JZ480 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Hi Paul are the front fenders on your supra oem or widened fiberglass ones? Bit confused as I noticed some supras with ridox (real/copies) front bumpers fitted are bolted to either oem or widened fiberglass front arches. Is there a difference in the bumpers between the ones that use widened arches and the ones that don't? Edited June 28, 2013 by JZ480 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 Hi Paul are the front fenders are you supra oem or widened fiberglass ones? Bit confused as I noticed some supras with ridox (real/copies) front bumpers fitted are bolted to either oem or widened fiberglass front arches. Is there a difference in the bumpers between the ones that use widened arches and the ones that don't? My car has the OEM wings fitted still, you can use the Ridox front bumper with either standard or Ridox wide arches though, its the same bumper. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Same goes for the ridox skirts? My car has the OEM wings fitted still, you can use the Ridox front bumper with either standard or Ridox wide arches though, its the same bumper. Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Same goes for the ridox skirts? Yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Cheers Paul Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Whifbitz 1300+bhp "Death Star" Supra out of the garage for the first time in more than a year, getting it ready for the 20th Anniversary Supra next weekend! I haven't even looked at the car since last July, fell in love with it again the moment I fired it up, cant wait to give it some beans. Going to be adding some of my carbon fibre range on it next week and that's about it. The car really needs to visit the bodyshop for a tidy up here and there, its seen some hard action from its Time Attack days but still looks the part I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve A Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Best looking black Supra there is, The side skirts, is that lip added to oem skirts? If so do you sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Mmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 its a beautiful car paul... can I peek at it tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C12MMO Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly_1 Lex Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Nice one Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Nice one mate, now that its out come and join me on track!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 its a beautiful car paul... can I peek at it tomorrow Of course mate, needs a bit of a clean up but you'll get the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 16, 2013 Author Share Posted August 16, 2013 Nice one mate, now that its out come and join me on track!! The windmill that's hanging off the engine is way to big for the track unfortunately. I'm thinking of detuning it to around 900bhp so I can take it on the track again though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ive got steves apr spoiler on my car so im definitely a fan of "that look" cant wait to see her buddy... Of course mate, needs a bit of a clean up but you'll get the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 Does anyone know a product that can revitalise carbon fibre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 stunning car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Does anyone know a product that can revitalise carbon fibre? When you revitalise are you talking faded with some swirl marks? As a mild polish will sort that assuming its not dry carbon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 When you revitalise are you talking faded with some swirl marks? As a mild polish will sort that assuming its not dry carbon The wing has gone a bit milky in places and one of the side skirt has a green tinge to it. I'm hoping that may be the laquer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) The wing has gone a bit milky in places and one of the side skirt has a green tinge to it. I'm hoping that may be the laquer? Yeah it does sound like it for the green tinge, a good machine polish will most likely sort that, I've found Menzerna R3.02D (power finish) to work brilliantly on carbon EDIT - machine polish is a must and hand polishing won't cut it providing it is lacquered Edited August 17, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Once the resin in the CF goes milky all you can do is paint it. If it's a lacquered finish you may be able to sand off the lacquer down to bare carbon, but you risk damaging the fibres and then a fresh lacquer coat will still look odd. Is it proper CF or a film of CF over fibreglass? It's usually best to just paint in body colour once this happens, to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Once it has gone milky you can rub it down and get it clear coated again.... the TRD blades are common as most come from japan and the UV content in the clear coat is different to ours, hence why they dont last lonmg in this country. We have done loads now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hmmm, think I'll have to tackle the yellowing carbon parts at a later date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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