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What Christmas presents have you bought your Supra?


Rich.2211

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Nowt quite sick of it tbh! I havent driven it since september, not been started since november either

 

Did you get the paint job to a point where you were happy in the end? I remember reading through some of your previous posts where you seemed unhappy with it :( I would love to have the skills/space/ability to paint my own as the 19 year old black Japanese paint really is past its best now.

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Did you get the paint job to a point where you were happy in the end? I remember reading through some of your previous posts where you seemed unhappy with it :(

 

It looks ok in the wet :D I ruined the lacquer mate, its too thin in places basically, it will be sorted next year though, im not thinking of getting rid i just need a break from being near it, ive got loads of parts ready to fit, I just havent got any motivation towards the car at all

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It looks ok in the wet :D I ruined the lacquer mate, its too thin in places basically, it will be sorted next year though, im not thinking of getting rid i just need a break from being near it, ive got loads of parts ready to fit, I just havent got any motivation towards the car at all

 

Fair enough mate, as you say a break from it should hopefully reignite the love. It's a stunning colour regardless :)

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Fair enough mate, as you say a break from it should hopefully reignite the love. It's a stunning colour regardless :)

 

Yeah it is, the colour still looks awesome tbh its just the shine thats disapointing, its all good had i been totally out of love i would of had something different sitting in the garage, one proper drive will see it return

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It looks ok in the wet :D I ruined the lacquer mate, its too thin in places basically, it will be sorted next year though, im not thinking of getting rid i just need a break from being near it, ive got loads of parts ready to fit, I just havent got any motivation towards the car at all

 

This is sooooooo easy to fix "hello is that the bodyshop, can you paint my car.....thank you"

Put your feet up and drink vasts amounts of tea, take the mrs out for a nice meal and wait for the magical call "hello sir, your shiny perfect car is ready for collection"

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This is sooooooo easy to fix "hello is that the bodyshop, can you paint my car.....thank you"

Put your feet up and drink vasts amounts of tea, take the mrs out for a nice meal and wait for the magical call "hello sir, your shiny perfect car is ready for collection"

 

Haha wish that was the case over the last few years mate but money been to tight too pay a few grand for a paint job, however im now debt free which now means next year this is possible, so il be taking your advice for sure :D

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These babies!

 

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=271347018798#

 

Need some good budget tyre recommendations though, as trying to get info from the seller is taking ages.

 

They're 8.5 and 10J R19's. Both 35 offset.

 

Anyone?

 

Nice one man. Make sure to get some pics up when they're on.

 

I was thinking of these if I couldn't find any LMs. Probably in 18s, though.

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This is the thread I was looking for!

 

Mine has been treated to some tlc so far, still more to go though.

Ive given the UK spec brakes an overhaul, with new pads and discs all round, along with a lick of paint and some fresh decals :)

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And given the engine bay a much needed overhaul. So far I've done the drivers side, with a fair bit of polishing and a bay respray in satin black. Along with some carbon accents

 

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I'd previously painted the turbo pipes, and used red silicone, but it looked crap

 

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Next on the list is to polish the cam covers, inlet mani and throttle body. Replace the vacuum hoses with black silicone, spray the passenger side bay in satin black, fit my new rad, cambelt and water pump, coolant flush and refill, oil service, and fit my oil temp sender.

 

Also managed to finally get my boot popper fitted today, so I can pop the boot with the alarm fob. A small thing, but makes a difference :)

 

The rest should keep me busy for a while lol, ready for next spring :thumbs:

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i treated mine to a long drive up the M4 to see parents :D she was happy and satisfied at the end of it. Albeit, she treated me to a £40 receipt for fuel as my present :S

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Nice one man. Make sure to get some pics up when they're on.

 

I was thinking of these if I couldn't find any LMs. Probably in 18s, though.

 

How about some used but nice 19" split rim, deep dish Volk Rays? Check these out;

 

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=131078669381

 

Note that tyres are not included. I stumbled across them whilst looking for mine.

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santa brought me a gopro :D

 

also treated myself to some UK front discs, yellow pads, TT diffmount and bolt, and I've ordered some UK rears to start off gathering parts to change the rears too.

 

all this is to get my car how I want it for 2014. soooo much to do!

 

these stainless bolts folks are using on UK brakes, anyone have the sizes to hand? fancy doing that, good idea.

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