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Wow! This is a blast from the past! As Harrypm82 correctly surmised I don't own a Supra any more. I had to sell it in 2006 when I got a job abroad. Since then I've owned a 2007 WRX, 1999 Land Cruiser and a couple of sheds. I'm now living in Europe and driving a 2012 Alpina D3. I originally wanted to fit out my NA with RLTC as I was a bit of novice to rear wheel drive cars, but also was intending to go NA-T. I didn't fit a full ABS system, just the ABS hubs and sensors. Initially I just swapped the front hubs and used the prop shaft to get the rear wheel speed, but in the end I also swapped out the rear hubs to get four wheel speeds, which seem to improve the RLTC performance slightly. If you're planning to do this note that you also have swap out the rear drive shafts for ones with ABS teeth. Also the NA drive shafts and different to the TT ones, with the TT ones being thicker. I can't recall if they are interchangeable or not. It's a long time ago, but I'll try and help if anyone is doing this project.

Only just seen this, sorry! Sold my sup and went overseas for a while. But, yes it is possible: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=41464 And actually not all that hard. I did it in two goes: First replaced the front hubs with ABS ones and used the prop shaft sensor to get the rear wheel speed. This is how RLTC is set up on 3 sensor cars like 200SX. Then I got braver and swapped out the rear hubs and drive shafts for ABS ones. This improved the response of the system and it worked really well after that. Highly recommend giving it a go!

Hi Guys, I'm arrranging a stag do and we'd like to spend a day 4 wheel driving somewhere. I'd like something quite challenging (forests, hills, fords, winching, snatching, etc) and not just driving around a farmers field for an hour! There will be about 20 of us, so the organiser would need to provide a few vehicles and ideally we'd like an instructor to make sure we all make it out of the mud in time to go to the pub in the evening! Ideally looking in the Wales, Bristol, South West direction. But will travel for a good set up. Any recommendations? Thanks, Matt

Sorry, I've checked my garage and I've only got one front one and one offside rear one. The cable on the rear one has been cut off about 2 inches from the sensor. I doubt it's any use to you, but you are welcome to it for free. Depends what your soldering is like!

I may have a couple, I just need to check if they are front or rear sensors. I'll let you know. I’m also not sure if the connectors are the same for pre and post facelift cars.

Sorry, I haven't got any handy. I'll try and do some later on. They're not that exciting to look at though.... just a bar shaped thing with some holes and sticky-outy bits.

Pair of rear lower control arms (No 2 - the larger ones) - good condition. - £40 for the pair Perfect if you are planning to change your bushes: Get these fitted out with new poly bushes and them swap them straight over. Postage is on top of these prices. Let me know if you need any more details. I'm having a clearout, as I have sold the Supra and will be heading to Australia soon... therefore no reasonable offer refused!

Steering rack, fully functional (slight wet-ness in nearside boot - might even be normal - apparently they all get a bit wet in the boot ends). - £70 Postage is on top. Let me know if you need any more details. I'm having a clearout, as I have sold the Supra and will be heading to Australia soon... therefore no reasonable offer refused!

Two ABS type drive shafts from TT Auto (the shorter shaft needs a new ABS ring and clip for the CV boot) - £65 for the pair. Two Non-ABS drive shafts from NA 5 spd (non ABS) - £90 for the pair Postage is on top of these prices. Let me know if you need any more details. I'm having a clearout, as I have sold the Supra and will be heading to Australia soon... therefore no reasonable offer refused!

Rear Hubs (complete hub assemblies) Rear offside ABS type hub & carrier with good bearing - £60 Got a duff wheel bearing? Instead of going to the effort of replacing the bearing, swap the whole hub! Rear offside hub & carrier (non ABS) - £30 Rear nearside hub & carrier (non ABS) - £30 There is some play in the bearings of the above two, but would be perfect if your rear wheel bearings need doing; as you could have new bearings fitted in these and then swap over the whole hub. Postage is on top of these prices. Let me know if you need any more details. I'm having a clearout, as I have sold the Supra and will be heading to Australia soon... therefore no reasonable offer refused!

Actually, I mis-quoted my dad a bit, I've just dug out his email. This is what we told Toyota: "The bleed valve wall thickness may be in question and should be investigated, as indeed the potential for presence of stress initiators for the cracking resultant from either the quality of material as cast, the heat treatment, and/or other material or machining flaws." It is also interesting that Toyota think that the brake warning light will help. I know they are dual circuit brakes, but I wouldn't want to rely one side only under heavy braking. There is also the possibly that this crack go undetected as a latent defect, as there is no or very little fluid loss initially. We told Toyota: "The cracking on the boss is almost completely around the whole circumference of the bleed nipple, final rupture and complete detachment of the boss would seem a distinct possibility for this item under heavy braking pressure".

Yeah, I wasn't impressed, but I must confess I haven't followed it up.

