JPDDEP Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hello, all! Time to get an actual build thread going! Mods will likely be fairly slow, since I'm on a seriously limited budget (curse you, Tokyo cost-of-living!!!) but I'll at least try to add pics whenever I do something interesting with the car. We'll start it off with this: the pic of my car from Daikanyama Cars & Coffee on the 13th. Apparently one of the organizers had a pretty nice camera and was taking shots of everything in the parking lot, even though my EP didn't technically meet the "GT cars" theme...thankfully lots of other people didn't either, hahaha. Anyway, thanks for checking out my EP! I'll try to keep things updated as often as possible and hopefully score some JDM goodies along the way. Oh, speaking of - the yellow and green sticker in the window is not because I am "JDM tyte yo," but because Japan considers me a "new driver" and I am legally required to have it on the car for a year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevstar Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Look forward to seeing where this goes! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Ahh that's brilliant haha! Lovely car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thanks, folks ;) Currently looking around for a boost gauge and a decent satnav. What do people think - shell out a bit more cash for a new SARD Or try to find a cheap, used GReddy? *google images for your reference * Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 My glanza was a Tokyo car too! I have the very bottom greddy boost gauge that come with my car. But is a great boost gauge, good luck deciding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 My glanza was a Tokyo car too! I have the very bottom greddy boost gauge that come with my car. But is a great boost gauge, good luck deciding Glad to have a first-hand report about it! Cheers for your input Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Glad to have a first-hand report about it! Cheers for your inputalso had a sard gauge in a previous glanza, both very similar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Mt brother ran a SARD boost gauge in his GT, the black faced version of that I think, looked fantastic lit up. Was a manual gauge, never gave any issues, and is now at home on a drag-spec motorbike and sadly maxed out of its boost range lol. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Ok, all good to know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navinpato Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I have a boost gauge 2 weeks now and i have yet to install it any tutorials around? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 I have a boost gauge 2 weeks now and i have yet to install it any tutorials around? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
navinpato Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks id keep looking around I'm sure there is somewhere, but I haven't even bought my gauge yet hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 New pics!! Met a friend on Friday to get some rolling shots for our fledgling Youtube channel, and a few of them turned out pretty good! ;) And just for the hell of it, a shot of my friend's TopSecret tuned R32...because he has a much nicer car than I do...vastly less reliable, though hahahaha In other news, going on a roadtrip up to Nagano next week to visit the fiance's parents, so this week needs to see new tires get put on! Got a few options, so based on price and availability, we'll see what I end up with. Also...just now realized I put this thread in the wrong category...very sincere apologies for that...rather embarrassing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Amazing to see a starlet from the motherland! get more of your friends with starlets on here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 ROADTRIP! Got super lucky at UpGarage last week and picked up a gently used set of 185/60R14 Dunlop Direzza DZ102s, which then got put through plenty of highway miles as well as attacking a few JDM twisties. Gotta say, really impressed, especially considering what I paid for them. Tons of grip in the dry with great turn-in response and very confident in the wet, even at highway speed (which admittedly in Japan is 80kph, but still). PICS! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Aww shit, I gotta get myself to Japan! That looks awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matty gt Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 This is awesome following this thread what I wouldn't give to get to Japan the motherland keep up the great work and as said above get more of your friends on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks, gents! As soon as I manage to find some Starlet friends, I'll make sure of it ;) Now that I'm actually looking, it's weird how rare EPs have become... But just in terms of the driving roads, I cannot recommend Nagano Prefecture highly enough. Went out to visit the Mrs' family and ended up discovering some really fantastic drives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Sorry for the lack of updates, everybody! Work's been busy, budget's have been tight, and I've been saving up for what is basically Japan's equivalent of MOT. But I'm glad to say that as of yesterday I am free and clear and on the road for 2 more years! On another plus side, got to take a look at the car up on a lift, and this little thing is SOLID underneath. Coming from AW11s and AE86s, having a rust-free Toyota is quite the new experience hahahaha. So now I'm free to start planning mods again! ...as soon as I pay off the 87,921JPY the inspection cost me... Anyway, big stuff planned for this year, both in terms of mods and new drives, so stay tuned! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joel_ep91 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Looking good man l,I’m heading to Tokyo this year for a month in September,would be cool to see some Ep’s in their natural habitat and any recommendations for place to see nice cars or any tips on things to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 1 hour ago, joel_ep91 said: Looking good man l,I’m heading to Tokyo this year for a month in September,would be cool to see some Ep’s in their natural habitat and any recommendations for place to see nice cars or any tips on things to do? Fantastic!! Ok, first thing you absolutely must do is visit an UpGarage. I guarantee you will find at least 1 rare/cool part you have to have. Second, Daikoku Parking Area. It is the best car show in the world every Friday night and you never know who or what will show up. Third, Toyota Megaweb and the Toyota Heritage Garage. They always have rotating exhibits, but even the stuff that's always there, like a mint condition 2000GT, AE86 Levin, or the race 3SGE out of the JGTC Supra are always just awesome to see. When you find yourself in the city, shoot me a PM. I freelanced a bit as a tour guide when I was a grad student here, and it'd be fun to focus on the car stuff for once Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Be amazing :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 17 hours ago, Calum122 said: Be amazing :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JPDDEP Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 New pictures!! We've had some absolutely lovely spring weather here lately, so some friends and I took a little trip up the Toyo Tires Turnpike in Hakone. Cars and cherry blossoms...lovely stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Such a beautiful country! Nice skyline as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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