10 foot man Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hi there i have just purchased my self a near as standard ep 91 starlet apart from a dump valve and an induction kit, whats next?? i am thinking brakes and suspension, if so what ones do i go for?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 you need to know what your after first, theres no point in modifying if you dont know what you want?so give us abit more insight and il help you with advicealso it would be well if you checked out all the traders in the trader section andthe techncal subheadings of brakes and suspension buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 www.carbibles.comshould give you a good idea of what most parts do so you'll know what to upgrade/modify Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome to the site mate.We have our very own EP Tuning Bible here in the form of the 'Technical Section' for all your modifying needs and queries and also to give you a fair idea of what EP Tuners past and present have done to their cars. Do some reading to give yourself a fair idea of whats involved before you dig in deep.There is no set way to modify but there are many good indications of where the best places to start are and work on from there.Its not overly cheap to modify EPs purposefully but you will certainly gain something from everything you do further down the line.For all future discussions of tuning and modifications to the car please post in the Technical Section For some tips on how to use the site and upload photos check here >Check In Help DeskEnjoy the site.Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Wise choices there mate ;)Theres so much available from the links provided Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulgtt Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 I would suggest getting rid of the induction kit and replace it with the stock air box and decent panel filter (unless you are going to have a straight intake setup). Next would be an uprated actuator as the standard one is pish! Then I'd go for a decent exhaust system and de-cat. Also remove the boost restriction, they go much better that way!! But as said above it depends on what you want from the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
10 foot man Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks every one for you help, i want to go down the power route really. But after a drive last night i noticed the first things will have to be handling because its soft as hell and got some body roll on it. I am thinking lowering will certainly help that, but properly with either shocks and springs or coilovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toby@ToyTuning.com Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Here is what we recommend to most of our customers looking for around a 200hp setup with brakes and chassis to match, you don't need everything below but it will certainly give you a good idea on where to go:â?¢ Hybrid CT9â?¢ Free Flow Mild Steel Manifoldâ?¢ Decatâ?¢ Cat Back system 2.5inchThe car is now expelling gases more efficiently.â?¢ Relocated Air Filter to front bumperâ?¢ Heat Reflective tape for Inlet TrackCar is now breathing more efficientlyâ?¢ Raise the Rear of the Bonnet with washersâ?¢ Front Mounted Intercooler (wrap throttle body side pipes with heat reflective material)â?¢ Uprated Thermostatâ?¢ Rad Capâ?¢ Consider better radiator and breather/header tank if planning on track daysCar is now cooling more efficientlyâ?¢ New Spark Plugs (consider colder grades)â?¢ New HT leads â?¢ Inspect Dizzy/RotorIgnition system now worksâ?¢ Uprated Fuel Pumpâ?¢ Fuel Pressure Regulator Kitâ?¢ Engine Management/Piggy Back/Fuel Controller (depends how far you want to go)â?¢ Rolling Road SessionCar now fuelling adequatelyâ?¢ Uprated clutch with flywheel is possâ?¢ Quickshift Kitâ?¢ LSD if possCar can now handle power and you can shift quicker rather than stirring soup.This should net you around 180bhp - 200bhp on 18 psi max. This then leaves the brakes and chassis which will need to be sorted to cope with the power. I would recommend at a min:â?¢ Uprated Front Disksâ?¢ Uprated Padsâ?¢ New OEM Rear Padsâ?¢ Braided Brake Linesâ?¢ Cusco BMCSâ?¢ Dot 5.1 Toyota Fluid (bleed dry and refill)You can now stop!â?¢ Coilovers / Fixed height shocks with springsâ?¢ Front and Rear Strut Bracesâ?¢ Panhard Rodâ?¢ Lower Arm Barâ?¢ Anitlift kitâ?¢ Check and replace worn bushesâ?¢ Good tiresPower to ground greatly improved.Thatâ??s a basic list of what we recommend, obviously there are many more parts that will net you a good handling car that can stop with power to match but that should give you a good idea on where to take her pending needs.If you need any help let us know.Thanks,T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
10 foot man Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Here is what we recommend to most of our customers looking for around a 200hp setup with brakes and chassis to match, you don't need everything below but it will certainly give you a good idea on where to go:â?¢ Hybrid CT9â?¢ Free Flow Mild Steel Manifoldâ?¢ Decatâ?¢ Cat Back system 2.5inchThe car is now expelling gases more efficiently.â?¢ Relocated Air Filter to front bumperâ?¢ Heat Reflective tape for Inlet TrackCar is now breathing more efficientlyâ?¢ Raise the Rear of the Bonnet with washersâ?¢ Front Mounted Intercooler (wrap throttle body side pipes with heat reflective material)â?¢ Uprated Thermostatâ?¢ Rad Capâ?¢ Consider better radiator and breather/header tank if planning on track daysCar is now cooling more efficientlyâ?¢ New Spark Plugs (consider colder grades)â?¢ New HT leads â?¢ Inspect Dizzy/RotorIgnition system now worksâ?¢ Uprated Fuel Pumpâ?¢ Fuel Pressure Regulator Kitâ?¢ Engine Management/Piggy Back/Fuel Controller (depends how far you want to go)â?¢ Rolling Road SessionCar now fuelling adequatelyâ?¢ Uprated clutch with flywheel is possâ?¢ Quickshift Kitâ?¢ LSD if possCar can now handle power and you can shift quicker rather than stirring soup.This should net you around 180bhp - 200bhp on 18 psi max. This then leaves the brakes and chassis which will need to be sorted to cope with the power. I would recommend at a min:â?¢ Uprated Front Disksâ?¢ Uprated Padsâ?¢ New OEM Rear Padsâ?¢ Braided Brake Linesâ?¢ Cusco BMCSâ?¢ Dot 5.1 Toyota Fluid (bleed dry and refill)You can now stop!â?¢ Coilovers / Fixed height shocks with springsâ?¢ Front and Rear Strut Bracesâ?¢ Panhard Rodâ?¢ Lower Arm Barâ?¢ Anitlift kitâ?¢ Check and replace worn bushesâ?¢ Good tiresPower to ground greatly improved.Thatâ??s a basic list of what we recommend, obviously there are many more parts that will net you a good handling car that can stop with power to match but that should give you a good idea on where to take her pending needs.If you need any help let us know.Thanks,TMate thats awesome, i think i will be getting some brakes from you guys pay day time. But will be looking at this list and seeing what i can afford and when. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toby@ToyTuning.com Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah no worries just take you time with everything it will slowly get there, you don't need everything but it just highlights the most important areas to look at without naming manufactures, that's up to you! Look forward to hearing from you..TobyMate thats awesome, i think i will be getting some brakes from you guys pay day time. But will be looking at this list and seeing what i can afford and when. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
10 foot man Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yeah no worries just take you time with everything it will slowly get there, you don't need everything but it just highlights the most important areas to look at without naming manufactures, that's up to you! Look forward to hearing from you..TobyCheers dude !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Nice advice Tobs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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