DARETT Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Not much left to do now tbh Amir, I dont want any more power, if parts fail i may go bigger though, id only go bigger turbo if i was going stroker i think, the car has been in the baldy's bodyshop for the last week getting a few bits touched up, going to pick it up tomorrow morning and very much looking forward to that, i cant put my foot down though, Lee put some bigger wastegate springs in it as i could not get any more than 2.2bar boost from it, I now i need Ryan to play with my boost settings, i think he is going to pop over tomorrow. I built a garage to store her in now she is getting on a bit, im going to spend the weekend kitting that out with a new workbench etc. Yeah I'd agree with you, that sort of power is on the limit of fun, but can imagine more would be pretty damn scary! One thing I would love to do is build a garage for it as well, otherwise gonna have to just get a cover like Jazz's outdoor blow up one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARETT Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Nice mods you have planned there. Mid 11's is a plenty quick car, you'll have tonnes of fun with it as well. gonna try to get in the mid 11's next year (I know thats not impressive but just my goal) so over the winter sending the car to lee to sort the clutch/flywheel and look at the gearbox making sure it will good for next year. then the plan is fit the line lock buy the drag wheels make headlight intake the rest will depend on what funds are like aiming to do weight reduction next year before any more power lexan rear and side windows glass fibre doors back seat delete carbon bonnet and boot would be nice but cant see it next year after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARETT Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 My car is in the bodyshop too, hopefully I will have some photos of its progress next week. The car is in getting a full re-spray in 202, painting the endless brakes red, painting wheels = black lip and gunmetal centre, new carbon fiber bonnet, cobra Misano lux seats and a full interior trim with black alcantara and black leather to match the Cobra seats..! I am also upgrading my speakers and installing a subwoofer that’ I’ve had in the house for ages now. Next will be new suspension and wheels to improve handling so it will better match my driving style and terrain. Sounds very nice! Out of interest how much is the retrim costing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Next years projects Just brought another house with double garage (supra's bed and workshop) and lots of parking space (motorhome and trailer easily accessed, plus the other 5 vehicles including my new winter toy, SWB Pajero) but also lots to do inside and out to keep the mrs sweet. After the busiest 3 months my company has had in the last 3 years i've just got a 12mth contract that starts 3rd Jan :-) So a new clutch and back playing soon in the soop, got a new set of MT's to try out with Ryans last tune up so lets see what times i can do in 2012. Nearlly forgot, also got my daughter wedding in June, so 2012 is going to be the year of spending i'm thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have spent loads of time on mine recently and getting quite a few bits done now and had the bay tucked etc. I think the problem is there are a handful of owners on here that can afford to spend big money on modding their cars which gets alot of attention so the people like me who cant afford to spend big actually do quite a bit of work on their cars and spend a lot of time on them and modding them, but its often over looked and not noticed because its not 'major' mods and doesnt interest as many people as the big builds do, which is understandable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) ive got some polished cam covers to fit and a wheel refurb errr thats about it though oh and i did fit my greddy oil cap the other day. only took me a few seconds. felt like a pro but in all seriousness i would love to spend some major money on the car but with things like xmas, car insurance on 2 cars, trying to save for the future and my epicly pants wage i just cant justify rinsing my savings when im happy with the power the car puts out at the moment. hope we see some new projects soon though Edited December 2, 2011 by tkddav3 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Well i dont have no jobs to do as i have left it all to Lee now lol... I like reading others project threads but has been dead lately on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I dont want to ever sell the supra and spending GTR money on another toy for myself is just selfish, id rather spend the money on giving my three girls a good life, holidays etc. Good shout Like you said, you'll never want to sell the Supra as its a bit of a legend and you've put so much work into it. If you were to buy a GTR, you would have to spend a fricking fortune getting how you would need it (1000bhp+ ). Well i'm assuming you would want massive performance from it, would it seem like a lesser car if it couldnt out-peform the Supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notts_TT Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have loads to do this winter, heres a quick list of what I can remember.... Fit double decat Fit hi spec calipers and disks Fit AEM tru boost Buy carbon bonnet and boot lid Smooth over fenders into body Smooth skirts and trial rear into body Flush off spoiler holes and aerial Get my best bud to paint it white Paint dash panels and spruce up interior Design and fit a custom boot build Get lip on alloys painted white. All to be done before fast show at Santapod in march. Pic below is how it was before I started... wish me luck.... Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibrar Jabbar Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I have a very busy few months ahead with mine. Complete engine work and install. 