JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Hi all, My name is Ben and I am a supra owner from Canada, but I reside in both the UK and in Hong Kong (holidays) I was recently lucky enough to purchase this 93 Targa Top JZA80 with Getrag 6 Speed MT from my friend whom was forced to sell it because he was moving to the States. Here are some pictures of the car. The buddy who sold it to me was satisfied with the state of the build the car was in, but to me it still seems unfinished. Let the project continue... When I bought her When I first got the supra, the engine was tired and the amount of engine oil that was leaking out from under was unbelievable. So much so that the bushing on the steering rack was dissolving. The wiring was a mess and the amount of spare cables from the loom and audio system that I managed to pull out from under the carpeting and the dash could fill the boot space of a 911. So off the car went to my trusted tuner to have the engine completely rebuilt, damaged components replaced and upgraded. All that is left at the moment is a new ecu (piggy-back ecu that came with the car was toast) some engine dress up goodies and a ridox body kit, which are next on my to do list. after the engine rebuild Edited April 9, 2013 by JZ480 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Nice aerotop mate welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi and welcome dude! Looks nicely modded and unique with the jblood front end I like it. What else you planning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Welcome! Great looking car you have. Is it a 6 speed big single Aero!? I take it the car isn't in the UK from those pics!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Welcome! Great looking car you have. Is it a 6 speed big single Aero!? I take it the car isn't in the UK from those pics!? Is that because the suns out haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is that because the suns out haha Could be!lol! But was looking more at the plate and the buildings in the background...from the three places the OP mentioned I'd say it was in HK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Could be!lol! But was looking more at the plate and the buildings in the background...from the three places the OP mentioned I'd say it was in HK. I think you are right about the country especially about the plates. Having a supra in Hong Kong must be rare. I never did see any when I went back for holiday. A big welcome to the club:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Good eye guys! And yes it was a sunny day.....you're right about the car being in Hong Kong. The 'JZ 480' plate came with the car! I have 2 other cars there and spend my holidays tracking my skylines. I could never afford the insurance if these were in the UK The cars are also less expensive in hk as most people there only care about euro and exotics.. Could be!lol! But was looking more at the plate and the buildings in the background...from the three places the OP mentioned I'd say it was in HK. Edited April 9, 2013 by JZ480 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Don't miss much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Cars like the GTO, JZX100, Skylines, Silvias and especially the Supras are rare and become more so as they are scrapped because they aren't worth much to resell and expensive to run and insure. There are only about 3 aero tops in hk. Modifying any part of your car in Hong Kong is illegal. Even the tires. So people have to bribe their way through the MOT I think you are right about the country especially about the plates. Having a supra in Hong Kong must be rare. I never did see any when I went back for holiday. A big welcome to the club:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the welcome guys! The ridox kit is next on my list( but am tempted to keep the j-blood front end as it's the only one in Hong Kong). At least that is the plan so far Edited April 9, 2013 by JZ480 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 You spend you holidays there as well? Yes all the ones I have seen aren't stick shift or aeros. The most awesome one i've seen is the one built by the local tuner top racing [ATTACH=CONFIG]167207[/ATTACH] I think you are right about the country especially about the plates. Having a supra in Hong Kong must be rare. I never did see any when I went back for holiday. A big welcome to the club:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks for the welcome guys! The ridox kit is next on my list( but it am tempted to keep the j-blood front end as it's the only one in Hong Kong). At least that is the plan so far Only one in England I think you might find! I was gunno go for one originally as its different and looks kind of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Very true! It gives the car a more aggressive look but stays true to the oem lines and keeps the car looking clean. Your project took a pretty wild turn as I can see great job with those arches mate! Only one in England I think you might find! I was gunno go for one originally as its different and looks kind of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Very true! It gives the car a more aggressive look but stays true to the oem lines and keeps the car looking clean. Your project took a pretty wild turn as I can see great job with those arches mate! Cheers bud! Got alot more planned for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Don't we all i'll keep an eye on the progress of your build Cheers bud! Got alot more planned for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 welcome from you locals. were in devon are you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Anyone now where I can get those bride seats from or what I need to search for? They look amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 I'm based in Exeter welcome from you locals. were in devon are you mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 10, 2013 Author Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) The seats are called Brix II from the Bride line up. I was lucky enough to get them with the car, but I believe that mine might be a limited edition as it comes in real leather and red stitching and the cushions aren't the typical 'bride' pattern/plain black. Hope this helps. Heres a link: http://www.hondaperformanceparts.co.uk/Bride_Seats/BRIDE_BRIX_II_Reclining_Seat_Gradiation/ I personally like the Bride Gias as seen in my inspirational supra Anyone now where I can get those bride seats from or what I need to search for? They look amazing. Edited April 10, 2013 by JZ480 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Nice aerotop mate welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm based in Exeter So dose that mean you will be attending the local show in June. check the south west forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thank you mate Am looking forward to checking out the builds and projects of members on here. Nice aerotop mate welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZ480 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Unfortunately I am set the leave for Hong Kong at the beginning of June to visit my relatives there and to dust off my cars including my new supra am hoping to see pictures that some of the members may post up on here from the show. I assume you will be there? I have never actually been. So dose that mean you will be attending the local show in June. check the south west forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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