KieranBolton Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Hello everyone im Kieran, ive just imported my first Glanza through work, Im the parts manager at "The GTR Shop" We specialise in skylines from Gtst, GTT & GTR's we import skylines, restore them and maintain them, we are responsible for quite a few big engined builds in the skyline world, We have imported Nismo Cars, We have 2 Hakosuka's on site, a couple of R34's and a mixture of other things! Ive still got alot to learn, I snapped the chance up of a starlet when my poor focus ST was written off earlier this month, Anyway i now have a starlet thats been collected today at 1pm and hopefully on its way up here! Anyway, i know very little about starlets but ive been friends with socks (matt bridget) since we were both into RC cars back in the day, ive seen his from when it started to where it is today, as a result of see'ing his i immediately signed upto the forum lurked around for many many years before purchasing my own today! Anyway enough of everything i suppose everyone wants to see the car? Here it is!!! Any questions or comments throw them out there! Im not sure what ive bought but i hope its okay! lol Cheers Kieran Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Current spec list : Fujitsubo Power Getter Exhaust SystemSARD Sports CATHKS Adjustable ActuatorUltra HT LeadsRX7 Intercooler Core ConversionApexi Power IntakeBlitz Access Plug & Play ECUCusco Adjustable Panhard RodTEIN Adjustable CoiloversCarbon BonnetTRD Short Shifter w/Gear KnobOptional 3-Point Rear BraceOptional Climate ControlOptional Front LipOptional Rear LipOptional 5-Piece Mat SetOptional Wind DeflectorsRecaro SR3 Bucket SeatRazo Pedal Cover SetSSR Type-C Alloy WheelsTRD Fuel cap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parker85 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Nice wee car buddy and nice spec aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hookie663 Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yea nice wee spec as right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Yeah im fancying changing the catches for aero catches on the front not exciting i know but small steps to begin with Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 oh, i also work @thegtrshop we specialise in skylines... so day to day i play with this stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 You sir work in the place of dreams! How have you not purchased a skyline ? Glanza is sweeet though any big plans ? James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ro55ifumi Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Nice purchase and quality place to work. John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidAshton Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Really like the look of that, a dirty fresh import! Some choice parts on it too, enjoy it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 thanks lads... certainly challenging place to work but rewarding... Anyone have any issues in insuring their cars? Im 21 4years ncd DL postcode.... Green light said no... due to age etc... sky's came in at £1050 etc... Does insurance come down when its fully registered etc? All the best Kieran Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 hiya buddy ohh my god!! full on work porn, id spend half my day with a semi be unproductive as hell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 thanks lads... certainly challenging place to work but rewarding... Anyone have any issues in insuring their cars? Im 21 4years ncd DL postcode.... Green light said no... due to age etc... sky's came in at £1050 etc... Does insurance come down when its fully registered etc? All the best Kieran1050 for a 21 year isn't to bad I don't think! What car did you have before ? Import? Imports generally cost more to insure James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ep82gi Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) thanks lads... certainly challenging place to work but rewarding... Anyone have any issues in insuring their cars? Im 21 4years ncd DL postcode.... Green light said no... due to age etc... sky's came in at £1050 etc... Does insurance come down when its fully registered etc? All the best Kieran Just insured my car been on the road 6 months I'm 22 n co-op cut mine in half it went from 1300 to 660 best thing I ever done it is n/a but it's an import and really uncommon Edited October 9, 2015 by Ep82gi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dalton92 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I paid out 900 all mods declared with green light I'm 22 now 23 as of today lol but that's only 1 years no claims fair play on fresh import it's always good to be first owner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aleximport25 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I paid out 900 all mods declared with green light I'm 22 now 23 as of today lol but that's only 1 years no claims fair play on fresh import it's always good to be first owner happy birthday dude ;-) well im 25 with 7yrs NCB and i pay £450 ish with flux would of been even cheaper if i paid up front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jay_glanza Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Nice glanza mate. If you want to see that seat let me know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 Well It went to get MOT'd and it passed only needing a number plate bulb and rear fog light! I'll get all the docs sent off this week and hopefully get a plate on it then it's just the dreaded insurance Here's a quick piccy for you guys I've had it out on the trade plates and by Christ does it go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Japscrapno1 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Nice fresh import was thinking of importing one myself but a friend knew of one that had been garaged since import and not moved so snapped that up 2years ago and never looked bk!!! Any plans in mind for it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 I'm just going to clean it out inside next week while I wait for the papers back, then once the papers are back get it alarmed, insured then going to put some miles on it, from there ill work out where I need to put some cash, I quite fancy a front mount cooler to tidy the bay up a little Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Well insurance has dropped to £830 which is awesome! Also got a rad cap from socks (TRD) & A seatbelt light to complete the dash! Im having issues at the moment with my Gauges im not sure what to do, i have a phobia of sticking gauges to the dash... Can anyone show me their setups? All the best Kieran Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Japscrapno1 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Can buy a cheap pillar pod for around £40 saves you from sticking them to the dash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X_Milch_X Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Well It went to get MOT'd and it passed only needing a number plate bulb and rear fog light! I'll get all the docs sent off this week and hopefully get a plate on it then it's just the dreaded insuranceHere's a quick piccy for you guys I've had it out on the trade plates and by Christ does it go!Cleaned up nice Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Yup its scrubbed up really nice it's at home now in the garage we have a service kit at home for it and the large UKSO stickers Pics coming tonight Cheers Kieran Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kavan-k Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Any application forms for your work? Hahaha that garage looks mega! Looks like a very clean v aswell bud, health to enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KieranBolton Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Nothing much to report on the starlet.... Ive got it home now in my warm garage awaiting its documents to come back, Just today ive secured myself a HKS Oil cooler To fit the starlet from one of our breaker cars... now reading this thread it seems the oil filters match and fit no problem so i shouldn't see why the oil cooler shouldn't... does anyone have any idea where i can mount it? Any tips/advice? Also got a service kit from the dealers for it with some new Fuchs Oil, Then the girlfriend walked in and got me this, which i was quite taken aback by, she loves her cars, and loves mine but she didnt like the starlet at first which was a shame but she's coming around to the idea now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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