Woodsport

With the wheels tucked under the arches (just!) by adding a little camber to the fronts (1 degree) and the tracking/alignment all done we could begin some testing of this little beast. I also lowered it by a further 15mm all round so hopefully this looks better for you now Chris. Nothing too adventurous just yet, some quick squirts up and down the yard to test the basics. I have to say it takes off like a stabbed rat, it's wheel spinning a bit in second gear with the combination of fresh tyres and a loose surface, i expect that to get better. We are very happy with how it drives so far, real

Sounds better in the flesh, i get a lot of distortion and bass coming through on my iphone that isn't there in reality.

Sorry for the lack of updates, it took a very long time to wire this car up due to hacked wiring but it now runs, we are just waiting for the bad weather to lift before doing some test runs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atPDP5aRJZM

Bespoke engine conversions are never a cheap thing to do, after all nothing is a straight fit and has to be fabricated. I'd not like to put prices on the forum, it's not fair on the paid up traders here, so i'm sticking within the rules. Let's just say a conversion like this is very reasonably priced considering the level of workmanship and attention to detail going into it.

The wiring is taking time to do, it's a little different from the Corolla T-sport 2zz wiring we previously did, so i need to take time to do it right... also not easy following on from someone elses wiring, i really could have done with the original engines harness for reference, but i'm getting there. Anth is having a go at the wheels shortly.

Not as long as it took to cut the Buzz sticker out ;)

Ok i think we have finally lost the effing plot......you know how it goes... you make one light hearted comment to the customer that the colour scheme looks a bit Buzz Lightyear and this is what ends up happening.... All of my dignity is stripped bare, i'm a mechanic FFS! Worst part is this was MY idea!!! ;) On a serious note i've been working hard at playing with spaghetti for the last two days... It's proving a challenge to wire up, the harness has needed to be extended to reach the cabin among other very unfun things. Right i'm off to Toysrus for more inspiration.

Yes there's room for a rotrex, and the 3sgte is way too heavy for a Starlet even when fitted correctly, in my opinion of course.

Oh, just ordered some "stickers" too

Yep that'll work

It's very hard to seal things that way, the plastic does not take well to being drilled, last thing I want is leaking power steering fluid and coolant, I will think of something.

Hi Chris, i'm afraid the bottles need to be opaque so that you can see your levels, i can't even paint them black as you would have no idea what the levels were.... leave it with me, i will see if i can come up with something to make them look better. Oil filler cap is on its way.

The BC coilovers and two antiroll bar bushes arrived today, so i fitted the coilovers, cracking quality kit that is.... The engine bay is now 95% finished bar some cleaning and detailing work... Camry header tank, custom coolant housing and induction pipe with Maf... Filter sits low down infront of gearbox... Heatshield made for exhaust manifold and custom servo pipe with check valve... So i think the colour scheme has worked very well, this thing is going to fly too... Just wiring to do next week and we are just about there.

Hi Chris, exhaust is done bar some lambda bosses arriving, i had to make a new windscreen washer bottle, the original one would not fit around the drivers side engine mount, but as with everything it looks pretty factory. The coolant reservoir is also done, that's a Camry V6 one, and everything is just about finished in the bay now except the wiring which i expect to take most of next week. The bushes and suspension have been stopping me fitting the driveshafts so they will all get fitted today if they come.... oh your split rim bolts arrived too. Not long now before she's running. I'll get

It is indeed