About to buy an EP91

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Hi to all. I'm new to the site but I'm not new to the world of starlets. Had an ep70 for about 5years now. Did a couple engine swaps. First one was the 1e to the 2e then from 2e to 5e. Had plans to turbocharge the 5e, had everything to turbocharge it as well but decided against it because the ep70 body was beginning to rust again. So I decided to get a younger starlet and finish my project. Did not see the point of getting an ep82 due to the rust issue again. And I've grown quite fond of glanzas.

My main question is, is it as simple doing the glanza front end conversion on the 5door as it is on the 3door? Will everything fit back? I know I will have to get the side skirts modified(lengthened) in order to fit but will the front and back bumpers fit? Will the headlights fit? Will the bonnet and lights fit?

[ep91face]

everything would be fine as far as i know except for the sideskirts as you said...this sounds like it could be a really interesting project!

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I live in the Caribbean, on a tiny little island called Barbados where rust is a big issue. As soon as I start the project I'll be sure to create a topic and keep it as updated as possible.

[nic1.3]

Hey mate

I own a 5dr ep91 and plan on doing the glanza body work conversion also,

as far as i can tell the only needed alteration to the whole thing is to mod the sideskirts around the rear doors as Dub seven has said.

If you do complete the conversion Id love to see some pic's mate,

[Flipside]

Something like this would have to be done?

[pagey]

Something like this would have to be done?

thats well nice

[SiCaln]

very smart work on the sideskirt id say

[Sparky]

Welcome to UKSC

Was going to say EP82's very rarely rust but obviously you have a different climate out there (lucky git )

Sounds like a good project keep us updated

[nic1.3]

Something like this would have to be done?

Thats not bad

But I was thinking of sumthing similar to how the front looks, Bare with me...

I mean cut the rear of the side skirt similar to this but instead of fixing that piece to the door (I assume) leave it off altogther, then either fill the exposed gap in the skirt with fibre glass to where it meets the body or plastic weld a piece of plastic in there and then shape it to suit.

IF done well I think that it could really suit the 5dr starlets

by the way that is one sweet starlet...is that 70 local to you??

[Flipside]

Sadly no, its one I found on the net. As soon as there is progress I'll let u guys know.

[nic1.3]

Sadly no, its one I found on the net. As soon as there is progress I'll let u guys know.

please do mate

Id Love to see a good Photo diary of this as I cant wait to see the end result

[Liam_D]

Welcome to UKSC!!!

[Flipside]

Thanks for the welcome guys.

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Also is there a difference between the ep82 4efe harness and the ep91 4efe harness?

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Ep91 acquired will post some pics soon.

[BenV]

good news bud, look forward to seeing it

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Sorry but have been busy so no pics as yet,couple of updates tho, the car has been tinted(5% black) and glanza headlights, bonnet and bumper bought and are at the painter. I am supposed to get them put on today. Ordered some kyb gr2's and some dropzone lowering springs(2inch drop), these should be on by the end of the month. Rims and tires should follow couple weeks after. Here is a pic of the rims I plan on using(15").

Will take pics today for sure.

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Have to wait until tomorrow to get the glanza parts back but this is how the car stands right now. Loads to do.