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Mar 24, 2024 17:56:24 GMT
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So I've recently brought a k10 micra for commuter/spare car dutys and wanna give it a bit of the treatment. I've got some coilovers to go on but I'm currently looking at wheels. I've seen plenty of cars looking great on 7x13 jbw wheels but. . Not all. I don't want them stuck clean out the side of the car. A bit of arch pulling and rolling is fine. What are owners specs? Normally I'd just make the car fit the wheels but I'm really not up for messing about to much with this car, I'm plenty busy enough with other projects. And the look I'm hopeful of getting. Rallye special seam to only come in a 7x13 with a -7 offset.
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Aug 10, 2023 20:39:17 GMT
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I was at Mallory in 07, with a wagon. Just a month before my daughter was born. .Time flys.
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Jul 23, 2023 17:48:12 GMT
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Jul 23, 2023 17:44:25 GMT
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Jul 23, 2023 17:40:51 GMT
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Been slowly working though the van making things better. A good friend of mine who raced a starlet stockcar had decided to sell up and I managed to pick up a great haul of parts. The much needed diff and gearbox for a start but also starlet axle,front cross member,steering rack,struts etc. . This will help,initially with a rhd swap but also down the road with a 114.3 PCD option. Gearbox was a nice straight forward swap in as they are near identical as was the 3.9 diff. Not been out for a proper drive yet but it seams a vast improvement. Other things happening have been avo,adjustable rear shocks and some harder front springs.
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Jun 23, 2023 17:52:54 GMT
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This was my planned paintjob for my Toyota 1000 van, national (Panasonic) electrical used a few different Van's and pickup as delivery vehicles. I may still do it in the future, once I've done a rhd swap.
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May 22, 2023 15:00:36 GMT
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Yeah a 5 speed from a starlet or Corolla would be ideal, unfortunately they don't come up for sale very often. I have had kp30's with the k50 hox fitted in the past.The axle is the u code 6" so later starlet diffs do fit. I’ve got a spare k50 out of a Starlet if you were looking for one? I most definitely would be interested thanks
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May 21, 2023 20:26:52 GMT
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May 21, 2023 18:35:02 GMT
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Yeah a 5 speed from a starlet or Corolla would be ideal, unfortunately they don't come up for sale very often. I have had kp30's with the k50 hox fitted in the past.The axle is the u code 6" so later starlet diffs do fit.
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May 18, 2023 19:12:31 GMT
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Couple of extra pics as the suns been out. Been driving it about locally and its doing ok. The gearing is terrible. . 4.3 diff,4 speed and little tyres isn't the most relaxed driving experiences..(as I've previously said) will need to do something about that for sure.
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May 18, 2023 19:03:05 GMT
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Apr 23, 2023 11:43:26 GMT
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Looks great. What make and size tyres are they? The fronts are 165/55/13 on a 6x13 and rear are 165/60/13 on a 7x13. . Both are cheapo makes. . Maybe hifly rear and rotalla front if I remember correctly
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Apr 23, 2023 11:32:25 GMT
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Heres my 69 CROWN wagon that I've had for a few years now. Purchase over the internet from Finland and imported to the UK. Other than a couple of very minor touch ups, the car is original unrestored paint. . Almost zero rust. I've done a disc brake conversion up front using items from the larger engined s50 CROWNs and lowered it using qa1 type coilovers ment for a Chevy chevelle. Rear end has a narrowed,original axle and decambered leaf springs. The narrowed axle is to accomodate the next wheels I plan for it. Engine is a 2ltr, 5r,4 cylinder but future plans will include swapping this out for 1jz,2jz or v8 possibly. . All non turbo and more than likely autos.
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Apr 22, 2023 19:41:34 GMT
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I have a 1.6 4age, 5 speed T5split case, with Jenvey ITBs hiding up the back of the garage, could be persuaded to let go, its in the way Now that would certainly make this 700kg alot of fun. . .
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Apr 22, 2023 19:08:05 GMT
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I remember that one, ke20 Corolla. 4age would be nice for this little van. I'll see how the 1300 gets on but a engine swap and rhd conversion are a consideration.
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Apr 22, 2023 17:42:31 GMT
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The little van is coming on well now, most things sorted apart from the interior. Engine up and running well with the addition of a ultralight flywheel, alloy rad (original was knackered) and a heavily chopped up, escort sportex exhaust. . The downpipe being extremely awkward to clear the steering box but its done now. The interior was mostly ruined by years of owner modifying and sun. .rear seat is good and the fronts are usable but the rest will need doing. . I'm not worried about originality so Mexican blanket door panels etc will work for me. Close to being road ready.
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