Billy SR Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Finally sold the Lupo, so now I can finally afford to start on her, it's time to make a thread. After months of looking for a 3 door, in rose quartz, which is also known as Salmon Pink as nobody on here has a pink n/a, I finally found the right one. Missing the power steering and goodies that the sr had, but for £500 and with 65k on the clock you can't go wrong! First thing on the list was wheels. After months and months of looking for a set, a set of Wedsport tc05's came up on ebay in 14inch 4x100 fitment. Anyone knows these wheels knows they are as light as a feather. Next on the list will be tyres and wheels nuts, shortly followed by coilovers, which i'm a bit nervous about attacking as i've never done anything like that before, but it's on for summer! Other plans in the near future include fitting SR clocks, which are on their way to me courtesy of Rob. A TTE spoiler courtesy of matt, which will be getting the salmon treatment, and the rest is a surprise! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan106 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Looking forward to seeing what you do with dude! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Good stuff man, gonna be sweeeet slammed on 14'' WEDs !! Will be watching project gammon flaps evolve. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Awsome colour dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This is going to be mega Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Looking forward to seeing what you do to this! There's not many people dare take on a salmon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan lang Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 if you ever plan on going down a different route to the wedsports, let a brother know! haha looks sweet dude. coilovers are fairly easy to fit, but id recomend getting them aligned up tidy aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rmsnoel Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Coilovers are handy fitted lad just take your time and remember to tighten the camber bolts to near breaking point. Also demand 0 degrees toe and the lack of power steering wont be an issue.Go to whiteline.au and check out their starlet project, they suggest very good alignment specs.My sister wanted a salmon with a big daisy sticker on the rear quarter panel last summer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) cheers for the response lads! i'm probably gonna go for the cj performance group buy kit and then get them setup properly after fitting them as i don't ever plan on running any stupid camber! just want to slam it on the weds and leave it. and you should definitely get your sister in the salmon gang. i waited for months for one and then two popped up after i bought the thing! Edited February 11, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 You'd better be tracking the car this year! No point making a "track slag" and just daily-ing it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) You'd better be tracking the car this year! No point making a "track slag" and just daily-ing it! depending how funds are, it's the plan amjad. gotta break the shaven slut in one day. i've got 8 days holiday to book off this year, and i need to book them wisely haha Edited February 11, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Seeing this I somehow want to respray my Skyblue one pink. Looks great I think, but I would have to see a picture without editing and made with a good camera. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 As a student I understand completely, but if you get the chance JUMP ON IT! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Seeing this I somehow want to respray my Skyblue one pink. Looks great I think, but I would have to see a picture without editing and made with a good camera. when she's sitting pretty, the canon will be out to play! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 its about fuckin time bill! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinske Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 any updates on this thing? LOVE the pink. Sam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 He was thinking of selling up to buy a BMW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted April 15, 2013 Author Share Posted April 15, 2013 (edited) here's an update for you. she has a bald tyre and a flat tyre, im nearly maxed out into my student overdraft. currently watching some tyres on the ebay, if i win the them, the weds will be on in barry mode. and i was just driving back into southampton tonight when i hear a large scrape from the passenger side. so i'm gonna have to whack the wheel off and have a check if it's the bearing or brakes. no selling up for me any time soon Edited April 15, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Good to hear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 here's an update for you. she has a bald tyre and a flat tyre, im nearly maxed out into my student overdraft. currently watching some tyres on the ebay, if i win the them, the weds will be on in barry mode. and i was just driving back into southampton tonight when i hear a large scrape from the passenger side. so i'm gonna have to whack the wheel off and have a check if it's the bearing or brakes. no selling up for me any time soon if u sold this id cut u Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) very boring update. got 4 part worn tyres (all of one shitty make) to go on the weds, but for 185/55/14's, you can't complain for 79 quid. brakes are getting sorted thanks to my dad's friend within the next week, but i'll make sure he goes through it with me and i tackle the job myself so i learn at the same time ;) will be running around in barry mode for a few months whilst i get myself out of this financial mess, then coilovers and some proper tyres will be ordered this is what you get when you pay 16 quid postage haha. Edited April 22, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Fiiiinally! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Small update. Been home for a couple of days so i've got a couple of jobs done today. Went and got the tyres fitted today, followed by changing my brake pads and discs (just for standard replacements) Here was my left pad Ripped the bloody rear plastics out to find that shabby bit of loom for my sr parcel shelf I had lying around. Thank god for rear speakers again! At the same time as fitting the pads I fitted the weds, along with some red wheel nuts, i hope 1.5 is the right size as they went a bit loose on the way home, but i think it was just a case of me not tightening them up properly. It's just a case of lowering her now, think i'm just going to for shocks and springs as i'll never have the money floating for coilovers, but a fast road set-up will do the n/a nicely. All in good time. Next on the list to do: Give her a wash because I never have done.LowsServiceFew cosmetic things, clear lenses, cupholders, wind deflectors, etc.Fit corolla mani I have lying around, throttle holder is a bit bent :/Prep and spray glanza strut brace as it's a horrible lime green.Prep and get TTE spoiler sprayed.New backbox, thinking nur spec or something with noise, I like noise. Edited May 3, 2013 by Billy SR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Wheels are a big improvement, be good when the springs are on her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinske Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 looks great on the wheels mate! and glad you found the wire for the parcel shelf. cant wait to get this and mine side by side Sam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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