Glad nothing happened to you! I think that cracking around the bleed nipple may be a common occurrence on the j-spec front calipers, certainly the early ones. I’ve seen this mentioned several times on the forum before. I, myself, had two calipers crack (see pics below). One of them definitely cracked of it’s own accord without the bleed nipple having been touched. I know this because I change the pads and examined my brakes before I took my car on holiday last year and they were fine, I found them leaking when I came back. I got my dad to examine the calipers, he used to do defect and accident investigation for aircraft and is quite familiar with metallurgy issues. It was his opinion that there were probably defects in the casting, although over tightening the bleed nipple may have shown up this weakness. We actually wrote to Toyota to highlight this potential safety issue – as we didn’t believe it was an isolated incident. As you can see their reply wasn’t terribly helpful!

Ok, my car is now SOLD - subject to transfer of cash etc. Booo Hooo! Oh well I'll have to start looking and see what I can get in Oz. Something with a big V8 engine I think!

LSD? Nice. Is yours an SZ-R?

Thanks guys! I'm not looking forward to leaving the world of Supra ownership! Good question about the RLTC. In common with a lot of SZs it doesn't have ABS (I believe ABS was only an option on pre-facelift SZ cars). So, I have changed the complete front hubs, rear hubs and rear driveshafts for the ABS versions and added the ABS sensors required for RLTC! I figured that this was the neatest and most realiable way to do it and it just uses standard Toyota parts. I also did the wheel bearings at this time too as I noticed there was some play in them. I've probably spent too much money on this car! It was worth it though as RLTC is excellent, particularly in the wet.

***NOW SOLD *** It is with reluctance that I am posting this ad, but unfortunately I have to sell my supra that I have owned and enjoyed for 3 years, as I have got a job in Australia. It is a stunning black, 1994 non-turbo SZ with the 5spd manual box. It is basically standard, except where noted below. It is in excellent condition throughout, no accident damage and is completely reliable. It has been a bit of a project for me, with the aim of creating a great handling NA for road use. This car also would make an excellent base for an NA-T conversion, as it has the manual box (stronger than NA auto), RLTC already fitted, the suspension is done and it is on UK 17s. Suspension Suspension completely rebuilt to replace bushes. - TRD Front LCA Bushes. - SuperPro Front UCA Bushes. - TRD & Standard Rubber Rear Bushes. - Standard Rubber Antiroll bar bushes front & rear. New Bilstein Shocks, with standard springs Full Alignment done by Chris Wilson in December 2006. With the all the bushes done the car feels really tight and drives like new. This set up gives a great wet or dry handling with a reasonably compliant ride. Racelogic Traction Control RLTC with Launch Control Wheels UK 17" Alloys with facelift centres (recently refurbished, so absolutely mint) Nearly new Falken tyres with loads of tread. Exterior Refurbished 'facelift style' headlights. Rear fog light conversion (so no ugly fog light). Looks stunning when polished, but there are a few stone chips on the bonnet a couple of minor car park dings and a 5 inch scratch by the fuel filler (I had it repaired, but it still shows). Interior Interior is completely standard and in good condition. Although, the dash panels could do with a lick of paint to make it perfect. Brakes J Spec Brakes, the rears have recently been refurbished Chris Wilson Fast road pads Goodridge Braided hoses Security Toad CAT1 Alarm/Imobiliser Maintenance The car has been fully maintained - I have a load of receipts for everything from boot rubbers to battery! It has been serviced by a Toyota Main dealer since it was imported to the UK (except last years service which I did it myself) and I have all the UK service history. Major items include: New cam belt 25'000 miles ago. New clutch 20'000 miles ago. New rear wheel bearings a year ago. New Denso Iridium IK16 Spark Plugs It sailed through the last MOT, with no observations or advsiories noted at all. It really is a good car, which I will be sad to see go. I am looking for £5995 ono.The current MOT expires in April and the car will be serviced and MOT'd before it is sold. I may consider removing the RLTC and replacing the UK 17s with 16s to drop the price, but I would prefer to see the car go as the complete package. Note: Not all of the photos show the UK17s or refurbished headlights. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Matt

Sorry, I'm afraid not. I got them at http://www.priracing.co.uk and I would highly recommend them. Very helpful.

Which wheel is damaged?

Sold!

I'll check tomorrow and let you know.

Ok, these are still for sale. Please make me an offer.

Sold

Whoa that was quick. Sold subject to payment.

Set of SuperPro steering rack bushes. Stiffer than the standard rubber bushes, these will sharpen up your steering feel and provide more feedback from the road. Good used condition (3500 miles only). SuperPro Details: Supra JZA80 - Front - Steering Rack & Pinion Mount Bush (stock code SPF1193K) Car - Toyota Supra JZA80 Location - Front Fitment - Steering rack & pinion mount - power steering Pack - 3 bushes, 2 tubes Looking for £20 including postage within the UK.