ripped_fear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sorry mate mis-read. Im tired mate, yea mild steel rusts. Even if you coat it, you will get a layer of oxygen stuck between whatever you coat it with and the metal. Shame you can't just laquer it and then it's protected. How much to chrome plate them? Maybe silver plate them, then laquer them? Might be able to sort something out for you. Rob doesn't charge much at all just have never got round to sending a set off lol. Thanks for the offer though maybe i could look into it, but trying (and failing) to save money as the re paint is coming up quick, and i now need new tyres so may go for new wheels at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Your get there in the end mate. Just takes time that's all. I've not even driven mine for nearly 2 months! Wish I'd stayed NA and gone chrome lol your's looks mint and at least it's moving lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Your get there in the end mate. Just takes time that's all. I've not even driven mine for nearly 2 months! Wish I'd stayed NA and gone chrome lol your's looks mint and at least it's moving lol haha cheers like you say takes time, and im really loving the car again. Plus I have started seeing a new girl on the mainland so have been doing some mega mileage in comparison to normal, so that doesn't help the funds lol. But have been having alot of fun on motorways MPG not so good. Hows yours going dude? havent seen any new pics on FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Waiting for parts mate. Waiting for exhaust to arrive so I can order downpipe and midpipe and any other bits I may need. Pretty sure that's it but want to be sure so need to have a glance when it arrives. Agreed new colour for wheel dish on weekend, so waiting for my paint guy to get the wheels done. Haven't heard from him for a bit, I expect I'll just get a call one day saying they are done! Then front and rear bumper to be sprayed, then kinda back on the road! All takes time and shed loads of cash. Bought a cage, 2 HID kits, facelift rears and loads of other new bits that Im looking forward to getting in, like new seats Just doing my head in with a new exhaust on order I just want to hear it growl!! So where you coming to mainland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Waiting for parts mate. Waiting for exhaust to arrive so I can order downpipe and midpipe and any other bits I may need. Pretty sure that's it but want to be sure so need to have a glance when it arrives. Agreed new colour for wheel dish on weekend, so waiting for my paint guy to get the wheels done. Haven't heard from him for a bit, I expect I'll just get a call one day saying they are done! Then front and rear bumper to be sprayed, then kinda back on the road! All takes time and shed loads of cash. Bought a cage, 2 HID kits, facelift rears and loads of other new bits that Im looking forward to getting in, like new seats Just doing my head in with a new exhaust on order I just want to hear it growl!! So where you coming to mainland? haha awesome stuff bud, be sure to update your thread when you get rolling sounds like lots of tastey parts about to hit the old girl! Up Winchester way but when I come onto the mainland I always do some good miles to make the most of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I'll update my thread with all the photos I've taken mate for sure. may start adding them if i get bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 UPDATE! Got my battery cover today and also the relay cover has been cut so I can use it on the NA igniter, AND....I have bought some new wheels!! So excited for there arrival. Stuck with 17" as they where a good deal and should keep the stock handling but look better than my shoddy BK's on the car now. Car's due to the body shop around the 12th for paint, then wheels will go on and the diffuser will be fitted too! Starting to go off the idea of selling the car, may keep the NA and stick the money towards a house now Decisions Decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Great looking wheels, dude What about NA-T? This car is too good to sell now! Then, if there's any money left, get a house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Look like proper split rims too mate. Going to look sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 Great looking wheels, dude What about NA-T? This car is too good to sell now! Then, if there's any money left, get a house Cheers bud, I don't know dude I float in and out of the whole NA-t idea, but TBH I don't think it will ever happen to many £££. Look like proper split rims too mate. Going to look sweet! Cheers mate they are porper slits, not sure if they are 2 or 3 piece though, they are VOLK racing though I know that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 You'd be surprised how cheap an NA-T swap can cost. Some real nice conversions going on at the moment at a low price. The amount you've spent on your bling would probably cover it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 31, 2012 Author Share Posted October 31, 2012 You'd be surprised how cheap an NA-T swap can cost. Some real nice conversions going on at the moment at a low price. The amount you've spent on your bling would probably cover it Dude with the amount I have spent on the car in total I could have bought a TT6 let alone a NA-t kit lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Lol mate that's bad. I can say the same, but at least I've got a snail, even if the bay does look crap and it's all in bits. New exhaust turned up today, I need to go look at it actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Lol mate that's bad. I can say the same, but at least I've got a snail, even if the bay does look crap and it's all in bits. New exhaust turned up today, I need to go look at it actually! Yeah pretty bad lol but dont regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 So got a bit of time tomorrow to work on the car so the new shiny bits are going on then, Plus the wheels are due Thursday. Car is now going in the garage on Saturday to begin prep, keeping a bit quiet on what is exactly being done but the front will be painted. Also just bought this little jem too Picture stolen from for sale thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Yeah pretty bad lol but dont regret it. Total dedication, Maybe in time you might even drop a TT lump in there instead of getting another Supra. After all your hard work you put into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Cheers dude maybe, time will tell, but I doubt it. I have the NA love well and truly back despite all the slating the Na gets, so I'm just enjoying myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 wheels look good Jake. Looking forwards to seeing the new look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Cheers Adam im going for the US look. hopefully I can pull it off with the old girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Same as mate Love them SF Supras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 You would pull off the NA-T look on an epic level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 I DO like shiny stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Same as mate Love them SF Supras. You would pull off the NA-T look on an epic level Yeah I know dude Im still tempted. I DO like shiny stuff! Good man dont we all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 So today I got the new battery cover fitted, Cleaned under the bay with water only as I cant get silocone under there due to the paint work being done soon. Test fitted thee igniter cover, needs a tweek but for pure guess work it fits nice. Then gave the car a clean and, had a knock on the door, and the rad top has arrived already! so fitted that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Looking good Jake...will need to buy myself another relay cover for the igniter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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