TurboTobz Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The wait is killing me, and it's not my car!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Haha!^^ true.. When it is ready.. It will be worth it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 Really can't wait to see this action Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I saw on FB Rickys had another little one so it wouldn't surprise me if hes taken some time off be be with he new arrival. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nick666Akers Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Mr Socks,Will this be able to make an appearance at Japfest 2? I'm itching to see what sort of creature you've created dude This thing just looks evil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted July 7, 2015 Author Share Posted July 7, 2015 Im hoping to be on track with her at Japfest 2. Well, ive booked track time anyway! lol --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is how she looks now, completed & running. (Needs cleaning and other dress-up, things painting. etc. Not Long Now Folks! Dyno Results Soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Yes yes yes !!!! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 i look forward to dyno results and a good look round it at JF2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
templar2007 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Lush can't wait to see the bhp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashSublime Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Wow this is looking awesome mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richglanzav Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 i dread to think what the cost has been to build this lol. epic starlet porn though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kavan-k Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 And.... how's she sound?????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 We should have a prize draw guestimate bhp ;) it's going to travel back in time like back to the future on the roller, winner gets a go haha good luck Mr Socks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Holy crap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Update is due mr socks!!!!! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Not sure if I said it before, that looks so much better with the slam panel, cutting that out looked horrific, was funny to watch a few sheep grab the junior hacksaw out and follow suit though 😂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ToyotaTech15 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Out of interest what has been done for the likes of diagnostics on the engine if anything was to give bother? Obvious the Corolla would have had OBD2 diagnostics. Was the Corolla engine loom used and made to fit the starlet or are you not willing to give anything away lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Update is due mr socks!!!!! JamesPleeeeeeAse! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Out of interest what has been done for the likes of diagnostics on the engine if anything was to give bother? Obvious the Corolla would have had OBD2 diagnostics. Was the Corolla engine loom used and made to fit the starlet or are you not willing to give anything away lol id assume the same as myself just plug the laptop into the ecu and it has a nice daignostic system. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saveferris Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Awesome Build, looking forward to updates. I was hoping to see it at Jap Fest 2, but I'm guessing it wasn't ready in time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Long overdue an update considering it was such a small issue, time scale would certainly suggest otherwise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GlanzaJim Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Long overdue an update considering it was such a small issue, time scale would certainly suggest otherwiseAgree with you, there is obviously more to this.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 i look forward to dyno results and a good look round it at JF2So do I! i dread to think what the cost has been to build this lol. epic starlet porn though.A lot. And.... how's she sound?????? Very different to a 4E-FTE! We should have a prize draw guestimate bhp ;) it's going to travel back in time like back to the future on the roller, winner gets a go haha good luck Mr SocksQuite happy to take anyone out in it to be honest. Update is due mr socks!!!!! JamesComing to that. Not sure if I said it before, that looks so much better with the slam panel, cutting that out looked horrific, was funny to watch a few sheep grab the junior hacksaw out and follow suit though Technically I haven't put the slam panel back. We've just molded the radiator into the shape of it Tbh tho. The funny part is how people in general have just tried to copy every last innovation on the car. One of the reasons I went ahead with this setup in the first place. Out of interest what has been done for the likes of diagnostics on the engine if anything was to give bother? Obvious the Corolla would have had OBD2 diagnostics. Was the Corolla engine loom used and made to fit the starlet or are you not willing to give anything away lol We didn't use any loom what so ever from the Corolla other then connectors. The wiring loom is made from scratch. Completely custom. No obd2. All done through standalone ecu. It has all protection and safety parameters set up however. In case of a failure. Awesome Build, looking forward to updates. I was hoping to see it at Jap Fest 2, but I'm guessing it wasn't ready in time.No it wasn't. I wish I was tho! Long overdue an update considering it was such a small issue, time scale would certainly suggest otherwiseAgree with you, there is obviously more to this..Right. Sorry I haven't had chance to update this. Been super busy. There have been a few issues with the car, nothing drastic though. A large amount of tiny problems. Instead of one big serious problem.First thing I will say is the engine hasn't gone bang or anything drastic like that lol. Sorry to disappoint those select few! The small issues we have been having are as follows:Heat into the bottom of the bonnet. The manifold turbo and downpipe are all in a very tight area. My plan was to use more reflective gold protection after sanding the underneath surface smooth. However the heat has already got to the bonnet and has bubbled/damaged the paint finish. So it's being run with no bonnet at the moment. Lifters may also be used or needed.The design of the bonnet is also another issue. Cruise/Varis etc. They all take heat away from the front area of the engine bay. Where it's nice and cold now. The heat is all at the back lol.The dashboard talks perfect to the ecu via CanBus. However. Getting it to work with the rest of the car. (Lights) is a pain. Having to convert the rest of the car from switch-able live to switch-able earth which is another pain in the arse.An oil leak appeared last week on the dyno while mapping. So the moroso sump has had to be re sealed. Which we think we have cured now.The car starts, runs, drives, and has done some pulls on the dyno. No figures to really talk about as of yet. But it's back on the dyno now. It's been a long old slog and it's starting to piss me off to be honest. But not giving up, won't be beaten. Unlike a lot of others would/have!No need to fear the worst from no updates folks. I tend to update when there is something worth mentioning to be honest. Hopefully the next time there will an awesome graph and video to share with you all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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