Turbo Goose Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Hi guys, been on the forum for a bit now but never started a build thread so here goes,In September 2010 I won my starlet on eBay without going to look at it but asked the seller to send me as many pics as possible and tell me about any problems at all, no matter how small which he did so was happy enough to bid on it.After I won the auction (£850 ) I picked my starlet up from Essex, was pretty happy as it only had 52k on the clock and was very clean, and the 3 hour drive home was a lot of fun as it always is with a new car.Didn't really touch the car for a year or so, just fitted tailored mats, seat covers and a gave it a damn good thorough clean.Since I started my new job in August at Siemens I've been getting more money so started to spend a bit on the car.I have recently purchased:Clear indicators and side repeatersK&N panel filterSR replacement decalsGlanza inlet manifold and TBAnd a cheeky little Domo to hang in my car lolFuture plans are:To sort out body work as there was a few dings in it when I got it as well as a key scratch all down passenger side. To top it off while I was parked at work someone scraped the shit outa the front end, some retard who can't drive - never did find out who it was.Ferueb wheelsTo fit decals after body work is sortedClean engine bayGet some new mats (If CJ performance are getting on it soon?)Couple of handling mods (Handles like a double decker)Heres some pics:When I first pruchased the carGrey interior - you know the score!Clear indicatorsSome retard then ripped out my new clear indicators K&NMy new inlet let all cleaned upTools of the tradeHere's how I modded to fit my N/A:Tapped holeFilled holes with modded bolts and instant gasketFinished - apart from one hole which I need to get Bolt big enough SR DecalsAnd the best purchase of all !!!!!! Edited April 23, 2012 by Haresign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
206wasstarletpower Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Reminds me of my old black sr.Looks tidy whats the plan then? Dont glanza rep it please. Keep with what it is Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Reminds me of my old black sr.Looks tidy whats the plan then? Dont glanza rep it please. Keep with what it isDeffo not glanza repin' mate.Plan really is to get it looking spankin. Full respray in on the cards depending on when I sell my other car (Saxo VTS if anyone knows anyone £700 ) Apart from that it's just to keep it clean, looking original apart from handling mods. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigMan Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Looks good mate some nice mods Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Looks nice mate, can't beat a black SR Get a glanza rear bumper though, makes the rear look 10x better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Looks awesome pal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pandamonium Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Nice looking motor mate, enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) Here's my next problemTried to turn this 360 degrees but the TPS i have it literally just a switch inside with a make or break contact . Touches one side of the contacts when throttle is off, touches other side of contacts when throttle is at 3/4 to fully on. This requires the throttle to turn about 30 degrees. So when I tried to turn it 360, i just snapped the little bit which turns the TPS insde doh!Looks like a new TPS for me! Edited February 5, 2012 by Haresign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share Posted February 6, 2012 (edited) . Edited March 11, 2012 by Haresign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
templar2007 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Lookin sweet buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted February 7, 2012 Author Share Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) . Edited March 11, 2012 by Haresign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 Lights look loads better dude Good to see this in pics that are daylight! lolC u at japfest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Couple more pics after a cleanReplaced my broken front indicator today as well.My ridiculously oversized Domo - LOVE ITPics after a clean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Love it! 12x6 import plates would finish it off a treat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Will 12x6 fit nicely in the gap? Are yours in your Sig 12x6? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
206wasstarletpower Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 98s make a big difference mate. Looks great Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LukeSR Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Love it mate, looks so clean! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hughes21 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Love it! 12x6 import plates would finish it off a treat! Any recommendations to some made in 12x6 had mine done at santa pod but need a new set ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Will 12x6 fit nicely in the gap? Are yours in your Sig 12x6?They are indeed! Pro-Plates do them and the font is a bit smaller than normal but not silly illegal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 (edited) Bit of an updateToday I've had the car jacked up and cleaned the whole underside and arches, shouldn't be a speck of muck anywhere hopefully as I've just spent over 7 hours doing it lol.Cleaned all the wheels and cleaned out the boot, hoovered and given the car a complete going over really.Also pruchased some 12x6 numberplates, not sure if they are legal or not though? If anyone knows could they help me out.Heres some picsBeforeAfterBeforeAfterNumber plates, are they legal?About 64mm height on each letter Edited March 11, 2012 by Haresign Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 yours still has 'the car infront is a toyota sticker' i'm so jealous! josh remake one pleaselooking awesome and i'm jealous you still have the tte. standard looking black sr's ftw!are you coming to japfest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes mate coming to japfest, going to join Socks and co. at Gainsborough and join the convoy on the M5.Some guy on here is breaking a silver SR and says he may still have the TTE backbox for sale if you want 1You convoying down? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Those are more than legal, my font is smaller but I've been pulled a good few times and I've been fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Turbo Goose Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Sweet as a nut, will have to get them fitted next weekend now. Still dark by the time I get home, roll on summer!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 Yes mate coming to japfest, going to join Socks and co. at Gainsborough and join the convoy on the M5.Some guy on here is breaking a silver SR and says he may still have the TTE backbox for sale if you want 1You convoying down?yeah man, me and amjad are meeting in southampton then meeting with whoever. gonna be grotty driving at 6am :\ i think that tte box went the other week, hate working part time as a student would be great to get some black sr pics together as i'm bringing the camera. you've inspired me to whack the rims and give them and the arches a massive clean. i need to find a way of mounting it in the car for track though. at least if i kill myself someone can see the video then haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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