qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) So, I've had the supra for 4 years now and been skint for the majority of the time. I've finally got myself sorted financially and the Supra is getting some well deserved upgrades, updates and cosmetics over the next 12 months. I'll keep this thread loaded with pic's for you guys. It all starts here with new shoes, promptly supplied by Mr Whiffin. Update: Before (stock wheel) pics added. 23/05/2012 Update: After (new wheels) pics added. 23/05/2012 Update: Close ups (new wheels) pics added. 23/05/2012 Update: Carbon Bonnet arrived. 24/05/2012 Update: Carbon Bonnet fitted. 24/05/2012 Front: Rota GTR 18x8.5 in Gunmetal sporting Falken 452's 235/40/18 Rear: Rota GTR-D 18x10 in Gunmetal sporting Falken 452's 265/35/18 I'll be doing some before and after photos this afternoon once I have them on the car. A few more pics in the box: Edited May 24, 2012 by qwarrior (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 good choice, looking forward to the piccys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ooo, nice wheels! I'd love to win a load of money and just change everything possible on the car so it's like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Nice! In for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looking good, now get them fitted and get some pics up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I had these on my car in exactly the same colour before my Rays. Awesome wheels!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ooo those look nice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Before (Stock Wheels): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 After (New Wheels on): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Front wheel with Chrome Wheel nuts, didn't like them: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Close ups, Rear GTR-D, with black wheel nuts: Please be kind about the paint bubbling above the arch, it annoy's me too. She's going to the bodyshop over the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Wheels look great...but why have you cut out the front bumper like that!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looking good bud, will be watching this thread with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Same wheels as mine, although mine are silver... Looking nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Wheels look great...but why have you cut out the front bumper like that!? Everybody asks that. It was like that when I got it, don't know what the reasoning was behind it. I've just bought Peter's (pbryantknight's) stock front bumper off him to replace it. I'm going to try taking the mesh out an replacing it with a gloss black mesh for now, then I'll replace the bumper when it goes in for paint at the end of the year. Suprised you didn't notice the state of the bonnet's paint as well. I've got a seibon carbon TS style bonnet coming from Paul very soon to replace that too. Once it's had paint, I'm thinking TS carbon lip and splitter, but I'm not giving anything away just yet. You's will have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looking good bud, will be watching this thread with interest Same wheels as mine, although mine are silver... Looking nice! Thanks guys, I'm glad I'm finally able to make the changes I've been wanting to for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Much better one the Rota's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looks very nice mate... what offset are the rear GTR-D's ? Did you have to do any fender mods in order to accommodate the new wheels on the back ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looks very nice mate... what offset are the rear GTR-D's ? Did you have to do any fender mods in order to accommodate the new wheels on the back ? Rears are 18x10 ET +35. They clear the J-Spec calipers with bags of room, and UK's with plenty. No modifications were necessary to the back with 265/35's on but the rear end is quite stiff with the Tein coilovers I have. I have about 20-25mm clearance from the arch. I think colinmkiv had to remove about 10mm from the inside of the arch rim with the same setup but stock suspension as they were catching when he went over speed bumps etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 They look great mate. Nice job. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 They look great mate. Nice job. Peter Bonnet in a couple of weeks mate. Mucho excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Rears are 18x10 ET +35. They clear the J-Spec calipers with bags of room, and UK's with plenty. No modifications were necessary to the back with 265/35's on but the rear end is quite stiff with the Tein coilovers I have. I have about 20-25mm clearance from the arch. I think colinmkiv had to remove about 10mm from the inside of the arch rim with the same setup but stock suspension as they were catching when he went over speed bumps etc. Cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looks much better mate, look forward too the updates, chop! chop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Big improvement (though have to admit, stock wheels without the centre caps look better than I imagined it would!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 You sure that front bumper isnt one of the nur sport fronts? as he makes the front bumpers with an extra cut our iirc also the wheels look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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