Frank Bullitt

Thanks very much

Aparently the FSR wastegate has two options available, on top for ease of access and hidden below. I thought as it was different to the generic cast manifold that some thought has been given to how it flows but like you the unequal length did make me wonder. Your kit looks nice, certainly the power range. Torque is definitely the preferable power figure and the deepening of the engine noise through a cast is a nice touch. What are your thoughts on the new Garrett G25 550 and 660 turbos?

The TI work looks great Greg, did they cut and weld a new piece on or fabricate it themselves? Would you mind PMing me the companies details as my exhaust would do with a little fettling.

Aggressive porting seem to be the way with these older style manifolds, especially the wastegate area. Is that six bolts holes for the wastegate? Will you be getting the manifold flow tested? E2A Any reason you didn’t go with the FSR (SPA copy but better) cast manifold?

By heavily modified you mean it’s been aggressively ported?

Is that a Treadstone Performance manifold you are using?

So potentially an importer/dealer? Having no paperwork isn’t the end of the world but it is nice as it backs up what you are being told. If there isn’t any you just need to be more vigilant when checking the car over. Where is the car located? If it’s local to any forum traders it would be worth getting them to pop it on the ramp and give it a health full check for peace of mind. Again compression/leakdown would be nice. Complete fluid change including all filters would be advisable along with a decent set of plugs and air filter. Check the brake lines and fuel lines just to be safe. Being a fresh import it “should” be okay. Is the Black one a forum car? If going to view it start a thread asking if any owners would be willing to go and view it with you as you were going to do with the Irish car.

Harlow Jap Autos? He bought it from an importer but is now selling it on? Why? Try and find out if it was bought from a dealer or won in an auction in Japan. If it was an auction it will show what they graded the car at and there will be paperwork. It would be worth your while ringing the original importer to quiz them about the car. Any Japanese paperwork? The Japanese drifter won’t add any value in my opinion. If it was a head honcho at Toyota maybe, a Japanese tuning company definitely. If you can’t prove the mileage take it with a pinch of salt, years ago the magic number was 50K miles. I would get it under sealed ASAP. http://www.jrclassics.co.uk

What is the mileage? Do you know if it was bought in Japan from a dealer or won in an auction? Is it registered in the UK or has that still got to be done? It needs to be under sealed. For the asking price I would be wanting the black “leather” interior. You could be cheeky and try and use the cloth interior and under sealing as a way to barter on price.

Nothing unusual there. The front seats were probably changed over in Japan by the original owner then swapped for the pre-facelift cloth seats once they decided to sell the car. The FF20 trim code is cloth.

The A03B is desireable, the V161 is the later gearbox with updated ratios. It must be the moody photos, the car looked Greenish to my eyes. According to the plate the colour is Quicksilver. Seriously get yourself to a local meet or ask local members with a TT to take you out and show you what the car can do at BPU. Ideally manual, auto and tiptronic. I can understand the desire for a manual in a race car but these are GT cars. They really do lend themselves to being auto and if you go auto there is no clutch to pay for. If you want to flip through gears seriously consider the VVT-I tiptronic. You can change the steering wheel for something more modern with integrated paddleshifts or fit your own. It’s an easy job to swap over and wire up. E2A All the spec matches the VIN, see the image attached.

The VVT-i doesn’t look bad, front bumper isn’t to my taste but we are all different in that respect. It’s much better than the first one you looked at and appears to be cleaner underneath. The pipework under the bonnet is unsightly but that is easily remedied and as I said above you want the OEM airbox fitted back into on. Get a good look at the rad where the upper water pipe connects. The engine moves but the radiator doesn’t, changing the rubber upper waterpipe to a solid one can cause the radiator neck to snap. Especially as the plastic becomes weaker with age. I would try and get a good look at the front, specifically at the panel gaps. I hate arty angles as they can be used to hide previous history of an accident and if you don’t know what you are looking at it can be easily missed. Regarding non-VVT-I vs. VVT-i it’s your preference Stupid question but how do you know you don’t want an auto/tiptronic over a manual if you haven’t been out in any to be able to objectively compare them? E2A Do you know if it is OEM colour?

The forum search function is your friend, failing that Google images maybe useful.

Have a read http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?347500-Underside-shots-of-the-supra-im-buying-Opinions-please

You haven’t been out for a ride in one Supra? Whilst VVT-i is nice, it’s not the b all and end all. It has perks of the adjustable intake cam but has an awful hybrid (cable & motor) throttle body. You really need sit down and decide what it is you want, no offence intended but you sound like the money is burning a hole in your pocket. Maybe you should go back and re-evaluate what is important to you with regards to Supra ownership.

The White one? Your mad You could if you weren’t stuck on a manual. It’s been for sale for a long time. You would want the OEM airbox putting back on, good luck finding one of those if the seller no longer owns it. If it’s still for sale (lots advertised for sale have long since gone, it’s a ploy to get you there to look at stock) take a knowledgable member with you to look at it. Have you been out for a drive in any yet?

Onwards and upwards mate, you know my feelings about this car as we spoke at length via pm. There will be others. Have you been in touch with Torque GT or Jürgen about possible stock or importing? Also have a crack at editing your wanted advert and putting your maximum budget in the thread title. Someone who hasn’t advertised maybe tempted and contact you.

Just unbolt it and move it out of the way, if you need to do a fluid change you could remove it altogether and give it a good clean inside. E2A Just be careful not to damage the fragile screen/filter inside.

Move the PS tank out of the way and you can access it from above.

Footwell could be the heater matrix.

Go back to your OP. You already have your answer.

8.5x18 ET30 fronts and 9.5x18 ET38 rears See here for photos - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?339326-Uk-6speed-big-single

Owners side of the story, the short version.

Yes.

Maybe if your posts above were in the slightest bit fathomable Chris would have been able to understand them and reply. Failing that how about picking up the phone and talking in old money rather than grunts?