joe-ep91 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Yeah i know mate, can't wait til its lowered, just wanna do things right and get uprated shocks first.have sprayed two wheels white and they are on the car and i must say they look niiiice!!! Have done the calipers in red as well! Will update again tomorrow with some pics. Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Awsome looking forward to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Here's a sneeky few that i took on my phone earlier:My back garden was the location:FirstThenThought my calipers would look nice in red!!!More pics coming tomorrow, with wheels on carthanks for lookin Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Nice work mate, looks like you're doing everything right the first time which is a good thing. Looking forward to seeing the wheels on the car, especially when its lowered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAG Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Get it dropped! Put everything else on hold now n get some shocks mate!Wheels look sik tho was a fun day but we should have been a bit more strick on getting the job done as oppose to chilling Have to go out n have a lil shoot sumtime this week tho x Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Looking forward to more pics mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Nice one Jag, you were a big help mate, was good to just take it easy but yeah it did take a lot longer than i was hoping. Anyway, as promised here are some picsSome pictures aren't working, will update soonCheers for looking. Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Wow, they look fantastic.The red callipers and red nuts work a treat Are the rear callipers red too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 yea they look very funky indeed mate i must say good work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Looks very fresh mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 cheers, will get some more pics up. Just about to leave to go and fit my clutch with a mate. Can't wait til its done! will try and get sum pics of some progress.Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 yes the rear calipers are red too mikey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAG Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Mate they just look so lush!Screw buying new wheels just get some lower profile tires on them + they look even more bad ass when its dropped Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Found this on the inside of each of my wheels:The paddle clutch was fitted two nights ago with a mate, we started at 7pm and finished at roughly 3am! so it wasn't too bad.After suffering with a temperamental slipping clutch it's sooooooo nice to have such a responsive one Surprisingly enough I haven't stalled it once yet. The clutch pedal is so much smoother and really quite bitey, I managed to do my first hill start to day on square hill road. Those who know it should understand the sense of achievement I felt conquering it with a paddle clutch! Anyway here are some pics of the clutch change:We ran into a slight snag, but not to worry for nowSome bolts on the gearbox were quite hard to get toIn with the engine crane for the gearboxGearbox prepped for droppage, although it wasnt very heavy at all! made easier work thoOld release bearing outThe old clutch plate was sooooo worn!bling!Everything is now back as it was and the clutch is sooo bitey and responsive! up the boost a bit and rolling road here we come! Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 good effort man, nice and hands on - nothing like it to get to know your car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Hands on.....?What be that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks Si Found out silly things about toyota engine bays that just make no sense whatsoever! Good fun tho, well worth the gearbox dropping mishap After driving the car hard with the new clutch fitted, found out that i've only been boosting a pathetic 7psi since i got the hybrid in may! This weekend it will hopefully see 11psi/0.8 bar ish. So should feel a little bit quicker.Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAG Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Cant get over how much better this is now uv got the clutch sortedDump valve sounds proper lush aswell Im really concidering scraping everything i have together n saving as much as i can afford 2 each month then soon as i get like 3/4k start hunting for a glanza There will be a Glanza on my drive by this time next year Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted October 6, 2008 Author Share Posted October 6, 2008 Cheers man, does feel quite a bit more responsive now. Just ordered magnecor kv85 ht leads, ngk iridium spark plugs, denso dizzy cap and rotor arm....oh and a cv boot kit! Got some red hammerite left over from the calipers, so I might do the intercooler cover. Will certainly make it look more unique! Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Glanza Al Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 That looks the nuts Joe, looking forward to seeing it on friday Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 Just a small update, picked up a little package today, nothing amazing don't get too excited My beasty new ht leadsThought I might aswell get these too as i found them for a bargain And these little badboyz to finish it all off:Gonna spray this in red! Gonna give the rocker cover a little once over aswell just to get the worst of the dirt off.Joe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey Jay Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 NiceLiking the slim keyboard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 that should make a nice solid difference to your charge mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joe-ep91 Posted October 8, 2008 Author Share Posted October 8, 2008 Some more good news: Booked in for an non-cat test MOT next tuesday after many MOT centres said they wouldn't touch it without a cat! Fingers crossed she flies through.Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bildo Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Looking really nice that mate, was never sure about the wheels in silver but you've definitely pulled it off, looks much better without the centre caps too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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