Browner Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 My best barn find yet... Genuine TOM's EP82 Demo Car fresh from Japan!Well guys after years and years of trying... Finally I persuaded the owner to sell this little gem! The car was imported to Ireland in 2008 and has laid here on a farm completely untouched and not driven. It is like the car that time forgot...It comes fully loaded with rare JDM goodies and genuine TOM's parts throughout. There is stuff on this car I have never even seen before!What's more... It has only 45,000 genuine kilometres on the clock! Some people were even saying it was THE original TOM's car but it would be very hard to prove. Either way it is a little gem of JDM tuning history! After researching further... The TOM's Quadlight ep82 demo car was white originally and had a white engine bay... The TOM's mk1 ep82 demo car was 6L2 Green-Black and had the same colour engine bay... Just like this car... Could it be? Hmm... Full of enthusiasm I set about fully restoring this car to its former glory. It was laying up in an old farmyard so the paint was gone rough and it needed a major tidy up... It still started first turn of the key though!The car is the very same as the day it left Japan and here is what I discovered after a good look over the car...1.5 Fully Forged 5e Engine running 297BHP-Genuine TOM's Front Bumper-Genuine TOM's Sideskirts-Genuine TOM's Spoiler-Genuine TOM's Rear Spats-Genuine TOM's Front Grill-Genuine TOM's New Action Alloys (15", 7JJ, 4x100)-Genuine TOM's Centercaps-Genuine TOM's Braided Brake Lines (Full Set)-Genuine TOM's Front Strut Brace-Genuine TOM's Rear Strut Brace-Genuine TOM's Oil Cap-Genuine TOM's Radiator Cap-Genuine TOM's Super Ram Air Intake-Genuine TOM's Personal Steering Wheel-Genuine TOM's Horn Button-G-Reddy Gearknob-G-Reddy Boost Gauge-G-Reddy Trust Oil Cooler -G-Reddy Trust Oil Filter Relocation Kit-G-Reddy Profec B Electronic Boost Controller-G-Reddy TD05 Hybrid 16G Turbocharger-G-Reddy External Wastegate-Custom Made Exhaust Manifold-Screamer PipeTwin ECU setup including... -B Mark Plug & Play Performance ECU-HKS F-Con V Pro Gold Standalone ECU (Launch Control, up to 4 switchable maps etc etc)-HKS 3 Bar Map Sensor-HKS Super Sequential SSQV Dumpvalve-HKS Water Temperature Gauge-HKS Rad Hose Fitting-Cusco Safety 21 6 Point Padded Rollcage (Dashdodger model and also dodges the rear seats)-Cusco Adjustable Rear Panhard Rod-Tein Coilovers (Full Set)-Gearbox with Cusco 1.5 Way Limited Slip Differential (LSD)-Low Ratio Final Final Drive -Exedy Hyper Single Plate Clutch Kit-Exedy Lightweight Flywheel-3G Grooved Discs (Front)-3G Grooved Discs (Rear)-TRD Plug Leads-TRD Uprated Engine & Gearbox Mounts-TRD 280kmh Clocks (Super rare optional extra)-AEM Wideband Air / Fuel Ratio Gauge-Variable Speed Fan Controller-Sparco Racing Pedals-Weld-In Under Fender Reinforcement Bars-Battery Relocated To The Boot-Evo Front Mounted Intercooler-Custom Made Short Route Intercooler Piping (All hard welded with no rubber joiners)-Walbro 255lph High Flow Fuel Pump-550cc Direct Fit Injectors-NGK Iridium Heat Range 8 Spark Plugs-Custom Made High Flow Big Bore Exhaust System-Custom Made Rocker Cover-Apexi Exhaust Control Valve -Apexi Coolant Expansion Tank-Polished Oil Catch Can & Steel Braided LinesWasting no time I stripped down the car and off it went for paint... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 You have a serious amount of quality starlets Conor hats off to youJohn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vic-GT Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 ohh lord nice car! its going to come out nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bluebear Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 SHIT,THE.BED. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Why is all the rare parts in Ireland lucky to find a tenna in the UK never mind a jap demo car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 And here we have the greatest starlet on the forum, I researched this and it was all I ever wanted my mk1 to look like. Mate that's a fucking gem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Is there a barn in Ireland you havent pulled a starlet from?! Haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mas12555 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Fucking hell. Mouth became a fly trap reading that. Speachless. Amazing car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 dam connor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt1878 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Stop it please your killing me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cattanach Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Oh my days!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
redz11 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 love this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sudden Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 SHIT,THE.BED. what Bluebear said 😐 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Ohh my! How the hell do you find this stuff?James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Man alive. What a lovely find Conor. Although having heard you could argue Jesus down from the cross I knew it wouldn't take long in persuasion terms to eventually get the car I smell bullshit tho. No TOM's BMCS? Get out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MustakimQZ Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Superb example. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve1093 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Well done Conor, Awesome find! It's fucking stunning Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onnaj1000 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Stunning find! Wow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggaman_16 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 That parts list tho...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie28 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Will be keeping my eye on this! Amazing car! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drongo boi Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Wow!! Nice find dude! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browner Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Hahaha Starbuck are you watching them old episodes of The Apprentice again? That's one of Bill Cullen's famous quotes about me lolKnowing your love for TOM's Starlets I think you will like this one once its restored to its former glory Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuck Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I havent watched it recently no. But its the best line i remember and was quite fitting for the post lol Im liking it already, thats for sure. I hope i see a 'barrel' sticker somewhere at some point. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Browner Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 A 'barrel' sticker? Shed some light pal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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