Old Member, New Car

[EarL]

Hi guys,

Been a member of TOC for a number of years, but always had MR2's. Well, the tubby is off the road at the moment having a screamer of an engine built, so I needed something to get about in.

I've always fancied a Starlet, and particularly the EP91 shape, so when I ghot chance of this, I jumped at it.

It's a 97 Sportif, that's done 76k miles. 2 owners (elderly ladys) from new, and it's got a full Toyota service history, stamped right up to date (last service was two weeks ago!). It's a local car and I've spoken to both owners. It's been cosseted in a heated garage for the last year ffs!

Anyway, it's about time it looked a little more in keeping with it's older brother. So, what sort of lowering springs do you guys reccommend? I've been looking at PI, and a drop of around -35/40.

If anyone's selling some nice 5 spoke alloys (16inch), let me know. I can't drive round looking like a granny for much longer.

Later guys,

EarL.

[Jamesb4uk]

looks like a minter mate.

nice one

J

[blue-baby]

My boyfriend just done the same (he's waiting on his honda off the boat) His is alot rougher round the edges but has full mot :P

He got sr alloys(with good tyres),a tte exhaust,40mm pi springs,filter,clear indicators all for £200

He stripped all the interior out aswell though :censor:

[Jamesb4uk]

Yeah but its still a Honda :P

J

[blue-baby]

No..im talking about his sportif starlet, the honda will be docking eventually :P

[EarL]

My boyfriend just done the same (he's waiting on his honda off the boat) His is alot rougher round the edges but has full mot :P

He got sr alloys(with good tyres),a tte exhaust,40mm pi springs,filter,clear indicators all for £200

He stripped all the interior out aswell though :censor:

£200!!! :o

I want a TTE back box. If anyone knows of one going, please let me know.

[scutch0]

pi springs say a 40mm drop but its more like 60mm.

[Boro Sera]

Super looking car mate.

Can't see any need for 5 spokes though, those Wheeltrims look mint ! :P

[Jones~32]

Nice buy, but need some alloys asap!

[Ryan1985]

You NEED my alloys! I'll see how much it is for postage if you're still interested mate!

[EarL]

Thanks guys,

Ordered a set of PI springs today, and also got hold of a set of 5 SR wheels with decent tyres for £200. All she needs now is a back box to compliment the looks.

I'm thinking of having a stainless one made up. Twin exit, 3 inch pipes with outward rolled lip. Got to have a couple of bits done for the MR2, so I might as well get that done at the same time. ;)

[Dub-Se7en]

looks nice, only things i'd do to it is fit some clear front indicators too to freshen up the front end, remove the rubbing strips, sensible exhaust, no more than 15inch wheels and maybe an SR spoiler.

would look well sweet then :)

[EarL]

Update

Well, now that the suspension has been done, the back box is on, and the wheels and tyres have been fitted, the EP91 looks a little different.

Take a look...

Whacha think? ;)

[Ryan1985]

My wheels live on! Looking good mate! :D