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8 minutes ago, Calum122 said:

The important part, is finding a boss that safely mounts to the column.

 

And then fabricating the adaptor to plate from there.

 

Like you say, it might just bolt onto the column without anywork. I have no experience. You would need to start tearing down your column to find out.

 

Here is a photo of my EP80 column next to my EP82 Column from when I did the Non-PAS conversion.

See the blue boss on my 82 column for aftermarket wheels.

 

Notethe uniqueness of the EP80 shaft.

It's not likely to just fit.

Thanks again!

The worst case scenario it will land on my garage wall;)

12 minutes ago, Calum122 said:

It won't be a direct fit.

You will need some sort of boss that can take aftermarket wheels.

That will give you something to mount a bespoke adaptor plate to that mates the wheel to the column.

 

Rob might be clever and have some other clever way of doing it without the boss, but without him physically seeing what he's got to work with, it is difficult to say.

 

Anything is possible, and you're lucky that there are skills on this site that could make your dream a reality.

Cheers Calum

Any advice is there any way to measure this wheel and start looking at boss kits (what kits you guys using?) - it looks it's a toyota wheel so it cannot be too many standards there (I presume it's a similar thing to a PCD when buying alloys;) @Rob H@RCH Engineering

That's how much the OEM where squashed (before I've changed to TRD arb):

Here it is my thicker TRD one - tight but never knocked

Should have it painted before fitting!!

I have the spacer plates made up and fitted at the same time when fitting anti-lift kit. No knocking luckily!

and the TRD bar still not painted...:(( laziness!

at least it's undersealed now

On 3/4/2019 at 7:11 PM, Calum122 said:

I doubt it, by the looks of it, that fits directly to the column. Where as later models tend to have a boss mounted to the column

 

 

You would want a Starlet boss that can accept a variety of aftermarket steering wheels.

 

Then an adaptor plate made up to mount your wheel to that boss safely.

 

I would imagine. I literally have no idea and am just guessing though.

 

@Rob H@RCH Engineering Would be able to fabricate this for you no problem. If you sent him the wheel I'm sure he could get access to a starlet column to try it out against!

I am not fully getting you mate I'm afraid...

You said it should fit directly, then that I need a boss kit and then that I need an adaptor plate...

Isn't it direct fit OR boss kit, no?

On 3/14/2019 at 7:15 PM, Rob H@RCH Engineering said:

I definitely could come up with something but I would need the wheel to work from.

Much appreciated, thanks for all the help. I'm based in Ireland so I need to try to find someone locally to look at it...

1 hour ago, Farley V said:

Not available in the OP's tyre size though...

 

Only toyos available are CF2.

I have the same size wheels, general consensus is the Rainsport 3's are most popular. But wear out quicker than many other options.

I do hear CF2's are good though and surprisingly inexpensive..

Here is the full selection of available tyres in this size:

https://www.camskill.co.uk/m4b0s403p0/Car_Tyres_-_MPV_Tyres_-_People_Carrier_Tyres_-_14_inch_R14_inch_-_185_55_14_185_55R14

 

 

I haven't realised Toyo not being available in 185-55-14 - my bad!

Rainsports in this size not in stock on Camskill either...

I've used demon tweeks recently as better rates than camskill!!

Falken ZE914 High Performance Road Tyre are even cheaper than CF2 and I can confirm they're very decent tyres - excellent grip and long-lasting (have them on my Accord)

Here's their selection:

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/performance/tyres-accessories/tyres/shop-by/diameter/14_inch/tyre_profile/55/width/185/sortby/price_uk/

Yyyy..English please?;))

You mean custom adaptor? To go from what size/pattern to what? If it was for old Toyota I'd presume there are ready to fit adaptors on the market, no?

Sounds like a really challenging exercise;(

Lads and Lassies

Look what a gem I've found on ads last Fri!

I bought it straight away (€45=£39) lol. It's a real leather and old school. Even if it lands on my garage wall I'll be happy (after cleaning and painting its spokes of course - silver/chrome/clear???).

Look at the condition of the stitching - it's actually perfect!

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This Lad told me that his uncle had it in his KP60... might be true?

Looks like a very high genuine Toyota quality and even the plastics and mid button are 100%.

The ad was saying that the horn was working OK when last time fitted. I do expect some parts might be missing...

I know nothing about that kind of vintage/old school steering wheels so please have a look and tell me what you think?

It would be lovely if I can get that fitted in my N/A EP91 so where do I start?

I know that the style is from a completely different era and not matching the 90's EP91 design but still I reckon it would be a nice tribute to its vintage predecessors and looked interesting when fitted?

HOW TO GET THAT FITTED?!? I presume I need some sort of 'boss kit' but know nothing about that yet... How to delete air bag too?

Please advice / direct me as much as possible. Thanks in advance.

It feels sporty and sturdy (weights 1kg), thickness is also just perfect.

Thanks for looking!

Cheers

The Toyo Proxes T1-R not only look cool but they almost suck onto wet tarmac!

