TheTurtleshead Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Oh yes!! Car Specs in the beginning- 1996 TT Auto, 37000miles. Deep Jewel Green, 100% Stock. This colour, whilst being difficult to capture on camera, is amazing in the sunlight, and rare to boot! I decided to take the plunge and sell my Manual, Widearch Aerotop shell. I realized that I was going too far with the project; -I like to drive my car hard and the Aerotop wobble wasn’t doing it for me anymore. -I was building a show car… Something I have never wanted. I think I got caught up in Build Thread Fever. Que the green beast. I picked it up on Friday 6th Sept. It drove perfectly, gave me a sense of how awesome these things must have seemed in their day when new. The low mileage means that not only does it drive like new, it is like new underneath! Even the cats are shiny stainless! The heatshield have no evidence of brown, and there is NO surface rust anywhere…. Quite amazing! Being 100% stock I naturally set about changing that! First order of the day was the 6 speed box, Big Case TRD Diff(Short Driveshaft included ofc ), and the RPS Streetmax Clutch. With the Help of Mr DavidP, (who has once again proved how much of a true gent he is!), we compeleted the 6-speeding over Saturday and Sunday, tunnel replace with a new section from Mr-T, the works! It drives like a dream, a stock TT6 is still quite a weapon…. The Manual really does transform a Supra. The RPS Clutch is actually surprisingly ok as well! 660ft-lbs of Torque should be enough Unsuspecting of what's to come, 100% stock and in the Sunlight! Need a polish but the colour is fantastic! Facelift Rears! The conversion in pictures!; Good Chiselling Action from Mr. P! This is what it should look like when removed If it's not mangled you know you have done it properly! Cleaning up for welding Old and new! Sealed in nicely Nice tidy workshop!… Edited February 11, 2015 by TheTurtleshead (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Fitted my big Case TRD Diff All Freshly Zinc Coated OEM Bolts/brackets from my stash were used where possible. RPS Clutch Fitted Fitting up the Shifter. The Finished Article: [/img]</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> After a free pub lunch, (Winner winner!) and a drink, we parted ways and I went back to the workshop to fit;</p><p> </p><p> -Black Alcantara Recaros from a DC2 with Bride Rails.</p><p> -My Momo Wheel(Been on all Three of my Supra’s so far now!)</p><p> -Blue Dash Conversion </p><p> -My Focal Front Components and Alpine Head Unit </p><p> -TRD Rev Counter and UK speedo </p><p> -Facelift Rear, Front lights and clear Side Repeaters</p><p> -Carbon Bonnet Dampeners</p><p> Some Piccys!</p><p> </p><p> Stock Japanese… err. loveliness? </p><p> [img]http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=174768&d=1378680110 Hmmmm recaro Hmmm facelifts! Sooo much better. Next weekend it’s time for: -HKS Ti and Second Decat -Facelift front indicators(If I can find some!) -Carbon Exhaust Surround -Aluminium Undertray -HID Kit -Kicker Rear Speakers -HKS Hipermax 3 Coil-overs Minty Fresh and waiting their turn. About 4 hours work with the brake cleaner and wire wool got them like this! They need copper greasing back up before fitting. On the Wish List is; -Facelift Front Indicators & Looms -Getrag inspection covers -Nice set of Wheels(Got a few in mind, working on it now!) If anyone has any of the above let me know. Parts missing from the single conversion stash are now literally a Syvecs s6 and sensors . Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoy the write up as much as I have enjoyed myself this weekend Edited September 9, 2013 by TheTurtleshead (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Always loved this colour, look forward to what happens with this car ! I take it your selling the auto set up ? Did it have a LSD ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Good looking car there James, keep the updates coming. Lovely color too:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Fantastic read & looking forward to seeing this come together! It's an awesome colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Bloody hell James, you don't hang about !! 2 days in and you've done a 6 speed conversion, that's got to be a record I've seen that colour in the flesh as well and it's gorgeous. Congrats fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Wow David's quite a talented chap ! Quite handy yourself, good read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I still hate you james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Amazing colour. Just fell in love with this thing instantly. I want more updates!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Wow!! Nice work Guys, this colour is beautiful, what wheels you thinking of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Blimey, those original seats were something else!! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this - great colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Awesome stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 brilliant work already mate - amazing transformation inside with the change of seats!! this will be lovely once its all done.... wheel choice is goign to be crucial!! oh,,,,,,,,and all these pictures of manual working and not one glimpse of your Pants..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Car is looking good dude! Like Jamesy said, wheel choice is crucial but if your going with anyone of the ones you showed me your onto a winner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 looking good, lovely colour mate:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I've always fancied a go in a T.T.6, yet hadn't expected to have to make one first. The Turtle in action. Edited September 9, 2013 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 He's so fit.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted September 9, 2013 Author Share Posted September 9, 2013 A bit of gurning always helps mechanical work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 A bit of gurning always helps mechanical work! I thought it was the thought of slave sucking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Nice project James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 get in line son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Ccw classics would make this car. Nice carbon lip on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slutters Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Ccw classics would make this car. Nice carbon lip on the front. Speaks the truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD-Rob Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 That is one really nice car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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