Siren676's Starlet

[Siren676]

NAME : Daniel aka Siren676
MODEL : EP91
YEAR : 1998
ENGINE : 4E-FE

Pics are here
http://img693.imageshack.us/g/p9040019.jpg/


Upgrades

Engine
-Griffiths Equipment pod filter
-Full 2-1/4" exhaust system with 4" tip
-5E-FHE Exhaust Manifold

Interior
-Aluminum gear stick, handbrake and pedals.
-Seat Covers.
-Digital rev counter

Sounds
-Pioneer Head Unit
-Stock 4" speakers in front.
-Pioneer 16cm Speakers parcel tray
-Sony xplode 12" sub with dominator 1400w 2ch amp.

Future upgrades
-5E-FHE & C52 - Almost Ready
-15x6.5" mags and tyres - Done
-Front sway bar - Done
-Rear sway bar - Done
-Front strut brace - Done
-Rear strut brace
-New shocks & Lowering Springs - Done
-Better Brakes - Done
-Glanza body conversion - Done

[Siren676]

Just bought 5e-fhe manifold(1/2 from finx 1/2 pick'a'part), should be put on this week.
Got mrglanza's veilside bumper on friday.
Possibly getting a strut brace this week aswell
Will post pics when i have them put on

*edit* Parents have taken control of bank account and wont let me spend any money to get a strut brace or get the manifold fitted. *edit*

[Siren676]

Thought i would do a little update.

Got a front strut brace the other week, made a noticeable difference.
Having way more fun now but found out a couple of times how little grip starlets have, understeer + oversteer all over the show in the wet.
Next up is getting the 5e manifold installed then start saving for some lightweight mags and wider tyres.

[Siren676]

Finally got around to getting the 5e exhaust manifold on!!! Bit louder and faster.

Also got a whiteline adjustable rear sway bar which is really noticeable (thanks gtpornstar)

Now figuring out what to start saving for next. Ideas anyone???

[Siren676]

Finally got around to taking some pics of the swaybar and exhaust.

[Siren676]

New wheels!!!

Finally decided to get some bronze ssa rush's
Tyres are some chinese brand "sunfull" in 195/50/15

[Siren676]

I have been running around lately getting parts for the car so here is the result of my recent spending.







Rev counter isnt working. (think i blew it up )


I have also ordered a 5efhe which should be arriving soon.

[Siren676]

Finally found a front swaybar. A guy was wrecking a GT starlet on trademe and i managed to get the whole setup. $20

Fitted it today, only took about 2 hrs of fighting with the bar to maneuver it around the exhaust. Would have been way easier if my exhaust had a flange that i could undo, will have to put one in when i get the 5e done.
It has majorly improved the handling, I dont know why toyota didnt put them on this model from factory

[Siren676]

Was at pickapart yesterday and spotted a cynos (el44) which had been prety much stripped except for the seats .
So $60 and about 1/2hr later my car now has some way better seats.
They sit way lower, Im 6'4"(ish) and now have heaps of head space when i could only just fit my fist above my head with the old seats. (helmet rubbed on roof at drags)
The car now feels like a go-kart, cant wait to lower it.

Seats


Also got a small external tacho a while ago to use until i work out why the one in the glanza dash isnt working.

[Siren676]

Bit of an update.

Recently got a foglight wiring kit and some SCA work lamps which i modded to fit the bumper. Didnt fancy paying $200 per side from toyota


I was really bored today so i finally got around to fitting the side skirts.
I realise the cutout is a bit obvious as the cut area still needs to get painted and filled.



Have also ordered these Glanza stickers for the sides and rear hatch.

While browsing around ripco i decided to get some Anodized Red VHT paint for the 5e's rocker cover.

[Siren676]

Thanks to Garreths flatmate my car is now lower. 45-50mm lower to be exact










And a sticker that i got a while ago

[Siren676]

Time to bring this up to date.

Installed GT Starlet rotors and carriers with ebc greenstuff brake pads


Managed to find a factory 3 point rear brace. Also wanted more bass so put in some 6x9's in the back.


Bought some safety gear so i can race in a new series starting in October. Have now found out that i need a fixed back seat so have ordered some bride rails from japan. Just looking for a seat now.




Got some Cusco Camber plates and some new kyb front shocks.


Bought clear indicators off trademe


Also had to get new front tyres as I didnt get an alignment after getting it lowered and 15,000k's daily driving, 2 track days and 30+ runs at the drags made the inside edges bald