*Pete* Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) Got the car few weeks ago for 550 quid and haven't done any mods yet, yet I've got plans. Its done just over 128,000 miles now and does shows its history via the paint work but rust free underneath. Unlike my old cars. Some pictures:Already ordered some stuff but keeping quiet about it till I post it.Plans:Corolla inlet maniCorolla throttle bodySome sort of exhaust mani and systemRefurb wheels De-bump strip Do something with the rear light either tint or replacePossible glanza rear bumper and front maybeLower it Probably come up with other things to do as I go along but need to sort the paint work out aswell. Edited December 6, 2014 by *Pete* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bdohohh Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 (edited) ��� ^ stupid bollocksing iphone. was meant to be Edited August 5, 2014 by bdohohh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Got bored today and decided to paint the speedline bit in on my wheels:Then cleaned, clayed and polished it. Very smooth but still a little dull on the paint.And done something with the rear lights and rocking a ukstarletowner.com stickerPaid 65 quid for these from a breakers, one of the lenses is cracked but only in a corner. Spent so far £615 Edited August 9, 2014 by *Pete* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) Little update: Got hold of a corolla inlet manifold (thottle body was included) only £30Sitting in degreaser and water mix to get the inside gunk out Also when down my local scrappy found a 3sge mr2 so had the throttle body might convert the corolla mani to put this beast on.15mm bigger than the standard 45mmNothing like trying to have a little experiment with this Edited August 19, 2014 by *Pete* Quote Link to post Share on other sites
griffo20022 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks like you got a bargain there bud nice one! Plans sound good! I wouldnt have thought you'd gain anything with the MR2 TB but like you say theres no harm in experimenting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Looks like you got a bargain there bud nice one! Plans sound good! I wouldnt have thought you'd gain anything with the MR2 TB but like you say theres no harm in experimenting The thing is to mount the mr2 throttle body is the the bolt hold are the same width but not the same height so would have to make an plate and cut the normal one of the inlet mani. then cut the cone area to were suitable for the new plate to be welded on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cars looking sweet mate they look great in white Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Cars looking sweet mate they look great in whitepaint work still a little dull but this weekend if the weather alright bump strips are coming off then a clean and polish is in order Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rich-k Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 paint work still a little dull but this weekend if the weather alright bump strips are coming off then a clean and polish is in order good man will look great with no bump strips Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Update:Bump strips are now gone no picture yet as still need to clean the car did have a little play with the mr2 throttle body and found the bottom of starlet/corolla is the same. Top one is the 4efe (starlet/corolla)bottom mr2 3sge left mr2 3sgeRight starlet/corolla 4efe mr2 body with the 4efe bottom bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 14, 2014 Author Share Posted September 14, 2014 Update (no pictures yet):Plate is being made to put the mr2 throttle body on the corolla inlet manifoldstripped out the back seatsdash, heater matrix etc. change to red bulbsand new head unit put in. Not to do with the car but will make a difference to what goes on with it, started a new job which is better in so many ways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Little clean to day and new wheels only temp for now as the tyres are spot on unlike the ones on my speedlines which gave way. Dunno what to think of these wheels. Photo taken from my phone. Also managed to pick up a nardi steering for a fiver from my local scrapy. More pictures to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Budnbass Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Speed lines look a lot better imo, will be interested to see what the mr2 throttle body does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Think the tps will halt your mr2 tb plan :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Think the tps will halt your mr2 tb plan :/ Done a little research and little testing with a multimeter and it has the same resistance from sensor wire 1 to ground as my starlet one. as long as the starlet one is 5 volt feed then it will be fine and fourth wire (sensor 2) will just not connect to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Done a little research and little testing with a multimeter and it has the same resistance from sensor wire 1 to ground as my starlet one. as long as the starlet one is 5 volt feed then it will be fine and fourth wire (sensor 2) will just not connect to it.So you are using a mr2 tps too? A 3sgte one or a 4age? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 So you are using a mr2 tps too? A 3sgte one or a 4age?3sge the non turbo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Fitted a catch can yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 After a total of 7 hours driving got these two goodies from Socks.Main bit was this only test fitted:Fitted: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Nice to meet you Pete. Glad you got home safe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luke.R Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Progressing well mate, will keep an eye out for it round my way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 Progressing well mate, will keep an eye out for it round my way. Like wise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Look what is on video will be up soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
*Pete* Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DawbtgNDeos&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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