scott87 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 (edited) Its time to refurb my alloys as they are starting to look a tad tired around the edge of the rims. Im also unsure what to do with the centre caps. At the moment there are paint can lids but they work really well and do make the wheels look after market rather than stock! Should i keep these and refub them along with the wheels or try to source stock ones and grind the logos off (really dont like the logo on them). Ive also never refurbed wheels when the tyres have been on but i know loads of people have (using playing cards around the rim, bin liners etc etc). Does anyone have any tips or experience with doing this? Im also wondering if someone would photoshop my car for me. Im either looking to have the wheels done in the same colour or im thinking gun metal grey type colour. Would someone mind photoshopping the car for me so i can get an idea what it'd look like :-) Edited October 27, 2013 by scott87 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Glad to see your still enjoying it Certainly am! Best wad of cash i've ever spent..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Do them yourself if they aren't too bad...ford graphite grey is the colour I did my Volks and that would look great against the red paintwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Its time to refurb my alloys as they are starting to look a tad tired around the edge of the rims. Im also unsure what to do with the centre caps. At the moment there are paint can lids but they work really well and do make the wheels look after market rather than stock! Should i keep these and refub them along with the wheels or try to source stock ones and grind the logos off (really dont like the logo on them). Ive also never refurbed wheels when the tyres have been on but i know loads of people have (using playing cards around the rim, bin liners etc etc). Does anyone have any tips or experience with doing this? Im also wondering if someone would photoshop my car for me. Im either looking to have the wheels done in the same colour or im thinking gun metal grey type colour. Would someone mind photoshopping the car for me so i can get an idea what it'd look like :-) http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss321/langers_2004/P1030315.jpg You could try sourcing some facelift center caps? As for colour, anthracite would look good or failing that a nice fresh silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 You could try sourcing some facelift center caps? As for colour, anthracite would look good or failing that a nice fresh silver Ok thanks. I think thats what i've described in my wanted section then. Hopefully the logos can be sanded off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 http://i47.tinypic.com/2jeycyb.jpg Just realised I got rid of the red calipers sorry! Awesome job :-) Im not sure what i prefer? Maybe i should have posted a picture with the active lip on the car too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I prefer the anthracite personally, it matches your headlights Hmmm they do look a tad classier in that colour. I think i will have to research some good paint and suitable hardener for them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) Looking at doing my wheels over the next few days if the weather holds out. Is there any chance someone could photoshop them white for me too? Also does someone know what the oem colour of the wheels was, or is it the silver mine are currently painted? Edited February 19, 2013 by scott87 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag140/andygrb/P1030315-1_zpsafe76e00.jpg Awesome thanks Im really torn now! I like all 3 of those colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'd stick with silver, suits your car best in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Still cant decide on my wheels so may start a pole! Thought i'd update with some more bits i've got coming. I've bought a stainless manifold so that will be my car with a full ss system mounted to the standard backbox and no cats or mid silencers. Also just bagged myself some green footwell lights which ive wanted for ages so uber happy with that Next on the list is fixing my broken knock sensor and polybushing the rear upper arms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Well looks like i get to keep the Supra (fingers crossed), but either way i have taken the manifold and first cat off of the car and fitted a stainless unit i bought a while ago. It has made such a difference to how the car feels and the noise from the thing is immense now! Sounds like an old race car! Ill try and post some pics up at some point and a video too if i can. Still got to do the bushes and fit the footwell lights. Then i think i may consider making some other small mods once i get my first pay check should things go as planned! Anyway watch this space....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Share Posted July 16, 2013 (edited) Few more updates with the Supra. Machined the headlights so they are nice and clear again. I also reattached the front lip after getting advice on the best fitment from a few people on here Gave the engine bay a clean and treated all of the rubber. Also gave the cam covers and inlet a lick of paint when i was changing the rocker gasket. Edited October 27, 2013 by scott87 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Nice work, Scott. Your car is so shiny in this pic from a few posts back that it has almost a wet look to it! Just a small update. Got the car from the body shop so gave it a really good polish and took a picture in the sun [ATTACH=CONFIG]163985[/ATTACH] Just my opinion of course, but I think your new aero-lip would look even better sprayed to match the rest of your car. In other news, regarding this: anyone know somewhere decent in essex to get a full geo setup done? Need one for my car and I have no idea where to go. ...it's got to be TDi in Essex for any suspension work! They have all the gucci digital alignment gizmos and they tune the suspension on Lotus track cars so they know what they're doing with it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) Spent yesterday tidying up some cables in the bay and generally cleaning a few bits and pieces. Gave a lick of paint to some of the intake parts and scrubbed down the other sections to give them back some shine. Also cleaned the spark plug gulley etc and painted this up, pulled the ht cables together also to ensure that they dont rest on the cam covers. Bit pic heavy but here you go. Edited October 27, 2013 by scott87 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 Engine looks in great nick there mate. Thanks dude Done as much as i can now without dropping the engine and painting it out of the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just wondering if this can be moved to the project thread now as the car will be undergoing na-t work starting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Just wondering if this can be moved to the project thread now as the car will be undergoing na-t work starting tomorrow. All pics must be hosted to the forum for the project thread section mate (hence mine is still in members chat lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Share Posted October 24, 2013 All pics must be hosted to the forum for the project thread section mate (hence mine is still in members chat lol). Ah that is massive effort may not bother..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Had my car dynoed today and very happy with the results: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Collected my piggyback ecu from Viper today and he threw in the K and N air filter for free. Top bloke, also had a good look at the project he is building. [ATTACH=CONFIG]176319[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Also whilst at DynoDaze the lovely Rich gave me a tt fuel rail and injectors for my na-t build. What a top bloke. So that is another item ticked off the list and the budget untouched.... Going to polish the fuel rail up and clean the injectors etc, possibly replace the rubber seals if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris0132 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Collected my piggyback ecu from Viper today and he threw in the K and N air filter for free. Top bloke, also had a good look at the project he is building. [ATTACH=CONFIG]176319[/ATTACH] Cool mate gonna be awesome na-t it pulled lovely when you took me out in it so its gonna be awesome with a bit of boost on top And vipers a top bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott87 Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Cool mate gonna be awesome na-t it pulled lovely when you took me out in it so its gonna be awesome with a bit of boost on top And vipers a top bloke Cheers. I think it is going to be the cheapest na-t build ever with the generosity of soo many members on here How is your car? Did you go tt in the end or na i cant remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Scott , I don't think you can use the stock tt fuel rail in the na the bolt pattern is different, are those top feed injectors 440s? Looks like your cracking in well though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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