Matt H Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 (edited) Morning guys and gals, and what a morning it is! Car is back! Left for work this morning and looked over at my gorgeous supra gleaming in the morning sun. Candy Orange beaming in hints off gold, red and tangerine. Biggest grin on my face as I drove off in the other motor, knowing my car is finally back on the road and with a vengeance. Apparently there is a video on YouTube that a chap with a camera phone snapped when Michel Lane was taking her out.. Could be entitled “gold supra”? Anyhows, picked up the motor from Michel on Sat as most will know… WOW! What a different beast she is. Michel took me out for a tutorial on what’s what and a 101 on single driving and basic maintenance ect. We got on to the A-Roads and opened up the throttle. Bugger me it’s quick! We are only running low boost at 1 bar at the moment until I get used to her again, but this thing is still rapid. Can only imagine what 1.3 bar will be like! The car seems so refined and so easy to drive. The sound is immense. It’s like getting shafted straight back into the seat when the boost comes on and it spools so quick! I think that’s one of the big surprises for me; how easy it is to drive and how fast the turbo spools. Have to admit, when it first hit boost, I didn’t know whether I’d shat myself or if a bit of sex we had come out!! Michel has spent a lot of time getting the geometry of the car correct. Unfortunately it was pretty poor when it went it, which I only understand know after driving her fully sorted out. The suspension has been tweaked, geo re-done and strengthening of the chassis due to the car being an aero. Got a pretty tasty Do-Luck brace across the floor and centre console in the back that helps a lot. Needless to say I’m very happy with the way the car handles now. Putting your foot straight the floor, the car doesn’t hesitate, it stays true and grips like the Spanish chap must have been with his Euro millions ticket on sat night! The drive home was bliss. A Few people taking snaps on their phones and tons of people giving me compliments about the car. It’s so satisfying getting your car back, driving off and being completely happy. Michel Lane and Ian the mechanic have worked miracles on my car. They have done things to get it spot on that they didn’t even have to do, Just a passion for their work. Stuff such as replacing the faulty aerotop bolt, Finding that my rubber seal around the window has been attached proper and the bonnet lifters fitted properly so they are snug. Every stone turned over and polished up. It’s the things you can’t see in this car now that really holds up the work that has been done. So a huge thanks to Michel Lane, Ian the mechanic (legend) and Michel’s brother. If only knew these guys years ago!! I’ll let Michel fill anything in on spec etc. For now I’m going to fully enjoy the UK’s sexiest supra, but on the cards is a full interior re-trim for the near future to finish off the styling The only thing that needs sorting out is an electrical issue, which we believe is moisture related and most likely the ignitor pack. I Would have posted up sooner but the internet at home is on the blink (will be a thread on that :grr:) No pics as yet either (gutted) as I can’t up load at work, but I’ll try and get something sorted tonight if the Internet allows me. Ta A very happy Matt H Edited May 11, 2009 by Matt H (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Congrats, dude. Hopefully you've finally got the car you've been wanting for so long now. Just take it steady and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thats good news matt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Good stuff, i'm picking mine up today also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettjones Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 just in time for japfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dadd Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 good man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nice one Matt, I love that feeling you get when something like this comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Has it been dyno'd, Matt? What sort of peak numbers do you get, do you know? Glad you're happy with the work carried out, Michel & team certainly sound like they know his their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Has it been dyno'd, Matt? What sort of peak numbers do you get, do you know? Glad you're happy with the work carried out, Michel & team certainly sound like they know his their stuff. No not been dyno'd yet. Low boost is much faster than my BPU+, Michel reckons 500bhp at 1.3 bar... Will have to wait and see, looking forward to that. Yeah Michel and Ian are really good. Finally taken my car somewhere that actually do what they say they can do! I'd never trust anyone else with the car now. So many rogue traders out there, and i've got the scars to show unforunteatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie-R Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 You only get the pleasure back in measure for the pain put in enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman 26 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Nice one Matt, glad to hear your happy with you motor! So a huge thanks to Michel Lane, Ian the mechanic (legend) and Michel’s brother. If only knew these guys years ago!! Are these guys based in the north west? I've been looking for mechanic who knows his way around a supra for ages. Used Chis Wilson for my last big service:thumbs:. Brilliant he is, close to Blackpool he is not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSC Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 North East mate - not that far away, just the other side of the country... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 You only get the pleasure back in measure for the pain put in enjoy Very good analogy mate. Are these guys based in the north west? I've been looking for mechanic who knows his way around a supra for ages. Used Chis Wilson for my last big service:thumbs:. Brilliant he is, close to Blackpool he is not! No, North East. 2 hour from Jct 19. Most people can do you a decent service mate, it's the big stuff you need someone competant like Michel Lane for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 thanks for your kind words.I would like to thank Ian Wally for his efforts in ironing all the problems.Our knowledge with supra's have increased 10 folds since Matts car has been with us. Gearbox problems, butchered wiring issues , dash issues. A rough spec below. fuel system - 650ccinjectors BL KIT - 44mm tial wastegate gt35r .68ar built gearbox, our own versions. various oil coolers aemwideband emanage gold ecu defi guages ian's and my blood on various body panels in the engine bay. etc... Vented bonnets are a pain in the arse !!!! especially over the ignitor area ... when people design bonnets like these dont they think of the after effects ???.. I hope you enjoy it and dont break it . you are such a poser .... have fun, now i can start on my own projects . Anyone want a fast single , see project page shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 it . you are such a poser .... I have no idea what you're talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Great news Matt just enjoy it now;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 finally, glad to hear it's what you want it to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Glad to hear it Matt:) its been a long road for you, but at least you can enjoy the summer now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_A Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Great news Matt, was looking at some pics of your car just yesterday, a stunning example, would love to see it in the metal someday [COOL][/COOL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.G Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 For now I’m going to fully enjoy the UK’s sexiest supra, That made me giggle Glad its back fella, just in time for the good weather, enjoy it and then cock about with it after the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveSupTT Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Good seeing you car last night Matt, shame you had to shoot off so sonn! Cant beleive you kerbed those alloys though! You paid 3k or what ever it was so BE CAREFUL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Good seeing you car last night Matt, shame you had to shoot off so sonn! Cant beleive you kerbed those alloys though! You paid 3k or what ever it was so BE CAREFUL!! Doh matt! you tit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats Matt. Superb looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjavon Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Great news, don't know much of the story but sounds like you've had a bad run of luck so enjoy:D Hopefully see it at Japfest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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