Stripped out the gt yesterday
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Makes a huge difference to acceleration, CoG / handling, braking, especially at faster speeds too.
Also on sunroof models - if you strip the sunroof off and rivet a panel over it'll weigh less than a non sunroof model. Reason being is because sunroof models don't have the reinforcements horizontally across the roof.
I've got some sound deadning to strip off the floor plan, electric mirror motors to ditch. Thats probably another 20kg's worth all together. Still got the heater matrix in at the mo though.
Someone else was weighed with similar dramatic weight savings and theirs was 698KG so hoping to be similar! Easy for 230-260bhp per ton with the 3 pot at 160 - 180bhp.
Also on sunroof models - if you strip the sunroof off and rivet a panel over it'll weigh less than a non sunroof model. Reason being is because sunroof models don't have the reinforcements horizontally across the roof.
I've got some sound deadning to strip off the floor plan, electric mirror motors to ditch. Thats probably another 20kg's worth all together. Still got the heater matrix in at the mo though.
Someone else was weighed with similar dramatic weight savings and theirs was 698KG so hoping to be similar! Easy for 230-260bhp per ton with the 3 pot at 160 - 180bhp.
Toby@ToyTuning.com
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Yeah you will I've stripped out our run around now much better although added to it with a roll cage! Auto get some 15's and you will save another 10kg 
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Toby@ToyTuning.com
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Good man that's the best part, always nice to have something a little rarer than the average Joe as well
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Toby@ToyTuning.com
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Hey mate,
No worries, we could do a 4% discount for the bulk order via the site. For running 1.1 bar it's all dependant on the current condition of the engine, you should be okay as long as you run an uprated manifold which will help to increase flow and reduce cylinder temps. With stock internals, a good tune and a looked after car you should be fine
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No worries, we could do a 4% discount for the bulk order via the site. For running 1.1 bar it's all dependant on the current condition of the engine, you should be okay as long as you run an uprated manifold which will help to increase flow and reduce cylinder temps. With stock internals, a good tune and a looked after car you should be fine
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Toby@ToyTuning.com
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Again depends on the current condition of yours and how you drive. I personally drive them hard and gearbox syncors don't last long, you can keep driving them for a while but eventually you won't be able to get her in certain gears.
The box is a weak point on the Starlet but only when you get to 300+ HP, 200hp should be fine for most it will just deteriorate quicker over time pending again on your driving style. My favourite word of 2008, variables, just lot's of variables!
The box is a weak point on the Starlet but only when you get to 300+ HP, 200hp should be fine for most it will just deteriorate quicker over time pending again on your driving style. My favourite word of 2008, variables, just lot's of variables!
Auto EP82
Lifer
Yeh i understand you cant give me an exact answer.Trouble is i lauch alot so obviously puttin it under alot of strain just dont wana spend a couple of grand gettin power up for the gearbox to keep goin as its £660 every time but thanx alot for all the advice i will have a think and give you a call if i go for the power route.
Toby@ToyTuning.com
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No problem, 200hp is fine for most g/boxes. If it's a little crunchy now then adding power will make it only worse but they will last a good ol time until you get mad power..
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Lifer
The auto box seems fine now but think the problem with the last 1 was that the clutches or pressure plate what ever they have wore out in it, in a manual you could just change the clutch but i needed a new box.Not sure if it went because it couldent handle the power i already got.The bloke i bought it off said they can handle bout 250 bhp but no one seems to be sure what they can handle.
