HarrisonS

Right so first little update. Not had much time to put towards the car but given it all the spare time I've had.

First thing I did was metal pressed plates.

As well as debadge the rear and dewiper it too.

Also got myself some bright LED number plate bulbs.

After that trying to save money I thought I'd just take things off the car instead of adding to it so away the bump strips went.

Then after not spending any money for a while in the process of servicing it thought I'd give it a bit of a cold air intake (mostly for the noise) instead of just replacing the stock air filter with another paper one.

That's it for now and I'll try to keep it as updated as possible but unfortunately it will be quite slow progress.

I had a custom cat back with 3 1/2 inch rolled tip from infinity exhausts when i had mine:)

Looks mint that cheers

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Custom exhaust with a TTE tailpipe cut off from a genuine backbox lol

Will be getting it extended so it sits more flush with the rear bumper though

Looks good that does

After some inspiration because I'm not sure what sort of style would look best so any pictures would be a great help

 

Can assure you they're not Pro race 3's, is there anything on the back of the spokes? Check your pm's

Doesn't say anything about make or model just size and a few numbers

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Doesn't say anything about make or model just size and a few numbers

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Also says made in England if any help

They're not Team dynamics lol

Managed to find dynamics centre caps that came with them that's all so was just wondering

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Do you think they are same as these dynamics

If so what would you be willing to pay?

Got some very old alloys in the garage that want getting shut off. Can't find any name on them and lost the centre caps just wondering if anyone had an idea of what they are. 4x100 15inch

Keep us updated with progress pal if you could (preferably with photos) as I fancy a rev counter too.

Will do. I think I'll be giving it a go next week sometime

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there will be one there what ever is easiest for you mate!

Alright cheers thank you very much for your help

Its fairly straight forward however you will need to purchase more wire as those will not reach for what you need to do.

 

Both reds to 12v source probs best linking to cd player/stereo system in the front to its positive as it is on all the time when ignition is on.

Both blacks to bolt under the dash/body for the earth

and the green to the -negative coil side in the engine bay or at the back of the ECU if you want to do that. 

 

If you are not very good with that stuff ask a friend or someone to help and disconnect the battery also to prevent any accidents. 

 

Here is an ECU wiring diagram to try and help. 

http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?20491-EP82-EP91-ECU-Pinout-Diagram

Also I was just wondering could the green wire not go to the wire behind the clocks because from reading a few other threads there is apparently a wire behind the ep91 clocks with the rev gauge signal

Its fairly straight forward however you will need to purchase more wire as those will not reach for what you need to do.

 

Both reds to 12v source probs best linking to cd player/stereo system in the front to its positive as it is on all the time when ignition is on.

Both blacks to bolt under the dash/body for the earth

and the green to the -negative coil side in the engine bay or at the back of the ECU if you want to do that. 

 

If you are not very good with that stuff ask a friend or someone to help and disconnect the battery also to prevent any accidents. 

 

Here is an ECU wiring diagram to try and help. 

http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?20491-EP82-EP91-ECU-Pinout-Diagram

Very helpful thank you very much that makes much more sense now

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So in a spare the moment I thought I would buy a rev gauge to put on my starlet thinking it would be simple and I'm sure it is but I'm quite simple minded so am already confused by the instructions and what's going on. I tried looking down all the tutorials I could find but none of them have the wires I do and I'm not certain where they all need to go.

That's a photo of all the wires I have and then it came with some instructions that I find very confusing and I was just wondering if some of you could just shed some light on where the wires need to go and the best place to put them

Any help would be much appreciated

So after looking for a starlet for about 6 months I finally found one that was rust free. At only £300 was a bit of a bargain however there are a few issues that need sorting. First of all let's get some pictures up

So this is my starlet. Its fairly clean for the age with no rust. However its definitely been places with 120,000 miles on the clock. Due to this and many unappreciative owners there are a few issues that need sorting but it runs fine and looks mint. The major issue I have is quite a loud tapping under acceleration which I'm hoping is down to the timing belt being way past it's replacement date (if you have another opinion on this please let me know as I'm no mechanic and the timing belt is all I can think of). I have quite a few plans for this little car that will all be carried out in due time. I will try to keep this as updated as possible but it will mostly be little things and quite slow progress until I finish school. But anyway onwards and upwards lets try to make this little starlet a true gem.

Exhaust gasket leaking? That can make some odd noises if it's passing.

The manifold is pretty manky I plan on replacing it at some point anyway so I'll try that as it seems easier

Crank Pulley perhaps? I had something similar on my Mini Cooper S, and it was he pulley.

If the dampening rubber fails they can make a nasty noise. Difficult to check without removing it though.

I'll try to have a look and if worst comes to worst I'll take it to a garage

Naaaa sorry forgot to mention ep91 na

I've just bought my first starlet after looking for a good 5 months I finally decided on one. After only a day or two of ownership I realised that when I accelerate I get a pretty strong ticking coming from the engine. I checked the oil level and that's fine so my next assumption is the timing belt as I have no idea when it was last replaced. Just wondering if I could get some opinions on this and if anyone knew what it is. It's not rod knock its much lighter than that and it's only under acceleration so when idling it doesn't do it and also when cruising at a speed it doesn't do it. Any help would be appreciated as I would love to get it sorted 🙂

I'm after a corrolla intake manifold preferably posted but can pick up if near to Sheffield