1 Adam Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hi, After establishing what route to go down building my ideal supe (Aero TT 6sp), i've decided to go with option 2 and buy a Auto Aerotop TT and have the gearbox changed to manual. The next question is........who would you recommend to carry out this work?? I know Dude's pretty hot with a supe, but with him being away kinda leaves me in the darkness? Im also looking for pricing on a Lambo door convertion. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 he very briefly mentioned doing gearbox conversions to me a few weeks ago - I'd say he's your best bet! Would have thought he'd be back about soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 i'm sure he'll be back before you manage to find an Aero TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Cool...I was thinking pretty much along the same lines. I want to do all the investigative work now so when im ready i'll know what im doing. I've got to keep my eyes peeled for a tidy Auto TT now (around 10k) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren j adams Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 dude for me!! dont use TDI!!! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Whats wrong with TDI ? dude for me!! dont use TDI!!! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren j adams Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Cost a lot!! clutch and tune was on its way for £2000 with bits. we were charged for £20 fuel on dyno.fair if it worked. chunk out of wheel which they denied. car would not tick over when we got it back,they never changed the air filter!!!!ie set up tuned with a blocked one. They had it for two weeks doing this and when we picked it up it was not running,they said it just stopped and they could not fix it as other cars were booked!!we said we would be back after breakfast and wanted it. we returned and they said there you go we wont charge you for that. We have asked for our car to be removed from the tdi site and they ignore us!! I ordered a polished cam cover as they were the only ones doing a complete set,spit spit,they never sent it they now dont like us We have removed every bit of there work as the wiring was done with scotch locks. shame could have been a good company. I never here a lot of people on here use them ,i wonder why!! D. PS this is the first time i have said anything but people who know me know what i think of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Thanks for the advice Darren. I've had many a nightmare when it comes to garages. I still haven't found one I would genuinely recommend to anyone! My next supe is going to be my pride and joy, I swear not to leave it with anyone I don't trust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Leon @ JPS has done this conversion before and would defenately recommend his work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren j adams Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Nathan from TDI wants to talk about what went wrong,fair comment. The owner of the supra will talk to Nathan on tues. Let you know what happens!! D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Chris Wilson is a GOOD guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Chris Wilson is a GOOD guy! I second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I agree.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewizzy Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 I heard he likes Emus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted May 28, 2005 Author Share Posted May 28, 2005 Cool input guy's, it's vital to get as many :thumbdown and so it's appreciated. North Shropshire sounds far far away from Southampton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 North Shropshire sounds far far away from Southampton? It's worth it! Speak to Chris - if he takes on the the job he will insist on doing it to a very high standard, which will probably not be cheap, but it will be done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 I have seen many examples of Dude's work (including my car) and and would highly recommend him. He has a lot of work on at the mo but is worth chatting to, to see when he can fit you in (when he eventually gets back!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Adam - we are only a few miles up the road from you at Basingstoke - if you would like to discuss this work will be happy to go through it with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 It'll take so long to find an Aerotop TT you'll have plenty of time to find a garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 Adam, I know you had that other thread where you were talking about how to do this mod and I can't remember what options you had in that, but if you're gonna spend £10,000 on an Aero TT would it be cheaper to find a N/A Aerotop (£6000?), swap the body over to your TT, then bung a 6 speed gearbox onto your current car? (which I assume is an auto?) This assumes you actually have a TT at the moment of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 i second what Aerotop Dave says...i gave up after 4 months. i now wonder if the Aerotops even go through the auctions, because in all the time me and Jurgen looked we didnt find one....guess we will never find out i so wanted to get an aero and do what you are doing, but im very very happy with the car i have now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 29, 2005 Share Posted May 29, 2005 swap the body over to your TT wouldnt it be cheaper/easier to go NA-single turbo (or NA-TT) on an NA aero?! body swap isnt going to be cheap/easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Adam - we are only a few miles up the road from you at Basingstoke - if you would like to discuss this work will be happy to go through it with you! Thanks Paul, I've got all of your details, when im closer to doing something i'll be in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted May 30, 2005 Author Share Posted May 30, 2005 Adam, I know you had that other thread where you were talking about how to do this mod and I can't remember what options you had in that, but if you're gonna spend £10,000 on an Aero TT would it be cheaper to find a N/A Aerotop (£6000?), swap the body over to your TT, then bung a 6 speed gearbox onto your current car? (which I assume is an auto?) This assumes you actually have a TT at the moment of course. Sounds interesting but unfortunately im Supraless at the moment. I was informed on the other thread that converting a N/A Aerotop would be too much work. Im not to keen on turbo charging a N/A lump for many reasons so aswell as changing the engine and gearbox i'd be required to change the diff, wiring loom, ECU etc etc. It all sounds like a bit of a nightmare! It's going to be a challenge finding the right TT Aerotop but im going to make it my top priority. Surely in the worst case scenerio you could contact a agent to import one from Japland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted May 30, 2005 Share Posted May 30, 2005 dude for me!! dont use TDI!!! D. I think John may have other things on his mind at the moment http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/cgi-bin/iB/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=6;t=2980; Leon @ JPS is the man I'd use for this sort of project. Nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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