jwhite Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 28 minutes ago, SKINY said: Sounds like fun was had lol any pics off the rust repairs bud, sounds pretty much the state mine is in Don’t think I do mate but I’ll have a look, keep your eyes peeled as I’ll be updating the thread again later today 👀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 Now with the engine in its current state I’m pretty happy with it. So this can be put back aside and I now want to get this car absolutely mint. It will need a full respray regardless as some of the grinding dust has set into the paint and rusting all over. But as well as a spray I want to get any ding and mark out, like I said I want this car proper mint and don’t want a half arsed job. whilst looking for someone to take the car on I was also accumulating bits, managed to get a livesports spoiler from fiske, genuine toms sideskirts, and potentially a genuine rear livesports lip. All these are my favourite exterior panels for a GT. now the real dream would be these and a toms front bumper but that’s never going to happen and if one does come up I just can’t justify spending over £600 on one. So to just finish the front off I got a custom made lip from a lad called a Zhi Vho Fiber on Facebook. And also got a cheap grill as I prefer a blank one and don’t want to butcher a stock one up, so here’s the car before paint and touch ups. (Spoiler has not arrived yet). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) Also managed to pick up some Genuine ADVAN RG’s! they do look a bit on the sorry side, but I’m also on the hunt to find someone that can refurbish these back to factory condition, these wheels are a massive pain due to having the blue lip and then the ‘advan racing’ stencilled in. So I’ll keep them as they are until the times right (they weigh under 4.8kg per wheel!) cleaned up a little bit. managed to find a online store in the states that sell the original stencil and stickers for these wheels as long with a shed load of rare/cool stickers-vinyls-sunstrips and badges! Think I’m going to get a TRD emblem and a toms sun strip! Check out the site https://www.acromann.com/ Edited September 10, 2020 by jwhite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 So I’ve found somewhere that has taken on the task of refurbing my advans, he also might take on the car itself to prep for paint. the lad is a self employed powdercoater/ sprayer who comes from a panel beating background. (ideal) Hes come to have a look at the car and see what it needs to doing and decide whether he wants to take it on. after confirming he will take on the starlet I got the car transported from my house to his unit which fortunately is about 0.8 mile away. He wants the whole car there as he’s going to get every panel bang on. he’s recently repaired and fitted a C-west bumper off a civic that was in about 17 pieces, which now looks like a brand new bumper! Which makes me have a lot of faith as if he can do that, mine should be a breeze to get right. car is now in his unit, and the prep work is underway ! All dints and dings being put right! He’s even managed to pull a nasty dint out from the top of the A pillar which I never ever thought would come out from how deep it was! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 They are very cool cars the gt. Keep the updates coming. I've not seen many white 1s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 15, 2020 Author Share Posted September 15, 2020 So the lads been putting a shift in getting this car sanded back ready for paint, and being able to see what areas need work. minor rust bubbles at the front of the bonnet, sanded back and primered. Now the only part of the car I couldn’t finish my rust repair was passenger rear arch, as the inner lip had gone as well. With this lad having a panel beating background he knows basic metalwork/ fabrication. He also knows techniques to stop panels warping/ distorting when being welded as well which saves a lot filler afterwords. Here’s the finished outcome, over the moon! approx 20mm stripped away until fresh he hit fresh metal. There we have it, fully welded & ready for paint! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesG Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Really good read this, looks like a tidy GT and some great work going into it. Keep it up👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) And she’s painted! Literally like a brand new car! Can’t believe how sorry of a state this car was in only a matter of weeks back. Like a brand new car now . Edited September 17, 2020 by jwhite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SKINY Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 That's an excellent looking job bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 10:07 AM, SKINY said: That's an excellent looking job bud Cheers matey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sam44 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Good to see a GT getting some TLC. Back from the grave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Looks great lad. Have to spray my Gt soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 3:47 PM, Sam44 said: Good to see a GT getting some TLC. Back from the grave. On 9/21/2020 at 12:02 AM, glanzadude said: Looks great lad. Have to spray my Gt soon Thanks lads, Really starting to appreciate the car now, been nearly 2 years since I last drove it and I’m really starting to miss it, can’t believe I almost sold it not long after having it 😕 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Coat on top of the sills to prevent any rust coming back also after a 3 month wait from TB developments my wastegate has finally arrived! Edited September 23, 2020 by jwhite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Nice build, did you get much springs with your external wastegate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 2:51 PM, glanzadude said: Nice build, did you get much springs with your external wastegate? Not sure if I got a full set or just the one spring, will have to check when I next go to see the engine, but if it’s the one spring it’s either a 9 or 10 psi spring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 25, 2020 Author Share Posted September 25, 2020 Popped to the unit to see the car today, fully painted now, just the sideskirts were coming out the booth as I arrived so hopefully pick up the car next week and bring her home. Still waiting on spoiler and the odd little bit but soon it’s time to start buttoning the car back together! maybe this lip is not everyone’s cup of tea, but the exterior wise the EP82 is a very limited car, let alone front end so I was happy to get something to make it look a bit more aggressive, and now I think it looks mega! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Looking good! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 10:39 PM, RobSR said: Looking good! Cheers rob👍🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Popped again today to see the car now it’s been polished up, sideskirts also fitted and adjusted as the door was just catching when shutting on passenger side. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 That car looks brand new, cannt wait to see more up dates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 Busy day for the starlet! ITEC intercooler core, one of the top cores money can buy finished off @ RW Developments to suit, twin back door tanks welded on. These mean minimal intercooler piping is needed, this leads to less turbo lag hoping to provide me with a broader powerband on boost! and the final piece to the exterior puzzle. The one body part I have been after since I got the car in March 2018. Livesports spoiler Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 How much did you pay for the intercooler core? Also I have the same wastegate also bought from TB Dev and it comes with a variety of springs there's a chart online to show different combinations for whatever pressure you want Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jwhite Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, ste91 said: How much did you pay for the intercooler core? Also I have the same wastegate also bought from TB Dev and it comes with a variety of springs there's a chart online to show different combinations for whatever pressure you want Hi mate not sure on the core price as RW developments sources them and then welds the tanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 55 minutes ago, jwhite said: Hi mate not sure on the core price as RW developments sources them and then welds the tanks. What was the total price if you can remember it? I've been looking at Garrett cores but those ITEC cores look good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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