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1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S

pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 9, 2007 10:28:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi there! I've been browsing the forums for quite some time now, and decided today was a good day to introduce myself and one of my "retro" rides. We (me and my brother) bought this KP61 about a year and a half ago, and have been making some mods to it ever since. It was supposed to be a barely street-legal trackcar (trailers are expensive here in Portugal), but the plans have changed slightly and it's now also used on rainy nights.... Anyways, enough talking. I'll just post some pics of before and after along with some track pics. I'll save the mods pics for later (if there's any interest ). Before Track Drift mode@Estoril Grip Mode@Estoril Currently Cheers
	Last Edit: Oct 14, 2007 17:47:23 GMT by rmad

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Speedle Posted a lot Need a Country Rock band in the Hampshire Area? https://www.facebook.com/DirtRoadDiaryUK Posts: 2,221	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S Speedle @speedle
	Oct 9, 2007 10:53:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	looking very tidy mate i do like the old starlets and there are a some nice examples on here at the mo
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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S luckygti @luckygti
	Oct 9, 2007 10:54:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking very cool there bud! It always amazes me the vision people have on this site. Nice moody pics too! Whats next and what would it look like minus the bumpers?
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leigh Posted a lot Travelin' with Flavin Posts: 4,323	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S leigh @leigh
	Oct 9, 2007 11:44:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hey man, welcome! That's a pretty cool looking little starlet!! More mods, more pictures!!
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face Part of things Posts: 55	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S face @face
	Oct 9, 2007 11:57:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's proper nice mate


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The Doctor Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 3,449 Club RR Member Number: 48	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S The Doctor @thedoctor Club Retro Rides Member 48
	Oct 9, 2007 12:04:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice! Your S is way better then mine (i've got a FWD 1.3S )
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michiel Posted a lot Posts: 3,194	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S michiel @michiel
	Oct 9, 2007 12:43:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Pretty cool, and Doc, yours is still way better than mine!
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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 9, 2007 15:39:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A few more track-oriented pics and vids. I'll post pictures of the work done when I get home. Wet "drift arena" "Variante" turn@Estoril Cheers


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simo1 Part of things Posts: 13	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S simo1 @simo1
	Oct 9, 2007 16:43:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	love the car dude..... woow.. ah ya cant beat the ol kp's..... she is sitting lovely!!!!!!


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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 10, 2007 15:54:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers guys! Ok, some modifications pictures. We are fans of the DIY approach when it comes to cars. So: Rear strut brace (it's been re-welded since then) Some points to reinforce the rear (done in a rush a few hours before a trackday ;D) Front strut brace No more sound deadening! As it stood for the second trackday The black vinyl stripes where there just to cover the holes left by the side trims... but it looked nice in the end. A sort of panda style. The specs at this time were simple: - Custom springs (harder e lower) - 175/60 Toyo front tires - 165/65 (bald) Yoko rear tires - Custom front and rear strut braces - Sparco 4 point seatbelts - Free flow exhaust (back box only... which is a center box from an Astra 1.6) - Electric fan override button I'll continue later on.


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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 13, 2007 23:49:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A few more. After the second trackday, we decided we wanted a lighter car... so: ;D The original paint was getting ugly, and two rust spots were discovered in the back, so we decided to strip and paint it in our own garage. First of all, we took care of the rust spots with the help of a friend and his MIG. First one Second one


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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 13, 2007 23:55:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Then, we prepped the garage. Ventilation (via Alfa 33 radiator fan) All covered up, ready for some action Interior Exterior Not exactly to the R-R.com best standards, but we were pleased with how it turned out.


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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 13, 2007 23:55:41 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Then, we prepped the garage. Ventilation (via Alfa 33 radiator fan) All covered up, ready for some action Interior Exterior Not exactly to the R-R.com best standards, but we were pleased with how it turned out.


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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S grizz @grizz
	Oct 14, 2007 6:17:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	PINTO !!!! You guys have done well. I love the spray booth. Car looks right too.
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kennyboy Part of things Classic J motor Posts: 75	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S kennyboy @kennyboy
	Oct 14, 2007 7:14:58 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lovely job mate very nice little toy you have there, any engine changes in mind
	212bhp at the wheels on standard internals from a 1.8ltr 8 valve motor.Not bad at all.

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berendd Europe why do I need 3 keys for one car? Posts: 1,449	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S berendd @berendd
	Oct 14, 2007 7:46:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice work done!!!
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leigh Posted a lot Travelin' with Flavin Posts: 4,323	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S leigh @leigh
	Oct 14, 2007 10:44:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking good, very cool spray booth there - inspiring stuff!
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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S luckygti @luckygti
	Oct 14, 2007 10:55:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow! This little motor is coming on a treat! Keep us posted....
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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 15, 2007 10:24:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cheers lads! A few more to complete the story so far. After the paint, assembly started. We then bought some nice seats and a pair of Sabelt seatbelts... And thats how it stands in the moment. We've got some 70s OZ wheels to mount (still undecided about the colour scheme...) and that's about it for now. kennyboy said: Lovely job mate very nice little toy you have there, any engine changes in mind Well, aside from the exhaust (manifold still stock) we have done a little bit of work to the head and modded the original Aisin carb. It's got enlarged jets and choke butterflys removed to achieve more air flow. We've also got a Kent Cam on the way, and plan to make/buy a 4-1 exhaust manifold and take some weight from the flywheel in due time. We would love to mount 2 DCOEs or something along those lines... but being a LHD car, the brake servo gets in the way...


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pinto Part of things Posts: 16	1983 Toyota Starlet 1.3S pinto @pinto
	Oct 15, 2007 10:31:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	luckygti said: Whats next and what would it look like minus the bumpers? Forgot to answer! Sorry. Without the bumpers it looks... weird. Especially in the front. I've got a Fiat 127 an it looks awesome without bumpers, but this one doesn't look so good.


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