rider Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi all - just joined in and see I'm too late for the Jap fest get together. Maybe next year? I've owned both a Mk III and Mk IV turbo Supra, the latter being an import 96' N plate RZ 6 speed twin turbo that I purchased in 1999. I doubt if many have owned their Supras for as long as I have; now over 10 years. My Supra has never missed a beat and the engine still kicks out 326bhp (rolling road test last year). Only maintenance beyond oil and filters its ever needed is tyres (32), brake pads (4 sets front and 2 rear), brake discs (front and back), exhaust (2 sets, latter a ss large bore unit), headlight units (yellowed), a/c condenser (holed) and radiator (corroded) . Not bad for a 13 year old car that's about to glide past the 100k milepost. It's always been fed Halfords fully synthetic oil and standard RON unleaded fuel without so much as a hiccup. Fastest I've ever had the car for extended periods is 158 mph on the gauge (limiter max) on several trips along the Autobahn in the years of 2000 - 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Welcome rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Nice story Welcome, how come it's taken you so long to join up?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Welcome get some pics up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Nice story Welcome, how come it's taken you so long to join up?! Yeah that's what I was thinking Welcome though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Welcome! What a testament to the Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest drlee Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 t shirt!you gotta go get one made.that would be?lbm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi! Great account of faultless reliability. Good news for everyone concerned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Very nice little write up. I think you could still make Japfest. Little be rushed, But could be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted May 16, 2009 Author Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thanks for the comments and wishes all. I have attached a picture of the Super car (the name given to it by my daughter when she was 2 and couln't say Supra). I'm sure anyone regularly around Shrewsbury will have seen the car touring round over the last decade. The picture I've attached was taken in 2000. The car still looks as good and I have been told by a professional valeter that it wouldn't take much toothbrush work to get up to show condition. Doubt I'll ever sell the car, it'll probably get put under wraps and placed into storage reserved for an occasional outing when I buy a second 'weekend' fun car. Have to say I may be tempted by the new Nissan GTR in the absence of the next generation Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Very nice, great looking car there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather1mee Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 welcome!! :D looks well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 Hi and welcome to the club,stunning supe you have there. I suppose there is not much you dont know about the cars then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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