M.C.elica Posted August 6, 2018 Report Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi all! Just recently got my 7th gen t-sport Celica & I've been having a huge smile since! Got quite a bit of rust on the sub frame, suspension components and slightly on the body, need to change the control arm bushings and a bit of touch up paint but otherwise engine is running strong as hell! It was the only car that was available in the colour and spec I wanted, so I'm prepared to put a bit more cash into her till she is restored! Not Driving her yet, gotta sort out insurance once i'm 21 in September... Greenlight seems to be a good company as they don't increase premiums on things like a japspeed exhaust cause it makes little difference to the engine's original power. Any offers or tips would be fantastic! Got Bilstein Shocks, 30mm lowering springs & a Japspeed backbox (Rez back). Looking forward to the adventures & car meet in the future! M.C.elica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Red Celica Posted August 7, 2018 Report Share Posted August 7, 2018 Nice to see the new car. again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Flux Insurance Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Hi and welcome, If you haven't arranged insurance yet then please feel free to give us a try if you like. Regards, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorpain Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 On 06/08/2018 at 23:50, M.C.elica said: Hi all! Just recently got my 7th gen t-sport Celica & I've been having a huge smile since! Got quite a bit of rust on the sub frame, suspension components and slightly on the body, need to change the control arm bushings and a bit of touch up paint but otherwise engine is running strong as hell! It was the only car that was available in the colour and spec I wanted, so I'm prepared to put a bit more cash into her till she is restored! Not Driving her yet, gotta sort out insurance once i'm 21 in September... Greenlight seems to be a good company as they don't increase premiums on things like a japspeed exhaust cause it makes little difference to the engine's original power. Any offers or tips would be fantastic! Got Bilstein Shocks, 30mm lowering springs & a Japspeed backbox (Rez back). Looking forward to the adventures & car meet in the future! M.C.elica That's all the mods my Celica had when I first got her as well. Wonderful noise, feel and power. Good luck with the insurance though. Hope you live in a quiet friendly area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Welcome and also those headlights seem to be heavily fogged up. You could be the record holder. Got any close up pics of the head lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelicaDan94 Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 use clear tcut and a microfibre cloth, cleaned mine up nicely (but mine wasnt that bad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgetbondbile Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 It looks like you ve left the toothpaste on them there lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myimportedbeast Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 and when you can eventually drive her legally you will love her even more.. Those headlights tho wow interesting tint job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Looks great I've recently bought: A meguiars headlamp restorer kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meguiars-G2000-Perfect-Headlight-Restoration/dp/B00P9OF04I/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1535103666&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=meguirs+headlight+restorer+kit and 3M headlight restorer kit https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-39073-Restoration-Discoloured-Headlights/dp/B0078IHJ1K/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_263_bs_img_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BCE4XH130JZKB48Y74HH The very next day the hot spell was over and I don't have a garage. So I'm waiting to have time and weather to do it. The 3m kit certainly has the best reviews but the meguiars comes with a clear coat UV protect and heat protection spray Bit over kill but the intention was to do a before and after on each product so the rest of you could see the results. I've tried toothpaste ! In hind sight they are not that bad and I think I probably dont need the 3m kit but we will see. OR You could use the advice from Chris Fix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM Edited August 24, 2018 by tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.C.elica Posted August 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2018 Thanks for all the help guys! I'm just redoing the entire undercarriage to rustproof it and the headlights just need waxing cause this photo is right after I bought it. Been quoted with my dad as a named driver (Me as main) for around £900 from admiral with the mods declared, I will however need to get the car insured before my birthday because my time schedule... Is it possible to get insurance quotes based on my age and ncb on the day I plan on getting insured(Want to get quotes now but will plan to get the car insured right after my birthday where I turn 21 as well as 4 years ncb)?? If that was possible, it would be fantastic but otherwise I might just prep to insure it before my birthday. If anyone could give me a rough estimate that would be fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slybunda Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 U could save well over 100 quid if u insure 3 weeks early. I used compare the market and found that if u do last minute insurance you pay a lot more than if u do it in advance and set a start date of 3 weeks or so later. Also check out greenlight for insurance i think they give club discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.C.elica Posted September 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 fantastic, thanks for the help! I'm asking for quotes at the moment now, greenlight said they'll call back but I will give adrian flux a call now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex282 Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Well done for managing to get a t sport they really are a great car for the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Flux Insurance Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 On 9/1/2018 at 09:36, M.C.elica said: fantastic, thanks for the help! I'm asking for quotes at the moment now, greenlight said they'll call back but I will give adrian flux a call now Hi, How did you get on with getting a quotation from ourselves? Regards, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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