Matt H Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 They really do make the undercarriage stand out, I think the contrasting colours (black, silver, gold) work quite nicely together! Shame it will be tucked away for only the moles to see. You'll have to invest in one of those garage set ups that lifts one car above another for space saving purposes I'd like another update now please, I need a fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Removal of more nasty old parts: Edited August 5, 2010 by Inferno (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Replacement of old components with new OEM and aftermarket parts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 (edited) Edited August 21, 2010 by Inferno (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Would it be possible to buy a new shell from Toyota? Seems the only thing that isn't new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Would it be possible to buy a new shell from Toyota? Seems the only thing that isn't new! The car is already fully built isnt it? This is just a build thread showing the work that has been done, not what is being done now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The car is already fully built isnt it? This is just a build thread showing the work that has been done, not what is being done now. Correct, but I think Matt was asking if it's possible to buy a new shell from Toyota, as it's the only thing not new in this build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I have done a ground up rebuild and just does not compare to this!!! Simply amazing regular updates needed. I take it the car is now finished right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 The car is already fully built isnt it? This is just a build thread showing the work that has been done, not what is being done now. I didn't mean that as he should go back and retrofit, it just raises a question in my mind as it seems to be the only thing missing from the new list. I just wondered whether it was actually possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 PARTS PARTS PARTS! Next up, time to fit the new brake components (spindles/hubs, gaskets, knuckles, carrier assemblies, axles, bearings, rotors and calipers) and test fit the new big brake kit: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ricky49 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Like it. You have gone to town on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Absolutely insane build.. When do we get some video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadeS Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Just cant wait for more! Best quality biuld ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Like it. You have gone to town on this. There were stages I was questioning my sanity... Absolutely insane build.. When do we get some video? As soon as I can get my hands on a decent video camera haha! Just cant wait for more! Best quality biuld ever seen. Thanks mate, will be posting up as often as I can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Those brakes look fantastic, and even better against the sub kit parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Very impressive, is this a sponsored motor or are you funding it? This has to be one of the best shell up builds I have seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the kind words everyone - for those interested, the brake kit is a custom made Rotora 12 piston BBK with 380mm (15") slotted and drilled rotors. Thanks go to Dusty @ MVP for helping me get my hands on this beautiful bit of gear! The next problem I had to solve was that of the car height. I did NOT want to have an immaculate car with a spotless undercarriage and then scrape it on speedbumps, driveways or other obstacles. I did a lot of research into the various bumper heights, aftermarket air ride systems, coilovers, wheel sizes and ride height. I found out that airbags were plain aweful and read of many complaints of sloppy handling, poor quality kits and various other negatives associated with them. However, one option stood out clearly above the rest... the Top Secret Roberuta Cup Kit. It would allow me to raise the front and rear of the car enough to easily navigate speed bumps and steep driveways without the negative side effects of the usual air bags. It is a solid cup that sits ontop of the coilovers so is completely stiff and does not effect handling - it was IDEAL for my Supra. At the time I was to order it, I tried through various contacts but no-one wanted to go near it, the cost was simply too high and no-one had purchased one for a customer before. This is where Dusty @ MVP came through as he always does and was willing to help me get my hands on one. Unfortunately, due to various issues (Top Secret Japan, Top Secret USA, Customs, Freight Brokers etc), after ordering it, there were endless delays and problems. In fact, after ordering it and paying for it, guess how long it took before Dusty received it? TWENTY TWO MONTHS. I am not joking, it really took 22 months. I had them custom build it to be mated with my HKS Drag Coilovers (luckily I got one of the last sets available before they were discontinued). Roberuta Cup Kit: Edited August 9, 2010 by Inferno (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 (edited) Edited August 20, 2010 by Inferno (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 This thread just hasn't stopped wowing me. This build is just mental! 12 pot calipers as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 makes me want to start over again!! insane build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Fantastic build, how come in one of the pictures one of the springs is red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 10, 2010 Author Share Posted August 10, 2010 Thanks Stephen, well spotted! That picture is out of order (from a later phase in the build) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Very very nice mate I hate to think what the car has cost to build, but what a machine to end up with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted August 10, 2010 Share Posted August 10, 2010 awwww dude dont stop there, pictures, pictures, pictures, we need more pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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