Well i'd decided to sell the Polo up after about 16 months of ownership and get something quicker.. i got bitten by the Jap bug and decided to look for a Glanza as I've always liked them..

Basically this is the JDM-only model of the Toyota Starlet (EP91 chassis) called the Glanza V.. 1.3 16v Turbo engine, factory bodykit etc.. 133bhp standard..

Totally standard, immaculate condition, 52k miles, FTSH, full T&T, Toad cat 1 etc... picked it up from Bristol tuesday night, now I've gotta wait til 18th Dec to insure it lol...

Gave it a clean yesterday, still needs claying, machine polishing etc but not until i can get it out of the rain, anywho, pics....

Chris.

Edited 12 February, 201016 yr by smithy_6n

24/11/09

First modification so far....

The Glanza has a Hi/Lo turbo button, that limits the boost from 133bhp to 113bhp.. but, the solenoid is set so that gears 1 and 2 are always in LO boost, which cripples the 0-60, so as soon as i got it home (about 10:40pm) i set about resolving this issue

Not my picture, but this shows how easy it was to do lol...

Tested it out in the street and oh my god it pulls well

29/11/09

Gave it a clean while it stopped raining for a few hours.. full interior clean, engine bay detail, and basic wash (snow foam, 2 bucket wash etc..), the paints spotless but i still need to get it properly shiny and waxed up...

Cheers, Chris.

That's fookin lush dude, I'm jealous! Best colour aswell

haha i want to write a B before the RAP on your numberplate

i like it man, looks clean :) wasnt really and good pics in your last thread lol

Beautiful Smithy! Glanzas are cracking little cars! Whats the plans other than being able to drive it first lol? Looking forward to seeing how it progresses!

Thanks guys.. Neil someone will defo try and put a 'C' in front of it lol.. you going RR day?

Griffooo.. erm, boost gauge and blowoff valve asap.. then we'll see where it goes from there i guess..

F I T THAT ! i love em too mate, nice one

i didnt even think of CRAP ! ahah

i dont know yet mate, maybe lol

I thought that was the obvious one lol, and you should man..

Do all Glanza's have that boost controller thing then?

Yep, all Glanzas, but not the older version (GT Turbo).. literally a 30 second fix though..

Then when you start upgrading, with an adjustable actuator and electronic boost controller (around £300 for both) you can just switch boost levels whenever..

Edited 29 November, 200916 yr by smithy_6n

dude i love this, hope the steels came in handy, defo have to meet up when I'm back for xmas now, gotta see this weapon

Yeah they're fine man, and defo, we'll sort something out

love these....i used to have a ep82 and sold it for some reason

nice one!

all about an e at the end of the plate

you dirty raper!

I'll be keeping an eye on the plates from now on

Def needs an fmic, get rid of that top mounted one.

All in good time man, got a few necessities to buy first then i'll 'stage 1' the engine.. manifold, decat, cat-back, FMIC, relocated filter, uprated actuator set to 12psi (currently running 9psi)..

That's about £600 worth but should see 160bhp...

Love these! Nearly bought one at one point but for some reason didn't! Looking forward to the progression of this :)

Awesome bet you can't wait, I do love these also have a spot for the Nissan gtir's, look forward to the progress dude.

cool car dude!

Cool car, i very nearly bought one but the insurance companies shat on that bonfire :( good luck getting yours insured properly.

Fear not Pleb

That was the only thing holding me back.. Elephant would insure me on the older GT Turbo for like 1200 but they dont even list the Glanza, and loads of the ones for sale are registered as non-turbo base models (illegal) to lower the insurance...

But i got in touch with Sky Insurance and they managed to find some random company that would insure me legit for less than I'm paying on the Polo now, kinda the reason why i keep plugging Sky lol...

I'm with Sky myself, there pretty decent (for an insurance company at least lol) Plans sound good dude, first and foremost get it on the road and just enjoy it as it is atm :) aswell as these I also LOVE the Daihatsu Charades! It's all about underdogged small engines whooping big cars asses lol!

I think a Charade lump would be rather fun in the Bready lol!

Edited 2 December, 200916 yr by griffo20022