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My bad guys, serves me right for not looking at the link first Yup they are Speedvisions. @Riko, with the extra work etc hope to allow a bit over fhe oem. No news on the package chap and are you in Saudi already? Joz

If you don't want to pay the full price for Cruise Springs, Sam aka Speedvision is selling valve springs based on the design of the cruise springs and uses the same materials so I reckon the closest you can get to the real thing and developed and R'n'D'd by a startlet parts fabricator for peace of mind. He is usually on tgtt and there will be group buy in January sometime, here's the link and price> Speedvision Valve Springs I'll be in for a set for definite. Joz

Merry Christmas Hope you get what you wished for ;) May 2008 be a bigger, better and brighter year for us all Joz

Thanks again Ian mate! Just to need to sort out the power properly now which Im sure the car will now be more than ready for. Im keeping a close eye on your developments too, excellent work as always! Joz

I'll keep the 6 speed in mind dude. Hope you get the package man, or you'll have to ask your flatmate to look out for it? Keep us informed man. And if I don't see you on msn then safe journey to Saudi! Joz

Thanks for the ideas and info guys! The 6 speed isnt a priority on my shopping list at the moment. Riko is lol! ;) Hope you can sort us out soon mate... well not too soon or I'll be skint lol! Joz

Glad to hear you'll finally be back on the road soon Craig all forged up!!! All the best with the new engine. We'll sort out that material stuff in early 2008 yeah? Did you manage to get your own sewing machine etc? Talk soon Joz

Thanks very much guys ;) Mike if you ever need any advice on parts etc don't hesitate to ask bro. Yes there is more to come in 2008, all engine man! Sparks thanks for your continued support man, hope yours will be more complete soon also. 2008 will be a big year for all of us, no excuses on missing JAE 2008 now! Joz

@Luko, cheers bro ;) Hope the Caribbean gets some nice stuff too! Joz

Thanks again for the great comments everyone, they make everything I've put into this project worth that much more and means an awful lot. @Mart, they are a subtle width increase of 20mm, not really 'flared' as such but slightly wider than normal after the vent, they are not as extreme as the Zep and not as refined as the Cruise, to me they are a happy medium mate which suits me fine. @Liam, cheers for that bro, I'll do my 200% best to make it to JAE '08 along with the nanglebadger, promise ;) I've concentrated on a total balance really, with subtle looks/aesthetics and function, a real extreem driving experience EP. Just can't wait to get the brakes on Still need to take the nangle out for a test run... Joz

Thanks for that Si, you are still a vulture tho lol ;) I will be keeping them for the meantime, my brakes guru says they wont work/fit. No buts Simon. Joz

Thats great news mate! You gave her a good solid test drive then eh? Do you feel its a huge step up from the SR? Look forward to seeing some pics man as well as future plans. Nice one! Joz

Hey Kelly I love reading about Ben's ex JAM GT, seems like a really nice and capable machine, even more so with the TE37's. Will be awesome to see what the dyno results will be on the new setup. I reckon it will beat the old qtr mile time as well ;) Also sorry to hear about the break-in to your auto in the past, hence the delock etc, she is a really nice example and I hope to see some more progress soon. Thanks for sharing your photos with us. Was a pleasure to view them. Joz

The lime green lips will look after eight mint mate, can't go wrong by the way I think you missed a bit bro??? ;) :P Can't wait to see them done! Joz

Nice Tein Springs man and awesome plans overall. Can't beat starlet parts for chrimbo! Will be awesome to see her slammed 50mm+ ;) Keep up the good work Bourkey. Joz

The fenders do take a bit of getting used to bro as they are out of the ordinary but I think they fit in well. 5 spokes indeed bro! No rush on the UKSCNI meet but hopefully we can all hook up again when the time is right. Same with your your parts too man. Thanks for your support. Joz

