in the next couple months, so, let's recap what's happened since the last update.

1. As some of you may have noticed, the car was featured in Japanese Performance magazine in June, although at this point it was very early in the build, so was very much nowhere near finished! That being said, it was still a pleasure to be noticed, and for her to get a feature, as she is still very "different" in her own right.

2. The Evo Recaro's were removed and replaced with a set of FIA/MSA approved OMP TRS fixed bucket seats. Custom mounts were made and as it's only me that drives the car, they didn't need to slide, so this made fitting them so much easier!

3. The cage finally arrived! After receiving it on a pallet straight from the factory in Europe, we proceeded to strip the car as much as possible to make the fitting a little easier. We got the mounts welded in, then bolted the rest of the cage into place, and the quality is absolutely superb! It's also FIA/MSA approved, a bonus, but well worth it for the price!

4. Only something small this time, but I got the D1 spec quick release steering boss fitted. Although only a small modification, it made a big difference, as anyone who knows me will know I'm not of a "slight" build, and so getting in and out of the car was made much easier, especially considering the fixed buckets and the door bars.

Modification wise, there wasn't much else done due to shows, although I did then get the chance to get her on track at Japfest 2 at Rockingham, where it performed very well, even with a slight misfire and a worn gearbox! I performed a laptime of 1m 34s, not bad considering it was the first time on track with the car, with no prior setup apart from how it was setup for the road, and that was on T1R's, including me missing 3rd a few times...

Following this and reviewing the footage (mine and goldenvtr's from his boosted MX5), I could already tell the car was very planted, and that with a few adjustments it had the potential to be quite competitive.

So, this is where the main update lies. I didn't like the idea of the gearbox wearing, and replacing it with a standard 'box would only solve the problem for a short amount of time, so I decided on a solution, albeit an expensive one!

So, to summarise, in late August, she will be taken to Tuning Developments for:

• Quaife ATB LSD

• Quaife sequential gearbox
• Stage 2 forged engine with uprated valvesprings and ARP headbolts
• Wolf V550 standalone engine management

• Hybrid TD04 turbo with billet wheel
• Full mapping and test session to set the 'box up

I can't wait to get it finished and get the car back, it's going to be a big bill, but I'll finally have a fully custom car which is unique to me, and that I have built from a standard car in less than a year!

Before she goes down, I will be sorting some paintwork on the passenger side to tidy her up a little (from damage caused by the previous owner), and have smoothed the reverse scoop into the bonnet which will also receive some paint. A new livery will be applied following this, something a little less "in your face" and should hopefully look a little meaner with the darker colour scheme.

I will upload pictures and videos in the morning as I'm currently sat at work, but that's all for now!

Thanks for reading, happy motoring!

Scott

I'm having one of these fitted in the next month or two (booking up when Mike returns to TD on the 20th) so will update my build thread and take a few videos when it comes back. Will be having this fitted along with a Quaife LSD, fully forged engine and hybrid turbo using Wolf V550 standalone.

The car is still used on the road, but once complete I plan to enter Time Attack and see how she fairs against some of the other cars.

All in all though, I can't wait to drive it once it's all done!

youtube seems to have killed the quality, so ill reupload but for now here one of the 3 sessions i did in my 273bhp mx5:

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KevoftrtqE

theres a glanza with a big wing about midway.

if your not going to watch all the vid watch it from about 3mins onwards as the first few last are messy

also intrested to know the spec of the glanza

Hi man, it was me in the black Glanza

Currently running 236bhp at 0,9 bar on standard internals, but was suffering with an injector breaking down on me causing a slight misfire, was great fun apart from that though!

That MX5 is quick man!!

Stock engine i think..

He that lad who sent it off to back yard civics?

Wonder if the wing/aero was doing anything..

Good driving buddy

Yeah standard internals with upgraded turbo and management etc.

The wing and aero helped a lot, I didn't adjust tyre pressures or damping before the track, so it was basically used how it is on the road, but one thing is for certain and that is I need to get a better set of tyres!

I have a video of the session too if anyone would like to see it, it's on my facebook "Scott Dinsdale" and can also be found on our facebook page "JapAttack!" should anyone wish to join!

Thanks,

Scott

I'm also running a TD04 mate, you got pics/vids of yours dude?

As per the title, looking for a side exit exhaust, was looking first rather than going for a custom build as I would like to keep mine ideally for quieter track days etc...

