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There are the large mounts above the number plate surround, then there are 2 plates going into the bootlid itself, each with 3 large bolts securing it. There is then the 'X' brace in the middle supporting both side plates. I can assure you that the top mount isn't really needed, but is there for a little extra reassurance. Mark really knows what he's doing and wouldn't design and sell something that isn't safe and doesn't work.

The front splitter is a work of art. For it to function properly it needs to be mounted to the chassis, not the bumper. Which it has!

The air release is also a work of art! I have a design for that too im yet to do a run of to see how they come out!

The spoiler though, its top mounts are mounted to a plastic spoiler? :s

The point of the rear wing is to push the back of the car down at high speed to gain stability. Not sure I'd recommend pushing down on the tip of a plastic spoiler to try and push the rear of the car down?

Just a thought. I would have thought mounting it to metal. Boot/Roof would be a wiser move?

Just my 2 cents.

I understand what you're getting at, but it's more of a support than a mount. It's already mounted at 4 points then laterally braced, and the aerofoil is also bonded into a permanent position. It's very very solid, and probably wouldn't need the top mounts to be honest, but being fully adjustable and so sturdy I'm more than happy with it 😊

Another little update, I got the car back just after christmas, and god do I love it! It looks better than I imagined it would, and so much better in the flesh!

The wing is currently set at the lowest point, with only a slight bit of a kick on the aerofoil itself until I get it out on track to adjust it properly. The front splitter runs back to under the engine for now until the rear splitter brackets are fitted, at which point I will fit a full splitter and flat floor. I have had the rear air release panel fitted by Mark but the front is not yet fitted due to the machine shop closing early for the christmas period, so that will be fitted when the rear splitter brackets are sent up at the same time.





I shall report how things feel once everything is finished and set up properly on track.

Any comments and criticism are welcomed as always.

Scott

Well, happy new year everyone, and all the best for 2016!

Another little update, I got the car back just after christmas, and god do I love it! It looks better than I imagined it would, and so much better in the flesh!

The wing is currently set at the lowest point, with only a slight bit of a kick on the aerofoil itself until I get it out on track to adjust it properly. The front splitter runs back to under the engine for now until the rear splitter brackets are fitted, at which point I will fit a full splitter and flat floor. I have had the rear air release panel fitted by Mark but the front is not yet fitted due to the machine shop closing early for the christmas period, so that will be fitted when the rear splitter brackets are sent up at the same time.







My carbon fibre number plate panel also turned up, which was a nice little surprise, which means I can get rid of the reverse lights for a look I haven't seen many others go for yet, so I'll get some pictures uploaded once fitted.



I decided to start the new year as I mean to go on, and got my Evo 8 Recaro's fitted today, along with the TRS harnesses. They feel so much better than the standard seats and are comfier than I expected, a feeling which is made much better with the Personal wheel.







I have a lot more planned for the car this year, all of which will take time and money, but will all be worth it in the end!

I'll finish this update with a couple of my favourite recent pictures of the car. As always, any comments and criticism are welcomed.

Scott

Hope you don't mind me posting this here Scott, the hype is real!

Thanks for posting it Amjad, I don't mind at all, I would have posted it myself but due to nightshift I didn't have time. Yes, she is very nearly completed, just needs the front and rear air release panels installing in the bumpers and then she will be returned to me, I'm super stoked! More pictures shall be uploaded both in this section and my build thread when I have given her a clean 😊

Small update as of 18/12/2015

Just another small update on the car. It is very nearly finished being with Mark at BYC, with it only taking so long because of the adverse weather we've had over the past couple of weeks. Here are a few pictures of the wing and front splitter mounts. More pictures will be uploaded once the car is back in my possession.

I have also purchased a new steering wheel, opting for a Personal Grinta 330mm in red suede, and a HKB boss adapter.





I really can't wait to get the car back, there's so much I have to do to her, and so much I would like doing to her before Japfest in April. (Not to mention I'm missing boost something chronic!)

Mine is never used on the road, and with the current issues I'm having with my engine it wont be going anywhere at all until we have winter out of the way. I'll just trailer the car minus engine over to Mark in the new year and let him have at it while I sort my engine out.

Aim is to have the car up and running for round 1 of the Toyota sprint series, hopefully that's toward the back end of March.

Ah see mine is used on the road, it's my daily so as not to ruin my show van. I wouldn't mind spectating at the Toyota Sprint series, do you have any more info on it? Will be nice to see how it comes along. You just going for a wing and front splitter?

Fancy.

I initially reached out to Mark about him using my car, but didn't want to miss out the back end of the track day season so decided not to proceed with it. I've dropped him another message to see if he wants to use my car, now seems as good a time as any.

How long has he had your car for?

I'd like a completely flat floor and diffuser for mine, we'll see if he can help with that too.

Hi Tim,

Mark has had my car for around 4 weeks now, but it is only taking so long due to the bad weather we have had recently as I'm sure you're aware of. From what he mentions, I will be getting my car back any day now, but it isn't really an issue for me as I have other means of transport, besides, as the saying goes, Rome wasn't built in a day and knowing that it has to be right, I'm more than happy for him to keep it as long as he needs.

