Jump to content

Rory's SR 'Tank' (May updates)


Recommended Posts

So a good few weeks ago now I bought an SR, not just any SR though. It's and SR with a bit of a history.

12413E48-77AF-4255-A451-D5F4EBB8A61C_zps

FA3C4175-3990-4998-929B-4845790F016F_zps

This used to be owned by a girl called Chanelle Nash, It was also featured in an issue of Banzai Magazine.

I bought if from a great guy called James Brookes. He was really cool and helpful and he chucked in a load of spares too.

These are the pictures i received prior to going to buy it:

FB_IMG_1484148418977_zps1ghxdpds.jpg

FB_IMG_1484148415169_zpsgehoj6ed.jpg

FB_IMG_1484148423177_zpslsayvl0a.jpg

FB_IMG_1484148426833_zpsrhhgbplq.jpg

The car has a few bits needing doing to it to get it 100% mechanically sound. List of jobs include:

New suspension setup

Brake rebuild and upgrade (possible glanza axle)

Complete service of all fluids and new service parts including belts. (this depends on compression test results)

Headlight restoration

Bonnet respray

Edited by RoryWebb432
Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 3 weeks later...
  • 3 weeks later...

I think it's about time I updated this. I've done quite a bit to make it my own and I've also taken tank back to the Sr roots a little.

First was the rear lights, I love reflect rear lights so I snapped these up off ebay

20170314_172512_zpsuzzrcsmk.jpg

Then I really wanted some 98 spec front indicators. I couldn't justify the cost they were being sold for so just decided to make my own. Bought clear lenses for £15 and then just painted the inserts myself. I decided on a white centre rather than trying to chrome paint them

20170318_190908_zpsjk0buequ.jpg

Rear lights definitely stand out better on white starlets

20170315_165841_zpsb6awniol.jpg

Link to post
Share on other sites

As you can see I also got a genuine recaro seat, it's on a genuine bride rail too. The bolsters are fucked and there's a few fag burns but I still love it. Also got a 'Takata' harness for display purposes only. It didn't cost much so it's a blatant rep.

20170315_165705_zpscadnhl9h.jpg

I didn't like the sticker bomb interior bit's eother so swapped them out. The sticker's took the top layer of the leather from the wheel with it so 'no fuck's given' I just put electrical tape over it until I get it replaced

20170315_165658_zps9ixj6m5u.jpg

I also got some genuine 5 piece glanza mats

Link to post
Share on other sites

So, as it's an SR, I thought I should get some replacement decals made up. I actually got these before I even bought the car. It was always the plan. I've held off putting them on for a while but with japfest prep underway I got them on

20170423_142553_zps9thhwwpq.jpg

received_10155287823078734_zpsjeoypd7q.j

received_10155287823083734_zpsm4atxhso.j

20170423_154007_zpsxttprkgm.jpg

They completely change the look of the car, and go really well with the wheels too. I absolutely love the car atm

Link to post
Share on other sites

IMG_20170423_190940_341_zps3qkoqxe5.jpg

I'm so happy with the SR at the moment. I want a mid spoiler and lives port wings for it. Very similar to Beth's old SR. New low mileage engines to source and fit before something massive!

This car with become Supercharged this year. Yep you heard correctly. An na with a supercharger.

Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...

Ok so time for a bit of an update.

I decided to put the 98 spec front seats back in. The recaro was in need of repair so i decided to sell it and some other parts so i could get other stuff done to the car.

Ive been holding onto this for a few months wondering if i should sell it or get it painted. I managed to get a good quote that i couldnt pass up so it went from this:

20170328_192436_zpsmspr7pzp.jpg

20170328_192540_zpsmaynfzgu.jpg

20170328_192548_zpsieakdcv2.jpg

A really rough Glanza S bonnet, to this:

20170603_174327_zps24x1xtmy.jpg

20170603_174336_zpsigspgkqi.jpg

20170603_190226_zpshby01pas.jpg

No the colour match looks crap but theres a lot of fade on the bodywork of the car so it does need a clay bar and machine polish to hopefully get the shades closer.

Im mega happy with it though. I can fit the SR decal to the bonnet now. Hopefully get a machine polish in ready for JDM Combe this weekend.

Link to post
Share on other sites
  • 2 years later...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...