GavinsBeard Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) Sup, So the time has finally come, i finally have my Starlet, after my little Daihatsu was wrote off in an accident it's onwards and upwards from here. So here she is, I'll get better pictures tomorrow when it's light Small bits of damage here and there but genuinly clean for 99k on the clock, full service history and no advisories on the MOT's (MOT'd last week) Can't wait to get it started, admitidly i don't know a lot about cars but it's always been a dream of mine to have a little project car and learn along the way Gav Edited January 29, 2015 by GavinsBeard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdohohh Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 looks clean, good base buddy!Love this colour! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I might be wrong, but the color code is 8M2 isn't it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlegreenmonster Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Good choice of colour ;) looks clean bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keiranstar168 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Same colour as mine:) looks pretty clean get more pictures up bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Glad you finally got one mate! Need a hand with anything let me know and I'll pop round! Also get some better pics up! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 I'll be putting some more pics in the daylight up once i get my dropbox working If anyone knows an easier way to upload pics PM me? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) So after a long morning of cleaning the interior i finally got the little gem on the road, Taxed and Insured nicely.. Noticed a couple of small things with the car; Knocking noise when i go over bumps, think it's just the exhaust catching. There's a blow somewhere in the exhaust also, and i'm pretty sure i need a new alternator. But other than that it's a great little car and i love it. Ordered my UKSO stickers so will be representing soon ;) Need to get the small things like import plates, wheels and a set of lowering springs for now Pretty sure this is from someone trying to break into it, car is immaculate apart from this little bit Can't wait to start modding, looking at; Strut, Exhaust, Wheels and Lowering first Edited January 29, 2015 by GavinsBeard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) Looks like a good base dude looks rate clean under bonnet! same colour as my dad's rep :-) Edited July 29, 2014 by drongo boi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Still, what is the color code of this? As from the pics I strongly think it's the same as my car, which would be a first to see in the UK =) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Get the updates flowing bud ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keiranstar168 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 Colour code is 756 I believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 Done a couple of little aesthetic mods, De-wiped the rear, and changed the side lights and numberplate bulbs, Will put pics up later. Sorted the starting problem i had, turns out it was just the battery and the knocking noise is my exhaust. Unfortunately me being clumsy in all, after putting air in my tyres at asda i kinda broke my drivers side mirror but it's getting sorted. Other than that the car is smooth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share Posted July 30, 2014 (edited) Had to say goodbye to my first car today but not without stealing a couple of thing off it first like the bulbs, only a small thing but i think they look sick! (First car if people were wondering, got wrote off by a van ) But yeah, i think these bulbs look pretty sweet on the Starlet Also did de-wiper the rear but didn't have the right size bung, if anyone can PM me the right size or where to get one would be much appreciated Also looking for a splitter that fits the standard N/A front bumper, again if anyone can PM me what ones fit would be appreciated Will add more updates soon Edited January 29, 2015 by GavinsBeard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Budnbass Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Looks good mate, pretty sure you need a 32mm bung for the rear wiper, I got mine off eBay was something like 99p for two. Not sure of what specific cars will fit for the splitter I just made mine out of two 13 plate yaris ones I had lying around, apparently Renault Laguna splitters fit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Looks good mate, pretty sure you need a 32mm bung for the rear wiper, I got mine off eBay was something like 99p for two. Not sure of what specific cars will fit for the splitter I just made mine out of two 13 plate yaris ones I had lying around, apparently Renault Laguna splitters fit? Thanks bro, i'll have a gander through ebay see what i can find and yeah i've heard Laguna splitters fit it's just finding one lol there's always that decision weather to rob one or buy one, personally i'd rather buy one :L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
INEEDNAWZZZ Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Just about any splitter would fit mate, provided you don't cock up the measurements when cutting it like I did! Mine was off of a Megane, and I used a heat gun to make it flex a bit easier so that it'd mould to the bumper correctly, but it might not always be necessary. Mine was about £20 from eBay, so they aren't all that expensive, but some of the more high-end ones (Seat Cupra splitters for example) cost a fair bit more. TTE did do splitters for N/A models, but real ones are rare as. I think ID Workz does a replica though. Edited July 31, 2014 by INEEDNAWZZZ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Just about any splitter would fit mate, provided you don't cock up the measurements when cutting it like I did! Mine was off of a Megane, and I used a heat gun to make it flex a bit easier so that it'd mould to the bumper correctly, but it might not always be necessary. Mine was about £20 from eBay, so they aren't all that expensive, but some of the more high-end ones (Seat Cupra splitters for example) cost a fair bit more. TTE did do splitters for N/A models, but real ones are rare as. I think ID Workz does a replica though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Thanks man, will have a look at doing that then and just hope i don't cock it up lol, might have a look through eBay see what I can find. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 Anyone know the best way to get glue off my car? Some twats around my way decided they wanted to stick glue in the lock on my boot and it's dripped down the paintwork... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
INEEDNAWZZZ Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Auto Glym Tar Remover would be my first suggestion, especially since its fairly fresh glue, it should come off pretty easily. Plus it has the advantage of being useful for any other glue on your car (like the glue from the bump strips). I'd try washing it off with hot, soapy water first though, just to see if it makes a difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starlet-Joshy Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 As above and there's some cunts about in our area isnt there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 thinners will work just be careful on the paint mate.whats the plans for the future then? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 thinners will work just be careful on the paint mate. whats the plans for the future then? Will try that thanks for the tip bud, and i don't really know haha, atm looking at just lowering the car and sticking a nice set of wheels on then start on the engine after Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GavinsBeard Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share Posted July 31, 2014 So far on getting the glue off of my boot i've tried tar remover and a heat gun but it hasn't done nothing but take a tiny bit of paint off with it so i didn't want to do anymore, rest assured that whoever did this will be bathing in acid Breaking Bad style when i find them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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