Hello all,
My name is Lucas and I live in the United States. I just recently bought a 1997 Daihatsu Mira that was imported from Japan. It was a lengthy process of getting the car registered but I finally took the car home and I’m ready to start building.
The last few weeks have been very stressful as it’s been a challenge to find any resources online that would help me figure out specs about this car but to my knowledge this is what I know.
Engine: EF-FL
Transmission: 4 speed Manual
**…**and yeah that’s about it.
My biggest question would have to be about wheels, I plan on changing them out and would like to know what my options are. I believe that my bolt pattern is 4x110, which sucks because wheels that size here aren’t super available. I also am unsure of what size to run, I plan to lower the car but don’t want it slammed, and I don’t want to have issues with rubbing.
My other concern at the moment is maintenance, I’ve found some pretty good info out there and have a good idea of what part #’s to buy for maintenance parts. I would like to do timing belt and tensioner, I’m just not sure where I can find that part online. My serpentine belt is squeaking too so I would like to replace the belt and any tensioners there also.
Other than all that I’m excited to start this project and have it ready for spring/summer. My plans are to paint the car, lower it and put some wheels on it, and have some fun with the interior. That being said I am on the hunt for the wing off the avantzato or something similar, I think it adds a lot of depth to the look of the car. Any ideas for styling or what wheels might look good I’m all ears as I don’t have the slightest clue at the moment.
It was a huge relief to stumble into the forum during my research, and I’ll happily post my build as it comes along.
Cheers,
Lucas (1997 Daihatsu Mira L500)