Pudsey

A car that is manufactured from the 1st August 1992 will require a Catalytic Convertor more stringent emissions test, and will require a Catalytic Convertor to pass that test (rev the ass off it for several minutes to heat up the cat, and the reading is taken at the same time). A car that is manufactured prior to this date (older) can be tested for emissions on the older more leanient emissions test (forget the ratings or allowance), but its tested at idle only. There is a loop hole around the switch over between 1992 and 1993 cars, which simply is if the MOT tester cannot find the specific car on the MOT Emissions listing when they do the test, they have to test the car under the older more leanient emissions test. Hope this makes sense. In additon.... For example if you put an older engine block into a car that is newer, this will allow you to side step the higher emissions test too. I used to own a XR4X4 1992 on a K plate last of the line car, which was registered on the 1st August 1992 hence needing a Catalytic Convertor style test. I went to my local Vehicle Transport Testing Facility (close for me, up the road) as I converted the car to a Twin Turbo using a 1991 engine into my 1992 car, and then didn't require a Catalytic Convertor test. The testor will search for a match and follow a flow diagram which they all have to do by Law (recall its section 4.2 or something like that) which details the decision process for the MOT testor. If they cannot match your car to the database as mentioned above the older test is conducted.

Only an idea, but reading alot of threads involving accidents of late. Hows about a day at a skid pan training course where we can all learn how to handle our cars properly, just incase someone was unfortunate enough to get caught out. For me its more about having an idea of how the car will react, and having the understanding of what to do quickly and safely to control a slide. You don't have to be driving silly to get into a slide, icy conditions, diesel, wet roads and man hole covers on bends in the wet all spring to mind.

Great to see you developing trying out the VVT-i platform. Can't wait to see how you get on, will certainly be following your progress with great interest.

I like a women that is ......kinky like me, and likes being tied to the bed and that. So funny..... I might take a leaf out his book sounds like he gets plenty of action.

I am liking the idea of this. Always been something I wanted to do in my previous car, and something I'd like to do even more in the supra. Trip of a life time springs to mind....... thinking of the possible memories all ready! Ha

Nice looking car that. Especially like the colour, kits a bit different nothing wrong with that. Who wants to be the same as everyone else hey, as long as you like it buddy thats all that matters.

Welcome In..... I have a Tiptronic.....1998 Primarily I was looking for a manual really for tuning, but wanted to buy as new a car as possible. As we all know the 6 speed manuals are still very expensive indeed, and after driving one I thought the tiptronic for everyday crusing about was a better option myself. I am very pleased with my car, and I have no doubt you will be to with yours.

I believe he is referring to collets, which are two pieces of metal shaped into a coller that fits around the top of the valve. The valve spring in the head timing gear needs to be compressed to either fit or remove the two halves of collets. Once you release the spring it slides up over the collets and holds the valve in place stopping it from dropping into the cylinder. You should make sure you can account for all the pieces. Sorry to hear your news after all your hard work buddy, chin up hey. At least you have a great sense of humour

Brilliant thread so far and being white certainly makes the difference making for an ultra clean look too. Look forward in following the remaining installments of your very impressive build, and nothing short of oodles of hard work knuckle scrapping throughout.

Thanks.....They are 'Team Dynamics Jade R's' 18 inch version. Thanks Tim, At least I am now rest assured that these are correct, hopefully this will help anyone else who may wonder in the future too.

Great thread, really enjoyed looking through the pictures. The black engine bay looks good, what colour are you going to do the car (or is it remaining white). Awesome workshop too, what I would give for one of those.

It would be great to get a fully reply when you can.

Oh right I didn't know that to be honest, just went with the fact that I had used them before in a Ford. When my current set up wears out I will either do some better research, or perhaps replace the lot if I am in a position to do so. Once you have had very good brakes in the past, you definately miss them is all I will say

This is great stuff. Sounds like I will be heading back to Comet tomorrow in my lunch hour then.