Thanks

I'll be there, will be my first ever JAE 😊

Bought an exhaust manifold off him came as described and very well packaged!

Thanks for the feedback matey, much appreciated! Top notch buyer too, couldn't have asked for an easier transaction!

I'm still waiting too, hate playing the waiting game! Then again my car isn't finished yet, I'm still waiting on parts

Update Time! - It's Been a While!

Well, it's been a while, but it's about time for an update I think!

The last time I posted, I stated I was ordering my TD04 kit from Race-Tech, well, that's all fitted, along with a race spec rocker, freshly painted in wrinkle black

I also changed out the Apex'i filter for a K&N kit instead, which is absolutely HUGE in comparison! (although the photo's don't really show this too good)






I also set about fitting a set of carbon fibre eyebrows too, which compliment the tinted headlights greatly, and while I was on, had the fog lights tinted yellow.




Next up was all of the smaller touches, fitting a set of quick release bumper clips, my window stickers, the flat custom door cards and painting the stripped interior. All of these are only little things, but make a rather large difference, especially the door cards and painted rear!










Since all of this, the car has been down to Tuning Developments for mapping, making 236.4BHP at just under 1bar. I'm moe than happy with this figure for now, and have decided that more handling mods will come next.

Obviously with extra power, you need extra braking ability, and although I already had grooved/dimpled discs and Greenstuff pads, it just wasn't enough, and so I ordered TD's 'Fast Road' kit, consisting of EBC Yellowstuff front pads, EBC 'Turbo' dimpled/grooved discs, high temp racing fluid, a HEL 6 piece braided line kit.



There is still a lot more to do to the car, but as always, I'm in no hurry, I'm just enjoying seeing the progress. Before Japfest, I still need to paint the rest of the interior and strip the rest of the carpet out, fit the brake kit, and fit the cage when it arrives (hopefully early enough before Japfest!)

See you all on the 24th!

Scott

Update time.

Another update, something a little more substantial this time (albeit no pictures yet...)

I have finally bit the bullet and ordered my turbo upgrade, a TD04 kit from Race-Tech. I can't wait to get it fitted and mapped, and even though I'm only on standard internals I can't wait for the power increase and the sound of that screamer!

It should be here early next week, so in the mean time I can get the CT9 kit stripped off and cleaned up ready for sale, and also see about painting the block/rocker cover etc.

Scott

Just seen your wing pass the van on the Gateshead stretch I'm stuck in that bastard traffic!

Haha yeah the traffic was bad that day, didn't see you mind!

cage is going to be megga im umming and arring over ordering one from rhd for mine

I ordered mine from Corby Motorsport, can't wait for it to arrive so I can get it fitted! I'd say get one

Update time again

Nothing major, but as always, any progress is good progress. I've ordered my full roll cage from Safety Devices, a 15 point MSA and FIA approved item including door bars, harness bar, diagonal braces etc, so that should be here around the end of March, so if all goes well it should be fitted before Japfest!

I have also received my Lifeline LED rain light, which will be used in replacement of the original fog light with it being much brighter and much more visible once mounted to the cross brace on my wing.





I must thank my girlfriend for this one, as for valentine's day we both decided that we may aswell get something that we are both after, so she kindly bought me a reverse scoop from ID Workz, which to me looks much better than the standard scoop.





Managed to pick up an RSR strut brace on the cheap, so gave it just a quick polish and fitted it to the car.





Other than that, it's been pretty quiet for the Glanza, it's getting a full alignment and setup on Saturday, so should drive much better, and will then see about removing the manifold, rocker cover and inlet manifold etc to get them cleaned and painted, just to tidy the engine bay up a little. Have already removed the tyre paint as I've tried two different methods now, one being a paint pen and the other supposedly for white wall tyres, and both flaked off within around 20 miles, so for the final try I will be using Plasti Dip, which should adhere much better!

As mentioned, it's nothing really exciting, but it's all progress.

Thanks for reading, and I'll leave you all with one of my favourite recent pictures of the car.

Scott

Update time again.

Another update today. Came in from nightshift and the weather was too good to miss out on, so went out and got the canards fitted up. Nice easy little job and didn't take long at all for a good result and a nice upgrade on the front end.





