Kalp Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hi I'm a newbie to the site, although I have owned my Starlet GT Auto for 8 years now, unfortunately due to health reasons (I'm a paraplegic) I haven't been able to use it for the last 5 years. It got used within the household but for the last 8 months it's been stood and I'm slowly working on getting it mechanically sound and ready for its MOT by doing as much as I can myself, then I'll be able to get some hand controls fitted and enjoy driving the GT again.Kalp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Welcome to UKSO enjoy your stay.Cheers nick 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Welcome along mate, stick some picture up James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hello and welcome to the site. What sort of hand controls are needed to make the car useable for yourself. I know of someone who has a Mitsubishi Evolution. To make it accessible for him, he had a fully sequential box fitted. The thing is absolutely nuts and a wicked car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalp Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Welcome along mate, stick some picture up JamesHi, I can't find info on here on how to post pics unless you can point me to the thread that helps with thatThanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalp Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hello and welcome to the site. What sort of hand controls are needed to make the car useable for yourself. I know of someone who has a Mitsubishi Evolution.To make it accessible for him, he had a fully sequential box fitted. The thing is absolutely nuts and a wicked car!I'll be looking to get the Jeff Gosling Push & Pull type Hand Controlshttp://www.jeffgosling.co.uk/HandControls/handcontrols.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 For photos click below link.http://www.ukstarletowners.com/page/articles.html/_/club-site/sharing-photos-on-the-website-r27Cheers nick 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Ahh ryt, okay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 HiLooking forward to seeing pictures of your GT auto, I've owned two glanza v autos but never been lucky enough to find a nice GT Auto 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalp Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 Pictures that were taken last summerhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/qc8wmbn3pe93e98/IMAG1303.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/458rmxjtjabld7n/IMAG1304.jpg?dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/s/ylrgnvylaz05bjg/IMAG1306.jpg?dl=0Many Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalp Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 HiLooking forward to seeing pictures of your GT auto, I've owned two glanza v autos but never been lucky enough to find a nice GT Auto I would like to pick your brains one time about the Auto box, more so about best way to change the ATF fluid as mine will need to be done as I'm not sure when it was serviced. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Very nice, looks in very good condition from the looks of the pics 😀 Sorry I can't help you mate with regards to the auto box, I never needed to do an oil change on them, hows the gearbox oil looking? Is it a nice dark clean red or a dirty looking brown?If it's dark clean red then I wouldn't worry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Hi Kalp, welcome to the club. I've got a Glanza V Auto myself and changed the ATF fluid on mine when I first got it. As Mart1 mentioned, if it's bright red then the chances are it won't need changing however if it's dark brown/black like mine was then I'd definitely change it. Changing the ATF fluid resulted in much smoother gear changes and it's a easy job so it's definitely worth doing it. I'm planning to convert mine to a manual later this year with a good friend I've met here. If you jack your car up or use ramps, get underneath. You will see a bolt under the transmission box a bit like a sump plug. Undo the bolt/plug and transmission fluid will follow out. It's important that you use a bucket or something to collect ALL your fluid. You will need to measure exactly how much you take out and replace with exactly how much you take out. I used the automatic transmission dip stick hole to put the fluid back in. You wont be able to remove all the fluid out the box in one go. So if you plan to flush the whole system, I'd carry this proceedure out twice over a period of a week or so. Edited June 11, 2017 by Shyam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalp Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Very nice, looks in very good condition from the looks of the pics Sorry I can't help you mate with regards to the auto box, I never needed to do an oil change on them, hows the gearbox oil looking? Is it a nice dark clean red or a dirty looking brown?If it's dark clean red then I wouldn't worry. It's a dirty brown with a burnt smell to it also, so it will be changed before it hits to roads again Hi Kalp, welcome to the club. I've got a Glanza V Auto myself and changed the ATF fluid on mine when I first got it. As Mart1 mentioned, if it's bright red then the chances are it won't need changing however if it's dark brown/black like mine was then I'd definitely change it. Changing the ATF fluid resulted in much smoother gear changes and it's a easy job so it's definitely worth doing it. I'm planning to convert mine to a manual later this year with a good friend I've met here. If you jack your car up or use ramps, get underneath. You will see a bolt under the transmission box a bit like a sump plug. Undo the bolt/plug and