Frank Bullitt

Why do you want one and could the money used in buying one be put to better use else where on the car?

The hybrids you are talking about will do nothing more than ruin the drivability of your Supra. TTC is the only way you can successfully run them. In the early part of 2000 HKS sold adapters to make the GT2530 turbos work with the stock manifold and stock piping. These turbos were standard upgrades and direct bolt-ins for the GT-R and 300ZX of the same time period. They are also internal wastegate turbos like the OEMs so there wasn't any need to modify the manifold. Small pipes were also fab'd up to route the exhaust gas back just as it does in the OEM setup. The one thing they couldn't ever overcome was the "pre-spool" of the second turbo. When the valve opened up to allow the exhaust gas to spin the second turbo there would be a "shock" to the second turbo turbine shaft. At transition there is a massive dip (loss of TQ & HP) then it builds back up. Over time this shock to the turbine shaft will cause the second turbo to fail. The system/set-up always worked much better in TTC but made less power and and was no more responsive than a small single on a log-style cast iron manifold. At the time those turbos were circa $1800 each. Once the turbo blew the cost of replacing it was so prohibitive people just went single. If you want to stay sequential be happy with your BPU set up as it stands. If you still have the urge to tinker at the most I would rebuild your turbos with a modern compressor wheel the same size as stock, replacing your cast turbine wheel then running higher boost and being happy with that set up. If you want to crack 500hp and have a fast drivable car, cast manifold and either the GTX3576R GEN II or the GTX3582R GEN II.

If you want to fight this in court get yourself to your local Citizens Advice Bureau and ask them to help you. Sometimes they can provide access to a lawyer who will offer you 30mins consultation for free.

The ball bearing cartridge is different on Precision. Any photos?

Pure gold! It has long since been said a Supra is a cock magnet, I guess we have the proof now.

Speak to the autobox Wizzard (http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?25493-David-P), he will be able to advice what is and what isn't possible

Gary's contact - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?39033-Mk4Gaz

It was originally vBulletin then moved over to XenForo. It seems pretty good but if you read the long list of complaints none of the teething issues have been dealt with. VerticalScope, the new owners are an acquisitions company.

I think it makes a nice change from the Toyota sponsored reviews that went on before release and it's nice to hear other people confirm what many think. Despite everything it still received a relatively good review and score at the end.

I mentioned Supraforums to JB, I believe he was going to check it out. Their forum suffered two hits. Dusty sold it to a company who basically use it as an advertising platform to raise revenue and as you say, the forum software wasn't great and that is where the other half of the problems lay. There was a massive thread on there somewhere, lots of issues listed and nothing was ever addressed.

Shirtlifter

Try contacting herbieman on here, it sounds like he has one that he might consider selling - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?355355-Stock-na-engine-air-intake-system-what-s-it-worth

Have you asked? What about arranging a courier to collect it from him on your behalf? You could also post up a thread to see if anyone can help you out and collect it on your behalf then post it to you. I'm sure there is at least one member close by who would be able to help for beer money, especially at this time of year.

Some machines will return the closest match from their pre-existing recipe database of factory reproduction colours, others will generate a one-off recipe. Also, remember the manner and environment in which the new paint is applied will change the way it looks. Which ever paint system is used for the new mix will also have an effect on accuracy. Just have a good chat with your bodyshop and tell them exactly what you want.

Here you go - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/93-01-Toyota-Supra-Non-Turbo-N-A-Air-Box-Intake-JZA80-MK4/163941248069?hash=item262ba8ec45%3Ag%3AYFgAAOSwKc5dynr%7E&LH_ItemCondition=4

Boost leak? The fitment on the Whifbitz SMIC used to be terrible.

Any decent bodyshop with a spectrophotometer can do this. Take your best panel (least fade) with you and ask them to scan it.

Still readily available from Toyota, also give TCB a try as they are often cheaper. Try Paul at TCB - http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/contact_us.htm or Steve Manley [email protected] (https://www.inchcape.co.uk/toyota/) and ask both for a club discount. Part numbers are below Temperature (55905-14300) RR-DEF (55905-14340) REC/FRC (55905-14220) AUTO (55905-14330) OFF (55905-14320) BLOW (55905-14310) A/C (55905-14350) FACE (55905-14360) B/L (55905-14250) FOOT (55905-14260) F/D (55905-14270) DEF (55905-14370)

Thats irony for you. The car on ebay is the car he didn't win at the auction!

German Bilstein B6 with Eibach springs with give a decent firm ride or you have Chris Wilson with his bespoke set-up which is based on the Bilstein but custom valved as per his specs with his springs. These are the only two I would consider.

Have you tried speaking with Opie Oils and see what they advise? They used to be a forum trader and still offer club discount on purchases.

The book of faces or stalker book

Surprised you haven't gone DBW yet.

Yep and photos have to be uploaded to the forum rather than hosted via a third party.