I went to bed for a few hours, waking up to find my dad had saved me a job and tinted my front and rear lights, something I was wanting to do for a while to give the car a more savage look. As you can see from the picture above, the lights aren't too dark compared to normal, but give a nice mean look.





The rear lights were tinted just enough to darken the rear end down a little, blending in with the bootlid and the carbon panel.



Last but not least was something I done just for a little bit of fun. The intercooler needs cleaning up anyway, but until I take it off to clean it all properly, I made a stencil and painted it gloss black... I actually like it more than I thought, so may even decide to make another one after it;s all been cleaned, but time will tell.



As always, all comments and criticism is openly accepted, and I realise it may not be to everyone's taste, but it's nice to be different sometimes.

Scott

Looks Great Scott!

Get this on a track!

Thanks mate, she's getting there!

Sadly I missed out on track time at Japfest, but will be getting as much track time in as I can this year. Should hopefully be getting fully caged in the near future too

An overdue update.

Well, it's a little late, but there's been a few changes made to the car so it's about time for an update.

The car was taken down to Tuning Developments on the 16th of January to have a Greddy EMB and a GFB EBC fitted and all mapped in. It was a nice drive down with very little traffic, which made it all the more pleasant. The guys took my details and told me how it was gonna go down, and then swiftly got on with the work.

It made 196bhp and around 190ft/lb of torque, figures that I was very pleased with (even more so due to winning the bet between me and the girlfriend about what power it would make! )

The GFB boost controller is a very good piece of kit too, a nice small little unit that's not too intrusive on the dash, and provides a noticeable difference even with the little CT9.



The progress then continued, removing the rear wing to fit the carbon number plate panel, removing the reversing lights in the process. It was an easy enough job to do, and looks a whole lot better in my opinion.





She looks so bare without the wing!





While the wing was off, I took the opportunity to paint the wing mounts black, making it look a little stealthier and just improving the overall look of the rear.

Moving on to the front of the car, we finally got the front air release panel fitted, which again was another easy job.





The number plate panel was then cut from the front bumper after the purchase of a stick on plate, though there are no pictures of this. It looks so much better now and makes me wish I done it a lot earlier, but at least it's done, again, a small modification making such a difference to the appearance of the car.

I picked up a set of RPF1's a few weeks ago too, which were silver when I got them, so decided to have them refurbed in gloss black, going for a 'stealthy' look.



The 'stealthy' look on the wheels didn't last all that long due to painting the tires in with a paint pen, which looked great for a few hours, but soon wore off with some 'spirited' driving... I have ordered some whitewall tyre paint though and hope it will last a little longer this time without flaking off.

That's all for now, so not a great load of progress, but it's all going in the right direction. I love the way the car is looking now, and for all it seems to get the stangest of looks parking at the shops or driving down the high street, I must admit I love the attention it gets, even if it is very divided opinions.

I'll end this one with a couple pics from a local meet the other night;





And one lurking in the shadows, just for good measure



Thanks for reading,

Scott.

Once you go td04 you won't miss ct9 whatsoever mate pulls like a train especially if it's externally gated and the noise oh god

I'm already saving for a TD04 conversion haha, has to be externally gated with a screamer! After that, forged engine and more boost... It'll take time but it'll be worth it

After another call to Tuning Developments yesterday, I've decided that I'm going to get a GFB G-Force 2 EBC fitted while I'm down there, in preparation for a TD04 kit hopefully later this year. I wasn't originally going to go for a TD04 but the cravings for more power have started, and the guys at TD really know their stuff. I'll be using them for my full build, so really looking forward to seeing the difference, starting with the ECU upgrade and more boost!

I'll report back with the results once all is fitted and mapped.

EP91BoostJunkie - Usually on Forza Horizon 2 or Need For Speed

Absolutely love the car already mate seen it on Facebook and the wing is savage I always wanted to see one with a wing like that on it! Following this thread for sure

Haha cheers mate, it's had a lot of mixed reviews, but I love it! It still needs a few finishing touches to the bumpers and all, still have canards and a front air release panel to fit, but she's getting there

Nice to see it appreciated though, cheers pal

Well I'm all booked up with Tuning Developments for a Greddy Emanage Blue and mapping session on the 16th, so it's time to get the fuel pump and actuator fitted when I'm not at work (and when this bloody weather settles!)

I'll post the results when it's done 😊

Thanks guys, it's much appreciated! Still much more to do, but it's all a work in progress 😊