marcAB10 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 (edited) Well.. i have had my supe for over 3 years now and it has been a fair journey, ups and my fair shares or downs! including a piece of rubber stuck under a valve wich cost me almost 2k to fix! being one of the worst, but it feels like i have FINALLY started to get the supra just how i want it. so.. here's where it all began, the day i picked it up- an honest looking NA SZ-R 5 speed, all stock accept some hideous wrong size rims.. car also came with glass headlights, bilstien shocks and LSD being a SZ-R. So, i never had too much money, and it has taken me three years to get it where it is at, my mods started with replacing the rims, i got some good value ones, i like the look and for my budget they were spot on.. they are still on the car to this day and it is the only thing i want to change really, altho this time i am going to save up and get a quality set (my aims are set high on a set of CCW classics) Next up was the retrim, not usually the way round people mod but it's the way i did it and i'm glad i got this done first, when you make it a nice place to sit, it seems power and looks can come second lol. so my Transcal chilli red retrim- Now as always, whilst saving, i got a heap of small things done, dyed carpet, painted calipers, dash etc etc. Then came the engine conversion.. Now people say 'why not just buy a TT, well, i didn't want too, simples. It just felt right to keep this car, i have loved it in every form it has been, only enjoying each stage for what it was. it may have cost me a little more but this in the end is definately a car i can call my own. http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/8951/supralight9.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us so, the engine is a strong one, it dyno'd at 341.5bhp, with only an FMIC, puck clutch and BOV as mods, picked up 'car of the day' at the dyno against some great cars. very chuffed Problems did start, the main being, as i mentioned. the random rubber stuck under a valve that seen the car off the road for 3 months and a heafty bill, luckily nothing was damaged and it was a simple case of removal, head off joby. got some pics once i got it back- http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6883/rolling1.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/4896/supralight2.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8377/rearsmall.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us and now some saving began, over time i picked up these- Tein lowering springs carbon diffuser carbon front lip carbon rear boot lip blitz skirts new disks and pads all round new falken 452's all round. I will give credit to Paul Whifin too as he has helped me out, an asset to the forum imo. So, finally a month ago the car went into the bodyshop, plan was, despoler, remove rear wiper and nozle, remove arial, remove numberplate surrounds, fill all holes inc fog hole, i also got a crack reparied in the rear quarter behind the wheel from the previous owner reversing into a high curb. skirts on and sprayed. So, i was kinda winging it hopeing that everything would work together and tie in in the end, but i suppose i'll let you decide.. http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5683/sup1h.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/7135/sup2c.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/623/sup3c.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2603/sup5jpg.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/711/sup4jpg.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1650/sup6.jpg Uploaded with ImageShack.us so.. the 'last' things to do exterior wise is to get some black mesh just for inbetween the front lip and bumper and facelift rear lights, will be ordered tuesday. (may get facelift fronts too...) the dash will be getting retrimmed in black leather with red stitching as soon as i get funds. -marc- Edited May 24, 2010 by marcAB10 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOS Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Quality car. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 That is a gorgeous supra mate it really suits the spoilerless look! Like the red re-trim, wouldnt mind getting all mine done in black as the facelift seat trim isn't exactly easy on the eyes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 That is looking great, im glad you are having some better luck now. Loving the retrim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Good work. Looking great! I plan on doing some similar work, mainly with the conversion. How did it feel to come out with 120 extra BHP that day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 That last pic is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueangel Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 love it fella well done gorgeous car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgee2jz Posted May 23, 2010 Share Posted May 23, 2010 Very nice Love the new look, What spoiler is that. looks awsome.... I have the same wheels, Not too much or too little, Just right:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Very nice Marc. You need to get some of the hi res versions of those pics over to Mawby for the calender bud. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Very well done indeed - classy looks and now with the power to match! You can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 looking good fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I said it last night but that last pick is awsome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 FANTASTIC looking Supra that. Well done mate. The rear looks awesome. oh,.. and what exhaust is that? I need to pick one that will work with the Whiftbitz diffuser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 That's not many pictures for a picture heavy story! She looks lovely though, well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Good work. Looking great! I plan on doing some similar work, mainly with the conversion. How did it feel to come out with 120 extra BHP that day? Well it was December, icey roads, I still had budget tyres on and a 8hr drive back home... It was terifying! Had take it real easy, so couldn't even find out what second turbo felt like lol. Compared to the NA the car just felt insane, that 120 extra BHP feels a lot more tbh. Very nice Love the new look, What spoiler is that. looks awsome.... I have the same wheels, Not too much or too little, Just right:d The rear lip is a carbon ridox boot spoiler or also know as a lower deck spoiler. FANTASTIC looking Supra that. Well done mate. The rear looks awesome. oh,.. and what exhaust is that? I need to pick one that will work with the Whiftbitz diffuser. The exhaust is a 5" tip HKS hyper muffler I'm led to believe, bought it second had off a trader on here. Thanks everyone for your nice comments, much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 That's not many pictures for a picture heavy story! She looks lovely though, well done. i have a mate comming up soon who is a photographer so hopefully there will be more pics on the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great looking supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Very nice and good write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Car looks great bud, the CCW's will be perfect for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kamikaza Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Looks very good , just the way i like it ! I'm jaleous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Stunning! I love the skirts & the interior the most, them seats looks so awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Great looking car mate - love the rear lip spoiler! It's a credit to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra matt Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 Top work mate loooks the nut's you must be chuffed with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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