Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hello to all, I'm Carly but you can call me Peaches. Unfortunately at the moment I do not own one of these pocket rockets but, since attending the Japfest show up Castle Combe the other week, I have fell in love and trolled Piston Heads and forums ever since. So, why not join one? As this forum seems to be the most informative I aim to get an insight into what I will own in the not so distant future! Hope everyone's had a good weekend! P.S My first question, has anyone got a list or link to a decent buyers guide when purchasing these beauty's 2nd hand? I can't seem to find a decent guide anywhere. *Pro's*Con's*Do's *Don'ts As I don't want mine turning into garden furniture! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulStarletSR Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 welcome along! ul find all the info u need in the wiki section :-D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Awesome, you've given me something else to troll now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome to UKSO It's always best to try and buy one that has a build thread ;) John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome enjoy your stay there are some tidy motors on here and a few up for sale and I'm site u will find all the info u need on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome to UKSO enjoy your stay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome along its always good to get more female members, have a look through the sales section there are some beauts on the especially a black one being old be Conner his user name is Browner have a look Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome along First thing I would recommend to any potential buyer is to compression test an engine upon viewing, if the seller doesn't let you do this then walk away! Other than that its just the usual checks, burning oil/water, rust, any accident damage etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks Adam, are these engines prone to piston ring let by then or is the test just for good practice? Thanks Azz will look now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hawwy Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hello to all, I'm Carly but you can call me Peaches. Unfortunately at the moment I do not own one of these pocket rockets but, since attending the Japfest show up Castle Combe the other week, I have fell in love and trolled Piston Heads and forums ever since. So, why not join one? As this forum seems to be the most informative I aim to get an insight into what I will own in the not so distant future! Hope everyone's had a good weekend! P.S My first question, has anyone got a list or link to a decent buyers guide when purchasing these beauty's 2nd hand? I can't seem to find a decent guide anywhere. *Pro's*Con's*Do's *Don'ts As I don't want mine turning into garden furniture!Hi welcome to the forumThe hottest gf thread is a bit dead at the moment, so please contribute if you likeWelcome again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks Adam, are these engines prone to piston ring let by then or is the test just for good practice? Thanks Azz will look now! These engines are known to break piston ring lands. Many people say 230bhp is the limit of the stock engine, some have had more and some have had less. I had the ring lands let go on me at standard boost on a stock turbo. So it really is hit and miss. It will also give you a good indication of how healthy the motor is as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Banbury Glanza Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi welcome to ukso Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 These engines are known to break piston ring lands. Many people say 230bhp is the limit of the stock engine, some have had more and some have had less. I had the ring lands let go on me at standard boost on a stock turbo. So it really is hit and miss. It will also give you a good indication of how healthy the motor is as well Interesting ... Thanks for the heads up! Always good to know what your dealing with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome along. Also good listen to the manifold for blows. They can crack and on the head where the exhaust manifold bolts on the end can crack. Look if the rear discs have gone red on the edge. Sign of binding callipers if red Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi welcome to the forumThe hottest gf thread is a bit dead at the moment, so please contribute if you likeWelcome again Ooo wheres the link? I'll have to check out the competition. I'll have to wait though, I don't think anyone would appreciate a half naked pregnant women who feels like an obese whale! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome along. Also good listen to the manifold for blows. They can crack and on the head where the exhaust manifold bolts on the end can crack. Look if the rear discs have gone red on the edge. Sign of binding callipers if red Thank you, I have heard about the manifold but that will be the first thing I will change, as I've heard about the restriction in port 3 know one likes a blocked nose! And of course it cracking. Thanks for the advice on the callipers but when you mean red is that after a drive and they're glowing or as in a red dust residue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Just wanted to throw in a thank you for all your warm welcomes and replies, much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome along, your defo on the right site for advice and banter any info on the evo in your avatar? Love a good evo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pick1 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Looking at these is like looking at most cars nowa days check for rust but a well looked after gt or Glanza shouldn't have any as there imports check compression on the engine as they are gettin old now and then just general stuff like said above really leave an em engine running for temps etc there are some nice ones for sale on here already and I'm sure that u will find what u need on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm GT Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Boy joins forum - gets a few hellos Girl joins - everyone posts ha, welcome to UKSO. Check out the starlets for sale on here or pistenheads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Welcome along, your defo on the right site for advice and banter any info on the evo in your avatar? Love a good evo Thank you. Evo is my other halfs it's an I've (4) pushing on 370bhp, full 6 interior because the 4's are RANK! All other usual engine mods nothing to boy racer you know the type. Once I get my Starlet I can bully him around town Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peaches_Screeches Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Boy joins forum - gets a few hellosGirl joins - everyone posts ha, welcome to UKSO.Check out the starlets for sale on here or pistenheads Well you know us girls, we always like the limelight! Thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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