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    4efte problem - no idea

    After a small trip going at 87-90 mph, decreased speed (heard something like a detonation), accelerated again then I heard 2 "ticking sounds" (something like a misfire) it got a bit scary and I just went dead slow. Engine on idle runs "normally" but the car just wouldn't move on 1st gear (in...
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    Uber-Sticky: What tyres do you use/recommend?

    Hi guys. Need your recommendations for the perfect tyre pressure (for a Glanza's straight line high speed handling) on: Eagle F1 195/45/16. Yes, I'm having that kind of 'boaty' feeling too usually associated with the F1... :mad:
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    Exterior door handle

    Good to know, thanks!
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    Exterior door handle

    This may sounds like a rather weird question, but I've noticed that there's a common niggle on some Starlet EP91 (standard models or glanza) concerning driver's exterior door handle? Mine is loose and I know two other EP91 which have same broken exterior handles on driver's side (RHD). Can...
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    Alloys: look v/s performance

    [1] I would like to know some opinions: On a lightly tuned Glanza (approx. 140 bhp) you would go for - 15" alloys for reactive acceleration? or - 16" alloys for less reactive acceleration but nice look? [2] If those 16" are ultra light alloys compared to normal 15" will the 16" ones...
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    what excatly is boost?

    thx man!
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    what excatly is boost?

    hi corofin, for my part I want to lay my hands on a link, a website, a page, anything, explaining GT's/Glanza's history from A to Z! Maybe you can help me? I can't find any online! Or if I see some, they're incomplete. thx! :)
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    turbo timer issues

    Hi there! As described in 1 previous thread, Im new to Glanzas/turbocharged cars and need some help about my turbo timer. In my Starlet, there's a Blitz FattX timer fitted and despite all the adjustments done and also by referring to the manual, I can't get things right. I've put the settings...
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    turbo question

    Thanks! :) The reason being small turbo, small engine and light body combination I guess? Coz I've been in a friend's Evo9 recently and it seems that the lag is slightlyyyyyy a lil' longer...
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    turbo question

    One question please: Around which rpm does the turbo generally kicks-in in a stock 4EFTE (hi boost - 0.6 bar) ?
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    how reliable are they

    Hi guys! new to glanza, new to turbo! Please help! Mine's got standard ct9 and standard manifold but fitted with FMI and FCD. Engine's running perfectly. BUT... boost goes to 1 bar! At full throttle past 1 bar, I have a check engine light coming on and disappears as soon as engine is turned off...
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    New to everything!

    Thanks a lot guys! Pics will come later, have to do some wax polish first... ;)
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    New to everything!

    Hi everyone! Nice forum. So I'm new to everything: New to this site, new to turbocharged cars and new to Toyotas :o (I just bought my 1st one, a Glanza V) Well, please, which thread can I start reading? (tip: need something like 4EFTE FAQ) Many thanks! :)
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