RoyBoy7 Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Thanx Guys ! Keron has been awesome and John(Hodge) has been great ,stoping me panicing ! Just hope the head has NO serious damage ! Could do with some good news . Edited March 29, 2011 by RoyBoy7 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo_arta Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 looks totally different and not much has really been done.. i love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Any updates buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Got a text from Keron tonight ! Bad news ! Will get details in the morning ! Had enough ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Drop me a txt or giz a ring if you need to bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Aw feck... I guess it's the head from your PM yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Aw feck... I guess it's the head from your PM yesterday a bit more im affraid but im sure roy will pm you about this...if im honest, the engine has been previously abused and someone knew about it before selling it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've just had a chat to Roy about this. If that's the case Keron then whoever sold him the engine wants stabbing in the eyes. It's a dirty underhanded thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Yeah really gutted especially as I bought it from a member on here ! Not going to say anymore about it until I have Kerons full report and have spoken to Darryl . Keron has been awesome and a top man . Hopefully we can workout some plan of attack !Not even angry just really disappointed !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Not good Let us know what you find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Well . I decided to have the NA engine put back in . So i can drive it this Summer ! Proberly get all the bodywork done . The have a look at my options . Huge thanx to Keron he has been great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 god damn! chin up mate im sure something will come of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ahh mate, I'm gutted for ya. What was the cause of the tapping then, was it bearings or piston slap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo_arta Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 what assholes! hope im not as unlucky when i get the same conversion done bad times for you geez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 Not sure John(Hodge) however as its my daily driver , so had to make a decision ! Not impressed though But will take it on the chin and move on ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Update Having had so much grief with the engine conversion . Supra love was at an all time low . However drove it for the rest of the year , well a bit longer making a few changes which I will update as I go along . Bought some uk front brakes , which CW replaced all seals and a lick of paint Old compared to new disc's Before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Next we changed the exhaust Got one from Paul (whifbitz) 3inch twin box Love the sound !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Then before taking it off the road last sept . She got a proper clean and polish. before Getting Washed Then a Polish All done Back home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Then changed the rear lights Before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Then a few changes to the boot . prep frame work going in all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Then got some Bilstein shocks from CW and had some second hand TT springs fitted . They needed a bit of painted so here is a picture of them prepped ! Forgot to take a pictures of them done ! Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Now tidied up the rear brakes after the winter brakes . Also had to replace the hard brake lines . Which was a real pain but its done now Edited June 12, 2013 by RoyBoy7 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Did a small ice install(10inch Kicker sub) , not totally complete but you get the idea . Also relocated the battery (Darret's old Kit) And John (hodges old Amp) which is when all said a done will be properly set up by a friend who does it for a living. Also installed a rear strut brace , sorry needs a clean . Edited June 12, 2013 by RoyBoy7 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Also changed the interior carpet to black and put some new mates in !!! I also bought the Simota seats from Jon (Dude) . Which are great just waiting for the inserts then its all done Will Take more pic's when it's completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyBoy7 Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thats just about it for now . Wheels need replacing or a refurb !!! A couple of other things lined up for this year . Which I will update !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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