jimmymac101 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I totally understand that man if its a decent can Job will look good, there was a lad in Wales who had a red glanza rep and he canned all his body parts with a lot of overspray and other niggly defects which let it down James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 if it looks too shit mate, ill sand it all down and have another go lol if its an 8/10 can job ill be happy... For now lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 8/10 is a good job buddy you got your glanza headlights yet ? Jamesv Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) 8/10 is a good job buddy you got your glanza headlights yet ? Jamesv8/10 can jobs probably a 5/10 sprayjob lolYeh ive got some off a lad on here, just waiting for them to get here now... Just need bonnet and rear bumper :-) Plans after the body parts are: coilovers, celica gen7 interior, rear tints, toms spoiler, cat back system, new clutch, rolla intake mani, 4afe throttle body, rarbNot necessarily in that order lol Edited September 14, 2013 by James21 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Steering wheels here :-D Hopefully the new, better boss will come today aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Skirts on today, theres a bit of a shade difference but its close enough for now! Sanded and primed my glanza front and got bonnet on the way so should have my full front end on by october.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Refurbed fog lights and headlights before fitting at weekend :-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hands up for the DIY approach! Looking forward to seeing it all re-assembled! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hands up for the DIY approach! Looking forward to seeing it all re-assembled!I would say snap mate, BUT I'm more anxious and nervous that i don't balls it all up!! Haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 My 're-designed' starlet fire extinguisher...Got front bumper done, lights on... Fairly happy with it :/ Bonnet should have been here tuesday and I've been assured that it will definately be here today... Bastard city-link Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted September 29, 2013 Author Share Posted September 29, 2013 So got the bonnet on friday... Very happy with it cheers g-v easy fitting... I know its not to everyones taste but im going to get it wrapped in carbon fibre... When i can afford a real carbon bonnet- ill get one... Need a square number plate aswell lol Got steering wheel on, shit quality wheel but feels good :-) Loveing my cooling panel aswell now, painted a few brackets aswell and topped it off with afew kode washers... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 These turned up today, light as fuck! Dont know if they're good quality or not? Anyone used them before?Look good with my new alloys, get these on next week sometime... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fremyjay Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Had those nuts on my last starlet, never had any problems with them as above stupidy light and look good, but take care when putting them on and taking them off as they scratch easily, cars looking good too bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobSR Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 get a silicon socket if you dont want to bugger the nuts / mark them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Had those nuts on my last starlet, never had any problems with them as above stupidy light and look good, but take care when putting them on and taking them off as they scratch easily, cars looking good too budCheers for the heads up mate!get a silicon socket if you dont want to bugger the nuts / mark them Silicon socket? Ebay? This is actually a really good shout! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 I would try to find out if there real d1 nuts or not as majority are fake and made of cheese that break when doin up or goin around corners Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 I would try to find out if there real d1 nuts or not as majority are fake and made of cheese that break when doin up or goin around cornersHow would i find out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 There's hundreds of pages on google about spotting them I think it's the length of the end and the righting on them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Ill have a look, hope they are... Didnt even realise people would bother making fake wheel nuts... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Everything that's easy to make and expensive in selling will be copied Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James21 Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 Not much of an update... Moved to a new house last month and started uni again so not a lots gone on... Sanded and primed my new rims, still got a tyre to find Still got the bonnet to sort out :/ Had a bash at tinting the rear side windows... WHY do they make it look so simple and easy on youtube!! They looked ok until they dried up and now they've rippled :/Nice surprise in the post tho!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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