tkddav3 Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Pictures pleaseeeeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) ipod dock well first I made a template of the centre console out of cardboard, then marked this onto some polystyrene and got trimming. then marked out the ipod on to it trimmed again. then covered in some black leatherette. -Build a custom ipod dock/holder DONE -New number plate for front -Space the wheels front and rear -Lower the car -Re paint the rear bumper -Re paint the front end to get rid of stone chips -Polish some more of the engine bay -Service Edited July 5, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) nice and simple new number plate- -Build a custom ipod dock/holder DONE -New number plate for front DONE -Space the wheels front and rear -Lower the car -Re paint the rear bumper -Re paint the front end to get rid of stone chips -Polish some more of the engine bay -Service -Install new leather gear surround (forgot that one ) Edited July 5, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) well next I tackled the gear gaitor which turned out to be a right PITA to fit, as the new one was thicker leather and very tight to get in the whole. I also refitted the hand brake gaitor and fixed it properly so the bottom didnt lift up above the seal. Before/after pictures bellow Edited July 5, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) ok time to restore some bits -Side skirts -Exhaust -Fuel tank cover -Engine -Rear bumper Skirts- compounded the marks as the doors rub came out good on the pasenger side but drivers side not so good Exhaust- again compounded it and it took allot of elbow grease but worth the time Fuel tank cover- Engine bay- repolished all the polished parts and have got a few more plans Rear bumper- and again out with the compound as my bumper had some light crazing in it but all is well now Edited July 5, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Great work mate, really coming along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 That new number plate looks much better mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 'Build myself custom ipod dock' is definitely on my list now - awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Silly question here mate but is your front plate now illegal? I'm asking because my front plate is exactly the same and I never thought about it when i bought the car! Project is coming together well though mate, lovin' the Ipod dock idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Silly question here mate but is your front plate now illegal? Yes it is illegal. You cannot change the letter size or the spacing of the letters, also there needs to be a minimum amount of space around the edge of the letters to the edge of the plate. To get a plate that you can legally trim down and to fit the J-spec plate holder you need 1 or 2 numbers, can't fit 3. b;3153529']'Build myself custom ipod dock' is definitely on my list now - awesome You want to get yourself a car-pc installed with touchscreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Great work mate, really coming along thanks mate That new number plate looks much better mate! chears for your help on that. b;3153529']'Build myself custom ipod dock' is definitely on my list now - awesome thanks bud you should definetly do it if you can live without the centre console, but i dont have a passenger air bag so plenty of storage still left Silly question here mate but is your front plate now illegal? I'm asking because my front plate is exactly the same and I never thought about it when i bought the car! Project is coming together well though mate, lovin' the Ipod dock idea no its not illegal but its right on the legal limit for an import 100% legal, i would not have got it if it was illegal as i have alreday had to pay a fine on my last car for illegal plates. this was confirmed by jm-imports before I purchased the plate You want to get yourself a car-pc installed with touchscreen and please to not tempt with that idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) Next i decided to get the car up in the air and attack the exhaust pipe, and it came up real nice. But now i have started i want to do some more under their so im going hit a bit more of that soon! pics of the exhaust- Edited July 5, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 bit brave aint you?, hate going underneath cars with those little jacks ! exhaust looks lovely though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 bit brave aint you?, hate going underneath cars with those little jacks ! exhaust looks lovely though It's what axle stands are for. They are safer than jacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 They are axle stands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 my bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Good work Jake. you are making me look bad. I'll have to get cracking and start getting mine up together before we have another little meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Polishing exhaust pipes, mitchell9006 look out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 They are axle stands! yeah they are, very old ones nut there was the jack under the car 2 stands and ramps so i think i was safe ish bit brave aint you?, hate going underneath cars with those little jacks ! exhaust looks lovely though thanks man Polishing exhaust pipes, mitchell9006 look out. oh believe me he will get his competition as soon as I get my next one Good work Jake. you are making me look bad. I'll have to get cracking and start getting mine up together before we have another little meet. yeah you need to get her done!! them for a blast up milly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 ok so next steps are to get- -a set of tein s-tech lowering springs (may have some sourced just awaiting pm) -once lowered get the wheels spaced as much as I can -service -Re paint a few bits -continue on engine bay dress up NEW JOBS -Dye the carpet -thinking of installing a couple of gauges too -Possibly referb the dash matt black and scrap the sticky carbon stuff the list just keeps getting longer but it keeps me busy on my days off from work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 All pictures now uploaded to forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkpower Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I like how its shaping up. Its all in the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyAndy Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 looking really good there mate. Car is coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 17, 2011 Author Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) -a set of tein s-tech lowering springs on there way -Dash panels on there way to be refurbed mat black -LED dash conversion going to attempt, ac unit on the way -Oil and filter booked wednesday -Few engine bit on the way to be painted/polished -Also repair the splitter as i have now cracked it Thank to everyone who has helped me source the parts Edited September 17, 2011 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 That list of Supra Treasures will fuel many tinkering hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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