Initialdan Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) Always fancied a GT turbo, so when one was offered in part exchange for my Altezza RS200 a few months ago I just couldn’t say no! Any of you that have seen my new user thread will have gathered I really didn’t like the wheels it had fitted! So this was top of my list, I’ve never been a sheep when it comes to anything I do so when these Compomotive TH wheels came up for sale I thought they would be perfect! Before After - sorry about the pic, better ones will follow The car has been well used since import, but also welllooked after. My plan is to restore/replace all the parts that look a bit worse for wear. Then add a few choice upgrades for some track days So far I’m plodding on, doing bits when I can. Recovered a shit load of wiring from old ICE pulled the stereo and fitted a blanking plate to re home the oil gauges. Secured the e-manage blue in the glove box neatly (it was floating round behind the dash before!) swapped the steering wheel for my nice personal one I’ve had for years. anyway that’s it for now, I’ll update as I go Edited December 6, 2018 by Initialdan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Oh that's cool. What are the plans for this? Restore or modify? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 What size and offset are the TH monos? I have some in a 15x8 but worried about scrubbing on the back! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Initialdan Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Calum122 said: Oh that's cool. What are the plans for this? Restore or modify? Bit of both really, I’m happy with the power (for now!) I’d like to make sure it’s reliable on track 7 hours ago, Socks said: What size and offset are the TH monos? I have some in a 15x8 but worried about scrubbing on the back! They are 15x7 ET32 I’m hoping to run 50 profile tyres (the tyres in the picture are 45) and if it was any lower I’m sure it would scrub. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Id love 7J versions. My 8J versions are too wide! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 8J front would be ok tho. Ill swap u a pair. We can both run 8J front and 7J rears then haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Initialdan Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 (edited) It’s been a busy winter, but I’ve managed to find time to work on the Starlet I’ve found the car easy to work on, although it has been a like a can of worms! As I take bits off I’ve found other things needed replacing, I’ve got to the point where I want it back on the road. So a few of the things that I would have liked to do will have to wait! swapped the front anti roll bar for a new Whiteline one Binned the Air con system, the Rad had certainly seen better days! in addition to the new front ARB I fitted a white line anti lift kit and poly bushed the lower wishbone, the original wishbones were in a bad way so I ended up getting new ones. new Brembo discs, DS2500 pads, Hel lines with RBF600 fluid finish off. Also tidied a few other bits up, moved the overflow bottle. Fresh oil and filter. I did discover that the Intercooler and pipe work that were on it when I got it are in bad shape. Due to poor fitting and it rubbing on the chassis it’s nearly gone through in a few places. So I’m on the look out for a replacement (preferably the short route type) then it’s good to go Edited April 14, 2019 by Initialdan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Initialdan Posted April 14, 2019 Author Share Posted April 14, 2019 forgot to add this picture. Also big thanks to ID Workz nearly all the parts came from them, good prices and fast delivery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 Nice to see a other Gt getting looked after, looking really good mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpenceGT Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Looking good,nice to see another GT being looked after,any more updates.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Initialdan Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Still batting on with my EP82, I had to wait what felt like a lifetime (8 weeks) for a short route hot pipe from RW Developments. Which arrived Yesterday, really excellent quality and fit. picked up a bargain seat from EBay, worked out at £60 after I’d sold the TRS harness that came with it. Which softened the blow of buying a Bride rail from UP garage. Another eBay bargain was a headlight for £30!!! It was filthy and had a broken top bracket, cleaned it up a made a new bracket and it’s good as new! The glass in my old one was held together with the cover, just fell apart when I took it off! few pics below ;D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bean Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Looks a nice one this, which is rare these days i think. keep us updated on the build. i do miss my oldGT with the Toms kit on now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Lovely looking GT 😃 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Waw stunner. Fair play to you. On this GT MK3 I'm saying. (I'm still getting not known my GT models) Edited April 20, 2020 by Sam44 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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