transmission fluid will follow out. It's important that you use a bucket or something to collect ALL your fluid. You will need to measure exactly how much you take out and replace with exactly how much you take out. I used the automatic transmission dip stick hole to put the fluid back in. You wont be able to remove all the fluid out the box in one go. So if you plan to flush the whole system, I'd carry this proceedure out twice over a period of a week or so.Sounds like an easy procedure, one that I could handle in my condition. Which ATF do you use for yours Shyam?Also, have you heard of LubeGard Platinum for ATF? Came across it last week which seems to be mainly available for the American market but is available to buy here at an extra premium by the looks of it.http://www.lubegard.com/~/C-112/LUBEGARD+Automatic+Transmission+Fluid+Protectant Edited June 11, 2017 by Kalp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shyam Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 It's a dirty brown with a burnt smell to it also, so it will be changed before it hits to roads again Sounds like an easy procedure, one that I could handle in my condition. Which ATF do you use for yours Shyam?Also, have you heard of LubeGard Platinum for ATF? Came across it last week which seems to be mainly available for the American market but is available to buy here at an extra premium by the looks of it.http://www.lubegard.com/~/C-112/LUBEGARD+Automatic+Transmission+Fluid+Protectant I used standard Carlube Dexron 2 however handbook says either Dexron 2 or 3 are both okay. I've not come across that brand before, just used some standard stuff as I'm converting mine to a manual soon. However some of the guys here and on TGTT have recommended this one: http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60163-fuchs-titan-atf-4400-automatic-transmission-fluid-for-japanese-cars.aspx Fuchs are a premium brand for all things fluid/lubrication related. I use their GT1 oil and I definitely noticed a difference in power, car fires up and runs a lot smoother! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) Welcome to the forum! Keep us updated on how you get on with the GT. Ive got an auto ep82 myself. had it over 2 years and i use it everyday. I always planned to convert to manual but ive just not got round to it and the auto box is pretty good. A friend of mine has an evo 5 or 6 cant remember now and that had been modified with the hand controls in. Edited June 12, 2017 by Bean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRiiFTiE Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Welcome to the forum!Is this the one i've seen round my hometown.. (hereford) ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalp Posted June 13, 2017 Author Share Posted June 13, 2017 Welcome to the forum! Keep us updated on how you get on with the GT. Ive got an auto ep82 myself. had it over 2 years and i use it everyday. I always planned to convert to manual but ive just not got round to it and the auto box is pretty good.A friend of mine has an evo 5 or 6 cant remember now and that had been modified with the hand controls in. Have you had any mods done to your GT Auto?The Hand Controls are pricey, I've had 3 sets installed to all the cars in the household including my daily driver, but then again the independence it gives you is priceless.I've taken loads of pictures, mainly to use a reference putting everything back together again, I could start a new thread regarding my progressI've started off cleaning and tidying the engine bay and found an oil leak form the rocker cover gasket, so while I'm at it I might paint to rocker cover before reinstalling it.Welcome to the forum!Is this the one i've seen round my hometown.. (hereford) ?I'm afraid not mate, I'm up North in Bolton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRiiFTiE Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Have you had any mods done to your GT Auto?The Hand Controls are pricey, I've had 3 sets installed to all the cars in the household including my daily driver, but then again the independence it gives you is priceless.I've taken loads of pictures, mainly to use a reference putting everything back together again, I could start a new thread regarding my progressI've started off cleaning and tidying the engine bay and found an oil leak form the rocker cover gasket, so while I'm at it I might paint to rocker cover before reinstalling it.I'm afraid not mate, I'm up North in Bolton.Ahh really looks exactly the same and its auto! Wish you all the best with it, get building ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Have you had any mods done to your GT Auto?The Hand Controls are pricey, I've had 3 sets installed to all the cars in the household including my daily driver, but then again the independence it gives you is priceless.I've taken loads of pictures, mainly to use a reference putting everything back together again, I could start a new thread regarding my progressI've started off cleaning and tidying the engine bay and found an oil leak form the rocker cover gasket, so while I'm at it I might paint to rocker cover before reinstalling it.I'm afraid not mate, I'm up North in Bolton. Ive done a few nothing major though engine wise. Tong turbo hybrid ct9 rebuilt by midland turbo, ported stock manifold, front mount intercooler, blitz decat, boost controller, relocated air filter, uprated actuator, 5zigen exhaust system thats about it really. Yeah get a build thread started. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRiiFTiE Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Hi and welcome bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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