Skimmy237 Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Went and had the coilovers professionally setup by an old friend of my dads from the rallying that all he specialises in is suspension ... Fair to say it's like a driving a completely different car now. Excellent feeling and so much more responsive. Very happy indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 I then decided to cut my front bumper (when I say me .. A panel beater in my work done it lol) and I'm very pleased with it.. Makes it look much more agresive. I then stuck a tiny Numberplate to the front and that lasted one night and changed it for another with so much police about it was just asking for a pull, did look cool though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza-Ben Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Small plates should be legal on the front I ran my golf like this for nearlly a year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Small plates should be legal on the front I ran my golf like this for nearlly a yearI know Ben they look class haha !! But it's just an excuse for a pull 😟 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't run your turbo open like that mate, it only takes a small stone to give you a serious financial headache. Apart from that, good to see you've got it back Edited November 24, 2014 by Bussey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I wouldn't run your turbo open like that mate, it only takes a small stone to give you a serious financial headache. Apart from that, good to see you've got it back Good spot there hadn't even noticed that ! Bussey is one the money there mate you need to mesh it or your regret it soon enough James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 It's ok boys. She is meshed up now 😃! sacraficed a good old sieve to cover her up 😃 Cheers boys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yea so tonight this happened... Had a wee tunnel run, met some friends, hit boost, gave my car oil and filter change and fit my cage Chuffed to bits Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looking good mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looking good mate!Thanks bud there's a video on YouTube I will link it later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Me... Sam with his gt30 glanza, stevos ct9.. Ct9 hybrid gt turbo and 2 other ct9 glanza Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Japscrapno1 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) Need to do it again sometime soon was a good laugh Edited December 15, 2014 by Japscrapno1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlegreenmonster Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Where did that cage come from buddy ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Need to do it again sometime soon was a good laugh Deffo mate was some laugh!! Organise one shortly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Where did that cage come from buddy ??I bought it from a boy that was selling it buddy. Originally it was Stefans though he got it built Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looking lovely pal! Love that interior. Interesting read about the forged business. Definitely swayed my mind about staying stock. Also, you could have just built that engine yourself. It's not rocket science, I mean it seemed like a long time to wait and the money you would have saved would have been nice. Plus if you dropped the engine and just sat and worked on it each night, sending the specialist bits off appropriately I'm sure you'd have done it AND more importantly, learned some new skills. Also remember, those ACL bearings are only good for 25K miles, so be sure to get them replaced when the time comes. Another reason why I'll stay with the stock mains and internals. I think 200 bhp in a tin can with no safety features, that'll do me. But yeah, love that interior. Prefer the rear seats in and those new wheels are much nicer than the Rotas you had. Overall a very sexy machine! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Looking lovely pal! Love that interior. Interesting read about the forged business. Definitely swayed my mind about staying stock. Also, you could have just built that engine yourself. It's not rocket science, I mean it seemed like a long time to wait and the money you would have saved would have been nice. Plus if you dropped the engine and just sat and worked on it each night, sending the specialist bits off appropriately I'm sure you'd have done it AND more importantly, learned some new skills. Also remember, those ACL bearings are only good for 25K miles, so be sure to get them replaced when the time comes. Another reason why I'll stay with the stock mains and internals. I think 200 bhp in a tin can with no safety features, that'll do me. But yeah, love that interior. Prefer the rear seats in and those new wheels are much nicer than the Rotas you had. Overall a very sexy machine!Haha thanks for that mate !I'm so glad I went forged mate, if I could do it again I would go forged again, wouldn't put a standard one in.And I would rather pay professionals to do the job right rather than mess about with it. Don't have enough time to mess about with things either with my rallying and stuff as that takes up narely all my time haha!! But yea thanks for the comments mate. More updates coming shortly but I won't look back at going forged 😃! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 And ontop of that, I feel I have learned a lot along the way of building this car, by speaking to mike and Nick and just learning about what parts make what difference to the handling or power etc and where the credit is due mike never once tried to sell me anything, simply told me what the advantages and disadvantages were of each part and pointed me in the right direction. And overall I am more than pleased with the service I recived from tuning developments. And on top of that I do feel like I have made 2 new friends down there aswell ! Great guys and although it's a long way my car will be getting done there everytime it needs work done, Loved sourcing and trying to find parts I wanted for my build and over the moon with the power and performance figures ! So yea all in all a very enjoyable experience, and looking farward to the summer ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bussey Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good to see your making progress mate, starting to really like this, And give me a few grand and I'll be your freind too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Good to see your making progress mate, starting to really like this, And give me a few grand and I'll be your freind too Thanks mate ... So your trying to say you never liked it before ? Lol only joking mate, appreciate it, lost the love abit for it over the last months with silly wee niggly problems but the love is back now 😃 Haha work hard and you can spend hard mate ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollieh17 Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Everyones your friend when they want your money ;). But glad it all worked out for you bud, looks awesome. Still reckon it needs some nice jdm wheels to finish it off but thats just my opinion hahahah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichWillmore Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 Cool build Liking the cage, similar to what im after ... if anybody see's anyone selling somethin similar, tag/message me Keep up the good work, makes me wish i had started a build thread before the thousands i spent on mine aha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Everyones your friend when they want your money ;). But glad it all worked out for you bud, looks awesome. Still reckon it needs some nice jdm wheels to finish it off but thats just my opinion hahahahHaha that's it mate, live to work and work to live is what the say these days, thanks very much mate I'm glad aswell. Happy to be back in the starlet.Yes I'm going to sort some wheels in the summer hopefully get some nice ones. And also want to get some new seats aswell ! Thanks for the comments though appreciate it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skimmy237 Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Cool build Liking the cage, similar to what im after ... if anybody see's anyone selling somethin similar, tag/message me Keep up the good work, makes me wish i had started a build thread before the thousands i spent on mine ahaThanks bud ! Yea I think the cage suits it down to the ground, going to take the tints off when I get a chance so the cage can be seen 😃! Hopefully get some more progress on her over the winter, some bits painted and a good detail, looks like it's been washed with a half brick 😂but that's me just being picky.Appreciate all the commebts guys, keep them coming !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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