I wouldn't spend on converting this to a Glanza mate. Do what Keirz did, build a smart little N/a by fitting a few mods and buy a Glanza when you've saved enough. And I know what you mean about the bond thing, I hate it!
The EP82 handles way better than the EP91s I have driven, and it's only lowered on some shitty springs. I don't see how people say they handle shit. I've drove a Golf R32 before along with a Mazda RX8 (so I do know how a good handling car can take bends) and I think the EP82 handles good too.
I now also have some 98 spec rear seats and have painted my front bumper and duck spoiler. I can't be arsed with the shittty EP91 anymore though, I wanna keep the 82. Offers on this project? PM me.
Tidied up the front arches with underseal as I have been planning on for ages! Also gave the shocks a quick lick of paint: Bumper with the lip smoothed in and primed: Ground coated: And my daily driver for the time being: (until The Project is ready) I also have a few little changes to make to that but I'll probably make a new thread for that car.
Welcome along mate. Am I correct in saying I have met you at York Raceway and the West Yorkshire meet? Good luck with the engine build and respray dude, I hope it all works well for you!