Scoob Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 As the topic says basically Hey to everyone here. Im gonna be getting an '89 starlet (Think its 89) from a mate of my dad for first car, wont cost me anything, so i may aswell Insurance isnt too bad either, even if it was modified, but the thing is, i cant find any bodykits etc for it (Just to make it look a bit better, nothing OTT) lol. Im also building a kit car aswell (Abit OT but still) so it doesnt matter if skill is needed to do things to it.Basically thats it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 got any pics is it an ep82 starlet - turbo or not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Welcome to UKSC mate, please dont put a bodykit on a starlet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 welcome to UKSC! good luck with your project!Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scoob Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 got any pics is it an ep82 starlet - turbo or not?Hi, sorry forgot to mention its a 1000cc but planning on changing the engine.And i haven't got any pics of it yet, its got full service history, and 45000 miles though, its clean for its age aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 What engine you planning on putting in it dude. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scoob Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 What engine you planning on putting in it dude.Ive been in a starlet turbo, and that was quick as F*ck so possibly a turbo, but im not sure about a turbo engine in my first car :\ lolAnd looking at pics, im pretty sure its the ep71 model ? Looks simular anyway (Just its standard, no sportier body kits etc)But i dunno anything about the cars atm, so im hoping to get some help from here lolIm only 16 aswell, so any engine that wouldnt involve much wiring etc, having to make mounts etc is no problem though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Mate being 16 and trying to insure a turbo converted car is gonna be a pain the backside. I'd leave the engine department standard for a few years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scoob Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 For the standard car its £1100 for the insurance, and with engine, bodykit, alloys, and exhaust its £1800 - Just checked on it The only thing im not sure about is, a turbo for 1st car, as it might catch me out abit (When the turbo kicks in) but it might not be that bad, i dunno though lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Im only 17 mate. And im planning on leaving the engine standardish and working on the chassis. Not worth the risk in my eyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak-Glanza Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Welcome to the site... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Welcome alongI'm 16 too and have done a project on a Starlet SR, the engines left near stock though to be sensible Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shelly_star Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 welcome to uksc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Im only 17 mate. And im planning on leaving the engine standardish and working on the chassis. Not worth the risk in my eyes.Thats the most sensible approach you can take to be honest.And also improve an area that can be greatly exploited when done right.Welcome to the site tho Scoob.A turbo engine is a serious investment and performance aid and not a fashion statement Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted October 13, 2007 Share Posted October 13, 2007 Listen to the Jozman, he speaks sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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