Ross C Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Ok guys. Ive had my car a while now and have decided to start a project/progress thread. I had always wanted a Supra ever since I was 6 when I first got Gran Turismo for the playstation. I didnt have any exact things in mind when looking for one but decided on an SZ Auto. I saw it on ebay and bought it over the phone with the seller. These pictures are from the add. I picked the car up on the 18th of October from Ipswich after flying down and drove the 440 miles home and before I hit the motorway I was in love with it. It came very stock with only UK17s and a Toyosports Cat-back exhaust system which does have a very nice note. The car had done 72,000miles although still reads KM/h. The first mod that was needed was to remove the rear foglight and wire it into the rear cluster. For this I had the help of Liam (L18msy) (who has alot of mentions in this thread lol). A few weeks after this I bought HID's and facelift indicators which Liam fitted for me I went for a long period not doing anything to the car but was getting bored of the UK 17s so bought a set of Mania Racing Vortex Evolutions from driftworks which changed the whole look of the car. Thanks to Geo, Tony TT and Ian, the car was given a full service the weekend before pod with new Plugs, O2 sensors, Oil and coolant which made a noticeable difference to the car and that was how the car was at Suprapod this year. The fastest time I ran was a 16.28. So again thanks to the generosity of Liam who offered me his old Tein Superstreets which he has replaced with BC coilovers. They have been in my garage for a while but I have finally got round to fitting them today and having a Geometry setup done by Kenneth Brown Motor Engineering which has totally changed the car's handling. It sits alot lower now (with some minor rubbing issues) but I can feel the power going down alot better. So my plans for the car from here: Facelift front and rear lights LSD 6 Speed Gearbox or R154 Full respray Front lip Carbon Ridox spoiler TT transplant and BPU Roll-cage Shine auto diffuser Nothing is decided and I change my mind nearly every day so we'll see how things go. It is a long-term project as I'm still a poor student but want to build the car into exactly how I want it More updated to come in the future, cheers for looking Edited July 22, 2013 by Ross C (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Will be keeping an eye on this thread dude, it's a good base car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Its looks good as is, stock ftw, facelift head and lights should give it a lift though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Looking real nice with the wheels mate willl be keeping an eye on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Looks good Facelifts will make a big difference ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 The car in the flesh is rather handsome pics don't do it justice really it's a well kept supra indeed. Looking good mate and some nice plans there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 It looked nice at 'Pod. Keep the updates coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Facelift lights will make it look much better! Nice car Ross! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looking good! Coilovers make such a difference! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Am ! I was expecting to see a stripped out micra fella lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliRR Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Nice car Ross, big plans aswell I see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looking good dude! I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Looking great wee baws. I'm sure you'll have it the way you want soon enough. It takes time. And you know we're about of you need anything looked at, replaced or fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Very nice Sid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks everyone. Fell quite happy everyone being so nice about it Am ! I was expecting to see a stripped out micra fella lol. Haha. Thats going to be my next project lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriella Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks everyone. Fell quite happy everyone being so nice about it Its just an illusion.. enjoy till its there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Agreed, looks much better in the flesh and the new lights are going to make a massive difference. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Im sick of the sight of it !! Ill try and keep the diary free to get the other stuff sorted on it for you. When are the lights arriving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Im sick of the sight of it !! Ill try and keep the diary free to get the other stuff sorted on it for you. When are the lights arriving? The guy wasnt happy posting them so the parents are picking them up from Bedford next Friday when thry are down for the Goodwood Revival, so won't actually have them till the 27th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 No probs will sort something out nearer the time then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted September 8, 2012 Author Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) Well the maestro Liam helped me fit my facelift lights today. It is now a new car now Edited December 12, 2012 by Ross C (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 They look great buddy...are they all brand new!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I've got a 6 point cage and a 2nd de-cat for sale soon lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 looks 100x better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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