Whitegv Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 i bought my car at the start of june 2010 after much looking about and reading up on here i decided to go for this one it came pretty much as is it, which i thought best really (even though yes its not built, but bought), as the work it has had done, although mostly looks wise, has saved me a lot of money doing it myself for perfomance reasons. it came with D2 Coilovers, carbon bonnet, rota track R alloys, grooved discs all round with yellow stuff pads. Powerfow exhaust which im looking to change. and the FMIC. i thought it would give me a good base to start from for a steady project leading to about 200 bhp for a start running td04. so far ive stripped out the interior leaving 2 impreza seats, given it a set of 8.5mm red magnecor leads grade 7 iriduim plugs a filter reloctaion kit, and bypassed the hi/low boost solenoid. also put a toyosports dual core civic rad on, which weighs next to nothing and has given me loads more space for moving my ic piping and for a new manifold and decat im just waiting for the money to start coming in to let the fun begin with a mani and de cat, td04 and all the supporting mods to go with but for now heres some pics Time for an update i think since the saxo loon ran me off the road ive spent a bit of time on the aesthetics of the car in the last month, got a Jam rear bumper and a new front one off Hutchglanzav (many thanks) i put the jam rear on a while back and have just put the front on. ive cut it differently to the old one so it shows more intercooler i was happy with the car like this but just thought it needed finishing off, so i got myself a Cupra R front splitter. it was £25.07 inc VAT from the local seat dealer. there more expensive on ebay So with a bit of time with the self tappers and a heat gun got it on yesterday afternoon, and it just adds a finishing touch to the front end i think, as well as being different to the usual laguna/espace splitter that have become common (i havent seen a V with a Cupra R one yet??)The back got a bit of a treat as well in the form of a tow eye i did have this on with the standard bumper coming out from underneath the bumper as its designed to, but the jam bumper is lower so i couldnt keep it.After a bit of fabrication i came up with this, im well happy with it to be honest i made a bit of a change inside as well, you might think its chavvy but its just brightened it up. the pics are from before i got my deep dish steering wheel (omp) which now sits well in the car.i also checked behind my skirts to see if the car was rusted to death or not, but was happy to find none. so i cleaned behind both skirts and cleaned the sills and put back on.and just some up to date pics as always comments appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very nice mate, love it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james@cjperformance Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 schweeet, i love those wheels looks mint dude fair play Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronW Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 glanza looks mint,and i LOVE those wheels!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
adz_sportif_turbo Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 very nice mate really like it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 That is stunning! Love the wheels too, never seen them on a V Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raffi Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Nice Looking V!Those wheels look great on your car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Looks awesome matey, had a pretty good luck around it at MFN a few weeks back, wasnt sure whos it was though so i didnt talk to you. Properly awesome car mate. Also if you sell anytime soon let me know please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 cheers for all your kind words liam i wondered who it was, i remember you commenting when i first signed on tgtt. could never remember who it was though lol. you should have come to the east midlands modified meet on the sunday just gone mate was a good night, some good cars down. about 120 turned out for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
birdmandan Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 that is straight up beautiful mate i hope to have mine looking this nice one day excellent buy in my opinion dan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Would have came mate but im currently car less, mines in the scrapyard mate. Had a accident a month ago now, so im on the lookout for a mint white or Black Glanza. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1987glanza Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 looks awsome, i need those wheels tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Would have came mate but im currently car less, mines in the scrapyard mate. Had a accident a month ago now, so im on the lookout for a mint white or Black Glanza.ah fuking hell mate sorry to hear that. was it a proper write off then? everyone involved ok? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes mate, bent both axles. Majorly damaged on the passenger side. Just wasnt worth repairing. Luckily all the mods were alrite and ive managed to make some money back on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Yes mate, bent both axles. Majorly damaged on the passenger side. Just wasnt worth repairing. Luckily all the mods were alrite and ive managed to make some money back on it.thats not so bad then i spose least you ll know what to expect when you hit into the turbs now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 That looks stunning!!!Preferred it with the standard front lip though Gotta love Rota Track R's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 That looks stunning!!!Preferred it with the standard front lip though Gotta love Rota Track R'syeah to be honest mate i preffered it with the standard lip, but some moron in a saxo ran me off the road and cracked that and my old bumper. thats the new one i put on a couple of weeks ago. of i see a splitter come up cheap ill defo be investing in it. just with not having a job atm i couldnt stretch to a new one and the cupra r splitter was cheeeeaaaapppp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Galliano Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Not feeling the Cupra splitter as it has too much depth at the rear, but as you said, its a case of funds. Loving the look of it with the wheels though, and the rear end is perfect now, maybe a ducktail to finish it off but those are personal preferance.Also, what did you do with your old standard steering wheel? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 11, 2011 Author Share Posted January 11, 2011 Not feeling the Cupra splitter as it has too much depth at the rear, but as you said, its a case of funds. Loving the look of it with the wheels though, and the rear end is perfect now, maybe a ducktail to finish it off but those are personal preferance.Also, what did you do with your old standard steering wheel?still got it sat in my garage mate. not gonna lie to ya its not in the best condition :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N80Jamie Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Seen this when i was looking through TGTT. Really like it bud! Cant wait to get my project on the go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EliteMilk Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 white glanza's WIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 looks awesome pal white car white wheels ftw Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 thanks again for the comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitegv Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 03/02/2011been busy on the interior this time ;) ive stripped the wood out the back and sanded it all down and re sprayed it white cheap days work to say the least and im well happy with the result. i dont think its a lot noisier either tbh. but the car does seem quicker. mind you it is missing a sub and a load of mdf lol. alsooo got some recaros off a local lad, he had them in his glanza but was selling it so i offered to swap for my scoob seats and a bit of cash, and he accepted. gutted for him now though his car hasnt sold so hes keeping it. i think there evo 7 recaros can anyone confirm? oh and a harness for me seen as im out of work ive had a lot of spare time on my hands. so ive replaced the clutch to a spec paddle clutch and changed the gearbox. needless to say it drives a million times better now, the other clutch was due a change big time. got some bearings for the gear selectors instead of the standard bushes and it feels a lot more positive going up and down the box now. got the autoglym clay kit out earlier, ive never used it before and always thought well its smooth once its polished so it wont make any difference. i couldnt have been more wrong, so see when i was the car it looks clean, to use the clay take it to a new level. and you can actually see the dirt coming off on the clay as you do it. im really impresseed its brought the paintwork back to life. as always comments appreciated Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Good work mate, loving the seats and that last picture looks sweeeeeet ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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