barneybrendan Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 my project is sadly sat on my drive with no progress.I have totaly run out of funds and being so close to christmas there are more important things.I have been thinking of jacking it in and breaking the car.Work has been real slow and it seems at the moment we are just about living .There doesnt seem to be any christmas spirit at the moment either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Dropped my engine off with Paul Whiffin today. Hopefully should be moving again now after a small delay. My plan is to have the car back on the road in the spring. Just need to sort out the engine bay respray now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 3, 2011 Author 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 Get a RPS carbon triple mate, amazing clutch, feels almost stock, come try mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 i never thought id here the big man say that! has his a/c been hacked? Thanks for the work you did on the car mate, very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 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 I think the power capability is what it's reputed for, not the feel. The 5 speed is a lovely box, pity I've sold mine - could have done a swap with you. I'll be changing the brake lines with Lee in a week or two, plus switching to braided hoses, new front discs and changing the pads, but that's hardly exciting! Oh I might fit the winter wheels/tyres too, if it gets cold enough.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Get a RPS carbon triple mate, amazing clutch, feels almost stock, come try mine. What's the running in period/process JP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 What's the running in period/process JP? 200 miles iirc, Its had about a 100 easy miles on it now, such a nice clutch mate, very smooth to pull away with, i liked the twin but this is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 200 miles iirc, Its had about a 100 easy miles on it now, such a nice clutch mate, very smooth to pull away with, i liked the twin but this is even better. Hmm. I might have to consider it. Cheers, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 i was updating my build thread but realised knowone cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drazen_gti Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 So mutch to do and no time to do it:( so far i have done: Hks bov Apexi intake Polished rad pipe New silicon for the ic pipes Welded some holes on the IC Refurbd 2 wheels Painted headlights And other small things... And to do list till may: Paint and fit trialstyle skirts and rear bumper Trd wing and boot spoiler Tint windows Fit new recaro seats Afr gauge fit Oil press/temp gauges Refurb 2 more wheels Change tyres Change oil Change coolant And the best part, i'm working weekends as well til xmas and I have to leave my garage this month:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thanks for the work you did on the car mate, very happy with it. cheers jamie glad your happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Moneys dried up, fuel is killing people, and honestly these machines despite their power are getting on a bit. There'll be "burn him with fire" comments but volvo's had the same tuneability for value years before supra's did (ask CW), the cosworths saw off that trend, then came jap power and supra's dominated. Now the average family hatch can get very close to an incredible drive while returning 70% more fuel efficiency than a supra, What you guys have to understand is you are now firmly in a geek chic fraternity of people that won't move with the times. Not so long back it was the MK3 supra guys that were in that family lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I was just about to call SRD to get the ball rolling on my single conversion until I got made redundant last week when my company decided to close our whole lab down with no notice, rotten buggers. But if I get a new job in the next month or so its all on again with my redundancy payout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Stop craving a manual and enjoy the auto is my advice neil. I'm manual anyways bud, but 5spd rather than 6, i just can't help but think with the goal i want to set next year the w58 may not be up to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacee Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I will have a lot of work on mine, complet build up from an auto NA to a manual 1.5jz turbo check the buildup thread here in the forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazB Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 200 miles iirc, Its had about a 100 easy miles on it now, such a nice clutch mate, very smooth to pull away with, i liked the twin but this is even better. Hi JP What flywheel did you have installed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hi JP What flywheel did you have installed? The triple comes with a steel flywheel mate. http://www.titanmotorsports.com/sutu93bistrd.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I think the power capability is what it's reputed for, not the feel. The 5 speed is a lovely box, pity I've sold mine - could have done a swap with you. Err don't think so Alex! Moneys dried up, fuel is killing people, and honestly these machines despite their power are getting on a bit. There'll be "burn him with fire" comments but volvo's had the same tuneability for value years before supra's did (ask CW), the cosworths saw off that trend, then came jap power and supra's dominated. Now the average family hatch can get very close to an incredible drive while returning 70% more fuel efficiency than a supra, What you guys have to understand is you are now firmly in a geek chic fraternity of people that won't move with the times. Not so long back it was the MK3 supra guys that were in that family lol Burn him with fire!!! I dont entirely agree with this, for most the Supra is a weekend car. The rise in fuel prices don't effect us as much & generally these cars aren't brought on MPG figures, though saying that they do well! Unless your comparing against an NA engine I don't see how most average family hatches can give you similar performance or drive as a matter (this is coming from a person who had a 54 plate Type R recently). A BPU Supra with a good suspension setup will do well against a whole host of Super Cars, In JamieP's case a Veyron! Also with regards to the Volvo's & Cosworth's, they looked their age. As great as they were in the tuning era they wasn't as reliable, some were great money pits. The Supra looks pretty modern despite its 90's design! My colleagues all though my car was only a few years old, they can be slightly changed to make them look a lot more modern & brought up to date. Just look at the body shapes of the Jag's & Aston Martin's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Err don't think so Alex! Burn him with fire!!! I dont entirely agree with this, for most the Supra is a weekend car. The rise in fuel prices don't effect us as much & generally these cars aren't brought on MPG figures, though saying that they do well! Unless your comparing against an NA engine I don't see how most average family hatches can give you similar performance or drive as a matter (this is coming from a person who had a 54 plate Type R recently). A BPU Supra with a good suspension setup will do well against a whole host of Super Cars, In JamieP's case a Veyron! Also with regards to the Volvo's & Cosworth's, they looked their age. As great as they were in the tuning era they wasn't as reliable, some were great money pits. The Supra looks pretty modern despite its 90's design! My colleagues all though my car was only a few years old, they can be slightly changed to make them look a lot more modern & brought up to date. Just look at the body shapes of the Jag's & Aston Martin's. Chav. That said i did take a looky at the pics of your new car on mikes camera yesterday. It looks very nice any plans? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 theres been loads of NA-T build threads lately. some of the turbo NA's coming around are looking pretty nice IMO. I might even try and join their group and paint my dizzy cap bling bling! my project is sadly sat on my drive with no progress.I have totaly run out of funds and being so close to christmas there are more important things.I have been thinking of jacking it in and breaking the car.Work has been real slow and it seems at the moment we are just about living .There doesnt seem to be any christmas spirit at the moment either . dont do it. too much time and effort mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I've got a few funky mods to be going on over the winter but just can't really spare the time to start at present. It may have to wait a while. But I update my project thread as I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 What kinda funky mods are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 What kinda funky mods are those? Just ermmmm stuff lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I'll update my thread over the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Supra_07 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I going to be doing mods over the winter, Doing somthing with wheels ;-), Brakes, and surpension. The will be looking at nice road car friendly cages. Engine poss no changes till somer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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