Big Supes Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Just thought I'd share my excitement! I can't believe a 32 year old man is struggling to eat anything this morning in anticipation. Not sure when this weather will clear up. I wanted to get back and get her detailed for some piccies. Frickin' UK weather! Will definitely have the TC on as we don't want any mishaps. EDIT: Pics and spec... Stock '95 UK Spec TT (auto) Edited March 1, 2014 by Big Supes (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 looks very clean!! completely standard aswell . It still has all the original owners manuals unopened! It kinda feels rude doing anything to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 It still has all the original owners manuals unopened! It kinda feels rude doing anything to it. Go BPU and that feeling will soon go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st3ven1 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 looks like a very clean/straight example. Only changes I can see from stock is the sun sport grill and the (correct me if I'm wrong) miss-matched leather. Looks to have black leather fronts and cream leather rear? I'd personally keep everything as stock as possible on a clean UK spec. If you do change anything then make sure you keep the OEM parts to put it back to stock when you come to sell it. In 5+ years time, examples of UK models will be very thin on the ground(even more so than now) and a car like this should hold it's value very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the comments peeps. I can confirm the rear seats are black and the underside looks factory fresh. Chuffed to nuts with the car. She drives like new. Finally home now. Took around 3 hours to get out of central London, but hearing the twins happily spooling on the motorway was well worth the wait. Came back to Southampton via Basingstoke... had a burger and visited my nan for a quick cuppa. An all round WIN of a day. Quick snap at Basingstoke: Edited March 1, 2014 by Big Supes (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Lovely Supra you have there... ENJOY ! Cheers mate. Looks a lovely clean example. Don't worry about the age, excitement bit, I was bursting when I collected mine and a bit older than you so as they say, good things come to those who wait. Enjoy. Ha! I think I am going to sleep like a rock tonight now all the stress, excitement and anticipation is over. No doubt I'll be looking out of the bedroom window tonight when I go for my routine 3:30am pee. Will get some more detailed pictures up this weekend. Initial plans for 2014 (nothing concrete yet): Lower suspension Wheel spacers OEM side skirts & spats BPU 6sp conversion MONIES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Fair play. Have a good think though before committing to skirts and spats. They can look good but get on the yank site, it might just change your mind. bottom line is though, it's yours to do what you like and that's the most important thing. And yes, I still look out the window at the Supra when I take my early morning pee . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 I take it our friends over the pond aren't keen? So they've got into the import scene for a few years and I'm supposed to care what they think of Supra's? Pahhh! I kid... I've always thought the same when it comes to personal taste. Its in the eye of the beholder. I might set up my old phone as an ip camera so I can view my car whilst being in bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Front lip, lowered, new wheels and your golden mate! Nice clean car you have. Keep it stock bodied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Nice purchase, it looks so fresh and unmolested As an enthusiast may I request you don't stick any cheap tat to it, cars like this are VERY rare now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Looks like a good one. Personally, I wouldn't fit the skirts and spats. I'd leave the bodywork alone. As its a UK spec, it has an 'active spoiler', so it doesn't need a front lip. Get the stance looking right, and it will look amazing as it is. If you want to update the exterior, do it by fitting facelift lights all round. They're easily swapped if you ever change your mind. As Homer has said, tidy, unmolested UK specs are very rare these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Personally having done all the body, suspension, wheel and power mods if this were mine i'd just do the power mods and slightly tweek the suspension The car looks too nice to change anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 I think you guys are echoing my original thoughts regarding the body. It just feels a bit nuts chucking plastic on. Think I'll go with the general consensus and focus on the wheels and power mods for the time being. Active spoiler is awesome, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 When get your new wheels keep the o/e 17's, don't be tempted to sell them Absolutely mate. Think I'll keep all the standard parts in case I want to put her back to stock. She would more than likely sell for more that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 The active spoiler is by far the best look for the front of a Supra. This attraction to sticking on cheap plastic front lips stemmed from the US(as several of the "must have" supra