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McLevin
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19-04-2022, 02:57 PM

#71

Here's a video of how the trumpets sound. They sound savage under load. Will get a vid of that at some point in the next week.

http://vimeo.com/96994954

McLevin

19-04-2022, 02:57 PM #71

Here's a video of how the trumpets sound. They sound savage under load. Will get a vid of that at some point in the next week.

http://vimeo.com/96994954

el_bandido
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2,757

26-04-2022, 01:02 PM

#72

Sounds sweet mate.

el_bandido

26-04-2022, 01:02 PM #72

Sounds sweet mate.

el_bandido
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2,757

01-11-2022, 01:00 PM

#73

Any news on this car?

el_bandido

01-11-2022, 01:00 PM #73

Any news on this car?

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:12 PM

#74

I've done a bit of work to it, a few little changes. Tongue

McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:12 PM #74

I've done a bit of work to it, a few little changes. Tongue

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:14 PM

#75

So not much has happened since my last update.

Picked up a new O2 sensor.

Out with the old one.

The old one looks like it had seen better days.

And in with the new.

I also changed the discs and pads on the rear. Unfortunately the thicker pads meant that my sticking calliper was a lot more noticeable. Sad

So i ended up taking both rear callipers off and sending them to these guys http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/ to be refurbished. I realised my mistake almost immediately. I had forgotten that i was driving to Silverstone the next week for the British Grand Prix. After a frantic phone call i was assured they'd be finished and back to me in time. Four days later I had heard nothing, another phonecall, "Oh we need to order new pistons, you'll have to pay extra." I was quoted for a full refurbishment including all seals and pistons, turns out that wasn't the case apparently. So begrudgingly i paid up still hoping to have my callipers back in time, they said they'd call me the next day when the pistons came in and they finished the rebuild. Waited a day, guess what no phone call. I call them, get some excuse, the pistons had arrived but they hadn't done anything. Turns out i wasn't getting them back in time for the Grand Prix.

So i ended up hiring a car for the Grand Prix Weekend. Which was awesome by the way, the Grand Prix, not the hire car. >.<

My callipers did arrive back a week later. So twice as long as they said they would take, and to make matter worse the slider pin was still seized. So i ended up taking it apart myself and fixing it. They did at least look good though.

All fitted up. Excuse my rusty discs, the car had been sat for a while.

So yeah if you are ever tempted to get your callipers refurbed i would not recommend that company, they don't seem to care unless your car is a supercar. They promise photos of your callipers during the whole process showing the work they've done but i never saw any of that. Total lack of communication, i was constantly chasing them up. I opted out of 20% discount on the promise that they would get them back to me in time for the Grand Prix which they did not deliver on. Went I did email them after i got the callipers back highlighting the issues, the emails went unanswered.

Car went in for its MOT after this which it failed for a split in the boot of the front drivers drop link. A quick £10 fix fortunately and it passed the next day.

Here's a few pics of the car as it currently stands.

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Oh and the car reached 150000miles. I missed the pic by a mile.

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Next month i'll be getting a Whiteline Rear Anti Roll bar to replace my stock one and then hopefully a set of 16x8 Enkei RPF1's.

McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:14 PM #75

So not much has happened since my last update.

Picked up a new O2 sensor.

Out with the old one.

The old one looks like it had seen better days.

And in with the new.

I also changed the discs and pads on the rear. Unfortunately the thicker pads meant that my sticking calliper was a lot more noticeable. Sad

So i ended up taking both rear callipers off and sending them to these guys http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/ to be refurbished. I realised my mistake almost immediately. I had forgotten that i was driving to Silverstone the next week for the British Grand Prix. After a frantic phone call i was assured they'd be finished and back to me in time. Four days later I had heard nothing, another phonecall, "Oh we need to order new pistons, you'll have to pay extra." I was quoted for a full refurbishment including all seals and pistons, turns out that wasn't the case apparently. So begrudgingly i paid up still hoping to have my callipers back in time, they said they'd call me the next day when the pistons came in and they finished the rebuild. Waited a day, guess what no phone call. I call them, get some excuse, the pistons had arrived but they hadn't done anything. Turns out i wasn't getting them back in time for the Grand Prix.

So i ended up hiring a car for the Grand Prix Weekend. Which was awesome by the way, the Grand Prix, not the hire car. >.<

My callipers did arrive back a week later. So twice as long as they said they would take, and to make matter worse the slider pin was still seized. So i ended up taking it apart myself and fixing it. They did at least look good though.

All fitted up. Excuse my rusty discs, the car had been sat for a while.

So yeah if you are ever tempted to get your callipers refurbed i would not recommend that company, they don't seem to care unless your car is a supercar. They promise photos of your callipers during the whole process showing the work they've done but i never saw any of that. Total lack of communication, i was constantly chasing them up. I opted out of 20% discount on the promise that they would get them back to me in time for the Grand Prix which they did not deliver on. Went I did email them after i got the callipers back highlighting the issues, the emails went unanswered.

Car went in for its MOT after this which it failed for a split in the boot of the front drivers drop link. A quick £10 fix fortunately and it passed the next day.

Here's a few pics of the car as it currently stands.

Oh and the car reached 150000miles. I missed the pic by a mile.

Next month i'll be getting a Whiteline Rear Anti Roll bar to replace my stock one and then hopefully a set of 16x8 Enkei RPF1's.

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:15 PM

#76

Forgot I had added HID's to the Levin as well. They were easy enough to fit but I found they didn't sit right on their own so I ended up modifying the old bulb plug to make them sit properly.

