Idrees

Mainly the fact that my brother has fitted two FTE's in his car in the last couple of weeks, both decided to fuck up. First one had no compression in 3rd cylinder, and the new one's big end bearings started clapping after a day. Obviously it's pissed us both of and personally I don't have the time or patience for these type of problems so I'm gonna forget about the conversion and maybe buy a Vtec or a GT later.

On top of this, the gear linkage popped off so he pulled over to whack it back on, forgot to lock and bonnet and BOOM if flapped up and broke and bent the hinges. Also when he got home I did another compression test but the tool has broken inside the engine, it's brand new and I paid £30 for is only on Saturday :S

All performance parts are now for sale and the 4EFTE conversion is cancelled. If anybody wants anything, give me a shout.

Second engine is running but the big ends are gone. Gutted isn't the word!

Looks nice, the previous owner used to be signed up on here. I organise Starlet meets in Huddersfield every so often, pop over.

Nice pics there dude

Tell me about it! Good luck anyway dude!

Yeah that's the way, like I said on TGTT you'll love it once it's mapped!

Looks awesome Joz, nice choice in the end wasn't it.

Wicked pic, well done mate.

Yeah, get some pics showing the freshness when it's done

Is the car really low on them springs?

1) Your wheels could be the wrong offset, you might want to check them mate. Starlets should have 37-40 off set. If they are too low, for example ET35, they will catch your arches because they stick out too much. So the best way to cure the problem is by getting your arches rolled.

Looking good, give me a shout for those parts and I might be able to help.

Looks good, any more pics?

:P Little bastards!! Atleast you got it off easily dude. Buy one of those cheapo car covers and chuck it over the car next time?

The earlier one looks like one for a GT mate. I believe you will need to make some adjustments to make it fit. I'm sure someone else can shed some more light on this.

Engine's back out and the new one is making it's way in to the bay as we speak!

Glanza front with that optional splitter you bought off us.

(Its Idrees's bro) cant seem to be able to logout and login on my user... I didnt want to take his engine, But he started coming out with stuff like if u dont put it in i'll f'in do it. So i'm now fitting his engine in mine and then buying him another once i've cleared my bills. feel gutted about this one f*ckin up, but cars are a headache which is always the matter with any car. I've just removed the rad, intercooler pipes & disconnected all the wiring. Hopefully by early afternoon tomorrow i'll have the engine back out, and be removing all the turbo kit etc.. by the way thanks bro (To Idrees) xXx

After all that work your telling me you'd stick the NA engine back in? No chance. I wouldn't ever let him do that, hence me donating my engine to him!! I can wait for a new one.

BAD NEWS. Got all the timing set up properly, got the car started up but it was running like a dog. Compression test showed zero compression from cylinder 3. So we're gonna put another engine in (the one I had waiting to go in mine). Pretty gutted tbh..!

Thanks guys. The engine isn't forged, it's on standard internals. Freshing it up by adding a new water pump, oil pump, thermostat, all belts, all gaskets, resealed sump and other bits and bobs.

It won't start, it's getting a spark now but just won't start up. We think it's the timing now..

Me too.^ Glad to be back.