mods have) as they never got the option of the active spoiler. So it is a very rare item over the pond and goes for $1000+ second hand. Might be worth hunting down an active spoiler controller that one of our members used to produce, this will allow you to raise/lower the lip at will. I agree regarding the active spoiler. It was also pretty cool seeing the light come on dash when I finally got out of London and got up to speed. Will keep an eye out for the controller. Sounds like a great mod for her stance at meets, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 That looks like it came off the car transporter to the toyota dealer yesterday, very nice condition, good purchase! Thanks mate. The pictures don't quite do her justice, but hopefully when this weather clears up, I'll get out there and take some more. Yup, turn the ignition on(don't start the car) and push the "down" button. It'll then stay down till you start the car. Thanks for the tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Decided to go for a car cover until I can get her in my mum's garage. It'll keep the muck off and, more importantly, will help tone down the appearance as I currently live in a bit of a shite-hole area. Should be moving by the end of next year... Edited March 1, 2014 by Big Supes (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) Thought I'd give this thread some loving instead of starting a new one. Ditched the car cover for a garage. Whifbitz 3" system and decats have been installed along with the HKS FCD and NGK iridium spark plugs. Hopefully will get around to fitting the boost controller at the weekend: ICE is in. Got a hold of some SRD speaker brackets (worked a treat) and some Focal PC165 speakers for the doors. I have a Kicker 10" sub in the boot and Kicker amp to power it. Opted for a Kenwood double-din head unit. Lastly, managed to lower the ride height 30mm. There's still work in progress so I don't have any other pictures, but I'll be sure to post them up when it's all done... and more importantly, after I've cleaned it. Edited March 1, 2014 by Big Supes (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 looking good mate, you will love BPU btw the thread should be in supra chat? Thanks mate, looking forward to turning up the boost. Yeah, I think I had intentions to leave this thread to die, but I may as well use it to document the story. Maybe a mod can kindly move it to Supra Chat. Looks great dude, BPU is good fun, should keep you happy for a while before going single and I didn't think there where any s**t areas in Hampshire? lol Thanks mate. 6 speed will be first dude. Hampshire is wearing thin on nice areas these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CivicJordan233 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 wow she looks lovely!! very clean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) wow she looks lovely!! very clean.. Thanks mate. great example of a well looked after car. been said before - car will hold its value well or even make you money if you keep it as Toyota intended. having said that as you are modding to BPU, I would certainly invest in some decent CW pads. imi Thanks imi, I've recently replaced the rear pads and don't fancy doing them again for a while (), but I'll definitely invest in a complete set for the future. I find myself torn between keeping everything as Toyota intended as don't intend to sell it and I'd like to put my stamp on it. The main reason I hunted for such a mint example was to have a solid base to build on. It's a tricky one for sure... whatever happens, I'm not going to rush into anything. clean car Thanks bud. 6 speed is the nuts to be fair although don't underestimate the autobox, I bet you are looking forward to 1.4bar :D I honestly never thought I could love an auto so much, but I'd be only be lying to myself if I said it's on par with manual. Boost is hopefully going up this weekend... and yes, I can't fricken wait. Edited January 15, 2014 by Big Supes (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 Thanks buddy, yeah, have been doing a couple of late evening finishes here 'n there. I've been lucky enough to have a good pal to lend a hand and have access to his workshop. Would have been pretty fooked without him. Are you going to the Basingstoke meet? Would be rude not to go out for some BPU goodness.... that's if I can stop drooling over Parry's Supra. Ohh, and BTW, I have been giving some serious thought into getting my rear stock wheels banded.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 (edited) Sorry for the thread hijack, but I thought uk spec turbos were rated to 1.3 bar? Lovely looking supra though mate, can't wait to see more updates Ran my UK's at 1.25 - 1.3 bar, never 1.4 and they were still going strong when i sold it at 137k miles Made approx 420 hp on a hub dyno Edited January 15, 2014 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Ran my UK's at 1.25 - 1.3 bar, never 1.4 and they were still going strong when i sold it at 137k miles That's what I thought DNK, just wondered after seeing Williams comment about 1.4bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 That'll just create more heat wont it for very little gain if any on stock turbos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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