DirtyThirtys 1984 Toyota Starlet KP61

[DirtyThirty]

Small update, I figure I keep doing this to keep myself motivated. 

Seatbelts are now in, got the new retractable sets from oldscoolautos. After getting the fitting kit, it all seems to work well, just need a single extra 7/16 UNF nut.
Clutch res, I've ordered a 45mL motorbike one to make it as compact as possible as the current setup is a bit bulky. Also the master to res connection is still leaking,  not badly but something Ill eventually get to. Ideally something like what the E30s had with the dual brake/clutch master res would solve my problems.

I need to paint the IAT bracket I made, but itll work for now

 

Got a speedo cable extension from a 4WD supplier, as the cable was a bit too short to reach the cluster, allgood now!

Made use of the Stealthride Japan/discount promotion and got some wheel nuts so theres actually 4 on each wheel. 

Over the diff exhausts are now banned, what a nightmare when trying to work off jack stands. Im trying to rework the one I had, but the marking, cutting, holding to tac weld with just 1 person is difficult. I cant really drive it until thats sorted and tow trucks to RSL are $. But it is the main thing stopping me from a test drive. 

 

 

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Got the KP down off stands for the first time in a while. Looks great! Definitely need some new shocks.

Its off to RSL this week for an exhaust all going well. Part of the list, time dependent is maybe moving the engine mounts forward 20mm and modifying the gearbox mount. The driveshaft has enough in it for that. Driveshaft hoop to be done (just to be safe, even though its all certed already). Put a baffle in my spare valve covers and weld on some fittings for the catch can.

One thing that will get you taken to the stocks is having a 3 inch exhaust on an NA 4AGE with no mufflers or reso. We get enough of that at 2am down the main straight. So I've gone for a 2.5" chambered muffler and a resonator for now, we are here for induction noise not exhaust noise. The 2.5" decision was made by the headers on it already being so. Going for mild steel for now just to get something on there. As the car gets on once everything is working, a SS one will surely be on the cards. Its part of the "jDm BrUh" Kaizen philosophy.

 

Main thing that has me distracted is trying to fine a family Sunday car. Been really after a GX61/71 or an E28. Something fun, still classic, with AC that we can all enjoy. The KP will not be that car. If anyone knows of any decent ones (non-project) ones going, send me a message!

 

[DirtyThirty]

We've got an exhaust! Ended up 2.25" which is ideal. There's a driveshaft hoop and the clutch is sorted too. Gearbox mount V2 is much better and a lot stronger so cheers RSL!

Still valve stem seals and all the other niggly bits to go, however in theory it does drive.

 

 

 

And anyone know what this particular plug and sub loom with it is for? Looks like a few grounds, but comes off near the fuse box/dash? Its really the final wires besides the reverse light switch I need to connect up.

[DirtyThirty]

Systems check, I've gotten as far as my spreadsheet below. Still a bit of a mystery on the plug above as no wiring diagrams I can find online actually match any colours in my car. Im pretty bad with the electrical side of things but we're slowly getting somewhere

 

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KP progress has slightly stalled due to a certain German tank entering our lives.... 

 

Picked her up from Welly and drove back the next day in convoy with @mk2marty

Didnt miss a beat! M117 and............. 5 speed manual! Huge list of stuff to sort, need a better diff ratio as the current one is far too tall, so something out of a 280SE would be ideal. Needs AC sorting ASAP as its the family car. So if anyone knows of or has any W126/C126 parts please message me! Have a lot of things to source.