sr-starlet Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Just purchased a toyota starlet sr 98. i have now moved on from the nova scene and wanted sometin a little more reliable. Being only 17 gettin insured on anything else was impossible so i settled for the sr model.I want to make a glanza replica, or somethin along those lines though don't know entirely what the differences are, so if someone could just fill me in it would help alot thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul w Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Good choice! You won't go wrong with a jap car,especially a starbo! Once you go jap you won't go back!Welcome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Main differences are:The 4EFTE turbo engineThe BonnetHeadlightsFront BumperRear BumperTailgateRear LightsSpoilerColour Coded mirrorsThe Glanza has a sauge line instead of a bump strip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sr-starlet Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Main differences are:The 4EFTE turbo engineThe BonnetHeadlightsFront BumperRear BumperTailgateRear LightsSpoilerColour Coded mirrorsThe Glanza has a sauge line instead of a bump stripIs everything transferable, like are they all simple bolt on mods or are the headlights different shapes and do the bumpers line up with the wings etc? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 No not really I had a look back in the extreme EP rides section for a pic of Shaun's old Glanza conversion -- He posted a pic of exactly how much the Glanza bonnet/bumper don't line up with the NA headlights. So if you want to get a Glanza front end you'll need the whole she'bang.It all mates perfectly well with the wings though. Also people putting the Glanza tail lights on their NA's need to cut a little into their rear bumpers -- but if you were going the whole conversion you'd have the Glanza bumper anyway.One of the easier options is to make a splitter and cut the NA front bumper -- It can be quite effective in some cases. For instance have a look at starletto Joz's NA.P.S If anyone has that pic of shauns car with the Glanza bumper/bonnet and the NA headlights could you post it up for example sake.... cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sr-starlet Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 No not really I had a look back in the extreme EP rides section for a pic of Shaun's old Glanza conversion -- He posted a pic of exactly how much the Glanza bonnet/bumper don't line up with the NA headlights. So if you want to get a Glanza front end you'll need the whole she'bang.It all mates perfectly well with the wings though. Also people putting the Glanza tail lights on their NA's need to cut a little into their rear bumpers -- but if you were going the whole conversion you'd have the Glanza bumper anyway.One of the easier options is to make a splitter and cut the NA front bumper -- It can be quite effective in some cases. For instance have a look at starletto Joz's NA.P.S If anyone has that pic of shauns car with the Glanza bumper/bonnet and the NA headlights could you post it up for example sake.... cheers.Ah rite ye i understand, i am really liking wylo's SR, what is reasonable to lower starlets iam use to going 80mm plus but all seems to be available are 40mm springs, any decent coilover sets around? iam picking the car up to tommorow so i'll post some pics. Think i'll start with some enkei wheels, clear indicators, sort out the grille? clear indicators off ebay and remove the bump strips. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 For instance, Joz has the NA front end with a custom splitter:And a Glanza'ish back end -- back bumper, lights, side skirts with the NA tailgate.-80mm, you are from the nova breed aren't you Probably the best value coilovers available right now are the D2's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ecksjay Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 sr's look unique and different to your average glanza. leave it as it is mate, get tasteful stuff etc, then when you're able to afford to buy/insure/run a glanza properly then you can just swap the bits over (suspension etc), which will save you a hell of a lot of money, and will enable you to get plenty of driving experience beforehand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lobotomy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 ^^ That's good advice ^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Ah rite ye i understand, i am really liking wylo's SR, what is reasonable to lower starlets iam use to going 80mm plus but all seems to be available are 40mm springs, any decent coilover sets around? iam picking the car up to tommorow so i'll post some pics. Think i'll start with some enkei wheels, clear indicators, sort out the grille? clear indicators off ebay and remove the bump strips.I like the way you think mate 80mm is a nice drop Your plans sound good to mate but like eks said if you wana be unique keep it n/a but just add a few nice touches Oh n welcome to the club looking forward to seeing your ride Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shelly_star Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Welcome Newbie, nice choice with the SR, that was my 2nd car Wylo don't own an SR, it's an sportif, but same car i guess but SR got extra's. But yeah Wylo's car is nice, so is Joz's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Greeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetings and welcome to UKSC!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mart Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Welcome dude.... Any pics of your motor for us?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sr-starlet Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 thanks for all the replies. i will post some pics up tommorow as it is getting a bit dark now. How can i modify the grille i noticed it is attached to the bumper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Take a hacksaw to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keirz Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 welcome mate. dont know if im telling you this too late but the clear front lenses on ebay are about £30. the part numbers are on this site for them and you can get them from toyota for about £10 the pair. if its not to late do a search of the forum. i guess its an extra £20 saved to put towards building a sweet sr.keirz. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Stevie_B Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 hey n welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Hi mate Welcome to UKSCI disagree with this... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.