Cheers for that James ;) Glad you like the new look. Joz

Starletto's Current Specification Here's how far I've got in under 2 years of modding the EP91. I'll update this once progress has been made. Engine Modifications 1500cc (1497) Standard 5EFE Engine Conversion Section Engine Torque Damper TRD Uprated Engine Mounts GReddy Oil Catch Can with clear hosing 2x Red Hosing for vacuum line and pcv valve. BMC CDA Induction Kit Intake Duct Cold Air Induction Red Grounding Wire Kit NGK Iridium Spark Plugs TRD Spark Plug Leads TRD Radiator Cap 5zigen Oil Filler Cap Custom manifold heat shield Throttlebody insulator Intake Manifold insulator Corolla Tubular 4 Branch Inlet Manifold Full Stainless Steel Exhaust System from manifold back Remus 3.5" Backbox Suspension Modifications Adjustable Tanabe Sustec-0 Coilovers Cusco Type OS Front Strut Brace Ultra Racing Four Point Lower Strut Brace (coming real soon) Ultra Racing Room Bar (coming real soon) Ultra Racing Side Fender Bars Whiteline 22mm Front Anti Roll Bar Whiteline Anti Castor Kit Cusco Type OS Rear Strut Brace elSport C Pillar Bar RS*R Rear Aftermarket Panhard Rod Whiteline 20mm Rear Adjustable Anti Roll Bar Braking Modifications Levin AE101 Twin Pot Caliper Conversion (coming real soon) 260mm Grooved Front Discs Endless Super Street Front Brake Pads (coming real soon) Pending EP82 Rear Brake Disc Conversion Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Stopper Black Diamond Braided Brake Lines Motul Dot 5.1 Brake Fluid Interior Modifications Recaro Evo 8 Front Bucket Seats 1x CG Lock Side Dark Smoke Window Tints Rear Interior Stripped Out Aftermarket Brake Pedals Aftermarket Steering Wheel (non airbag) Snap Off Boss Kit TRD Short Shifter JAM Gear Knob External Rev Counter Kenwood Low End Head Unit Exterior Modifications 15" Rays 57C Gramlights Lightweight Alloys 195/50/15 Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD-3 Tyres Lightweight Rays Anodised Red Duranium Wheel Nuts Rays Wheel Caps Crystal Toyota Headlights Clear front indicator lenses Silvatec Bulbs all round Euro-X HID hi/lo Xenon Light Kit Custom Front Lip Spoiler Glanza Side Skirts Aftermarket Mc_Chu wider and vented fenders Rear Glanza Lip Spoiler Rear Glanza Spoiler Rear Spoiler clear brake light (coming real soon) Rear Glanza Late Spec Tail Light Units Front and Rear 12x6 Import Size Number Plates TRD front number plate pins. Rear Glanza Bumper Colour coded mirrors Bump Strips removed Joz

Thanks for all the supportive comments ;) They are indeed the mc_chu fender specials I hope to update again a little after the new year. I just love this project so Im no way stopping now Seasons Greetings everyone. Joz

Be quiet Coupe' boy ;) As the man above says, you would only really feel an improvement in handling when you really push the car to its limits say on a track or very spirited driving (which is not really recommended but happens). There is always this misconception about 'handling'. You also don't have to be going that fast to have great handling, you could be on a very tight circuit with low speed limit of say 50 that would really push your car to the limit and you would need good driving skills. Joz

I heard you guys had a good time last night Mark! Excellent night photos, and great poses. An excellent mini meet. Joz

Winter 2007 Update I've decided to release part of my update otherwise I will get behind. I've been busy since the last update and have added some choice support parts to the engine, namingly a Section Engine Damper, TRD engine mounts and Earls red braided clutch line. Here is what you get with the engine damper. The TRD engine mounts when they were waiting to go in. I will get some photos of the engine bay soon so that you can see the engine damper fitted as well as the red braided clutchline. Arriving after a two month wait from Yahoo Japan was a set of 15" 57C Gramlights. And some unexpected bodywork also took place... Crystal N/A headlights were also worthy additions to the JDM cause A tasteful 6K Hi Lo HID kit has also been added courtesy of mc_chu. Here is what you get with the kit. I will be adding some better pics of the ballasts in the engine bay and them in action soon, just a quick taster of the HID lo beams. There is also a front AE101 twin-pot brake conversion on the way (in my possession), as soon as the calipers are painted and serviced they will be bolted on. My setup will be a different approach from that of Sicaln altho the same calipers will be used. Here are some photos of what my kit comprises of, the pads that I'll be using are Endless Super Streets. The rears unfortunately cannot be used. Im on the look out for the rear brake conversion also, but one step at a time ;) I also had Ultra Racing fender braces fitted, I've lost my phone lead so pics of them installed will appear when I get a new one. Arriving soon from the ToyTuning Ultra Racing group buy will be a Room Bar and 4 Point Lower Arm. That will be the suspension quest pretty much over... These aint my pics but heres what Im expecting. Here is how Starletto looks today, its like the alloys were on the car all along (dressed with Rays anodized red extended nuts and Rays wheel caps)... Im very very pleased with them One last major piece of bodywork will be modified so will be updated as soon as it happens. Im running a universal Remus backbox but its too quiet and restrictive so will be returning to Jap Can soon. With the bodywork almost complete I will be concentrating solely on n/a engine performance in 2008 and have some big plans... that I won't reveal for now Hope you enjoyed my long awaited update, there will be more to come soon. Sorry for the long wait everyone Joz

Hi Mike Check the Technical Archive as there are an abundance of detailed answers on strut braces and bolt-on suspension components in particular. Technical Archive Chassis & Suspension Section Thanks Joz

You could have just said so in his thread TinTin ;) Have to admit they are very nice and shows how 18's should be done on an EP. Joz

Think more about how you are gonna insure it first man. Its easy to go and get an FTE and transplant it, and get someone to do the wiring. Its the insurance thats more important. Get a decent quote in the bag then do everything you want with peace of mind. Thats the way forward mate. Joz