Stefan_s Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Wheels look awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 I've been tempted to attack my pillar with some fibreglass, what did you use to make the actual pods? Looks mint Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Thanks! I can post some pics of the progress in the diy section when i get it finished! Made them out of cardboard. It's not really a piece of cake if you want to do it properly, there's a reason they are not cheap! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 (edited) Some updates. She's standing on her own feet now! The stance is quite ok. I'd like if it looked a bit lower, but the lowest part of my exhaust is now about 7cm from the ground...and I still want to be able to drive this thing. So here she stands for now. Wheels are not even about to scrape anywhere. I suppose with right offset I'd be able to fit even 16x8" rims without problems. These are 7.5" ET35. Even the rear is perfect and I don't have adustable panhard rod (and haven't rolled my arches!). Heres the clearance The lowest part is that flange. Otherwise I would take 1-2cm more off. Any suggestions how to solve than low hanging flange? One more thing I'm actually really excited is my custom adjustable short shifter. Haven't seen adjustable one anywhere, and yet it's really simple to make. Going to fit it during the weekend, can't wait to see how it works! Edited April 3, 2013 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Yeyy UPS brought me a new.....box! SO EXCITED. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seba Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Color of wheels awesome !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Thanks! Opened the box, this is what popped out! <3 Gonna install it next weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JayJ Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Bumper cutting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 Lol, I guess so. This core is a bit smaller than normal HDI and similar ones, so I hope I don't have to cut it much... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Ok, couldn't resist again so had to get this thing going... A few tight places here and there but I'll sort dem out! Have to fabricate fixings for the core and find a suitable silicone joint for my blitz bov. Also the piping hits PS belt so I'll have to bend the AC piping and cut the bumper. Edited April 10, 2013 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banbury Glanza Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Looking good mate loving the wheels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Cheers! Can't wait to get the car out for wash and decent pics with proper camera. Wheels gonna look even better then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waderz06 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 What size is the intercooler core? It sits nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 It's 580mm X 210mm X 63mm. It's this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-STARLET-EP82-EP91-INTERCOOLER-KIT-/121077566918?ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:GB:3160 Sits pretty nice indeed. Chuffed that it aligns center easily and sits straight, even only with cable ties. I think the core is just perfect size, HDI ones seem too big, at least if you want to keep your AC still on... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waderz06 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice one cheers. My AC has been removed but I didn't want to fit a cooler where I would need to cut the bumper support bar. Your car looks really tidy bud nice work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Cheers mate, appreciate it. Had the same, don't want to cut any metal for fitting this. I'll work hard this weekend and try to get it on the road as soon as possible! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beastmode panda Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Mate, absolutely love those wheels!! Looks fantastic. In love with the colour of the wheels and cam cover also. Really has come on a lot. Great work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Cheers Rbz, means alot! A little tropical flavour to it with the color. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) It's out and going like hell! <3 Got the FMIC installed perfectly after some bumper cutting. Had to cut it surprisingly much, but you can't see it when the bumper is on. Really happy with the result! The FMIC sits really nice and tight and is aligned almost perfectly center. Really happy with the result and the bumper barely looks cut. Made the fixings my self, turned out really good. The engine bay looks pretty much like this. Although had to put standard efi pipe back to be able to fit the apexi filter. More pics of the bay when I get it cleaned up! The custom short shifter went on pretty easy. The shift is now considerably shorter but not too short. As the shifter is adjustable I'm able to make it even shorter if needed, but the feel is now really good and all the gears get in nicely! Had to put quite a few washers to clear the stick from chasis. My self fabricated pillar pod works like it should, and the gauges too! AFR is quite ok with the JAM ecu too, a bit to the rich side but that's how JAM ecus work. When boosting full to 1 bar in higher speeds AFR goes quite rich, even up to 10. At lower speeds it's healthy 11-12.5 on full boost. And a few more pics to make sure there's enough of them! Dirty as fuck (suits to it's behaviour ) but nothing that can't be fixed! Edited April 15, 2013 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Took a few photos this evening. Lovin the car! Engine bay is not cleaned yet, but had a quick wash for the exterior. Gonna get her polished propably next month. Edited April 16, 2013 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Here's my 1.1 bar! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Niiice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) Noticed that I haven't done a full spec list, so here it is. I'm pretty sure it's all there. List of mods: Cusco Zero-2R Coilovers16x7.5" ET35 TTE Grand Stand alloys painted RAL6027 with 195/40/16 Falken ZIEX-912 tiresOEM front and rear strut barsOEM cup holdersOEM armrestOEM wind deflectorsOptional extra 5 piece mat setHand brake leather gaiterBride Brix seats on Bride railsTRD gear knobCustom adjustable short shifterCam cover painted in RAL6027AEM Uego widebandDepo boost gaugeCustom fpr A-pillar podNGK Iridium spark plugsUltra ignition leadsLonza oil filler capTRD rad capRemoved boost restrictionASH breather filterBlitz Super Sound BOVHKS actuator @ 1.1 barSlightly ported waste gatePorted OEM manifoldJPerformance decatFront mount intercoolerJAM ecuFujitsubo Power Getter exhaustApexi air filterHEL brained brake linesTegiwa BMCS5.1 brake fluidsTwin dark green Mitsuba Alpha hornsDLS Reference R4 - 2-way component 4" front speakers and tweetersPioneer DEH-4400BT head unit with bluetooth and handsfreeBeat BSW8ACT - 180 Watts Amplified Under Seat Subwoofer Going to get her dynoed as soon as possible. Edited April 24, 2013 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestar Posted May 12, 2013 Author Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) Got my car all polished up by a mate on saturday. Took a few photos and videos today. Here's a few of the photos. My brother is going to put the videos online some time soon, so I'll post them as soon they're ready. Edited May 31, 2013 by whitestar Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iamlegend Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 looks awesome mate! love the wheel colour for sure! that last picture is potm material Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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