The splitter bracket looks great!

I'm guessing the EP82 should be pretty similar?

I must agree, they look like brilliant items. I'm sure the EP82 variant will be very similar in design, the only changes being the way they mount if thy are any different due to the chassis design.

Just a little update for you all.

Mark has been in contact with me, and the front splitter mounts have been completed, test fitted, and are now currently away being powdercoated. He will then move on to designing the front splitter.

The rear wing is complete and fitted and looks tremendous! He has informed me that there a few variations of end plate available to suit your taste, the ones currently fitted are the 'BYC' end plates, but he also does larger 'GT' style and the pointed 'Garage Works' style ones, all of which can be found on his facebook page.

Hopefully I should be collecting the car very soon, so once it's back in my hands, I will update with better pictures and a review of what I think.

I will leave it at this for now and let the pictures do the talking.

Once again a big thankyou to Mark at BYC Designs, and I'm sure he's also looking for a EP82 donor car for anyone who is interested in a fully adjustable wing and properly mounted splitter.

Well, my tickets are booked, my hotel is booked, just need to finish the car now! I can't wait!

Looking forward to seeing pics! Will be interesting to see how Mark tackled the rear diffuser given the room that the beam takes up

Ah, he's not doing a diffuser as such, it's a diffuser for the bumper to reduce the parachute effect at higher speeds, reducing drag. I will be looking to fit a rear diffuser at some point though, just as I did on my MX5, which was an MMG diffuser from a Lotus Elise, but fitted well and stabilised the rear at speed. Sorry for the confusion!

May be a bit hard to do, consididering EP82 Touge's location...

If I had a second car, I would quite happily lend him my GT as I only live 30 mins away from Preston. Alas, my GT is my daily

Ahh I didn't spot that, my bad haha!

I did consider getting the side skirts, but when we looked at my car, we decided against it as I will be keeping the originals due to my car needing to be practical, hence the lack of lows .

If you ever get the chance, I'd definitely see about getting them made up, from what I've seen his work is top notch and he certainly knows what he's doing!

Just a small update.

The Glanza is currently away with Mark Burnett at BYC Designs getting my rear wing, front splitter and front and rear bumper diffusers designed and fitted, so there will be another update with pictures very soon!

I have managed to pick up some Evo 8 seats already on runners ready to bolt in as soon as the car comes back, and also some TRS Magnum Pro harnesses, where I'll also fit my canards and tint my lights at the same time. I'll see about stripping the car and maybe flocking the dash while the seats and all are out, but I'm undecided whether to go ahead with it or not yet.

I also need to fit my adjustable actuator and 255lph fuel pump when it comes back, ready for it going for a Greddy Emanage ECU from TD, but this will most probably be after Christmas now. Then it will be time for a cage and a brake upgrade, but this will be later in 2016.

Pictures will be uploaded as things progress, and any comments or constructive criticism is welcomed.

Scott

Is there going to be a UKSO stand? Just I'm pretty sure my car won't be finished ready for the track and I don't wanna take it on til its complete... Booked my hotel already though, can't wait, will be a pleasure to finally meet some of you!

Any plans for canards, Scott? I haven't been able to ask Mark yet. Would be nice to have some OEM bumper specific ones

I haven't enquired about any canards as I already had some to fit, but I will ask when I next see/speak to him. I also know someone who can make carbon fibre or fibreglass products so may be able to get some EP91 specific canards made, I shall look into it and let you know.

Are side skirts similar to his Honda products also being looked at for both EP82 and EP91?

I'm not getting any side skirts fitted mate, but I'm sure he would quite happily produce some if you donated your car for him to work around. I can always ask if you wish?

Scott

What parts is he doing?

Front splitter and spoiler ?

Yeah mate front splitter and spoiler, he's also doing the bumper diffusers front and rear for me while he has the car.

Mark is back from his honeymoon now, as some of you may have seen he's starting work on a Glanza shortly

Hopefully someone with a GT will follow!

Hi guys, yes, he's started work on my Glanza and it shouldn't be too long before it returns and I'll have some pictures and report how it is. I intend on using the car for track use and the odd 'B road blast' now and again, as well as it being my daily so as not to ruin my show van, so I will update my build thread as things progress

Just before anyone mentions anything about my car not being highly specced enough to run these parts too, it is a work in progress, and thought it would be silly not to jump at the chance while Mark was wanting a donor car.

Scott.

The graphics suit it so much! I love seeing cars with graphics on them (as long as they aren't stupid) and the laser light looks brilliant! I'd love to see that in action, bet it'll confuse some people at first sight!

Thanks man, I'm pleased people like it! Just thought it would be a change as you very rarely see them with graphics on

Nice little project! I presume you'll be getting Aero done?

Link to the laser foglight? Looks mad!

Yeah gonna be getting some aero done, it's going away on saturday to get some work done, then I fancy a cruise bonnet and front bumper with canards and all . The fog light was just off ebay matey

V is looking smart buddy, nice and different to the norm

Thanks mate, it's nice to stand out a little . I'm not chasing figures, just want a nice responsive little car to get on the track, still have a few more plans for her yet but it'll mostly be after christmas now.

