ripped_fear Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Could you take a picture of the fixation differences between the stock and ebay rad ? Just curious It should be no different has all the same mounting on the ebay rad its just that none of them line up, the rad is welded diagonally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Wish me luck guys, had a deliver of parts the other day, and im off out now to hopefully fix it, if it works some more interesting updates will follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Good luck bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Good luck Jake. Give me a call if you need a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Good luck bud Thanks Mate Good luck Jake. Give me a call if you need a hand. Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Right its all fitted, taken for 2 short drives, bled the system twice, and left it on idle for 1 hour while I cleaned the inside and all good so far. Going to take it for a long drive in a bit and see if the problem is solved, although I wont know 100% till I get it on the mainland up a motorway, I hope shes on the orad to recovery now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 After all the work today, took her out on a drive around the island and managed to get her up to 80 for a couple of miles and all was well. Engine temps have dropped allot, no pressure is building up in hoses and expansion tanks seems fine. So hopefully its all sorted now but not building my hopes up just yet until I get it on the motorway. I did however forget how much i enjoy driving it after such a long time. Was great to use the car again properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Good to hear dude youve cartainly had the patience needed well done on sticking with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 This has had some major changes since I last saw this thread, GREAT WORK MATE All that hard work paid off !, hope you cleaned your fan blades ! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Good to hear dude youve cartainly had the patience needed well done on sticking with it! Its been tough i just hope thats the drama over. This has had some major changes since I last saw this thread, GREAT WORK MATE All that hard work paid off !, hope you cleaned your fan blades ! Lol Thanks mate before the problems under th bay was looking good, now the blades and about everything else is looking dirtys as hell, as soon as i know its fixed 100% the bay is having alot more work done to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 16, 2012 Author Share Posted August 16, 2012 Well got my new bung and seal for the new rad today and got that fitted, have been running the car since I put the new rad in and all has been fine! Big test day is Saturday evening got the ferry booked of this rock and she on the motorway, then I shall see whats going on. If its fixed the wallet is coming out and some new bits will be heading my way Big thanks to Chris Wilson, as he sorted me the rad, seal and bung. All for about half the price Toyota wanted and only £10 more than the Ebay thing U bought first off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 Good luck on Saturday, Jake. Hope it's sorted for good now, this has been a big hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 17, 2012 Author Share Posted August 17, 2012 Thanks mate, it has been a major hassel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Update time, Shes back baby! Drove the car for the past two days hard on the motorway and she didnt miss a beat! So looks like she ready to fight the go fight again. To celebrate we took it to a hampshire jap car show, and bumper into Kamasupra 'Dave' there too. Was good talking to you mate. Will stick some pictures up soon. So working on my new list of bits to be done will stick it up a bit later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 good to hear its all sorted fella! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 This is looking real nice fella, huge change from when you first got the car. Fantastic work! So how much do you think you have spent so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Haha welcome back mate........ Now sort this carbon exhaust bumper guard out as I'm wanting one !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Glad to hear it's sorted now So are you continuing with this one now or going for a TT6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 good to hear its all sorted fella! Thanks buddy. This is looking real nice fella, huge change from when you first got the car. Fantastic work! So how much do you think you have spent so far? Its been a journey for sure, im very proud of the car although its nothing compared to some of the cars on this forum. How much have I spent? I don't want to tot it up, but including the initial purchase price it has to be pushing 9-10k now Worth every penny. Haha welcome back mate........ Now sort this carbon exhaust bumper guard out as I'm wanting one !!!!! haha Im back on it mate, started making one today! Keep an eye out for the thread as i will be getting back on these soon. Glad to hear it's sorted now So are you continuing with this one now or going for a TT6 Still going for a TT6 mate, but now my hand isn't being forced I shall wait for November (My birthday) or beginning of next year, after the bad winter weather or if a bargain comes up I shall snap it up. But until then I will continue pumping pointless funds into the NA as I still love her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 Here it is the new list- INTERIOR -LED ac unit -LED dials or new plasma dials -New Steering wheel -New OEM Handbrake -Black Carpets -Guage? -Make custom sub box -Fit a sub and amp EXTERIOR -Removable Number plate -Re SPray front end -Re Spray Rear bumper and spoiler -Make front splitter -Carbon Exhaust surround- need to finish -ZUN mesh -New wheels -Re furb my spair facelift headlights+ de line the lenses UNDER THE BONNET -Re fit slam pannel -Re fit Rad plinth -Re fit battery cover -Make ABS cover -Re loacte igniter -Fill holes -Paint in 199 silver MECHANICAL -Flush coolant systeme -Toyoat red coolant change -Fit new slidders to off side front claiper -Paint rear calipers -Fit Supra decals to rear calipers -Fit lowering springs -Second De cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 20, 2012 Author Share Posted August 20, 2012 So here is a couple of low res pictures from the Show we attended- Sure you will notice the lack of shiny goodness under the bonnet, all of which needs to be re installed. Also the eagle eyed viewer will notice the thinker core rad tucked in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Ok so the car is still running well! So trying to move it forward. Im now looking for a TT6 but untill i find the perfect one im continuing with the NA as the love has well and truly returned. Since fixing the heating problem and giving it a good blast up the motorway she has been driving fantastic. So I am treating her to new parts. If anyone can help with the following please PM -Sub and amp -Mesh -Ac unit -Diffuser -Bling I have now got a few new bit on the way too, Im trying to get the interior looking mint so got a nice new handbrake on the way, And I want to hit under the bonnet again, but going to do it in one hit so got a new polished fuse box cover, and a TT relay cover but I have a little plan for it, as obviously the NA does have the same realys. GOing to get a load of other bits and fit them all at once so it has a bit of a wow affect. Edited August 30, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I can help with mesh. I need some for my rear bumper I'm repairing, what are you using it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Im looking for the Zun mesh grills that slot into the front bumper bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Just got 'round to going back through this. Glad it's all sorted Jake. The Supra is looking as good as ever, good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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