Luke.R Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Hey there, thought I'd post up a few pic's, and a bit of a description about my second time in starlet ownership.... So after selling my Bugeye Scooby (19 mpg was a killer) I found I missed my old Starlet, and I only broke that for spares, because I brought a knackered forged engine from a member of the forum a few years back (but I won't be bringing that up again). So I got it the day before Trax 2013, and it was very close to standard apart from some unknown wheels, and a cat back RS*R Exhaust system that I actually love the look of, so it was staying. I gave the car a good clean and stuck it on the Fresh Additions stand. When I first got it... A few weeks later ... I still had parts left over from my old Starlet, like coilovers, EBC discs & pads all round, also painted the wheels, but UPS brown wasn't the best choice, and they didn't stay that colour for long. Decided the brown was too much, so went to gun metal, also fitted a front mount intercooler, and used tinting film on the front fogs So a bit after that I started to miss the power of my old starlet which had a TD04 on, so the next obvious step was to build up a kit again. I only used the cheap mild steel manifold from toyosport as it did my well on my last car, so I went the same route. I've been running this set up for a little bit now with the cruder RRFPR and FCD set up which I always disliked, so I have just Bought a P&P Blitz Access Ecu from a memeber of the forum which I will be fitting along side an uprated fuel pump as soon as I can. So as it stands now (Anyone notice the JDM Parking pole, major scene points lol)Over the winter I will be making some more changes to it, so watch this space people Edited October 6, 2014 by Luke.R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sefton-EP91 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Love it mate, looks like a lovely example Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aamir Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Bloody hell that looks much better now mate! You haven't even had it long have you? Trax was about a month ago and you've done a hell of a lot since. I look forward to more updates now Aamir Edited October 6, 2014 by Aamir Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Was Trax 2013 If anything I've been a bit Lazy lol, but I am getting stuff done before I go to Modified Nationals next year, which is when I start the car show season. Thanks for the comments Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtturbo94 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Very nice car good choice changing the wheels from the brownLove the parking pole very hard to get Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 love GT's an this looks nice John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Going to be watching this as its local ish too me Probably see you at freshadditions at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Yes mate I'm admin on there facebook page and forum, so I'll be at the Fresh Additions Shows and meets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Finally had a spare minute to fit this bad boy, only running 12 psi till I get a better clutch in her, will also be fitting some Polybushes in the engine mounts this weekend I think as the engine moves way too much due to a knackered drivers side mount . Made a nice difference to the way it pulls etc, and it doesn't run mega rich according to the wideband, so I'm happy with that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Very nice.im jealous of that ecu. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Are the wheels not Buddyclub P1s? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Nah look sorta like them, but they aren't. Never been able to find out what they are, but they are really light. Powerflex Engine/Gearbox bushes arrived today, so that's my fun after work then lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Incredibly easy to install if you have a blowtorch and a Air chisel lol I knew what to expect with these as I had them on my old MK1, and really the worst part is the vibration at Idle, but they do make a nice difference when you floor it or pull off the line. Less engine movement, and just felt like the power was being transferred to the wheels better now. Every little helps I guess. Clutch next, and then a Colour change over the Winter months ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Oh and after looking on google I think They might be Buddy Club wheels now lol. Edited November 2, 2014 by Luke.R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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