Johnny Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Hey guys, im back! After smashing up my Glanza around 3years ago, i fancied having another go with Starlet's and have just bought a Starlet GT running a TD04 kit. You may have seen it on ebay. Its a RARE sunroof version. Said recently rebuilt, and comes with ECU, boost controller, FMIC all that usual for a price of £2750! I am on Instagram:- FlyingorphanFollow me and will follow you Here is my old Glanza Progress thread:- http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/34288-johnnys-glanza-build/ I must admit, i love the power of the TD04 compared to the CT9 Hybrid i was running before. Boost is awesome!!!!Seller Told me it is running 210bhp, which isnt bad! I do have another project on the go, and thats turboing my mx5. Running a GT2560r on a recently rebuild rodded engine. Standard pistons are fine on mx5's up to around 350bhp, so aiming for around 300Bhp. If you are on mx5nutz look up my progress thread here:- http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=89468&hl= Currently have a Scooby as a Daily Runner and 6 motorbikes (I work alot of overtime for these toys) Well, as the Starlet goes, I bought a new set of Wheels for her. Set of Rota HM3's as i just love 3 spokes, am running the Original SA3R's on the Mx5. Also got some Green Clubstars might mix and match later on. Good thing about the mx5 and Starlet both 4x100 Plan with the Starlet:-New Wheels - Which i have already done Redo the whole TD04 kit and replace with WEPR. Why? I like everything neat and perfect. Im a perfectionist, as you can see from the Mx5 photos.Install oil cooler and WEPR FMIC, poss rear-entry as i like minimal run and lag. Was Thinking Top mount Oil cooler just to be different, as looks quite cool. LSD! it needs it!Coilovers! Lowered Springs on standard shocks just dont cut the biscuit.replace the Front bumper as its not tidy enough for me. Prefer less cut out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Good work mate! looking forward to seeing this unfold! *Cough* mx5 engine in GT *cough* James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parker85 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Car looks well them wheels are lovely Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flynn Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I recognise that starbo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Well,.........the project was short lived!Bottom end has gone! Bad! So now considering breaking her. And then buying another I will not scrap the shell. I can't and won't do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1990timeismoney Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Looks good John.look forward to seeing it back on the road Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patman Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Another starlet brought and another bottom end gone straight away, this happens to much these days and it's bloody annoying to see, good luck whatever you do mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Still debating what to do.It's annoying as I like the sun roof!!! Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Engine out, rebuild, back in! John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Still deciding what to do! Cant find a decent Glanza/GT to replace it. And its like over £1000 to rebuild the engine. Having said that, sold the rocker cover so that will be going towards an Engine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Chops is selling a 4e just now mate?John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted November 17, 2015 Author Share Posted November 17, 2015 Not updated in a while, have been sourcing new parts! Update to come Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Cant wait too see some updates@ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan507 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 i recognise this >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPVxwrSsCvU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 ^^^^ this lad for top gear lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 I love this quote .... The next modification is an LSD because it fucking needs it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnboy GT Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 "I'm surprised I haven't had any cyclists today... cause I'd need to give them some fucking turbo!" 😅 absolutely creased!John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Yeh i was supposed to upload this video to my thread. It was that day, it blew up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Ok recently spent a bit of cash getting this Starlet back on the road. And generally tidying her up abit, making it my own. Took me ages to find a decent engine, and luckily my buddy James on the Isle of Wight has a freshly built 4e for me to pick up. A Full Wepr Kit came up for sell on here, and as i was looking at replacing the turbo kit anyway, purely because I love Wepr Stuff and a feel its the best on the starlet Market.Its a full TD04 Hybrid Ram kit with a FMIC, unfortunately not keeping the hybrid as done a deal with james for the engine Whilst i was at it, I bought an Aluminium radiator. I had an old Civic Shroud in the garage. (i have 2 more spare if anyone wants one?) and decided to cut it in half, have it welded together, got some lugs welded on, and looks like a bought one! even better, its branded Mishimoto,hehe. Having the Fan shroud Powdercoated, along with some more wheels. Oh, i collect wheels. Its a habit, and not necessary a good one, Or a cheap one. lol. Managed to get a Zisco full exhaust system on ebay, got it for a good price. Will put it on soon aswel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Yeh i was supposed to upload this video to my thread. It was that day, it blew up What a friend blowing up your engine 👍 on the up side looks like your coming back stronger and better Keep up the good work James Edited November 19, 2015 by jimmymac101 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 So an update on this,............. Picked up the engine from my mate, and its currently in the Back on the Car. Its a standard Glanza Engine, thats has been freshly rebuilt. It actually has the Head and rocker cover from my OLD Glanza, hehe. I have Booked in the car for weekend to be done, I havent got the time or space atm to switch an engine about, and then switch over the turbo kit. So let someone else do it Picked up my wheels that i got Powdercoated aswel. 4xSSR's TYPE X and 6xRota Speed5. Look lush. Oh, im also building up an AF1 Aprilia 125 as a side project. Gotta keep busy. I will be Selling my Rota HM3's now, as i just have way too many wheels!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Internal wastegate of another TD04 turbo welded up. I fancy swapping the turbos over when i change the kit, as i dont know what to expect in condition of the turbo wen i remove it. Also, this one looks alot neater. Inside and outside She has been off the ROAD tooo long!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Whitenoize Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Are those wheels ssr Firenze mate ? Love them wheels Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) They are copy's mate. Couldnt find genuine SSR's anywhere.They will do hehe. Edited January 7, 2016 by Johnny Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Lovely build! And loved that video on youtube! That zisco exhaust is epic!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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