abtin90 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I actually prefer your current wheels to the ones you've posted. And after looking at the thread Marc posted I'd definitely stay clear of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Those LOOK awesome, but the threads from the BMW forums really aren't promising. I would say there's no smoke without fire and just avoid them... Also: I would class Rotas as better The implication being that Rotas are no good...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Looks miles miles miles better with those wheels! Do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The implication being that Rotas are no good...? Well, they are cast, they aren't forged and that's what we are looking at here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Nice wheels, staggering money for what they are though Adam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Well, they are cast, they aren't forged and that's what we are looking at here. Gotcha... comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Those threads don't look good Marc you say they aren't forged are you talking about both the adv1's and the rota's? As the ones I'm after are forged adv15ts (track spec). Thanks for the heads up though ill be definitely doing some more homework and won't be buying them if that's happening to forged wheels!! Just re-read some more threads its not looking good but there does seem to be cast issues more than forged, it hasn't given me confidence yet though Edited June 10, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Those threads don't look good Marc you say they aren't forged are you talking about both the adv1's and the rota's? As the ones I'm after are forged adv15ts (track spec). Thanks for the heads up though ill be definitely doing some more homework and won't be buying them if that's happening to forged wheels!! HRE C21's........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 HRE C21's........... I know dude lol, it brings me back to a pic that I've had on my computer for 2 1/2 years: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Gave the engine bay a clean and took a few pics, the stock twins as they should be (this is the engine that will be for sale later in the year) http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171025&stc=1&d=1370986074 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171026&stc=1&d=1370986074 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171027&stc=1&d=1370986074 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveR Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Very tidy, matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Took a couple of (very bad) pics as I was out in the Supra tonight http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171469&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171470&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171471&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171472&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171473&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171474&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171475&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171476&stc=1&d=1371937658 http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=171477&stc=1&d=1371937658 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 Your right...those are terrible pictures! Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 (edited) Your right...those are terrible pictures! Haha! Build Update I've made the decision to definitely go high compression with JE 9.5:1 pistons which will provide some very nice off boost driving while making more power at a lower boost level and decreasing lag a little, will be ordering these and Titan billet mains in the next week or so. My other block and head will be with me soon and then it will be sent off to get built up in August So the engine/turbo spec is looking like this now: Engine: - JE 87mm 9.5:1 CR pistons - Rods? - Titan billet main caps - SRD Stage 3 head - lightly ported and polished - SRD Stage 2 269 cams - 9.6mm lift - HKS adjustable cam pulleys - Custom breather system - venting to downpipe (vacuum monitored through Syvecs) - SRD billet tensioner bracket - SRD complete pulley set - 4 spoke design - Welded timing star ✔ - OEM oil pump ✔ - OEM water pump ✔ - OEM crank pully ✔ - SRD billet water neck - OEM coil packs ✔ - OEM auxiliary belt tensioner ✔ - NGK R7436-9 spark plugs - SRD rear engine boxes Turbo & Exhaust: - Precision 6766DBB turbo - 1.0 A/R divided Zircotec liquid black finished housing ✔ - SRD tubular manifold/Treadstone ported cast manifold - Zircotec liquid black finish - Tial MV-S 44mm Wastegate - screamer pipe finished in Zircotec liquid black - HKS racing BOV - 4" downpipe - vband, flex section, Zircotec liquid black finish - 4" midpipe - vband - 4" HKS Ti catback - vband ✔ Edited June 23, 2013 by Littler (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 I have the urge to go spoiler less, need to get that out my system!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Don't do it! You can't do a mean sleeper look without a spoiler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Good move on the high comp engine, also if you are having head work done pay the extra and get your gaskets and manifolds port matched or the head work is a waste of time IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve.m Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I have the urge to go spoiler less, need to get that out my system!!! Have you been drinking or something Adam!! You need to get that idea out your head. Having said that It can look good on some cars, I'm just not sure stock body pulls it off that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Good move on the high comp engine, also if you are having head work done pay the extra and get your gaskets and manifolds port matched or the head work is a waste of time IMHO. Will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Have you been drinking or something Adam!! You need to get that idea out your head. Having said that It can look good on some cars, I'm just not sure stock body pulls it off that well. Ignoring the fact I am typing this with a pint in my hand I've noticed the same with stock bodied Supes after having a quick hunt at pics, its Greg's Supra that got me thinking about it but then there's a trial rear and skirts which I've only just removed lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 spoiler less FTW :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetrashcanman Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Ignoring the fact I am typing this with a pint in my hand I've noticed the same with stock bodied Supes after having a quick hunt at pics, its Greg's Supra that got me thinking about it but then there's a trial rear and skirts which I've only just removed lol. +1 to that, do it Adam, at least for a little while and see how you like it, I've thought Greg's is one of the best looking de-spoilered supra's, needs to be de-spoilered and with a little carbon lip though in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 spoiler less FTW :-) Any more pics or details of that supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Any more pics or details of that supra? I have a few more....Its my desktop ;-) Im not sure about the details or spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest steven.c Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 loving the build, amazing car! sorry if its been asked before but what indicators are you using in the bumper? do they have fitted sidelights/drls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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