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By chopping the ends of the old bulb plug I was able to fit that the the rear or the HiD Bulb making it seat correctly inside the headlight.

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All fitted up. I need to get a new bulb for my full beams now.

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Also took out the seats and deep cleaned the inside of the car.

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Oh and I made it on to the Japfest Gallery. Shame it's not that great a pic.

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McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:15 PM #76

Forgot I had added HID's to the Levin as well. They were easy enough to fit but I found they didn't sit right on their own so I ended up modifying the old bulb plug to make them sit properly.

By chopping the ends of the old bulb plug I was able to fit that the the rear or the HiD Bulb making it seat correctly inside the headlight.

All fitted up. I need to get a new bulb for my full beams now.

Also took out the seats and deep cleaned the inside of the car.

Oh and I made it on to the Japfest Gallery. Shame it's not that great a pic.

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:16 PM

#77

So a little update. I got my hands on an ARC Intake Chamber, it was in need of a tidy up.

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So I gave it a bit of a polish.

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New decal is on the way. A before and after shot.

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Decided to get rid of my carbon fibre Cold Air Intake and get a HKS Panel Filter for the stock airbox.

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Got it all fitted up the other day.

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I was honestly surprised with the difference the ARC Intake Chamber made. Throttle is a lot more responsive now and noticeable mid range torque increase. My intake noise has changed as well in a good way.

McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:16 PM #77

So a little update. I got my hands on an ARC Intake Chamber, it was in need of a tidy up.

So I gave it a bit of a polish.

New decal is on the way. A before and after shot.

Decided to get rid of my carbon fibre Cold Air Intake and get a HKS Panel Filter for the stock airbox.

Got it all fitted up the other day.

I was honestly surprised with the difference the ARC Intake Chamber made. Throttle is a lot more responsive now and noticeable mid range torque increase. My intake noise has changed as well in a good way.

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:17 PM

#78

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Fitting it was easy enough even though it took a bit longer than expected.

Removed the old droplinks.

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Undid the bushes and brackets.

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Loosened off and removed the fuel filler hose.

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Same with the breather line. Then i had to loosen off the fuel tank straps.

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Then it was just a case of dropping out the old sway bar with a bit of wiggling.

I wonder where that knocking was coming from? >.<

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Anyway out with the old and in with the new.

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All fitted with the new droplinks.

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Unfortunately i managed to ****** one of the fuel tank strap bolts in the process, luckily a new bolt was only £1.60 from Toyota.

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The new sway bar has made a huge difference to the handling of the car, its a lot more planted in corners now. I guess that shouldn't be a surprise considering how shagged the old one was. Oh and no more knocking!

McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:17 PM #78

Quick update. After being driven mad by a knock coming from the rear of the car i finally bit the bullet and bought a new rear sway bar. Ended up getting a Whiteline one along with some new droplinks also Whiteline.

Fitting it was easy enough even though it took a bit longer than expected.

Removed the old droplinks.

Undid the bushes and brackets.

Loosened off and removed the fuel filler hose.

Same with the breather line. Then i had to loosen off the fuel tank straps.

Then it was just a case of dropping out the old sway bar with a bit of wiggling.

I wonder where that knocking was coming from? >.<

Anyway out with the old and in with the new.

All fitted with the new droplinks.

Unfortunately i managed to ****** one of the fuel tank strap bolts in the process, luckily a new bolt was only £1.60 from Toyota.

The new sway bar has made a huge difference to the handling of the car, its a lot more planted in corners now. I guess that shouldn't be a surprise considering how shagged the old one was. Oh and no more knocking!

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:18 PM

#79

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I ended up going with my gut and getting the 16x8's in F1 Silver. I had originally planned to get them sprayed Matte Bronze like my current wheels, but after seeing them in person I changed my mind.

Had to have a quick test fit to make sure they didn't foul anything.

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Everything fit perfectly in the rear with room to play with.

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Even more room to play with up front. Now i just need to get some rubber on them.

Picked up some Auto Finesse Wheel Cleaning and Waxing products to protect the wheels before i put them on. If you haven't tried their products before i recommend that you do because they are awesome.

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McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:18 PM #79

I guess this could be considered a big update. I've been planning on getting new wheels for a while. Had my heart set on a set of Enkei RPF1's, after uhmming and ahhing about wether I should get 16x7 or 16x8 for a while things just sorta fell in to place and I ended up purchasing a set.

I ended up going with my gut and getting the 16x8's in F1 Silver. I had originally planned to get them sprayed Matte Bronze like my current wheels, but after seeing them in person I changed my mind.

Had to have a quick test fit to make sure they didn't foul anything.

Everything fit perfectly in the rear with room to play with.

Even more room to play with up front. Now i just need to get some rubber on them.

Picked up some Auto Finesse Wheel Cleaning and Waxing products to protect the wheels before i put them on. If you haven't tried their products before i recommend that you do because they are awesome.

McLevin
Member

01-11-2022, 02:19 PM

#80

Got they tyres fitted today, went with 205/45/16 Toyo T1R's, tiny bit of stretch just to stop them scrubbing.

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Few quick pics of them on the car. Will get some decent shots after i have given the car a clean.

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Really happy with how they look on the car. Might add a small spacer to push out the front a little bit more though.

McLevin

01-11-2022, 02:19 PM #80

Got they tyres fitted today, went with 205/45/16 Toyo T1R's, tiny bit of stretch just to stop them scrubbing.

Few quick pics of them on the car. Will get some decent shots after i have given the car a clean.

Really happy with how they look on the car. Might add a small spacer to push out the front a little bit more though.

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