James21 Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) So, had my starlet for 4 months now... Had some minor plans for upgrading some stuff but after a £763.02 MOT bill I'm gunna have to make this car look like its worth near a grand and a half! So plans are sky high at the minute... my first job on the list is a Tcut and polish as the red is faded to the metal work! If it doesnt come through I'm thinking about getting the car wrapped in a matt black wrap... Ill get some photos of the busted up ol' girl when the garage has taken every penny I've got off me... Until then heres what we all have nightmares about: Edited August 29, 2013 by James21 Quote
rmsnoel Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Phone the police, u got robbed. Theres no way in hell theres 762 worth for an mot Quote
rmsnoel Posted July 23, 2013 Posted July 23, 2013 Two hours for rear shock changes!!! Its a 20minute job at best. Name and Shame Quote
James21 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Posted July 23, 2013 I will name and shame because its ridiculous... Quicks in Hull, hessle road Took it across the road and was quoted 475 to do the lot... 300 cheaper, left it there haha Quote
James21 Posted July 25, 2013 Author Posted July 25, 2013 First purchases made... Got some front lowering springs for £3 and a corsa c spoiler for free which im gunna mould into the bootlid... Just as soon as the car comes back from MOT Quote
PaulStarletSR Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 First purchases made... Got some front lowering springs for £3 and a corsa c spoiler for free which im gunna mould into the bootlid...Just as soon as the car comes back from MOTyou mould a CORSA C SPOILER to a starlet and i WILL STAB YOU Quote
FreedomCore Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 you mould a CORSA C SPOILER to a starlet and i WILL STAB YOUCan I borrow that knife when you're done? Quote
PaulStarletSR Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 Can I borrow that knife when you're done? il bring 2 mate Quote
FreedomCore Posted July 26, 2013 Posted July 26, 2013 il bring 2 mate by the way welcome to UKSO Quote
James21 Posted July 26, 2013 Author Posted July 26, 2013 by the way welcome to UKSO Thanks mate, glad to be here starlet was my first car 7 years ago, sold it to my grandad and when he wouldnt sell me it back... Had to buy this one... Picking it back up monday afty so will get some pics then :-) you mould a CORSA C SPOILER to a starlet and i WILL STAB YOU Sorry lads but ive never been one to follow the crowd and everybody's got all the spoilers available... At least give it a chance lol if it looks complete shite i will burn it haha Quote
James21 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) Just won these 2 sets of alloys on ebay... Which ones should i keep? These are 13"And these are 16"Both have good tyres and both are the same price? Opinions?Plan is to refurb and spray white... Edited July 29, 2013 by James21 Quote
James21 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Posted July 30, 2013 So picked the car up from mot yesterday, went from 760+ down to 320... Never ever take your car to a quicks garage! Been at work all night so im going to bed... But this weeks plans are:Clean in, out and engineTcutPolishDebadgeDestripPick up alloys (paint white)Order strut braceFalse floor in bootFit sub in spare wheel wellPaint rocker coverWell i say this week.. Depending on how many nights i work... Lol looking forward to getting these 16's on :-) Quote
James21 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Posted July 30, 2013 Clean done inside and out with baby wipes in all the nooks and crannies!Begun to destrip the sidesFitted alloys...Finally some photos Quote
James21 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Posted August 2, 2013 Spent 6 hours yesterday tcutting and polishing her, she is now red and not pink lol Before: After:Fitted, sub and 6x9s...Scrapped the corsa spoiler... Love the toms adjustable... So gunna save up for that!!Got mushroom filter, glanza skirts and front strut brace coming next week... Quote
James21 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Posted August 5, 2013 Just stole the clear indicator lenses off my grandads starlet gls... He wont notice lol Desperately need a new front bumper... Thats on this months list!! Quote
RobSR Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 I might have a front bumper going if you are after one.. Quote
James21 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Posted August 5, 2013 I am indeed pal, but will be end of august when i can pay, what type is it? Quote
RobSR Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 just a red n/a one or are you after something else? Quote
James21 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Was after 98spec glanza mate... Ideally Edited August 5, 2013 by James21 Quote
RobSR Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Ah okay, no worries. just get a new one from toyota, they aint too badly priced. Quote
James21 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Posted August 5, 2013 Was holding out for one already sprayed red... Less hassle :-) Quote
James21 Posted August 8, 2013 Author Posted August 8, 2013 Got front strutbrace on the way so i gave the engine bay a quick clean... Before: After: Topped up coolant and washer bottle and got oil change scheduled for the morning... Quote
shorty Posted August 9, 2013 Posted August 9, 2013 The cleaning has made a huge difference! As a tip off red glanza bumpers arnt very common atal tbh so may have to wait a while looks smart though mate. Quote
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