TLicense Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I've got 5K sitting in the bank allocated towrds Supra improvements. Should I; a) get a body kit b) get a big single c) get something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Chuck some photos up & we'll see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashpoint Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Single or big twins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I would personally get a LIP / Chin (AMUSE IS THE BEST) for £250-350 sprayed... Some VERY nice examples with JUST this body modification! May be sell up the alloys and get a better wider set Add £600 for new alloys over price you get for the old ones. Get the Vortex BL 61 single in the car and have a mean looking stupidly fast car http://www.webamuse.co.jp/img_002/jza80_btop04_bb.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 What he said ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Chuck some photos up & we'll see Photo's of what? My money? I've not decided upon the kit yet. Idealy I would go for the TRD kit, but since I've moved within spitting distance of Al Bundy, and the fact I'd have to wait another year to put the rest to it, I've kinda resigned to choosing something else. If I go for a body kit that is. My current bodywork isn't exactly what I would call mint though. However going for a BIG single does sound like fun. Plus I get the added enjoyment of fitting it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 pic added to my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I've got 5K sitting in the bank allocated towrds Supra improvements. Should I; a) get a body kit b) get a big single c) get something else d) Donate it all to me as im trying to fund the Supra and buy a house and failing miserably P.S. despite having no money if you do go for anew kit, can i have first dibbs on your old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 no no give it to me ! and I'll buy you a pint ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 I would have a full respray + top secret front bumper toyota side skirts and do luck rear bumper and get the bodyshop to blend it all in.Then i would get some new alloys lexus gs300. not like i have thought about it or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Id have it blown over again in the same colour to bring it back to 'as new', and the rest on a single blower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 d) Donate it all to me as im trying to fund the Supra and buy a house and failing miserably Me too.... such a bummer all the cash is going on house pimping, not car pimping- it's so frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 IMO most body kits fit where they touch and make the car look like something out of dan dare, if you remeber the comic strip hero... I think a bone stock bodied Supra is beoming a rareity and as such quite desirable. 5k won't anywhere near cover a proper turbo upgrade, so get something else. A years track days and the petrol for them, for example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 My single turbo upgrade cost me 6.5k and I did the labour and mapping myself, although the fuel system turned out to be slightly overspecced that's only a couple of hundred quid saved... -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted April 11, 2005 Author Share Posted April 11, 2005 Bear in mind chaps the mods I already have... I must admit I'm seriously thinking about the stock colour re-spray and spend the rest on a turbo kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 spend money on go faster bits not body kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Having the ECU already and not being afraid to map it yourself is gonna help My ECU/wideband/fields harness costs were about £600. The DLI is a bit take-it-or-leave-it in my mind at the mo, I'm still in two minds whether to leave mine on or not. The clutch is good, the FSE might need removing You'll need an intercooler of some sort, big fronty or CW sidey - £500 to £1000. Bov - £200, hardpipes - £?, the cutting and welding involved in that - £60sih, and the turbo kit - £3000, and bigger injectors - £540 plus cleaning and flow testing £110... That's about £4600 already, should be do-able for £5000 to cover unexpected costs. Don't think you'll squeeze a full respray out of the change though -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Some suspension modifications maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 That's exactly what I was thinking, a decent suspension setup will transform the car as I'm sure you are already aware. Other than that, just get the paint sorted, assuming it needs it, most kits spoil the appearance of a Supra. However, TRD skirts and rear wing are relatively subtle and don't spoil the lines of the car. Good luck, have you really got 5k allocated to car mods or were you just getting bored when you posted this up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted April 11, 2005 Share Posted April 11, 2005 Wish i had 5k spare to spend on the Sup....... I would definitely go for a stock colour respray, good suspension set up and maybe an interior retrim, funds allowing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted April 12, 2005 Author Share Posted April 12, 2005 OK I think I've decided on another option which should appease the supe gods for a while. I think I'm going to go for the stock re-spray, to bring her back to the mint in box freshness she's long since lost, and then... I think I'm going to get myself a recon TT lump strip it down and spend some time re-building it to absolutely mint condition with uprated internals and a good chunk of head work with the aim of installing with a large turbine kit of some kind maybe over the winter. That way I can do something a bit more special as I have a good chunk of expendable income each month to spend on the project and can build it up over time. The only problem I've yet to overcome is I need a workshop of sorts, as I'm currently space inhibited. Doing all the machining work isn't a problem as I can bring components into work to do them, but I don't think they'll appreciate an engine sitting in the corner for 9 months or so. Suggestions anyone??? I suppose there's always the rent a garage from the council option (I think they're only about £5 a week!) What do you recon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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