jamesgray Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Well I got my new ride. Its a 98 white n/a on steelies. Worked out quite good really, crashed my car on Friday, found the new one on Saturday and bought it on Sunday. Here's the spec list when I bought it... 98 Reg on a private plate60,000 Miles on the clockMint InteriorGood bodywork (couple of touch ups to do)6 Months tax n test4 Previous ownersTotally standard all round (for now!) Quick list below of some of the mods that are on my to do list... To Do ListEngineCorrola ManifoldApexi Air FilterGet a Custom De Cat Section made (Made By Sean Hibbs)Fit my Custom Straight Through Stainless (Made By Sean Hibbs)Painted Rocker CoverMagnetic Sump PlugIridium Spark PlugsNew Dizzy CapNew Rotor ArmFit New Cambelt and TensionerFit New PAS Belt & Alternator BeltFit New Fuel FilterFTE Throttle BodyNew HT LeadsNew BatterySilicone Coolant PipesLightweight PulleysNew RadNew Water Pump & ThermostatCoolant Change DrivetrainExedy Clutch KitChassis15x6.5 Lenso Rs5’sMiesterR Zeta-R CoiloversGlanza Front Strut BraceWhiteline Rear Strut BraceWhiteline Front ARB & Drop LinksWhiteline Rear ARBWhiteline Adjustable Panhard RodWhiteline Anti Lift KitNew Ball JointsNew Track Rod EndsFront Wishbone Poly BushesFront Arm Poly BushesARB Poly BushesBrakesGlanza Front CalipersGlanza Front Discs & PadsGT Rear CalipersGT Rear Discs & PadsGT Hand Brake CablesElectricsUpgraded Earthing KitExteriorDe Bump StripDe BadgeGlanza BonnetGlanza Head LightsGlanza Front BumperGlanza Side SkirtsGlanza Boot and SpoilerGlanza Rear BumperNew PlatesWind DeflectorsTow EyesSun Strip (not sure which colour yet)InteriorSony Head UnitNew SeatsMomo Steering WheelMomo Boss Kit Momo Gear KnobMomo Hand BrakeNew Gaiters Here's the pics Edited June 15, 2015 by jamesgray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zeldoz Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Good lad! I'll be in the market for a white N/A for the mrs in a few months! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aamir Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Lol looks identical to your old one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Lol looks identical to your old one! Apart from the pattern on the interior and the mileage it is identical... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Looks a nice clean base mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Good to see you got sorted quickly James, was a shame to see her smashed on the bridge that morning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie5414 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 The starlet bug is strong in you One night without a drivable starlet! hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Good to see you've got another one so quickly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lee-Robo Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Nice clean base mate! Seen this on autotrader when I was looking for one nice Clean car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) Very quick update...! Jobs done today:Hoovered the car to within an inch of its lifeFitted Sony head unitFitted Alpine 10 cm rear speakersRemoved some dodgy "sport" badgesFitted painted cam cover Updated spec list... Spec ListEnginePainted Rocker CoverExteriorDe BadgedInteriorSony Head Unit To Do ListEngineCorrola ManifoldApexi Air FilterGet a Custom De Cat Section made (Made By Sean Hibbs)Fit my Custom Straight Through Stainless (Made By Sean Hibbs)Magnetic Sump PlugIridium Spark PlugsNew Dizzy CapNew Rotor ArmFit New Cambelt and TensionerFit New PAS Belt & Alternator BeltFit New Fuel FilterFTE Throttle BodyNew HT LeadsNew BatterySilicone Coolant PipesLightweight PulleysNew RadNew Water Pump & ThermostatCoolant ChangeDrivetrainExedy Clutch KitChassis15x6.5 Lenso Rs5’sMiesterR Zeta-R CoiloversGlanza Front Strut BraceWhiteline Rear Strut BraceWhiteline Front ARB & Drop LinksWhiteline Rear ARBWhiteline Adjustable Panhard RodWhiteline Anti Lift KitNew Ball JointsNew Track Rod EndsFront Wishbone Poly BushesFront Arm Poly BushesARB Poly BushesBrakesGlanza Front CalipersGlanza Front Discs & PadsGT Rear CalipersGT Rear Discs & PadsGT Hand Brake CablesElectricsUpgraded Earthing KitExteriorDe Bump StripGlanza BonnetGlanza Head LightsGlanza Front BumperGlanza Side SkirtsGlanza Boot and SpoilerGlanza Rear BumperNew PlatesWind DeflectorsTow EyesSun Strip (not sure which colour yet)InteriorNew SeatsMomo Steering WheelMomo Boss Kit Momo Gear KnobMomo Hand BrakeNew Gaiters Here's a couple of pics...Sorry about the quality its always dark when I get home from work... Here's a pic of the the 2 ep91's... The Alpine 10 cm's... And the red rocker... Edited June 15, 2015 by jamesgray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 God my ocd ness is kicking in! , Get that bay cleaned asap haha! Updates are good buddy!, Got any other plans for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 God my ocd ness is kicking in! , Get that bay cleaned asap haha! Updates are good buddy!, Got any other plans for it? Got loads of plans mate...Evan got all the parts listed in excel with prices and where best to source from...I will be getting on the bay this weekend mate and believe me I can't wait either...The weather here has been shocking recently so not had much time to spend on her... