TSP Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Evenin' all!I've decided to keep my little SR, after driving a few newish 'hotter' hatches I can't really believe it but I think the Starlet feels more lively and fun to hustle about....It's cheap to run and insure, so I figure with the current financial climate I could do alot worse than keep the Starlet.Some of you may know I've done a few things, Glanza lights and interior, arm rest and footwell box, HKS induction kit and had my wheels powder coated.I've got a Whiteline rear ARB and castor kit down in the garage ready to go on and so far that's it.The question is what direction do I go with it?A) Full Glanza body conversion and an exterior tart up.;) TRD quickshift (is it really any good?) and 3G discs and braided lines.C) Any other suggestions?Next year I am going to look out for a 5EFE to refresh and drop in and when I Can find one, a Bride seat to fit.What do you lot think?Thanks for your help people, as always!Tom ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 With the mods you got down the garage you will love the little EP even more!!IMO keep the SR original, the best way for them, take JAG's for example ;)TRD quickshift are very good wish I didnt sell mine, also had that brake set up was very good!!Theres loads you can do mate all down to personal preference ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Agree with Sparky, keep the SR looking like an SR ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TSP Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks guys, that's decided it then! Now then, do I get a quickshift and brake set up or is there anything else I shoild consider??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 IMO keep the SR an SR - incl keeping the graphics (not many do nowadays)Maybe re-coat the speedlines or something, and then tart up the interior and then sort your engine out ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Quickshift is personal choice reallyAs for brakes, no harm in uprating themCan also do the corolla inlet manifold that's popular amongst non turbo owners ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 As mentioned above ;)Is she white??? White speedlines FTW!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourkey Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Yes Sr's should stay SR's. Idrees' being the only exception ;). The only thing i would change is adding a Glanza bumper to the back to give the car a better bum. The standard n/a one has no depth to it and is a bit feable in my opinion. Im often persuaded to do a Glanza front end but im refusing to keep the SR looking like an SR. Plus i like the TTE spoiler too much to get rid ;).Bourkey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TSP Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 It's silver, well a bluey silver. It's got anthracite Speedlines already done and a full Glanza interior. I've fitted front and side clear indicators and rear late spec Glanza lights. Aswel as all the usual steering wheel, gear knob ect ect.HKS induction kit and a front Tannabe strut brace, along with some new bolts and a few powder coated brackets to clean it all up a bit.Oh and an Idrees C/F interior kit ;)So once the rear ARB and anti lift kit are fitted I gotta move onto the next stage!Thanks for your ideas everyone, keep them coming!!!Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Definentley keep the SR looking like a SR. As Bourks suggested a glanza rear bumper will transform your rear end.A corrola inlet mani will give the car more poke. Will set u back £30 - 40. well worth it. And advancing your egnition timing will give you that little extra ontop of that. FREE MOD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TSP Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 A corolla inlet manifold is definately on the list, if I can find one!!! We don't have many scrap yards down here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 ;) @ everyone saying keep it an SR....thats me out ...;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 get some pics up TSP ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanajr Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Corolla Inlet ManiCold air box with feedFree flowing manifoldDe-cat itGet some good power out of her! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TSP Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Hmmmmm I didn't think about an exhaust manifold ;) Eventually I'll do something a bit more permanant with the HKS mushroom filter, re-locate it down the front or make an alloy enclosure for it maybe.... De-cat is another idea, not sure how easy that would be, I'll have to have a look underneath later!Anyway, here's a couple of shit pictures, I don't have anything better on here at the moment...I hop this works! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanajr Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Looks very nice mate!I think a good cold air feed and cold air box would be a nice little project and not only look good, but make a bit more power! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Love Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 love this little car man glad you decided to keep imo.. 4efte would be a more fun aproach for your car man ;) turbo ftwzzzzzzz(ps.. I love silver cars ;) ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Looks awsome on the anthracite wheels ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 looks really nice bud, im liking that!the boot really looks nice, i like the layout, especially as your spare is a speedline aswell.get some gunmetal and black SR decals made up and it would look lush!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TSP Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks for the compliments everyone! It's nice to have something that's appreciated!The body has the usual car park dents and a few light spots of rust so depending on price I'm considering getting the bonnet de-badged, the bump strips re-moved and the rough areas sorted out. I'm on the look out for a Laguna splitter and a new rear wiper arm to tidy things up too. I like the idea of the blue based SR graphics too, does anyone know of a template that's available? Or some sort of download that I could get copied? If not, I might have to get some sort of graphics wiz to have a look.I'm on the constant look out for a Bride seat too with a 4 point harness, out of interest where do you secure a harness in a Starlet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
montanajr Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks for the compliments everyone! It's nice to have something that's appreciated!The body has the usual car park dents and a few light spots of rust so depending on price I'm considering getting the bonnet de-badged, the bump strips re-moved and the rough areas sorted out. I'm on the look out for a Laguna splitter and a new rear wiper arm to tidy things up too. I like the idea of the blue based SR graphics too, does anyone know of a template that's available? Or some sort of download that I could get copied? If not, I might have to get some sort of graphics wiz to have a look.I'm on the constant look out for a Bride seat too with a 4 point harness, out of interest where do you secure a harness in a Starlet?I've secured my 4point harness to the rear seatbelt bolts. Like so:Pretty shit pics; but you get the idea! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TSP Posted December 30, 2008 Author Share Posted December 30, 2008 Brilliant mate thanks! So I assume it just disables the seat belt on the drivers side?That rear strut brace looks fucking awesome? Where did you get it? Worth the money? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ste91 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 If you haven't experienced the difference between the standard and corolla inlet mani's then you will be nicely surprised when you get one, it's an awesome difference.And you're right about Starlets feeling more lively than some other cars - I was driving a Renault Clio the other day, 4th gear, little blip on the throttle, and NOTHING. Doing the same thing on the Starlet afterwards, instant response and it felt like it just wanted to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 hey mate ive been thinkin quite heavily about making my glanza an sr replica too, ive already got the speedies,have you seen the 4x4 suv front bumper? its very smart and something worth thinking about,if i were you a four branch corrolla inlet manifold and some advance in timing would be my next mods, the inlet manifold transforms the charicteristics of the engine ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 really G ? didn't know that lol! got all the stuff here if you want haha...;) cheaps ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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