Excellent tyre lasting for years. And it's made in Japan.

I like Falkens (robust) on other (family) car but it always has to be a Toyo for my Starlet!

On 3/1/2019 at 9:54 PM, Calum122 said:

 

RHD Used to sell them - now they are advertised as a cover

 

https://www.rhdjapan.com/trd-fuel-cap-cover.html

 

Doesn't say that it fits the Starlet though.

They both were always called 'covers' by them TRD people;)

That one (PN 77315-SP010) which is still for sale is a cap 'with tether' and different shape to what Pikey has.

According to TRD part numbers chart it doesn't fit Starlets otherwise I'd have it long time ago:)

23 hours ago, Pikey009 said:

Thanks for the nice comments. Yeah I was initially in two minds weather or not to go for splitter but the car is one of the cleanest lowest mileage SR’s in the UK and very original so thought it was only right to have it.

What colour was the SR being sold for parts? Are you making an SR rep then? ID-works used to do the rep splitters I think at one point. I’ve never really looked in to alternative splitters to be honest buddy but there might be a thread on here somewhere. I’ve always liked the idea of a Remix front bumper but they are as rare as the TTE splitter nowadays 

The colour of that SR is same as yours (toyota 205 black) - he's based in NI (PM me if you need contact details etc).

My Irish N/A EP91 won't be an SR replica and definitely not a glanza rep neither. So no glanza bumpers nor interior (I love the light blueish grey trim and I won't remove the door strips)!

I'd call it ''European style modded with loads of TTE/TRD/JDM goodies;)''. I have to build a thread on ukso one day as the list of my mods  is quote long! For now you can see the list in my profile:

http://www.ukstarletowners.com/profile/6539-di_bodi/?tab=field_core_pfield_13

Cheers!

25 minutes ago, Pikey009 said:

The lip is one of very few genuine TTE lips which were an optional extra for the SR’s buddy. No clearance issues on the apexi springs and even on coilovers it’d be fine. I believe a few companies do replica lips at a fraction of the price but I wanted an original for this car as it’s so clean 

That's a great and rare mod mate! Makes me so jealous! I've never came across this part... I have the TTE spoiler and the speaker shelf and actually found a genuine 103K mls SR being sold for parts recently so got few bits: second spoiler, second shelf (I'll be selling these soon) and finally unabused TTE back box (! Yessss;) but never the TTE lip or even a replica!! I'm afraid they're all gone discontinued...

Again: that's really sweet! 

Forgive me going off topic but what other lips (except that one from a Laguna as that's too common) would you recommend or find suitable for my N/A front bumper?

On 12/12/2018 at 8:15 PM, Pikey009 said:

Took her up the airfield today after letting it warm up and checking tyre pressures. Ran like a dream, I forgot how nippy they are and was laughing all the way. The little lumpy bit on idle has gone now so it’s running very nicely.

May I also ask what car is that front lip from?

Looks sweet, quite big/low though - any problems with kerbs when parking?

On 12/12/2018 at 8:19 PM, Pikey009 said:

Where the hell did you get that TRD fuel cap may I ask?

Part Number MS360-00002 is discontinued since good few years...

How much are these TTE wings these days I wonder?

I need to go lower at front so don't want them SR special that's the problem...

After fitting tein springs (for EP91 not EP82!) it was a big disappointment in relation to the look of the car. The rear is low alright but the front is a joke. How the hell they describe them teins as 57mm lowering?!?

Other than that they're great springs, lovely soft comfortable handling and car not bouncy (except over bumps!) but the height being 20mm lower than oem?!? That's why I've decided to change the shocks as the last resort and am left now with these useless bilsteins wrrrrrrrr

I wouldn't mind paying for Koni! Bought them for rear but fronts are gone even from dutch warehouse.

I was thinking KYB SR special but there is no info that they would do lowering springs, only that they're stiffer.

Tockico (hitatchi) are discontinued too I think so is there really anything else even in Japan?

That's a surprise as Koni are discontinued and the B6s are on the market for a while... someone surely fitted them!

What other options do I have for sport shocks since konis are gone?!?

My front (on teins springs) looks ridiculously high on oem shocks (plus it bounces up on bumps) and I reckon sporty shocks is a must cure.

Anybody?!?

Hi all - I am trying to fit the Bilstein B6 Sport Shocks (P/N 34-050484) at the front of my EP91 (UK spec).

I know about cutting the top of oem struts and bolting at the bottom but the threaded ring on top of the insert which supposed to lock into cut oem tube is TOO BIG (SEE THE PHOTO).

Does anyone know how to fit this bloody thing?!?

The car is on the lift at the garage and even my mechanic is badly stuck with this...

THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

Different opinions coming now...

Hmmmm...

I was thinking about the bin but eventually paid them just to stop further letters bothering you

Di_Bodi

Sounds dodgy at first sight but if tried and used by ye guys I will have a closer look!

Good Man, Thanks!!!

Di_Bodi