Well, just a little update on the Glanza.

I've recently decided not to go for a TD04 kit or similar, as I still want to retain the fast response times of the CT9, so will eventually be going for a hybrid instead. Following this decision, I picked up a ramhorn manifold and decat, and set about removing the aircon. While doing all of this, it was a good chance to get a new radiator and short route hot pipe and relocate the air filter.

I got rid of the neo chrome shifter too and replaced that with a carbon fibre item, which feels so much better and nicer to shift with.

Another change was the graphics, it needed a fresh look and because I want it to really stand out on the track and in day to day use, I designed and made the new ones. The BYC graphics have also been applied in preparation for some bodywork which will be getting done in the coming weeks, so once it's back I shall update once again.

Last but not least was the installation of a laser fog light. I like things to be "different" and the theory behind it works, so I got it all fitted up. I am yet to find out how visible it is for cars behind, but it certainly projects a beam as it was meant to, but only time will tell.




That is all for now, but I will keep it updated as and when parts are fitted.

Scott

Hi all, it's my first post on here after picking my Glanza up a few weeks back now. Now to start off with, I had a lot of trouble finding a well maintained Glanza, or at least something that hadn't been abused every day of its life, but I eventually managed to find one in Twickenham, just over 5 hours away from me, but after a lot of talking and detail swapping with the owner, I made the journey and picked up this little gem...





She has reasonable mileage, is very very clean underneath, and came with minimal modifications from an older gentleman who wasn't too clued up on tuning (the intercooler and exhaust etc were from the previous owner before him). It had a small dent on the passenger side door and a small dent on the bonnet, but this wasn't an issue as the bonnet will be getting replaced with a fibreglass item anyway and the door is only a small issue, which has now been fixed.

Upon getting it home, I decided to make some temporary graphics up (as I own a graphics company and wanted to make it look a little less plain, while also covering up the small bit of damage on the door), knowing that these wouldn't be staying long I opted for a simple rising sun with Japanese text, and a Playstation themed graphics for the rear quarter.



The next step was straightening up the intercooler and moving it into the centre, as it clearly hadn't been aligned properly, and more often than not the pipes would scrape on speedramps or uneven roads, which was annoying to say the least. I set to work and done the best I could, and although the pipes do still hang a little low for my liking, they no longer cause an issue, and will be protected when I get a new bumper and custom splitter in the near future.





Simple things were next, in the form of new numberplates to replace the current ones, which seemed to slowly be delaminating, and to get rid of that tacky strip light on the front grill.

It was on the way back from work a few days later that I started to have trouble with the car, spluttering and coughing up the highway. Just finishing nightshift to a car that wasn't performing right didn't make my mood any better, but it soon stopped and I put it down to dodgy fuel. Upon further inspection later that day, I found out that my core HT lead was actually split, along with one of plug leads damaged at the cap, causing it to misfire badly. Immediately I got on the phone to Tuning Developments, who swiftly got me a set of Magnecore ignition leads, a new distributor cap, rotor arm and set of iridium plugs sent out, curing the problem and giving the car a new lease of life. At the time of fitting, the plastic induction pipe was seen to be a little worse for wear at the filter end, so this was shortened and the filter placed up front, but only temporarily until I can get a 'proper' filter relocation kit.





The next job on the list was to sort the handling. Being used to air ride on my van, and coilovers on pretty much everything else I've owned previously, I just wasn't happy with the Spax springs that were fitted (not to say there was anything wrong with them, I just wanted something more substantial) and so opted for a set of MeisterR ZetaR coilovers. This made the car feel so much more planted, and really does inspire confidence when driving. I didn't set them too low, as I want the car to be practical, but maintain the good handling characteristics, and knowing that going too low can mess up the geometry, settled for a happy medium, something that's lower than standard, handles brilliantly, is still comfy, and can quite happily accommodate a full car without any bother.







There hasn't been much else done yet, other than make myself a sunstrip and remove the temporary graphics, ready for the new ones to be applied. I am currently getting a few parts developed for my car, and will unveil what they are very soon when it goes off to get them fitted and setup, then after that, I will see about upgrading the engine, going for a TD04. I would also like to get rid of the blow off valve at some point too, as they really aren't my thing, so I will have to see about a replacement pipe to get rid of that, as it is currently just blocked off. This will be a progressive build, and may not progress at the speed I'd like it to, but that's due to work. money, and finishing off my van for the shows.

I hope to get to meet some of you at some point, and thanks for reading my thread. Any constructive criticism will be listened to, good or bad, and I will update this as my build progresses. Oh, can't forget this little guy before I go either, he's the new little mascot!



Cheers all,

Scott.

Hi all,

I'm Scott, from Sunderland, and currently looking to buy my first Starlet. I'm only looking for a Glanza V, no other model, and should hopefully be picking one up this weekend!

I hope to see some of you around at some point, and will report back if/when I collect the car.

I'm also a part time graphics designer and own my own vinyl graphics business so you will probably see some custom vinyl's appearing at some point, which may be made available for sale if I have enough interest, but I will start a new topic in the correct section nearer the time.

Thanks,

Scott