kevmcc90 Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 After owning my glanza for over a year now I thought I should really start a progress thread. I bought it in January 2014 and this is how she stood. I bought a hks adjustable actuator, blitz access ecu, new spark plugs, distributor cap, ht leads, zisco ram horn manifold and air filter relocation kit straight away and got all that fitted.I then went and bought rear seats which had been stripped out. Also purchased a rear strut brace.So after spending a bit of time and money on it I was enjoying driving my little glanza around, just to have an oap run into the back of me at a round about. The old boy asked me to get a quote to fix it outwith insurance which I was more than happy to do so. But when giving him the quote he turned into a total arse. Claiming my car isnt worth a penny etc. I kept my cool somehow and went down the insurance route. After a lot of fighting and arguing with insurance I finally last month got a pay out to repair the damage. They were firstly going to write off my car and give me £625! So after a long year without my glanza it is due to be mot'd this week. Today I fitted my free box I purchased last year and a gear knob extension (who wouldn't want one?) hahaWith things looking up for the glanza I am also patiently awaiting my wepr tdo4 kit :-D cannot wait. Next plans are to get the gearbox changed over as mine has an awful crunch and also fit the lightweight flywheel and new clutch I got from Id workz. I currently have a paddle clutch and it is horrible to drive with. Any comments and opinions welcome. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Glad to see you got up a thread for this man, and won over the insurance lol. Did you have this in stainless creations the other week ? My pal works there and says there was a V in like this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 I know man it's been like a year since I came and got thst stuff from you so better late than never. Nah wasn't my car man, not had it back on the road yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 So the glanza passed it's mot with only two advisories. Now she is needing brand new coilovers :-D Time to get searching. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Had the car in at the bodyshop to get the accident damage sorted. Ended up getting whole car resprayed as bodywork was needing some attention anyway, getting my mid boot spoiler fitted next week hopefully. Well happy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Looking good, nice and clean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Cheers man, over the moon with it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wickedep Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 hey mate, working on your td04 kit now at the moment. it should be ready to by saturday or so i will try to get some pics and PM you. just so busy at this end mate.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted March 26, 2015 Author Share Posted March 26, 2015 No problem Sacha thanks for the update. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Written off n a measly 625 quid! Glad they seen sense and not been idiots! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 I know rich, what a relief it was. And I managed to get whole car sorted for the price they paid out so ended up being worth the hassle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Spent a whole day cleaning, sealing and waxing the glanza after respray. I used chemical guys jet seal 109 which is great to use and gave a great result, then left it a couple of hours and waxed using autoglym HD wax which finished it off with a nice deep shine. I will post pictures later as it's not letting me upload them the now. Fitting new clutch, lightweight flywheel and hopefully a sound gearbox tomorrow. Will also give the car a service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Gainzy Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Get that exhaust polished! Auto sol is your friend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yeah mate picking some up tomorrow I know someone would notice haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 that was a cheaky offer by the insurance ha! glad to see its sorted. hopefully during summer can get a scottish meet somewhere Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yeah very cheeky mate, yeah that would be good, get it on one of the two sunny days we will get Haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 The two sunny days we are getting are happening now looks lovely dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Yeah it has been great weather hasn't it? This may well be our summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 i think it is!, meant to be colder by the weekend though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Yeah hopefully they are wrong and we get some more nice days to enjoy the cars! Where you located mate? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Would be nice as mine needs a good clean and a polish to stop the fade! Inverurie mate town outside Aberdeen yourself? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Ah yeah read needs to be well maintained man. I stay in Fife mate so a little bit away from you haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 it is a pain, a wee bit away indeed haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevmcc90 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 It looks good though man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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