ianmcintoshi Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Hey, Thought id best start another one of these My name is Ian and a few of you will remember i was on the forum years ago when i had my first Glanza. I sold that so i could fund another project but to be honest i still missed my old V. Soooo needed a new daily and decided it was time to come back to the starlet scene. Ive managed to pick up a tatty looking Glanza. Its all superficial stuff however and nothing i cant put right. She is spotless underneath, nice and straight with no sign of accident damage, mechanically spot on and also has a few nice bits on her My plans are to get her running as sweet as possible with good usable power. Im also going to restore her back to a thing of beauty in hopefully near showroom condition. It wont happen over night but by the end of it i should have a car to be proud of. For those of you that are interested this was my old Vee - http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/45698-toshs-glanza-v/ And a few pics of its successor- And her Spec is as follows- -Fresh rebuilt standard 4efte-Still running stock engine management-Ct9 turbo -Zisco Externally gated ramhorn Manifold-TurboSmart 38mm wastegate-Stock Suspension with lowered Springs-Rota Grid Drifts-One piece Custom Exhaust-Zisco Decat-HDI FMIC-Brand new OEM Headlights and clear indicator lenses-Uprated Magnecore ignition leads-Walbro Fuel pump-Rear OEM Strut bar-Carbon Kevlar Corbeau Pro-series Bucket seat-Carbon Kevlar Corbeau revolution Bucket seat-2x Genuine 4 point Takata harnesses-Stripped out interiour-OEM front optional lip-Cruise wide front fenders-OMP Snap Off Stearing wheel-Exedy Paddle Clutch-Shitty BOV-Trd short Shifter First step is to get her running sweetly(leaking oil from somewhere) and make the most out of her current setup. Im going to strip and repaint the interior. Carbon Kevlar seats will be coming out (if anyone's interested give me a shout) and putting the full Glanza interior back in. I need to get her rolling on wheels that actually fit as the grid drifts are scraping like HELL! Once thats done i will then be looking at the body work. Plan on getting an OEM rear lip and ducktail for the back, maybe a 98 spec front (not yet decided) 98 spec rear lights, a few wee finishing touches and then a full respray in original colour Hope you all approve and bring on the updates!!!! cheers Edited May 2, 2015 by ianmcintoshi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
_shaun_ Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looking smart I woulda been all over those seats if they were a matching pair! Can't stand miss matched seats does my head In ha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Calum122 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Who's is that GORGEOUS RX7! I find it amazing that there is something about these cars that gets people coming back, time and time again! Why is that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Small Update Been shopping for some bits over the last couple of days Managed to pic up the following:-Brand new set of Rota Track R 15x7 ET40 so a nice simple fit for a Starlet...NO RUBBING lol-New Blue D1 Spec Wheels nuts (for the new shiney wheels)-Carbon scoop for the bonnet (why not)-Racespec rocker cover with An fittings and braided lines (think the existing cover may be the cause of the oil leek)-Alloy catch can with An fitting (kind of a must with the racespec cover)-Jam Plug in and play ecu (For Performance the car has enough mods to warrant some increased engine management capabilities, will get an electronic boost controller soon and probably run her at 0.9 bar)- HKS Bov (its goes pttshhh) More pics to follow as parts arrive- cheeers Edited May 2, 2015 by ianmcintoshi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looking smart I woulda been all over those seats if they were a matching pair! Can't stand miss matched seats does my head In ha! Cheers mate Yeah i know what you mean. The seats are awesome! lightweight and comfy too for buckets... but the car isnt a race car so they are defo going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Who's is that GORGEOUS RX7! I find it amazing that there is something about these cars that gets people coming back, time and time again! Why is that? MINE!!! Thanks mate, and as to why im back im not sure haha I loved my old glanza as they are just such good fun! so when i was looking for a wee car for a daily, it was an obvious choice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ReeceGolliker Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 That rx7 is a thing of beauty 😍😍 the seats look pretty maad too 👌 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malcolm GT Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Nice set up ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 They always come back ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 That rx7 is a thing of beauty the seats look pretty maad too Thanks mate Nice set up ! cheers dude They always come back ;) indeed... had a look at your own car mate since coming back. It was an animal when i was on before... now it is going to be insane lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 lol , everybody who sells up comes back wether its turbo or n/a its a great car !!already go some goodies I see to go on there ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 lol , everybody who sells up comes back wether its turbo or n/a its a great car !!already go some goodies I see to go on there ! Yip! few more goodies to come too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Markgtni Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 stunning looking V, will be following this Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share Posted May 4, 2015 stunning looking V, will be following this Cheers mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chris84 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I wondered how long it would be till i saw this on here. A mate of mine was looking at buying it and kept umming and arrring even though i told him repeatedly to just go for it lol. Smart car mate look forward to the updates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Small Update Not much of an update but thought i would share anyways. Had a day off today so i got the new Rota's wrapped in T1R's and got them fitted. They are not as nice to look at but are sooooo much more functional than the Grids... I can actually go round corners now! Also my oil catch can arrived Pics: and the catch can: I also decided get stuck in to the interior. Haven't decide yet if im going to run with rear seats or keep the back stripped. Either way i wanted it tidied up. So i removed the oem rear strut and gave it a lick of blue paint to freshen it up a bit. I then started on the cabin. Steam cleaned of much of it is i could to try get 18 years of grime loose. Once it was as clean as i was going to get, i got a few coats of white down. Anyways on with the pics! BEFORE: AFTER: Hope you like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Good progress bud! That wheels actually look smart on herJohn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 That's looking so much better ! James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mart1 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Very nice, looks a lot cleaner is that boot a hand painted job or spray painted, looks better & are you going for white colour all over, them new wheels suit the car very much, I'm not a fan of big fat wheels on a glanza v, they look stupid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 7, 2015 Author Share Posted May 7, 2015 (edited) Good progress bud! That wheels actually look smart on herJohn Cheers mate, like i said they wouldnt be my first choice but suit the car much better.That's looking so much better !James Cheers Very nice, looks a lot cleaner is that boot a hand painted job or spray painted, looks better & are you going for white colour all over, them new wheels suit the car very much, I'm not a fan of big fat wheels on a glanza v, they look stupid.Cheers mate im keeping the car Silver but im toying with the idea of a black and white interiour.... not sure if it will look wank or not Edited May 7, 2015 by ianmcintoshi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Update Finally got around to fitting my Jam ECU... was fairly impressed with the improvement even at standard boost. Im looking forward to maybe trying this on a new turbo soon! And my race- spec rocker cover arrived a few days ago but it needed painted. Had a day off so got it sanded back and sprayed in smooth gold Connected up the Catch can it it looks great! Also my carbon scoop arrived so got that fitted just to smarten up the front end a bit Still loads more to come but slowly getting there Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davies700 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 headlights look so fresh, get those wiper arms sprayed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 headlights look so fresh, get those wiper arms sprayed They are brand new dude Will get to that... dont have loads of free time so just doing bits and bobs at a time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Looks sweet man, will hopefully see it kicking about soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianmcintoshi Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 Looks sweet man, will hopefully see it kicking about soon! Soon enough im sure mate, couple more bits and bobs need done first then ill be fleeing around in a starbo again! For now i will just need to put up with the rex! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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