Matty_L Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hi everyone I'm Matt, I thought I'd put up a little about my past. I started getting into modifying car when I owned a fiesta . Realising the errors of my ways I then went to a Celica GT, my wife then took over that and I got an MR2 Turbo, until rust got the better of it, I decided enough was enough and striped & scrapped the car. I was adamant my next car was going to be newer and more about comfort than speed (Opposite of the MR2) I had my mind set on a 350z, but as I've always liked Supra's I kept an eye on the forums here. Then I saw the V8 Paul from Whifbitz was selling. Hopefully picking it up in the week I live near Reading an sometimes go to the Jap meet near McDonalds / KFC / B&Q retail park, anyone on here go to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Nice buy dude the v8 facelift that Paul was selling is a stunning motor! Welcome to the club Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihai Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 Welcome to the club! some people never realise the errors... We did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 noticed he has sold it so I guess you have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Thanks guys. Not got the car yet as Paul's changing the cambelt for me. Hopefully get the car Thursday ready to take it on a camping trip on Friday. The idea of Paul doing the cambelt was so I could have a car I dont have to work on after the MR2, it didnt last long, I'm already looking at changing the exhaust & headers Although I'll do as much maintenance as I can first, check valve clearances etc as they tap when they go out and is very common on this engine from what I've read. Once I get it I'll put some photos up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Nice choice of motor What headers do you have in mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 hehe thanks Not sure, I was looking at the Rush ones but they aren't available anymore, so need to look into it a bit more, what do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I have the Rush ones Neil doesn't make them anymore though. He told me his last set went to the States. These Hurricane ones look the same as Rush. There are these Xat Racing ones too. There were some IMF ones but they only seem to pop up on the Lexus forums in random group buys. Think there were some quality issues though if I remember right. Not many options I'm afraid and everything is overseas. Could always go custom.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Good info, thanks very much. Not sure what ones to get at the moment, think I'll drive it for a while and decide how loud I want it to be, what system do you have? uploaded any videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'd enjoy your car as Paul has built it for a while first before tinkering Should be really nice. Mine has always been de-cat. Currently running the Rush headers into custom Y pipe into a TT Tanabe Touring 3". Whip some photos/vids of your car up when you get it! Here's mine a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I have the car home now, but having a few problems with it, hopefully be sorted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 What's up with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 It seized a pulley and snapped the aux belt on the way home. So Paul sorted me out with some parts, while I waited for them to arrive I thought I have a look at some other things on the car, I noticed some of the gauge lights don't come on with the ignition (but they did when I picked it up) and the windows dont work anymore. I'm not sure if this is related to the aux belt issue, but there was a 10A fuse under the dash that had blown, so I replaced it but it just blew again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Urgh.. Annoying to get problems like that and so soon into ownership. Hope it hasn't put you off the car at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddie_r32 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 ello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 (edited) nah it's not put me off the car yet, a mate came over earlier and commented on how good the condition of it was under the car, so it has it's up sides lol. Hi Ed Edited July 9, 2013 by Matty_L (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest balloo Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 welcome aboard pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Welcome to the forum, I hope it proves valuable to you - there is a lot of great information on here. Sorry to hear of your woes, fingers crossed everything is easily rectified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted July 12, 2013 Author Share Posted July 12, 2013 Thanks guys. Not had a chance to look at it due to moving house, but hopefully Paul will be able to help sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Hey guys, The car is pretty much sorted now, big thanks to Paul at Whifbitz for looking at it, the main issue was the stereo that had been installed by a previous owner, who apparently didnt know what they were doing lol, and it needed a new alternator possibly caused by the wiring issues. But its now back on the road here's a quick photo to celebrate I'll get some better photo's soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 glad its sorted, get yourself down to the meet on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delboy52 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_L Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Thanks guys can't make the meet on Monday, we're going to a wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeland Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I'd enjoy your car as Paul has built it for a while first before tinkering Should be really nice. Mine has always been de-cat. Currently running the Rush headers into custom Y pipe into a TT Tanabe Touring 3". Whip some photos/vids of your car up when you get it! Here's mine a year ago. Love that sound! - - - Updated - - - Not bad for a first Supra! Welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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