Luxluc Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 That's the methanol been added! I had actually forgot how much this thing pulls with the meth mix http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/a5y7aru4.jpg http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/15/buna7uze.jpg Nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share Posted April 18, 2014 Nice mate It was until the calliper issue lol, hopefully get to use it again next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 After a 1330 mile round trip for "operation brake caliper repair" the end result is....FAIL :( The caliper is still down at godspeed brakes and they are awaiting the new bleed nipple to arrive and then rebore it to an M12x1. Hopefully get it back by the end of the week, if it has worked and everything goes to plan! If not then i will need to buy a new AP racing brake caliper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I cant believe you are still trying to save a jspec caliper on a car with almost double the power the brakes where rated for, and thats the best potion concidering toyota them selves deemed them not fit for purpose on a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I cant believe you are still trying to save a jspec caliper on a car with almost double the power the brakes where rated for, and thats the best potion concidering toyota them selves deemed them not fit for purpose on a TT Im not even using the car mate, its been parked up since wednesday Wouldn't want to use it with that Jspec on lol, was bad enough driving the few miles home and i never went above 40mph lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Im not even using the car mate, its been parked up since wednesday Wouldn't want to use it with that Jspec on lol, was bad enough driving the few miles home and i never went above 40mph lol I think you already know where you are going with this or should lol Even if the jspec was 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 I think you already know where you are going with this or should lol Lol, im not going to kill a Jspec brake Its not even mine, so got to behave It's more annoyin cause i have meth in my tank and line lock now installed, can't enjoy either yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Today has been a day of chasing up the brake repair cause i am getting slightly annoyed now, after a few failed phone calls i got through and found out the part STILL hasn't arrived to fix my caliper! A 2 hour job has taken 9 days now (and counting) and nothing STILL hasn't been done! Starting to take the piss now and I'm getting annoyed!! I've been lucky and ben has a set of AP's sitting at his that i can borrow untill i get sorted, so i need to phone tomorrow again and see if the part is there OR phone AP racing and get a quote for a replacement caliper I miss not being able to go out and enjoy roads that lead me to places like this... On the plus side i have managed to fix my rear fog light bulb and also track down some OEM footwell lights lol. Edited July 14, 2014 by drift_bear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Sucks about the brakes Bear, least they'll be 100% once it's done though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Sucks about the brakes Bear, least they'll be 100% once it's done though! Yeah I know Steve, just need it back now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Turism0 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 love those pics dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 love those pics dude Cheers dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 A quick update for anyone that's interested on how i am getting on with my brake repair.. I've just got off with the "brake specialist" that has been dealing with my caliper repair for THE FINAL TIME! A 2 hour job that should of costed £40 has now resulted in 11 days with NOTHING being done due to them not having the correct part in stock, i am now £355 down because I've had to buy a full UK spec front brake set up just to get the supra back on the road AND pay for the postage of my AP caliper to be sent back to me! At least i will have the car back on the road by the weekend and be usable until my big caliper is repaired (If it can be done). To say i'm starting to lose the love of the car is an understatement, I've missed so much nice days and perfect driving opportunities because of all this problems! It doesn't help i have recently bought a decent supply of methanol for the nice weather, and fitted line lock for some fun and haven't had the chance to test it, let alone use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Sorry to hear that. However at least it's not £355 wasted. You'll be able to enjoy the car again and the love will be back instantly. If you can repair the ap brakes then that's terrific. And you'll prob be able to sell the UK's on for what you paid. If the AP can't be sorted at least you'll have a replacement set of brakes that are up to the task. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Sorry to hear that. However at least it's not £355 wasted. You'll be able to enjoy the car again and the love will be back instantly. If you can repair the ap brakes then that's terrific. And you'll prob be able to sell the UK's on for what you paid. If the AP can't be sorted at least you'll have a replacement set of brakes that are up to the task. That's the plan, hopefully it can be repaired and then i will sell the UK brakes on. I just hope i get the time to fit them before the weekend! It sucks driving the 7 series all the time lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Thats cr@p mate. If and when you get your caliper back. If you can re tap your caliper. I may be able to get you a 7/16unf bleednipple. which is the next size up from m10x 1mm. if you wont i can send you one. if they still have them. Edited April 30, 2014 by clay (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 (edited) Thats cr@p mate. If and when you get your caliper back. If you can re tap your caliper. I may be able to get you a 7/16unf bleednipple. which is the next size up from m10x 1mm. if you wont i can send you one. if they still have them. I'm going to invest into that nipple therapy kit i think, looks like a great and should hopefully do the job! **Thought i better add the video incase Ed or Graham get excited with the sound of nipple therapy ** Edited April 30, 2014 by drift_bear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 That's the plan, hopefully it can be repaired and then i will sell the UK brakes on. I just hope i get the time to fit them before the weekend! It sucks driving the 7 series all the time lol Fingers crossed for you. and Lol don't have much sympathy when you have a nice 7 series as an alternative. When my cars off the road having anything done I'm stuck with public transport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Fingers crossed for you. and Lol don't have much sympathy when you have a nice 7 series as an alternative. When my cars off the road having anything done I'm stuck with public transport If thats the case i better not say what else i have access to for a speed/power fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 If thats the case i better not say what else i have access to for a speed/power fix A high speed train journey? Hope you can sort your caliper dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 A high speed train journey? Hope you can sort your caliper dude! Haha nothing as fancy as that, just a VXR8 Me to dude, i know the UK brakes will be upto the job but i just liked having the 6 pots lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Haha nothing as fancy as that, just a VXR8 Me to dude, i know the UK brakes will be upto the job but i just liked having the 6 pots lol Lol my feelings of jealousy have now turned into hate after reading that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 Lol my feelings of jealousy have now turned into hate after reading that Haha sorry dude, I wasn't going to say but josh made me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Haha sorry dude, I wasn't going to say but josh made me http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/30/ujyva3e8.jpg I have seen that before but forgot. I'm afraid I hate you too lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 I have seen that before but forgot. I'm afraid I hate you too lol Haha it's not as quick but it will do from time to time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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