Got some new tires and alignment done, and everything else is all ok (apart from the rust)(I would fix the rust myself if I had the equipment AND skill to do it, but I don't have either of those things so the only other option is to get someone else to do it, but I'm too broke rn. But why don't you save money by not buying fancy new tires etc? That's because the old tires were at the minimum tread depth. I'd rather get new tires than pay a huge fine and end up in a ditch because of a high risk of aquaplaning) The new tires feel great, much better than the Economist + Formoza combo and the alignment feels great too, although his right rear wheel is off ;-; Anyway I can fix this without replacing the whole rear torsion beam? Just a bushing perhaps?
You did well to find Bridgestone tyres. I couldn’t get any last year and ended up with Nankang which weren’t too bad for the 2 weeks I drove on them before swapping Noddy for the MX5. Sadly, it looks like the new owner killed the Copen as it’s no longer taxed or MOT’d.
Where did you get your rear number plate from? Mine isn't that shape so doesn't perfectly fit the plate space.
Where did you get your rear number plate from? Mine isn't that shape so doesn't perfectly fit the plate space.
Mine also came with the full size rear plate as standard. Try one of a Rover 75 to see if that’ll fit - I don’t have the Copen now so can’t check the measurements.
Okay, thanks for your help. Do you think there is a Daihatsu specialist on eBay/Amazon or another site that would sell rear number plates to fit Sakura (桜) the Copen? Thanks for your help. P.S. Do you think Sakura (桜) is a nice name for my car?
https://angelplates.net/chrysler-show-plates/ would you like me to pop around and fit it for you as well ?
It's been a while since I updated this... Anyway, remember that rust? Well, it was quite a lot worse than I thought... But wait, there's more... Both sides were equally as bad in the same places. well, that's the bad news over Here's the good news It's all been fixed! Now all that's left on the to do list is Refurbish wheels (they are a bit corroded and leak air) Clean the underside and undercoat Replace passenger door lock actuator (It stopped working a few months ago) Re-paint boot lid (looks like a previous owner had it poorly painted in the past. The paint is pealing away in some spots) and that's pretty much it. He's been very reliable and runs and drives perfect. I changed the gearbox oil at 53,218 Miles and He is currently at 56k Miles Oh and almost forgot, one of the chrome tips rusted off so I got a new exhaust as well and I painted the wiper arms and bonnet prop.
I haven't updated this thread in a long time.... Since the last post I have, installed a double din radio, replaced a head gasket, had the exhaust valve go, fix that, engine suddenly burns lots of oil in all cylinders, replaced the engine, and clutch release bearing, and then proceeded to do multiple modifications. The replacement engine is from a late 2004 Copen but had a couple thousand fewer miles on it. I changed the valve lifters before installing it to make sure a blown exhaust valve doesn't happen again. The old release bearing was cracked somehow, so that needed changing. also related to the clutch, the cable was changed and the pedal box welded as it cracked and left me stranded with no clutch. I have a boost gauge in the air vent too! Peak boost measured at 0.9bar if you're curious. Many other parts have been installed, such as D-Sport chassis brace front and rear, HKS Legamax exhaust and HKS blow off valve. It was quite obnoxious so I bought a hose so it can recirculate like the factory unit, however it still makes audible noise unlike the standard unit. I also added the factory optional exhaust heat sheild and did the clear rear fog light mod and led reverse light. There's also a D-Sport undertray and radiator shroud. I also installed a magnetic drain plug to try and protect this new engine. And finally, my most recent change... New wheels! Enkei PF01 and Toyo TR1 I weighed the factory wheel (no tire) at 7.9kg and the new wheels weigh 4.7kg each. I will change the nuts for shiny chrome ones soon, and I also have a dsport air filter on the way. 7 years and a few months and I'm still enjoying this car every day!
