Banana Car

justinread72 · December 5, 2015, 09:47

And so it begins !

So got the car in march and driven over the summer and love it and we even share the same birthday! the little boy calls it the Banana car so the name has stuck. not had a car of my own for 14 years or so and its been great having a project. Test drove one at there launch for my then girlfriends mum and was blown away how good it was and that was a SMG.wanted a yellow one as really not many around. I always been into cars and tuning since I was young and brought the first ever MAx Power mag ! and this is not just a car but a project I plan to not sell as I am sure these little cars will just go up in value and is part of the family and plan a MK2 for the wife!

So what are the plans for this 2003 it has 110k L ? well I have been collecting bits over the summer and for sure there will be more but here is what I have.

Hard Top off ebay with fitting kit cheap ! I was lucky. Will be wrapped in Carbon Fibre wrap
Got a pair of FL 16s of Ebay for £25 quid ! so will have 16s all round did this cause I like the factory wheels and the offset will be right. these will be powdered coated Black
After many months I decided on the body mods and got a PFL front bumper and TTE side skirts and front spoiler all genuine Toyota as I know it will fit well.
Rear splats off ebay but should a genuine set come up I will have them.
changed gear knob
Got steering wheel also off ebay but not fitted yet

so what is next well I will go more power and have been out in 2zz power and that was awesome but I love turbo and have a mate who is a engine builder and so don't know yet but for sure it wont stay standard. At this time I am thinking about getting a 1zz and putting in darton liners and 82mm low comp pistons as it will give good torque I want it to punch out of corners. 1zz engines are cheap and the cost of a 2zz gets me a heap of parts . has anyone seen 1zz the compound charged one on youtube !!!!! MENTAL

First up is overhaul the suspension and brakes (got brembo)and that means discs and pads and coilovers and change all bushes and make it like new underneath. will powder coat and change anything that looks tired.so any advice on this I will be grateful regarding underseal and any products anyone has used. I think I will get full super Pro bushes all round as they looks to be the best and braided lines for brakes.

so over xmas I will get stuck in here is pic of front bumper I love it can wait to paint it all but first gona get dirty underneath as ground up build.

thanks all great forum and happy driving

StuC · December 5, 2015, 10:04

Great to see that another yellow is having some serious Lovin'. s:-D :-D s:-D

Liking the sound of the carbon hardtop. s;-) ;-) s;-)

mr mr2 · December 5, 2015, 12:13

I love that bumper with that lip on good work

CrazySX · December 5, 2015, 14:53

Sounds like an awesome project. Will be watching closely. As for the rust treatment/prevention I would recommend the bilt hamber range of products. Also recommend shultz underseal.

Joesson · December 5, 2015, 15:01

There ' s getting to be quite a bunch of you on here s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

1979scotte · December 5, 2015, 19:46

Nobody listens they're going to take over I tell you.
Then you'll be sorry.
Custard morning noon and night.

justinread72 · December 12, 2015, 09:54

Parts are coming in slowly but so busy at work with Xmas which is so annoying . Ordered a set of 4 axel stands of eBay so will review them when I get them. I have sold some of my weightlifting kit so I am putting a fund together for some coilovers, if I got springs I will only want coils after so will just get the real deal.

I have fitted some of those new wiper blades this week as they were on eBay for just over 5 quid ! They are really good the make is HQ Aero Dynamics.

Have also finished preping my wheels I brought so powder coating stuff soon.

StuC · December 12, 2015, 10:09

What finish are you going for on the wheels? Gloss, Matt, satin.

justinread72 · December 12, 2015, 16:27

Quote from: "StuC"What finish are you going for on the wheels? Gloss, Matt, satin.

Going for gloss black did my motorbike years ago and they easy to clean and on yellow will look mint.

I want some plain black centre caps what size do I buy ?

2 of the left · December 12, 2015, 20:42

You will need to do some remedial work on your headlights, they are starting to fade - Plenty of advice on here on how to rectify!!

justinread72 · December 12, 2015, 22:31

Quote from: "2 of the left"You will need to do some remedial work on your headlights, they are starting to fade - Plenty of advice on here on how to rectify!!

its the poor photo they not to bad seen some bad ones on here and people turned them into new, I will be modifying as I want black back grounds like pre face lift if you know what I mean like this

justinread72 · December 21, 2015, 21:18

So busy at work ! Anyway just got these from eBay ! And they are amazing two pairs for 30 quid !

