drift_bear Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Will send it over now Alex, no panic though, just sometime before Dragonball 14 will do:p:D;) Will take me that long to go through the pics, there's that much of yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Sorry to hear about the problems your having dude, car does look awesome though, especially loving the wheels, I would suggest the refurbished route tbh as getting a second hand set could land you in the same situation, could even get hybrids as well perhaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Well I really enjoyed the Dragonball but unfortunately I found out the Turbo's that were on the TT transplant from Whifbitz, are no good, looks like the Oil Seals are totally shot Burnt through 2 litres of Oil in under 1000 miles and my Intercooler is very heavily coated in oil So looks like I will be spending out again in the near future or just taking the Supra off the road for a while If I can get a decent set of 2nd hand ones, I maybe able to afford to go that route, but at £1000 plus for a refurb, then the refurb route wil put the Supra off the road for the rest of the year I guess And to think I went TT rather than NA-T for the reliability, well I guess you live and learn who to buy stuff off in life Next time I will be more patient I think and stick to my 1st choice for work on my car, however long it is going to take How many miles have you done since the TT transplant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 How many miles have you done since the TT transplant? Not much more than dragonball I doubt it was only completed just before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Sorry to hear about the problems your having dude, car does look awesome though, especially loving the wheels, I would suggest the refurbished route tbh as getting a second hand set could land you in the same situation, could even get hybrids as well perhaps That will be the long term plan I think, but if I can get some decent 2nd hand one, it means not having to take it off the road for the summer How many miles have you done since the TT transplant? Well I did 1000 miles on the Dragonball, plus about 250 to get it home from Whifbitz and I would guess around another 200/300 miles of local mileage When I came back from Whifbitz the weather was crap, so pretty much no boosting, plus I wasn't used to the TT set up and Jen was with me in her car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) I got a couple of short video's, there not the best to be honest, so I will trying to get some more soon The Supra is TT BPU, for the musical tones it has Kakimoto 3 inch exhaust, full decat, TRD panel filter and HKS SSQV dump valve Enjoy And some new pics - - - Updated - - - And one last one of Jen actually driving my Supra on the way home from the Dragonball, 1st time since the transplant and lets just say she is a boost junkie, the SatNav seems to be lighting up Red a lot Edited May 28, 2013 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 I bought these from a new company in the U.S yesterday, looks like I am the 1st In the UK https://www.facebook.com/ikonikled?hc_location=timeline http://www.ikonikled.com/ Once they arrive and I have fitted them all, I will get some photo's and let you all know how they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 loving the pictures, I think I will go spoilerless, loving that look. I am in the same boat as you my tubbys are gone, will keep you posted on how much mine are going to cost to repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 loving the pictures, I think I will go spoilerless, loving that look. I am in the same boat as you my tubbys are gone, will keep you posted on how much mine are going to cost to repair. Thanks a lot Although I am sort of spoilerless, I have a lip spoiler that has been modified and then extended over the Stock spoiler fitting holes, then a serious amount of blending Have to give ShellShocked there due for this one, I described what I was after with the lip spoiler and they made it exactly as the picture was in my mind, it looks like it could of been there out of the Toyota factory Looks like I have source some 2nd hand J-Specs, just need to start saving to get it upto SRD now for them to swap them over Decided after PM'ing LeeP and his guidance not to waste £1000 on refurbed ones Good luck with yours, keep us informed how you get on with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Ah right thought it looked slightly different from stock, looks really good ;-) Have a go yourself mate unless you rely on your car, I have, mine is in bits, yes its a pain in the ass but its rewarding. I doubt I will find a 2nd hand set, seems like there are a few people looking for them on here. Guess ill just throw up a wanted post myself. As for leeP's insight into not refurbing, should I know something? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Those LED's look good. I have done my complete rear lights and they are a pain - the resistance is low so brings up the rear light out And I tried UK seller ones and they don't work so have to use cheap Chinese ones. Will be interested to see what the end result is though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Ah right thought it looked slightly different from stock, looks really good ;-) Have a go yourself mate unless you rely on your car, I have, mine is in bits, yes its a pain in the ass but its rewarding. I doubt I will find a 2nd hand set, seems like there are a few people looking for them on here. Guess ill just throw up a wanted post myself. As for leeP's insight into not refurbing, should I know something? lol I don't have anywhere under cover, otherwise I would consider doing it myself Pm'ed regarding the Refurbed Turbo bit Those LED's look good. I have done my complete rear lights and they are a pain - the resistance is low so brings up the rear light out And I tried UK seller ones and they don't work so have to use cheap Chinese ones. Will be interested to see what the end result is though . On the rear it is just the Reversing and number plate bulbs by the looks of the kit, but I will update as I get them installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted June 15, 2013 Author Share Posted June 15, 2013 (edited) Not much of an Update really, but I got my parcel from the US today Many thanks to the guys at Ikonic for doing me a good deal with the shipping etc I will get some pics up when I get them fitted I believe they are working on some other bulbs and colours as well They can be found here, they are just starting out, but are car enthusiasts first off http://www.ikonikled.