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Got loads of plans mate...Evan got all the parts listed in excel with prices and where best to source from...I will be getting on the bay this weekend mate and believe me I can't wait either...The weather here has been shocking recently so not had much time to spend on her... Good man! Look forward to seeing it cleaned! ;) I did have a list of the parts i wanted but prices got ridiculous haha, could do with doing one again!, Weathers always shit especially by me, changes its mind every 5 mins, Get some tools out and rain appears out of nowhere lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Finally got down to cleaning the engine bay. I've also taken my stainless straight through off the old car and it's sat waiting to go on the new one. Took the calipers, vented disks and brand new pads off the old car too. Planning on spraying the calipers so that when I put the brand new wheels on there's something nice to look at behind them too. Here's a few pics of the work I've done today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thats alot better!!! Looks good mate, keep the updates coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRiiFTiE Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice one , cleaned the engine bay up nicely!Im currently doing my N/A up along with my ep82! but N/a first;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
templar2007 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Lookin alot better buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 New wheels and tires ordered. Should arrive on Monday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 New wheels and tires ordered. Should arrive on Monday.Are you going to be attending any cnw meets this year buddy ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 I would definitely like to. The car is pretty standard, I will be getting the full cat back fitted soon and de-cat and hopefully get some tints in. I just don't wana be the gimp that turns up in a bog standard car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted March 8, 2014 Author Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) Today has been a successful day of upgrading the new starlet. Me and my partner have been working since just after dinner and just finished around an hour ago. Below is a short summary of what we have been up to. Jobs done today:Hoovered the car and cleaned all the windows and interior trimTaken the bump strips off and removed all the glueDe-badged and removed the glueWashed the carPolished the carRe-painted the calipers off my old n/a Fitted painted calipers, disks and pads off the old n/aFitted the new Lenso'sBled the brakesFitted UKSO decals to rear windows Updated spec list... Spec ListEnginePainted Rocker CoverChassis15x6.5 Lenso Rs5’sBrakesBlue Painted Callipers and DrumsExteriorDe BadgedDe Bump stripedUKSO DecalsInteriorSony Head Unit To Do ListEngineCorrola ManifoldApexi Air FilterGet a Custom De Cat Section made (Made By Sean Hibbs)Fit my Custom Straight Through Stainless (Made By Sean Hibbs)Magnetic Sump PlugIridium Spark PlugsNew Dizzy CapNew Rotor ArmFit New Cambelt and TensionerFit New PAS Belt & Alternator BeltFit New Fuel FilterFTE Throttle BodyNew HT LeadsNew BatterySilicone Coolant PipesLightweight PulleysNew RadNew Water Pump & ThermostatCoolant ChangeDrivetrainExedy Clutch KitChassisMiesterR Zeta-R CoiloversGlanza Front Strut BraceWhiteline Rear Strut BraceWhiteline Front ARB & Drop LinksWhiteline Rear ARBWhiteline Adjustable Panhard RodWhiteline Anti Lift KitNew Ball JointsNew Track Rod EndsFront Wishbone Poly BushesFront Arm Poly BushesARB Poly BushesBrakesGlanza Front CalipersGlanza Front Discs & PadsGT Rear CalipersGT Rear Discs & PadsGT Hand Brake CablesElectricsUpgraded Earthing KitExteriorGlanza BonnetGlanza Head LightsGlanza Front BumperGlanza Side SkirtsGlanza Boot and SpoilerGlanza Rear BumperNew PlatesWind DeflectorsTow EyesSun Strip (not sure which colour yet)InteriorNew SeatsMomo Steering WheelMomo Boss Kit Momo Gear KnobMomo Hand BrakeNew Gaiters I have so many ideas for this car. Basically the same plans I had for the old n/a. Here's a few photos of the progress made today. Edited June 15, 2015 by jamesgray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Azz Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I would definitely like to. The car is pretty standard, I will be getting the full cat back fitted soon and de-cat and hopefully get some tints in. I just don't wana be the gimp that turns up in a bog standard carTrust me fella there some right idiots that turn up but anyone In a starlet ain't no gimp !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Nice updates mate!!!! Keep them coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamesgray Posted March 10, 2014 Author Share Posted March 10, 2014 Trust me fella there some right idiots that turn up but anyone In a starlet ain't no gimp !! I bet there is mate. It's looking a lot better with some nice rimsNice updates mate!!!! Keep them coming! Cheers mate... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JamesD89 Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Just had a little read through and fair play you brought the bay up sparkling mate i would not be worried about turning up anywhere if the Exterior is kept as clean nice car and tasteful upgrades. James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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