6 speed conversion Complete facelift conversion. Complete interior retrim (alcantara and leather) Widening My rear rims to 14" Loads of other bits and bobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 You should have been a woman mate, make ya mind up I know mate, the wife's getting fed up with it all now. It's off the road now until it goes to Lee again. I have my sights on a nice Mk1 GTi so could spend some time on that next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Might do a few things this winter... well, if my stupidity with messing up paperwork for the car doesn't make Jurgen give up on me! Looking forward to getting some bits sorted on the car - after all, I've got a Syvecs waiting to go in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 winter is cold... my hands go numb... Ive still got the rear interior to fit now ive done the carpet. but other things keep coming up a the weekends that mean i dont have time. But after Xmas ill book it in at whifbits and have the 3" twin box, downpipe and mid fitted and get rid of my 4" which drives me mad. especialy now i lost the bung on the motorway today! Then find out whats going on with boost when the turbo comes online. seems to be the wategate/bov or something is going mad and i loose boost. and only seems to happen 6k rpm+. Then fit my speedo converter Also have to take the devi's out of my uk spec and fit them to the single... Then have some bodywork sorted out. Then the uk will be up for sale next year. so i can park the wifes car on the driveway again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 My Supra will be off the road next year as im going to play with bikes for a bit, I will be doing a few jobs on it but nothing major....I might get weekend insurance and bring it to a show or two though but that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Anything is an upgrade for my NA6! Plans are to get her looking mint (on the outside). Tail end of next year getting the TT engine in with Hybrids, Full BPU with a good street setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Anything is an upgrade for my NA6! Dont be too harsh mate atleast you have a 6 speed box which i would die for I have lots of stuff going on but im keeping it off the forum as it will just turn into a bitch fest as always when NA's are being talked about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Mine is having major work, both to the body and the engine. However im deemed not cool enough to be in the project section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Really looking forward to seeing how my rear arches ended up and doing the 6 spd conversion shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Really looking forward to seeing how my rear arches ended up and doing the 6 spd conversion shortly Are they not done yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I've got loads to do to mine too just didn't think it was quite thread worthy , i'm going to be getting a 1JZ-GTE engine in the new year to bolt to my V161 I already have, i will then be stripping and rebuilding the engine with a 66mm single, 264 cams, ACL bearings, ARP studs, BC valve springs and Ti retainers, as I won't be able to afford to fork out for the new engine till the new year it's going to be little odd jobs getting the car tidy so winter planned mods are - Clear Side Markers front and rear - Clear Side Repeaters - TRD Rear Spoiler with Carbon Centre Blade - Modified Blitz Side Skirts - New Radiator with Electric Twin-Fan Kit - Interior bulb refresh (with white led's) - Bonnet Gas lifters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I need to sort out a new clutch, possibly bigger turbo, injectors and sort out some wheels. But work is flat out at the moment and with alot of other changes in my life going on I have had no time to even look into anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I dont want any more power, i never thought id here the big man say that! has his a/c been hacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Got ALOT planned for mine this winter. Shes in the garage now, just trying to collect all the parts i want. So far the list is: Change all fluids and filters New disks, pads and braided lines Fit all new coilpak clips Change belts Lose bump on do luck bumper Custom carbon splitter for front of bumper Duct FMIC properly and shape bumper better around pipework New reg plate bracket ( working on folding moterized jobbie ) Fit new Whifbitz rad Custom vents cut into bonnet Fit aero catches in bonnet Black mesh bumper and bonnet vents Replace rubber trim under bonnet and the one between bumper and bonnet Fit bonnet dampers Carbon middle of bumper with real carbon Move power steering cooler New battery clamp Cut airway under headlight for air filter Paint engine bay black Rewire front and rear fogs Clean and paint parts under boonet New wipers and scuttle pannel Blitz skirts New wheel bolts Alloys repainted and polished Paint callipers S2000 ariel TRD Half carbon spoiler Carbon shine auto diffuser New rear spats Facelift rear lights Full respray Replace all rubbers Black carpet, roof lining and sun visors Re tint rear windows New speakers front and back Replace all bulbs on dash with blue bulbs New handbrake, wheel and gear knob Probably more but cant think atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Dont be too harsh mate atleast you have a 6 speed box which i would die for I have lots of stuff going on but im keeping it off the forum as it will just turn into a bitch fest as always when NA's are being talked about. The 6 speed isn't as great as it is made out to be. If I sold this & looked for another Supra it would have to be an auto. I loved my previous auto it was such a dream to drive. I am only jesting, starting to warm to the NA engine it is actually pretty good & for a NA 3.0 pretty quick. Don't have to worry about anything going wrong either, very solid engine. Do tell Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 have to agree abz, my auto uk is a dream to drive. my single 6 speed is alltogether different. the geerstick is freezing cold! my left leg cant be lazy any more and the 6 speed is far from silky smooth. I do enjoy being able to light the rear tyres up if i want to tho Stop craving a manual and enjoy the auto is my advice neil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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