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it's not really long winded mate.. the starlet of the week photo, etc etc would be voted on by ukso members on the same topic and then tallied up by mods at end of the week. the votes would be public on the same thread so it would be easy for anyone to tally up after that ...yeah like the ideas of themes etc

I think it's a fair point by glanzagee, maybe introduce a stricter rule in how people answer stuff with more technical and well constructed answers to queries and concerns. I find that a lot of people know what they're talking about and use abbreviated terms. And in fairness to them, they mean no harm by it..., they're just using the keyboard more efficiently but it could confuse noobs (like me) that are reading back on forums for information. lol We should treat the forums like a information base with ideas and knowledge as well as peoples experiences. progression and banter all at the same t

Yeah well people should not hesitate to step in and debate/correct anyone if they feel they're wrong. After all, innocent person could go away and try all that stuff they were advised on, believing it will work and then comes back to haunt them lol

thanks pal....Yeah it will see me to the power I'm after but is there anything else I can install to maintain reliability/engine failure? I'm thinking I should also add a oil catch can with baffles etc to the list... haha looks a bit like a vagina. Only time I blew a piston through a cylinder head was in my mk2 fiesta when it had a pitiful 1.0 lawnmower engine. Ran that motor into the ground for an excuse to put a bigger motor in and even after the camshaft snapped in half, it still ran strongly for a whole month until eventually piston blew through the head. I still got a chunk of the cylin

25 and got mine a couple of month ago. Glad I didn't have one sooner as my license would definitely be on the ropes lol

Yes would also be good to have some casual car meets where we can meet in a un-used car lot and look at each others cars, hang out and go for a cruise and stuff. I'm not sure what the legality is on this is anymore. Added some more ideas on edit.

Facebook is good for sales and some comical discussions. The forum is where the priceless stuff is at. Met some very decent genuine people on UKSO and everyone is helpful and willing to share info/ideas/thoughts which is a big bonus compared to what Facebook could ever offer. People on UKSO are patient with noobs and understand that everyone has to start somewhere which is really good to see in the community. Also, more shows, casual car meets in locations accessible to everyone. Switch up the locations so everyone can join in on the fun.. Would like to see all your cars/builds in the fles

Ollieh, what you thinking then mate, leave it stock ? Yes mate, I agree. That's why I thought I'd raise the question and plan ahead before I do the work. I don't want to go and start bolting bits on without installing all the stuff to support the mods and internals under high stress. You could say this is my cheap attempt at R&D lol No way mate, so the metal expanded before collapsing under all that heat allowing all that water to seep through... it wasn't really a head gasket failure then, more like a piston failure lol I suppose an OE gasket is okay for the task then..

haha thanks Colin. Mine is a bit more reluctant getting to VTEC range being an Auto but will definitely remember this for when its converted to a manual! Daniel_G, Fakin hell mate, that's some serious head gasket failure. You can go swimming in that mate haha Is that a multi layer metal gasket? Didn't seem to hold up too well at all. It doesn't seem like the gasket itself blew, water seep through gaps??

Awesome guys, thanks again for the heads up and all the advice fellas.

Thanks bud. I'm definitely going to do this. Going to be a bit more expensive than I thought but it's important that I can use car as my daily with peace of mind. My engine has done almost 250,000 km and it's on a auto box(probably exposed to less stress than a manual). Would you recommend I rebuild the engine before going for more power?

Thanks for the input starletezy, okay so it's important to get head and block skimmed before putting on a new head gasket, regardless of if it had blown a head gasket or not? will bear this in mind

yeah Whitenoize, agree with you there fella. I'll probably get everything I can afford to get brand new. Will maybe have to settle for a second hand piggyback ecu though.

yes pal, it's not a hard job to do but sometimes theres no telling when its going to go. My motor is close to 250 km now so I'm debating whether I should rebuild it before I go to push for more power. Although it still runs very well and smoothly.. Steel Head Gaskets such as the Athena ones? They're quiet expensive but I'd definitely put on in if it's the difference between it blowing or not lol Thanks for that Nick, is that every 2000km or miles? Good measure to take mate, you must love your car haha. Baffles on a sump, never heard of that being done before but does sound interesting. Gu

Since joining the starlet community, I've noticed a lot of nice Glanza's being broken due to head gasket failure. Towards the end of this year, I am planning to build to get some more power however I don't want to become another victim. Many of you have starlets which are highly tuned and putting healthy miles on the clock and some of you may have been a victim head gasket failure or even a blown engine. What is the main cause of head gasket failure/blowing an engine(bottom end failure etc) and what can be done to prevent it when building for around 200bhp?

Did you manage to find a way around this? I've just fitted the boss with contacts and my horn has a push in spring mechanism. Thanks

mine don't have any end caps mate... they're all one piece.

I used standard Carlube Dexron 2 however handbook says either Dexron 2 or 3 are both okay. I've not come across that brand before, just used some standard stuff as I'm converting mine to a manual soon. However some of the guys here and on TGTT have recommended this one: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60163-fuchs-titan-atf-4400-automatic-transmission-fluid-for-japanese-cars.aspx Fuchs are a premium brand for all things fluid/lubrication related. I use their GT1 oil and I definitely noticed a difference in power, car fires up and runs a lot smoother!

Hi Kalp, welcome to the club. I've got a Glanza V Auto myself and changed the ATF fluid on mine when I first got it. As Mart1 mentioned, if it's bright red then the chances are it won't need changing however if it's dark brown/black like mine was then I'd definitely change it. Changing the ATF fluid resulted in much smoother gear changes and it's a easy job so it's definitely worth doing it. I'm planning to convert mine to a manual later this year with a good friend I've met here. If you jack your car up or use ramps, get underneath. You will see a bolt under the transmission box a bit

weekend bump.. anyone?

Mike_trx is a top bloke with lots of knowledge and experience with turbo starlets. Genuine down to earth guy willing to have a good chat and advise on different technical topics. Bought a Roadrunner split decat off Mike for a very reasonable price. The item arrived quickly on tracked delivery and better than described! Was very pleased with it. Thank you Mike!

haha you both have a good point. Whitenoize, bikes are a lot more dangerous and one moments loss of concentration or another foolish driver could end up costing you your life.... But Chops, I gotta say mate, 2 wheels are a bigger adrenaline rush than 4 wheels. They're fun but I wouldn't go out tearing the streets up and trying to race on a motorbike. And like you say, I only go out on my bike when the weather is good. I started this topic because if you pull up in your poxy little starlet next a 40 grand AMG or Msport car and they think they're better than you because they're rich or bec

Yeah I know what you mean. Got a Tiguan company car and although it goes relatively well, it's seriously boring to drive. It feels like everything is electrically engaged and assisted. Daniel_G, Chops, Yes lads. I'm currently on an Auto at the min but converting to a Manual LSD later this year. Seriously can not wait !! haha Lol yeah I already have one. But my CBT limits me to a 125cc. Still making the most of it with a rotax racing engine 2 stroker I'm a bigger fan of Rally Dakar/Enduro bikes than Superbikes. Generally because I think they're s