TeamBombersports Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Hello guys, Total noob question here. I'm saving and on my search for my first car, likely a Starlet. Been recently watching a lot of rallycross, WorldRX and GRC and stuff like that. So the appeal of a 4WD hatch is growing. And now I find out the Starlet comes as 4WD... ...so I need a rundown. What models come with 4WD? Can they be easily found over here, for not-ridiculous money? and would I have a hope in hell of insuring it? Haha. Lay the knowledge on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Classed as Ep85 or ep95 (the 5 at the end of toyota chassis codes denotes 4wd)They are Import only and very sort after so fetch a few pennies. I believe they come as an auto and manual, the manuals fetch more.Id imagine for a 1st car the cost of buying will be a bit to high and then the cost of insuring an import, even if it is a non turbo will still be very high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bucketep91 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Insurance isnt a problem, mines is turbo converted/td04 etc all mods declared, under 900 bucks fully comp with sky.The problem is finding one usually but there seems to be quite a few popping up ive seen 3 this week and heard from another member theres another couple of ep95s on there way over Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 There seems to be about 4 or so for sale atm which is unusual, theres normally none in 3dr manual. Best bet is to get onto the Geo about this, guaranteed it will be sold before its off the boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?109053-Anyone-got-a-few-quid http://www.gumtree.com/p/car-tuning-styling/toyota-glanza-starlet-k-sport-forged-pauter-wiesco-trd-/1091877193 If you have 2k you could get a 4wd rolling shell. 95 or 85 Phil Edited December 8, 2014 by Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 http://www.toyotagtturbo.com/forums/showthread.php?109053-Anyone-got-a-few-quid http://www.gumtree.com/p/car-tuning-styling/toyota-glanza-starlet-k-sport-forged-pauter-wiesco-trd-/1091877193 If you have 2k you could get a 4wd rolling shell. 95 or 85 PhilThats the other 2 of the 4 i was on about. The other being a silver 3dr 85 that hit the auctions the other night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thats the other 2 of the 4 i was on about. The other being a silver 3dr 85 that hit the auctions the other night. yeah, id be tempted by the ep85, but 2k is alot for me. have a car in pieces here atm. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Iwas seriously considering the ep85 as long as it came with the full drivetrain inc gearbox and the 4wd sump but it's sooooo far away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Iwas seriously considering the ep85 as long as it came with the full drivetrain inc gearbox and the 4wd sump but it's sooooo far away Could probably get a courier for 250 quid. These never come up for sale dont miss it !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Iwas seriously considering the ep85 as long as it came with the full drivetrain inc gearbox and the 4wd sump but it's sooooo far away 1 hour on a plane 7 hours getting home plus transport costs. >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHfslz0hr_g Thats the car in question (right hand lane) racing its brother. both forged builds. Phil Edited December 8, 2014 by Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
funny onion Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 The lad i share my unit with has a proper recovery wagon but it's just the absolute hassle of going to pick it up. think i'm going to go boosted EP70 for the next project when the glanza is on the road, unless one comes up a little closer... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 This si them opposite lanes >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYgOyAR4i2Y Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Havent seen those vids before !!Does John still have his ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Havent seen those vids before !!Does John still have his ? Oh yes. running all sorts on it now. nearly on the road, we await on update on toyotagtturbo any month now lol Phil Edited December 8, 2014 by Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Will keep an eye out for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K24_glanza Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cant believe how much they have gone up on price. I got mine from geo about 3 years ago for 2 grand and it was immaculate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Cant believe how much they have gone up on price. I got mine from geo about 3 years ago for 2 grand and it was immaculate.Its good isnt it ? Haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeamBombersports Posted December 8, 2014 Author Share Posted December 8, 2014 Thanks for all the knowledge guys. Sounds like a bit of a stretch for a very first car, but one for the future. I'm interested in one mainly as I've suddenly got quite the interest in rallycross, time attack, gymkhana and stuff like that - all stuff where 4WD comes in useful. How is the Starlet 4WD system, a good handling machine? I'm not asking for a Hoonigan car obvs...but maybe with some work... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Starlet 4wd system is ok but not cutting edge but does the job. Seems to hook up well and put power done fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yaristurbo Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 (edited) Wants back axle changing for a stronger one if your planning alot of hp Edited December 8, 2014 by yaristurbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TeamBombersports Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 Wants back axle changing for a stronger one if your planning alot of hp Thankfully that won't be on the cards at first - being a first car, gotta keep that HP down to avoid being stung on insurance ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Wants back axle changing for a stronger one if your planning alot of hpIve been told a Zenki AE86 rear LSD fits. Need to try it at some point haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vickie.94 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I have a 4wd auto starlet for my first car, bought it VERY cheaply , fully comp insurance just over £600 ... You just have to keep looking and you will get a bargain!! ... Best car ever, she is a mini off roading machine! 🚗💨 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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