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ikonikled Edited June 15, 2013 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Those Rims really suits the car:thumbs: Bet the TT engine and transplant was worth the wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Finally got around to sorting the Dash out, pretty much finished now Both cars are washed for the trip to LeeP at SRD tomorrow to get the Turbo's replaced and a few other things, must be winter again lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) Well the Supra has been at SRD in the very capable hands off Lee P for the last couple of weeks Had the Turbo's changed, so no more smoke puffs I also got Lee to go over the whole car and check everything, found a few bits that needed correcting from the Transplant, which have now been done Other than transplant bits, the only other thing Lee found was a little play in one of the rear suspension arms, so that will be sorted next time, as it's nothing desperate at this point So as my bill didn't go up drastically I got Lee to fit a new SRD Radiator and Twin Fan Kit as I still had my N/A Rad in there Go to pick it back up tomorrow and have a chat with Lee about the next upgrades:D and what bits to look out for Couple of pics Lee sent me, I have to say at this point, (although I obviously have not got the car back yet), Lee has been great, kept in touch with me non stop with info as he found stuff and pics etc The bill is less than I thought it was going to be and he has done a lot of things on the car that I didn't ask him to, which by the bill he can't be charging me for As an Example My exhaust was blowing, which I new before taking it in and I mentioned it to Lee when I dropped off the car. I said not to worry about it, as it was something he would obviously spot during the checks, I would get it sorted at home or I may change it anyway Well I guess Lee was not happy to let it drive out of his place with a blowing exhaust lol as he found it was blowing in a few places, so removed it all and got it sorted and refitted properly A real credit to this club and just a nice guy on top Edited October 25, 2013 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Glad your car is back 110% rog! Can't wait to get mine down there in Monday and let lee work his magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Great news rog! Nice to hear another good story from a club trader. Hopefully you will be back to trouble free motoring now. I need to get back in touch with lee about doing mine actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Glad it's all getting sorted Rog. It's a lovely looking Supra you've put together, you deserve to enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 That's fantastic news & now it's been to Lee's at least you got a new clean bill of health so you can start to enjoy her again. I have to say now with the colder weather the boost pull is savage!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Don't think you could've picked a better garage to have taken it to mate Even I'd take my supra to SRD (and I never trust anyone to touch my supra) Looking awesome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 (edited) Thanks everyone above, just a little update about my day collecting the Supra from Lee P (SRD) today Well we left at silly o'clock this morning and eventually got to SRD at about 10-15am Anyway on to the good bits, Lee took me through the bits that had been sorted and few things for next time and we had a general chat about the future development of my car:D:taped: (anyway that's being kept quiet for now) We are stood looking into the engine bay, as we do with our Supra and hear the rumble of Scott turning up for a nosey, good to see you again mate, sorry we couldn't stop longer and have a proper chat After about an hour Jen manages to get me out of SRD and into the Supra to leave, first of all I notice Lee has not only cleaned my Supra, but he has even gelled the tyres (awesomeness lol) As we drive off down the drive with the stupidly harsh speed bumps:taped:, in between them I can here a much loader whine from the Turbo's trying to spin up, this surprises me a bit, as it was not even really noticeable before Anyway eventually we get out onto the Dual Carriageway, so I drop back from Jen and ease in the power in 2nd, I notice straight away it seems to be pulling much better than I remember it ever doing before, then the 2nd Turbo rolls in and well I just loose all traction, it was wet and I just assume the tyres are still a bit cold, so I try again but in 3rd, this time it's exactly the same but I do manage to feather the throttle to gain enough traction to keep pushing. It now spins up the rears in 4th as well My Supra now feels totally different, I have no idea what was wrong with it before, Lee has done quite a lot of different bits and pieces, he said he will have a proper look over the old Turbo's when he has the chance to see if they were totally shot It is a shame I never got the chance to get any power figures before and after, the power and delivery are now totally different so I feel I have got a totally new build now I am over the moon, just need to learn how to drive it again now A huge thanks to SRD and Lee for sorting my Supra out, really can't praise him enough and Jen for driving up and back twice Edited October 26, 2013 by DodgyRog (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 11, 2013 Author Share Posted November 11, 2013 Well I am in Florida at the moment, so the Supra is having a break But I am popping to Titan next week to pick up a couple of little bits Decided to revert the engine bay back to black and polished and go away from the coloured silicone hoses etc - - - Updated - - - Well I am in Florida at the moment, so the Supra is having a break But I am popping to Titan next week to pick up a couple of little bits Decided to revert the engine bay back to black and polished and go away from the coloured silicone hoses etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Great to hear the car's sorted mate. I'm living down Exeter in 2 weeks so as soon as I'm free in the evenings on a dry'ish night have to come take me for a spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Good shout on the colour choice Rog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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