kingaby Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 i did a car check on mycarcheck.com it said:- toyota supra 3000cc first registered in 8 may 1998 year manufactured 1995 its had 3 keepers from new last keeper was 7 aug 2006 insurance write off category c on 18 nov 2007 i know its a 5 speed non turbo can any one tell me more about my year of car which i wont know? e.g. what engine it is jz sz rz and any problems this year of car may have? i just wanted to find out more about my car from you guy's because im really getting into my project and would like a better understanding on top of the info im learning from talking to everyone about it thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Non turbo would be an SZ mate. (2JZ-GE) RZ/GZ (turbo models) 2JZ-GTE. There's tonnes of info on this forum already about the various models and their differences - get hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 THIS LINK is a good source of info. Also see FAQ section HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Cat c write off, what was the damage and how good a job of a repair was done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Cat c write off, what was the damage and how good a job of a repair was done? damage was front right chassis leg bent repair was replaced chassis leg and door pillar its been through 2 garage's one for welding and jigging and second for checking work so i will see when it goes for its vic test in a few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 As for problems on a 5spd NA, as long as it has been regularly serviced there shouldn't be any. It is a 15 year old car and parts wear out, the main area of wear I would expect would be to the suspension components (arms, bushes, joints, shocks, springs, upper mounts, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 As for problems on a 5spd NA, as long as it has been regularly serviced there shouldn't be any. It is a 15 year old car and parts wear out, the main area of wear I would expect would be to the suspension components (arms, bushes, joints, shocks, springs, upper mounts, etc.) cheers nic ill check out them links now im still searching through the forum's a few more days and ill be there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 being in the army i have found a very good friend who is full of advice. He is one of them know everything about everything type of guys. He poped round a few days ago and was saying about checking the work using weights and string. measuring point to point. but i trust the guy i bought it off hes helping me out more than he has too. Have you guys been in the same situation or have any advice on a doit your self check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 damage was front right chassis leg bent repair was replaced chassis leg and door pillar its been through 2 garage's one for welding and jigging and second for checking work so i will see when it goes for its vic test in a few years So it has recently had a full laser alignment and geometry check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 So it has recently had a full laser alignment and geometry check? the guy i bought it off is delivering the engine and rest of the parts tomoro. That will be one question i will bring up in conversation. I am unsure he said last time he was here every thing was sound on the chassis being straight because i asked why there was filler on it he said to cover the weld that was done. I have been told to sand it to the metal too check. What do you think i should do to be surtain its ok before i start puting 10k into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well hopefully if it has been on a jig then the chassis has been welded up correctly. Once it has the weight of the engine in and is all back together you will need to get it checked and aligned. What are you plans for the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted October 11, 2010 Author Share Posted October 11, 2010 Well hopefully if it has been on a jig then the chassis has been welded up correctly. Once it has the weight of the engine in and is all back together you will need to get it checked and aligned. What are you plans for the car? well were too start i want the car back on the road main job. I would love to get it into a magazine. I have had no problems with anything so far "touch wood" so hopefully i will be ok but i will have too get her checked once i drop the engine back in. When the engine is in i will have spent id say £3000 ruff guess on stuff going on too the car like sprayjob and bodykit but no biggie what would you surgest get it checked with the engine in just shell or carry on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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