ProjectNightmare Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 So i bought my first Starlet after falling in love with it within about 2 seconds of seeing it. I'd never really been into Glanzas before but as soon as i soon this EP82 i snapped it up... and probably paid too much but shit happens eh. Current mods:Japspeed full exhaust + Decat pipeAftermarket Mildsteel Manifold (not sure what make)Ported CT9 TurboFront mount intercooler and some obscure piping (pics later)Baileys dump valve (hate it)Greddy PB ECUBBS wheels (not a clue what they are they're impossible to find)Replaced rear Boot cover thing (not a clue what you call it but there you are)Tinted rear windowsWalbro 255 Fuel pump (found that out after buying a new one taking it all apart and getting really annoyed)Relocated HKS filterAC completely removedBlitz Turbo TimerHKS Boost GaugeWhat i've done myself:Magnecore KV85 HT LeadsIridium plugsCastrol Edge 0w-30 oil changeOEM oil filter changeStripped out rear of the car (mainly to seal off leaks, and paint)Removed and sealed off rear wiper (Didn't work anyway)Plans: Install my new Half size rad once my fan arrivesUprated Injectors and Fuel RailGet some 15x8 wheelsCoiloversTD04 top mount set upReplace all piping with rotated turboPaint thingsand whatever else i feel like when i'm bored! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tango123 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 nice buy, but you want to get some 10w40 oil in there buddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 nice buy, but you want to get some 10w40 oil in there buddy.Yeah? I hear so much about different oil viscosity's that i went with what i thought would be okay.I'm gonna change it out anyway so i'll give it a go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) Now i'm in super frustration mode. Cars intermittently misfiring and not performing well at all. I've shat out my down pipe so that needs replacedFound a few oil leaks underneath, one from what looks like the gearbox and the other i haven't spotted yet. PCV is knackered and i think the ICV needs changed out as well.... So the plan just now is (whilst i get to cruise around in the parents Merc looking like a right twat) Uprated injectors, all new rocker cover gaskets + PCV valve and respray it all.Get my mechanic to help me out with the leaksPretty much replace every belt, gasket, line and pipe that i can see is worn. I'm away down to Northamptonshire next week as well to visit family (Two of whom are mechanics). So i'll be getting a custom bracket made so i can twist the CT9 downwards. Busy busy and expensive times! Edited February 29, 2016 by ProjectNightmare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Welcome along buddy, nice buy 10w40 is the way forward in these lovely little motors Any advise you need can be found on this forum! Don't listen to facebook advice about starlets... May aswell sign the cars death warrant haha Looking forward to the updates James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted February 29, 2016 Author Share Posted February 29, 2016 Welcome along buddy, nice buy 10w40 is the way forward in these lovely little motors Any advise you need can be found on this forum! Don't listen to facebook advice about starlets... May aswell sign the cars death warrant hahaLooking forward to the updatesJamesCool man, it'll be on my list of things to get sorted over the next week! First thing is to get it to start again haha! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted March 14, 2016 Author Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Last weeks progress:-Got some new 430cc Injectors from Tuning Developments and threw them on mainly for peace of mind that i know they'll be running perfect. -New stainless steel down pipe which is actually attached to the bracket. Didn't notice until i got the old pipe off (which was split in half mind) that it wasn't attached so no wonder the bloody thing cracked. It was a shite bit of metal but after a few hours and 'bodging' i got it to fit well. No more Lambda sensor because my helping hand broke the old one. Not sure how it will affect the car since the cats empty anyway?- New PCV valve put in because the old one was leaking oil. It was a bitch to get off because it literally crumbled every time you put any pressure on it. -.--Full remap was done at SOS Motorsport in Falkirk last Wednesday after i done the above bits, just on stock turbo but i wanted to make sure it was running okay. 182hp200ft lb torqueIt was running well and then i went on a 300 mile jaunt from Edinburgh to Corby and now i don't seem to have any boost pressure holding... It was boost at 1.1/1.2 and holding .8bar all the way through the range now it boosts to .8 at the highest and holds .5/.6... So time to get looking for issues AGAIN.Also i'm getting Check engine lights randomly when driving... It doesn't come on very consistently sometimes it's when i'm flat out sometimes when i'm just on the throttle a little. Gonna spend the next few days going over it properly because i have a lift where i am just now and also try and persuade my cousin to get out his R5 Gt Turbo because it's sitting and that makes me sad. Edited March 14, 2016 by ProjectNightmare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Vague progress: New lambda sensorNew Coolant Tempt sensorThis got rid of my fault codes and hard starting issues finally. The car just needs another tweak in the low end fuelling to get it running perfectly. Got rid of the bonnet scoop and replaced it with a perspex cover for now. I may blank it or replace with an N/A one. Tuning developments cooling panel for some engine bay 'bling'. I'm going to spray it. Sprayed my Strut brace Anodised purple, turned out surprisingly well! Car is currently off the road because i have a massive oil leak which i'm trying to source. I am almost positive that it's my sump though which is an easy fix! I also put my rear seats back in to try and dampen some of the exhaust noise. I don't really mind the volume but driving to work at 3am every morning it's pretty draining.Pics to follow tomorrow. Edited May 21, 2016 by ProjectNightmare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmymac101 Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Gettimg there man. Looking fotward to seeing some pictures James Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Here's a few pics from the other day..... and yes i get asked a lot about my stupid window sticker. It'll either make you laugh or piss you off and that's what makes it fun! and you know... race car mentality. Hopefully buying some coilovers and a few suspension bits + timing belt stuff etc in the next few days. I've developed a noise which i think is a belt but it's doing my head in so gotta get that sorted ASAP. Edited May 24, 2016 by ProjectNightmare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Bought some parts just awaiting delivery! BC CoiloversWhiteline front ARB and drop linksWhiteline Front Anti lift kitand all timing belt and other belt stuffBonnet spacersSo my wallets a lot lighter but it'll keep me busy when i stop my 60hour work weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProjectNightmare Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Fitted my coilovers over the weekend. It didn't take too long surprisingly! even though the bolts seemed corroded someone was nice enough to grease them enough before so i didn't have to get out the 'bigger hammer'. On the height they came from the factory. I'm not too fussed about super low but i may go a tad a lower and be content. I just don't want it like my old DC2 which was a bit slammed. First pic is end result others are before and afters.Next up is Anti-lift kit and front arm poly bushes + fitting my anti roll bar when it arrives. I know the bushes are gonna be a total bitch to do myself but i'm going to give it a go anyway! I also need to refurb my control arms. I did buy a spare set to re do but they from a Glanza and not a GT so the bushes are a few mm different on the front. Edited June 14, 2016 by ProjectNightmare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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