SiCaln Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 good news man, making good progress now dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 you will never have this finished in 10 months. if you do, i will pie alex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Which Alex? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Which Alex?Mikey Jay you're such a f**k whit He means my wife Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Just a quick update for today:Had the week off work but only really spent about 6 or 7 hours on the carMade a start removing seam sealer, rust and paint in the engine bay. Also done some work on the drivers arch. Got some Argoshield light for the MIG welder and built my MIG welder up only to realise that I have to install a new supply just for the welder as it does not work off a 13A socket!!Here's some pictures anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BenV Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 looks like some more good progress buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 getting there mate only 9 months to go though. its a shame i cant get over for a day, we could hammer it and get loads done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starbogt Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 looking at the pic Rob he needs more than a hammer lol... Must get round to meeting you Nath Rob tells me so much about your project. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted September 26, 2008 Author Share Posted September 26, 2008 looking at the pic Rob he needs more than a hammer lol... Must get round to meeting you Nath Rob tells me so much about your project.Cheers mate the more the merrier!!Can't depend on Rob to give me a hand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarletRick Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 you need some of this mate.its magical... you just put it on, leave it overnight, brush it off and it strips all the rust off. its amazing.http://www.bilthamber.com/deoxcbuy.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 If this isnt the best EP in the country with all this time and effort I will shoot you Nath Only joking, good to see more progress Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 Cheers RickBut I actually ordered some of the Bilt Hamber deox gel on Thursday, Hopefully it'll be here on monday along with some etch primer.Made some good progess but not as much as I would like!!you need some of this mate.its magical... you just put it on, leave it overnight, brush it off and it strips all the rust off. its amazing.http://www.bilthamber.com/deoxcbuy.php Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean @RW-Developments Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 looks mega stripped mate when you planning on finishing it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted September 28, 2008 Author Share Posted September 28, 2008 looks mega stripped mate when you planning on finishing it?Aiming to be finished in the next 10 months mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 y0 dude good to see you making some progress again! loved all the pictures of your recent work from september onwardslooks painstakingly tedius, if the hold build is a reflection of what you have done so far then this should be really special.it should be amazing on track! how hard is it to change a roof skin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted October 2, 2008 Author Share Posted October 2, 2008 y0 dude good to see you making some progress again! loved all the pictures of your recent work from september onwardslooks painstakingly tedius, if the hold build is a reflection of what you have done so far then this should be really special.it should be amazing on track! how hard is it to change a roof skin?Cheers GeoWell I'm hoping it'll be something really special As many will know my car has been off the road for 3/4 years now and the idea of what I wanted to do has changed so much especially over the last 12 to 18 months. My idea has gone from a turbo coversion with a new paint job to be a show car, to a track car but not just any track car a balls out bold idea utilising ideas I've picked up from a number places. But the 3 main things I am doing that are different to the norm (in the UK starlet scene) is seam welding the shell, changing the roof skin and finally have a profesinally install MSA (Motor Sport Association) Blue book approved weld in cage.But just to point this out to people that I have never done anything like this ever before, the most I've really done is service my old cars, changed wheels and suspension etc so nothing on this scale.Back to your question about the roof skin, I know what I have to do to change a roof skin but as to how hard it is I will tell you once I have done it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 updates galore my friend, really glad your makin some kiskass headway with her now!!! keep it up, and get alex out there to do some welding for u on the double!!lookin forward to seeing this monster making yet further headway dude!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted October 4, 2008 Author Share Posted October 4, 2008 Look whats come today!!For those who don't know, the smaller bottle is Bilt Hamber Deox Gel which turns rust into lovely fresh metal!! Then I've got some etch primer to put onto the fresh metal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Look whats come today from RHDJapanPower Enterprise Timing belt, Sard 550cc injectors and some Cruise valve springs. Also got a free cruise keyringGot excellant service from RHDJapan can't speak higgly enough of them, top guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 i never got a keyring nice mods tho man, hows the car taking shape?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 nice one buddy!!!!its not gay love i have for u...ITS MAN LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 i never got a keyring nice mods tho man, hows the car taking shape?!Well it's coming, but slowly unfortunately Other things are going off in the back ground at the minute so I haven't worked on it for over a week.Next step is to go buy some metal for making my frame to spin it over. Then I don't have to lay on my back to clean then weld the floor pan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 nice like a rotisserie lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet Nath Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 nice like a rotisserie lolI tend to think more like a spit roast Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toby@ToyTuning.com Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 You don't need to alter the rear axle at all, the saying that Starlets don't handle is a complete myth. Yes the rear axle isn't the worlds greatest setup but it's not bad by any means. With careful attention to detail and concentrating on the right parts it will be up there with the best of them I can assure you. Most add brace after brace but neglect the most important aspect, bushes. This is why we have a full line of poly bushes coming out to go along with our poly engine mounts.There are so many variables to discuss with handling it's untrue, the most basic of parts like ball joints/track rods if left untouched will seriously effect the disposition of the car. Couple that with 80,000 mile + worn bushes like lower arm front and rears, rear suspension arm, panhard, ARB D and link bushes, engine mounts, top mounts etc etc then it's no doubt they don't handle well. No point in adding any aftermarket chassis bits until the bushes are done. Adding a rear ARB is also essential as they don't have one as standard will make the world of difference. Wheel diameter, offset and tire choice also play another part. Anyone who has been in any of our demo Starlets will paint a very different picture.Another fundamental aspect is roll cages, the Starlet floor plan is pretty thin, hell it wasn't designed as a track car it was a city runner. Adding even a simple bolt in will make the world of difference. The more points the better, a weld in takes things to a whole new prospective, start adding in things like front strut triangulation bars and you will be laughing all the way around the track. Couple that with the fact that they are FWD we will always have more confidence than 4WD or RWD boys as they are a lot less predictable and harder to drive on the limit, all we have to deal with is under steer and the odd cock of the leg It's like when people compare a Starlet with a new bread van type R civic it's just not a fair comparison, they were made 10 years later. Compare the Civic of the time with the Starlet and it's pretty even Stephens. That is the case with the GT, with the Glanza civics's admitingly had moved on by then and rather than changing the design Toyota kept it to save a pretty penny which we all would have done when there is billions involved. If you look at the original civic when the GT was relased, eveident from old BM tests, the GT walks over it in a straigh line and on the bends so it really shows you they were pretty good for the time. Add with that the countless amount of aftermarket parts available you can turn you Starlet from a shopping trolley to a track monster over night. Admintingly in stock guise it won't set any records but it wasn't meant too it was meant to be a city car. With the right application, thought and time it will be a true handling monster. Just my 2c And Nath great progress by the way love seeing them in the flesh! Hope you get that wheel sorted as well buddy I'll keep an eye on this sorry for spamming the thread but leave the rear axle as it is!T Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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