Hi ya all, Just been out and purchased a 'One for All' Amplified Indoor Aerial Digital obviously. Just wondered if anyone has one and what your experience you have had with it. Cost me £37.00 so they aren't cheap. Sorry for the dull topic too

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=181955 This thread may help you a little bit as I had similiar questions when my brakes weren't performing very well, when I first purchased my car. Everything brakes wise was new to look at calipers, discs, even pads too. I ended up replacing all of the tyres for some Toyo T1 R's, having a full 4 wheel alignment carried out and then changed the pads for some EBC Red Stuff having good experience with EBC Green Stuff in the past. It inspired slightly more confidence than what I originally had, but I would still not rely on them stopping me quickly. Perfectly fine for normal driving though, just drive sensibly is my moto whilst saving for a brake up grade. Hope this helps....>

Okay so seeing as today was a fairly mild and pretty sunny too, thought I would change my spark plugs whilst giving the battery a boost after winter storage. After having no real reply thought I'd change them anyway... When I first searched the site for Spark Plug changes on a Supra I couldn't find many pictures to check out the task ahead, so took a couple so people who have never changed them on a Supra before can have a look prior to getting dirty. Cam Cover removed: - These little clips are difficult to remove, so I made a little hook to unlatch them from underneath to prevent levering them and snapping the clips: - 1 x Coil Pack (Side View) removed on the Twin Turbo you have three of these babies: - 1 x Coil Pack (Top View): - One Spark Plug removed, best off hovering all the areas to prevent any nasties falling into the bores prior to removing any of the plugs, and again when each has been removed: - One of my old plugs vs one of my new plugs: - Being presently surprised i found the plugs I removed were NGK Iridium BKR6EIX-11P Stamped Japan, so my car has been run on decent plugs by the previous Japanese owner. Only difference visually between the two plugs were the NGK had a copper tip, and the new Denso VK's was silver coloured. Plus the Iridium tip in the new plug was much smaller 0.4mm centre electrode. All finished and back together fiddly little job, but no tears or breakages so jobs a good one: - As the sun was out for little while got to get a few snaps in haven't you: - Drives great seems to pick up and pull harder and faster too which is a bonus! Not a comprehensive guide by any means, but some helpful snaps I thought.

Thanks for your reply. Just doesn't seem to be alot of proper technical information on the VVT-i variant. Plays on your mind though when you see the factory sticker saying 'No' doesn't it. Are there any members with experience of running different Spark Plugs eg specifically 'Iriduims' for example in a VVT-i. Just want to be rest assured before putting the new ones in. Seems to be some differences of opinion on whether you need to check the Spark Plug gaps too on Iridiums.

Bought these plugs a while ago along with few other services bits and bobs, and now have another question regarding the VVT-I Spark Plug specification. Question now is..... (and this won't help as I don't have a picture to hand at the moment, will take one tomorrow though). Update Photo: - I have a factory sticker on the underside of my bonnet near the latch, that caught my eye today whilst charging the battery. Written Explaination of the diagram: - Diagram (1) shows a Normal Spark Plug Tip Combustion End (with one electrode, hence ground) and Diagram (2) alongside shows a Normal Spark Plug Tip Combustion End (with two electrodes, hence multi ground). The diagram then has a 'Blue' cross through the diagram (1), and a 'Blue' circle around the multi electrode diagram (2). This clearly indicates that you should use the multi electrode plug as per factory specification, but the plugs I have are all as per diagram (1) hence a normal single electrode spark plug. Does anybody actually know if the VVT-I is supposed to have a multi electrode plug? As winter came in my car has been wrapped up as warm as can be in the garage, but planning to complete a service of all of the essentials once the weather perks up. Would just like to clarify this one, and I can't remember if I have asked this before either doh. Views appreciated as ever....... Update: - couple minutes later Just searched the spark plug tech again, and have seen that there has been some discussion around this very subject recently. This discussion in the Tech hadn't taken place when I purchased my plugs, so now I have read that one too. Do we have a definitive answer on the subject.....

Awesome work look forward to checking the beast out!

Very interesting read this thread from start to finish. I liked the look of the K sport brakes reasonably affordable too. But after looking at the Skyline thread regarding some track time and then a failure of a similiar looking not well known branded aftermarket brake upgrade, makes you wonder why they are cheaper doesn't it. Always thought Brembo's and AP's are the way to go, both well known brands, well tested and highly regarded in the tuning and track world circles too.

I think that you will probably find its your power steering pump doing the squealling rather than any belt.

Nah been there done that time to move on........

I always look at the classifieds and have been tracking my old car since seeing it pop up for sale after I originally sold it. Just looked today to see if it is still for sale, and the ad had changed to incorporate a Dream Car Garage video. Never heard of it myself, but apparently its a new TV programme. Certainly weird to see your old car on TV, or maybe its just the internet not sure?

Yeah was the second car from the end in the quick pan around by the camera, there was a red run of the mill car on the end worse for wear too. Just wondered if it was a members ride