Delivery was a mess but got them so over Xmas I can get busy ! Wife got me new socket set for Xmas !

justinread72 · December 27, 2015, 17:24

I have made a start today started to strip down the front also might just change the front bearings (if I can get them off!)

All in all there is a lot to do and it needs it needs some TLC anyway as reference here is some before images. now to order lots more bits and have half the funds for coilovers s:D

s:D

justinread72 · January 1, 2016, 14:39

i read J03's Silver shed and was so worried mine would end up with rusty everything! great work he is doing on that car. anyway it inspired me to crack on !!!!

a fair few rusty bolts and two were pigs to get out. but its all done

I did see that the steering joint is rusty as hell and I am sure everyone on here would change it so I will.
what's everyone's thoughts on the steering rack is it worth re furbing ? I will change the pipes as J03 did with new lines and that's done then.

the car suspension is rough as ten bears but the car is all ok and not bad so a good clean and some rust treatment and under seal and will be all good.

new hubs will be ordered Monday as I will remover from the knuckle and then of to powder coat.

justinread72 · January 6, 2016, 19:55

So I live like 1 mile from Bonsai cars (what a very nice bloke) and he has a 1zz engine for sale and so after a lot of research and thinking and more research. I have decided I will not go 2zz but will get a second engine and turbo with liners and proper Pistons the engine was cheap ! So the 1000 to 1500 I would have had to fork out on a 2zz will be put into built motor .

This bit was along way down the line but I have now engine and can take my time and get it right and with bonsai down the road this should be good !

He is pressing out my old stuff from the wishbones so powder coat next week.

Also got hydraulic lines for the power steering sorted by another company right on my door step it's nice having a industrial estate ant the bottom of my road! He will keep the specs so you all can order that's the plan.

justinread72 · January 9, 2016, 16:02

cheep as chips ! now to leave it alone as need to sort underneath first !

justinread72 · January 11, 2016, 19:03

got Coilovers s:D

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StuC · January 11, 2016, 19:52

As you are so busy sorting out the other areas of your car...

As a fellow yellow, I am more than happy to "look after" those coilies for you, should you need me to that is! s;-) ;-) s;-)

StuC · January 11, 2016, 19:52

As you are so busy sorting out the other areas of your car...

As a fellow yellow, I am more than happy to "look after" those coilies for you, should you need me to that is! s;-) ;-) s;-)

justinread72 · January 11, 2016, 20:18

Quote from: "StuC"As you are so busy sorting out the other areas of your car...

As a fellow yellow, I am more than happy to "look after" those coilies for you, should you need me to that is! s;-) ;-) s;-)

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Lmfao it has only made me want to get the rest done so I can fit the beauties !

They are Yellow speeds to match the car lol s:D

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justinread72 · January 14, 2016, 19:59

some bits in some super pro bushes and I have started stripping the rear of the car now as rear brake were a shocker a mess in fact .

do I buy new callipers or pay to get mine refurbed or do my own restoration ? if ridiculous money I will do myself.

will post up what I do but really want to start getting closer to putting new bits on.

1979scotte · January 15, 2016, 21:02

Some people have had poor service when sending theirs off for refurb.
If i needed to do mine again would either get a set from euro carparts/local motor factor or DIY.
There is a good diy write up somewhere.

justinread72 · January 16, 2016, 08:25

Quote from: "1979scotte"Some people have had poor service when sending theirs off for refurb.
If i needed to do mine again would either get a set from euro carparts/local motor factor or DIY.
There is a good diy write up somewhere.

Many thanks I am thinking at this time I will refurb my self as I can do it that way I can change it all with peace of mind. The rears I am going to drop down to Bonsai as they are bad and may just buy new with them.

justinread72 · January 16, 2016, 13:24

nearly ready for powered coating and paint

justinread72 · January 18, 2016, 20:11

so I get distracted ! I need so many bits but I had to make funds for these rear spats. I had the fake ones but now all my body kit is OEM .

got some Deox C on the way so will see if this stuffs as good as everyone says it is.