tomatoe Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 It’s been more than a month since I picked up the Glanza and about time I started a thread. The search...After a motorbike, Polo GTi and Fiat Panda it was time to get something with a bit more poke. Looking for something small and turbocharged, I kept coming back to the Toyota. Planning to buy later this year I started doing my homework. Eventually I came across @jamiemce Glanza and decided to book train tickets to go and have a look. Until that point, I could count on one hand the number of Glanza’s I’d seen. Luckily @Peaches_Screeches was nearby and she helpfully offered to meet up and offer some advice before I made the trip up North. The week after I started the long journey, catching the train from London to Edinburgh, Megabus to Glasgow, train to Paisley and walking the final leg. After a cup of tea and after plenty of questions, I was the new proud owner. Later that day I drove the 400 miles back home and the car didn’t miss a beat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 The car...What drew me to the car was the fact it’s still fairly standard with a few bits here and there. The plan is to keep it that way for now...famous last words.Stage 1 organic exedy clutchBlitz boost gaugeWMS 110% front discsFerodo DS2500 front padsHKS air filterHKS actuatorTein springsCusco carbon rear strut braceClifford 650 Mk2Apex N1 stainless exhaustJAM racing ECU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Siwfc Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looks pukka that does pal! Well worth your time and effort to go get it..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Work to date...I've given her a clean - claying, waxing and polishing using Bilt Hamber clay, Collinite 846 wax and some bargain bin Halfords SRP. The OEM wind deflectors were half stuck on so off they came, cleaned up and stuck back on. I had my eye on a rear strut brace and managed to pick up a Cusco carbon piece from @charlie28 I’ve also changed the coolant with Toyota red and replaced the thermostat with an ID Workz part. Future jobs...Next on the list are giving the engine bay and interior a good going over. I've got a Walboro fuel pump which came with the car which I'll fit at some point and the parcel shelf speakers need seeing to as one seems to have given up the ghost. The forum has been a huge help so far. ...and on that bombshell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 Looks pukka that does pal! Well worth your time and effort to go get it..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
george97 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Cars looking good mate, looked good at the boosted meet too, you should head over to Milton Keynes some time when we all have a meet up 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patches Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Awesome. Looks like a great car to start with, nice and standard.So funny to hear you say you travelled from London to Paisley haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Lovely looking car mate very glad your happy with it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Cars looking good mate, looked good at the boosted meet too, you should head over to Milton Keynes some time when we all have a meet up Cheers George, yours too. Had a proper look and like what you've done with it. Definitely, give me a shout when there's one and I'll try and get along. Awesome. Looks like a great car to start with, nice and standard.So funny to hear you say you travelled from London to Paisley haha Worth it in the end. No idea what I'd have done if it turned out to be a bag of nails... Lovely looking car mate very glad your happy with it! Cheers, few bits to be getting on with but that's half the fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 I never thought I'd say it, but the dash has grown on me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Took the seats out today, gave everything a clean with the wet vac and tidied up the nooks and crannies. Interior wasn't in bad shape but smelling fresher already and left with some dirty looking water after. Managed to find an odd little trinket under the back seats. Quick Google Translate and it seems to be from a shrine in Kyoto... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EP70-PT Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Wow some serious JDM points on that find man! Love Standard Glanzas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Broony Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 That wood effect centre console surround is an optional extra Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EP70-PT Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Grandpa extra Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 After owning a Fiat Panda for a few years it seems I can't escape grandpa driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EP70-PT Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 After owning a Fiat Panda for a few years it seems I can't escape grandpa driving.They're mad cars xD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 My brother is out in Kenya at the moment, sent me a photo of this stunner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 What is that roof scoop hahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Took the Glanza on a roadtrip from London to Edinburgh for a few days. Planned a route through the Lake District hitting up some driving roads on the way. A708 from Moffat to Selkirk covered on Pistonheads is well worth a look with some tight corners, stunning scenery and open straights. Special mention for Tebay Services on the M6, if you're passing it's worth stopping. Also spotted this Toyota on the streets of Edinburgh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Siwfc Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Good to see you enjoying her pal.... What's your next plans for her on your build? Si Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 Ta, it's so much fun. Saving up for a steering wheel at the moment. Debating what to get, let me know here if you've got any thoughts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 A quick update on the Glanza... The original seat belt buckles were on the way out, so after some searching, I managed to find replacement parts on Toyota's eBay store. I think it's probably the third time I've had the seats out the car so the neighbours must be wondering what's going on. I also picked up an HKB boss kit so a steering wheel is next on the shopping list. Other jobs have been fixing the parcel shelf rattle with strips of foam draught excluder which worked a treat. The main headlight bulbs could probably do with replacing, are there any bulbs folks would recommend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
glanzadude Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) i love the colour off the car and the oem alloys finish it off so good Edited January 7, 2017 by glanzadude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BMX-RIG Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Nice work, been a while since ive seen the car. how much did the buckles set you back? Mine are faded so would like to replace with new Also replaced my bulbs with the ones from halfords 130% brightness which are great Edited January 7, 2017 by BMX-RIG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomatoe Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Cheers both, there's always more to do just not enough time or $$$. I've got a lot of respect for some of the build threads on here.Buckles were about £14 each including delivery. Did have to message their eBay store direct though to arrange a specific listing and stock was low at the time so get in there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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