Chris Bailey Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 As some of you know I was lucky enough to have this beauty as my second car, I'm very lucky to have this at 22 years old. Such a pleasure to drive, ok it's not the fastest thing on the planet but it's brilliant fun if you keep it in the power band above 5000rpm. Handles like its on rails, although the standard primary 3 tyres aren't great, will be changing them for some pilot sport 3/4's in the near future. I've made a few subtle mods in the past few months since I've owned it. Below is a list of parts I've fitted so far, mainly cosmetic things. K&N panel filter Apexi rad cap Password JDM engine bay bolts Pressed plates Perrin brake reservoir cover Future plans are Catback exhaust 25/30mm lowering springs or coilovers 18" wheels Here are some pictures I took tonight after a clean, hope you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You have that looking great, what they like to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You have that looking great, what they like to drive I test drove one and really liked it. The sales guy wasn't afraid to let me push it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Very nice. My son has just recently bought one in burnt orange. I was lucky enough to get a drive of it over the weekend and I was very impressed, good firm suspension but comfortable, great feedback from the steering wheel and enough poke to make it fun. Seats were nice and comfortable and I liked the interior. Yours looks great in white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Very nice - same engine as Subaru imprezza of old? Boxer? Was in Mr T showroom today and they had one alongside a friggin Prius! Chalk and cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter richards Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 nice car i detailed a red one ages ago when they first came out , only thing i think lets it down are the alloys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 You have that looking great, what they like to drive Brilliant... Great feedback through the steering wheel, easy to have fun in. As I said the standard tyres aren't great for grip as they are from a Prius. But don't let that put you off as its still wicked fun. The driving position is spot on and the seats are very supportive. You just have to look on YouTube at the reviews to tell you how good they are for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Very nice - same engine as Subaru imprezza of old? Boxer? Was in Mr T showroom today and they had one alongside a friggin Prius! Chalk and cheese. Yeah it's the FA20 engine, which is the 2.0 N/A. Great platform for performance upgrades and can handle 300bhp on standard internals. If you want more than that then it's forged internal time. Even in standard trim with 200bhp/151lbft it's a hoot to drive. Bearing in mind it weighs circa 1200kg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Done a rally day at brands in one they are great handling cars better then the supra, but lacking the supra power , Whats the insurance like chris the young guy at work has one and its about £1600 for him iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Nice wee cars,Toyota and Subaru keep fiddling with styling kits but sadly no engine upgrade yet ! Was quite tempted to get one,nice driving position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonga Spar Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Said for a long time this is the only car I'd trade the Supra for. Would definitely make a perfect second car! Would love to hear some thoughts on this. Just worried the lack of oomph would quickly get annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I'd assume you could put a 2.0 t subaru engine in her or a 1jz Looks lovely Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Very nice Chris, I have been looking at these as well lately lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Car looks nice but i'd be keeping the bonnet closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Are you bringing it to JAE? Be good to have a nosey round it and have a seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Are you bringing it to JAE? Be good to have a nosey round it and have a seat Yes mate I will be, no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Nice car Chris, well done mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Very nice , saw one in white and it looked stunning Just be careful swapping out for bigger wheels, I am sure you know the whole ethos of the car is the usable power band with the ability to get the backend out and have some fun at sensible speeds, its all down to the wheel/tyres spec / design MX5 was the most fun I had in a car on the public road within public limits , I imagine this is stunning to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I was lucky enough to test drive one of these around Silverstone last year, its a great car to drive but I was also surprised at how similar it was to my Celica in handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2JZ Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Nice Celica bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Nice Celica bro Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yes mate I will be, no problems I hope you've got lots of buttons and switches I can play with and finger Can Becky sit in it with me too? And I can pretend we are on an awesome date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 I hope you've got lots of buttons and switches I can play with and finger Can Becky sit in it with me too? And I can pretend we are on an awesome date She isn't coming JAE mate, she cramps my style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Chris, that is lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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