marcAB10 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 James, Marc has the matrix now btw Yeah, told him last night duder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Nice looking car you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 27, 2010 Author Share Posted January 27, 2010 Wheels will be getting properly refurbed (all dings and kerbing removed) and made back to silver (or maybe anthracite, bronze or white, but most likely silver). Thinking of a UK spec brake upgrade, CW fast road pads, goodridge stainless & braided lines and some motul 5.1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share Posted January 29, 2010 Have checked and the GTRs fit over the brakes fine. I have >25mm clearance with the current setup which is more than enough to then accomodate the UK specs. Have found a very nice splitter (Kansai) that goes onto the stock front. Certainly a nice option for if I didn't want to change bumper (would be to Ridox if I did but very expensive to get the carbon splitter I'd want for that setup!). Here is the Kansai: This is the Ridox front with carbon splitter (and canards) I'd like otherwise: On the brake upgrade front - have been reading quite a bit about these Cusco items being a good addition (especially on a brake upgraded model as they have a different master cylinder that suffers - slightly - more flex when using better brakes so it seems (through reading)). Cusco Brake Master Cylinder Brace: That may be something for me to consider when the time comes. The other thing I have been looking at is bonnets (again, for down the line) and the two that I like the most are either regular carbon fibre efforts (stock styling, no silly scoops or contours) or the TRD vented job. The TRD - as most of you know already! - looks like so: So much stuff to decide, lucky I have plenty of time to do so I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I love that Kansai splitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 that splitter is rather tasty! with the bonnet, the TRD is really nice but i'd be inclined to go with something more like what jamieP has done with the cut outs, looks aggressive but less 'in your face' than the full on TRD one imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 TRD's are a bit no-no if the car is going to be on the street in the rain. The cutouts just let the water run right onto your battery, alternator and other ignition and electical components. It is nice to look at but not really worth it in the long run, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 About time you got a bloody Supra. And dont be copying me with the Ridox Kit cheeky, Im looking at the Carbon spliter also, i know Whiffin was talking about getting a replica made up, alot cheaper than the genuine one. P.s dude, car looks Sweeeeeeeet! The modding bug will begin, so be warned, hope you've got loads of cash lying about?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 TRD's are a bit no-no if the car is going to be on the street in the rain. The cutouts just let the water run right onto your battery, alternator and other ignition and electical components. It is nice to look at but not really worth it in the long run, IMO. How about some perspex in the holes? Would that look naff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 How about some perspex in the holes? Would that look naff? Thin bit of perspex might work behind the grill. Has to be better than nothing anyway. Another option may be to have some sort of drain behind the bonnet. I couldn't be bothered with the hassle so I just got rid lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Have found a very nice splitter (Kansai) that goes onto the stock front. The HKS Kansai lip is discontinued now. http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/HateEvent/CuscoBrakeMasterCylinderBrace2.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/HateEvent/CuscoBrakeMasterCylinderBrace.jpg http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg193/HateEvent/CuscoBrakeMasterCylinderBrace3.jpg RIP baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 So absolutely no chance of getting one Nic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 So absolutely no chance of getting one Nic? No not possible to order anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share Posted March 22, 2010 Gutted about the lip. I'll try my best to find one somehow. Matrix is now bypassed completely and the car has been fine - no more overheating. UK square plate now on the back (police hassle). It's an 11x8 so you can see the hole behind it (13") so need to get a 13x8. Had to bend and squeeze it to make it fit in the back so it's scuffed the recess. Great. At least I won't get any bother any more though. Got one of the EFL slam panels (cooling plate) on now: Wheels are now white (Toyota 040 White - same as the bodywork). Looks a million times better than the black did: Blitz 52mm mechanical boost gauge is now fitted in the clock hole too: 0.7 bar on first turbo and 0.8 bar on second turbo all the way to 7000 rpm. Next is to paint the dash panels and calipers and then save up for visual bits and bobs. Need to do those boot rubbers too infact. Also thinking of going for a first decat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Not so "w00t" today: Will be sorted as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 hope it hurt your wallet and pride more than it did you! doesnt look like it will take much to get it back on the road. just some new bits. nothing big looks like its been bent. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 Yeah I'm completely fine, as are all other parties involved. Gutted but it's a car. Better that than me! It is - hopefully - just the bonnet and bumper. Will be sorted in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Just read this thread right through, wondering what it was about as your original post was some time ago. As I continued reading, I thought that it was probably a mini project thread, then BAM....... Gutted for you mate. Sincerely hope the car damage is how it looks,ie. panels. It needs a proper look underneath, which I'm sure you are aware of.Shite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sorry to see this mate, hope it's a quick and painless fix. What happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Bugger. What happened there? Did you go into the back of Mr Volvo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share Posted March 24, 2010 I did. I slid on the cobbles on Guild Street bridge. It'll be fine though. Just a bit of a pain in the backside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 oh no! thats never nice to see, hope your fine and no one got hurt. i take it your just going to repair it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sorry to hear that man, im gutted for ya. I just sold a front bumper on monday night as well, i would of donated it to you to get it fixed. I have a set of orange indicators and a passenger wing if you need them matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Ouch! Sorry mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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