Havard Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 I know H but its my 2nd supra and a new hope fits better than attack of the clones Lol..!! Sorry, I was just being an arse. Lovely, classy colour 6N0. Good luck with your plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suprageek Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Lovely Jim! Enjoy mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Oops, no idea how that came up as question marks H, I've had to dl Tapatalk to post from my new phone and it was supposed to be a smilie, d'oh!! Sounds completely different with ??? at the end lol Cheers David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Looking good Jim Just need some engine bay pics and interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 I've done some bits and pieces in the bay Carlo, carbon cooling plate and stainless nuts & bolts and given it a good scrub but I'd rather get it how i want it before posting pics, na bays in stock form aren't too impressive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAMILY MAN Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Looks good Jim. Cracker colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Cheers Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Bit more progress this weekend... I'd already changed one of my front calipers for mot when I bought it, but recently the other has been sticking and it was brakes that were the recurring problem with my last one and the main 'weakness' of the car. So rather than refurbing or buying yet another j-spec caliper I decided it's definitely more economical (hopefully) to invest in proper brakes. So, I got a set of lexus calipers which were fitted yesterday and have made me happy lol, it's the simple things... I got a bargain, £65 posted for the pair (off a '99 vvti ls400) including good as new pads and the mounting bolts. I bought new mounting bolts anyway and got a great deal on a decent set of new discs, the total cost of the conversion was £65 for calipers & pads, £88 for discs, £30 labour for fitting and £8 for new mounting bolts, total £190. They cleaned up very well and I painted them grey to tie in with the colour of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Where are the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Got a meeting in a minute bud, will fire some up at lunchtime lol You're making good progress with yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 In for the Pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Good upgrade on the brakes Jim & for that kind of money too! Now that the "fog" has lifted you'll be spotting bargains left, right & centre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 That reminds me Damien, didn't I lend you a tenner in 1998? Couple of pics, not great but they fill the wheels nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 That reminds me Damien, didn't I lend you a tenner in 1998? Oh I recall having to work for that tenner. And I haven't felt clean since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Lol actually, the fog lifting has had a big impact on my wee projects - no jokes I've had a set of wheels in bits in the kitchen since November that have now been primed and sanded and were left off for colour last week, the calipers arrived on Friday night and were cleaned, wire brushed and painted and then fitted yesterday, the car's been washed to within an inch of its life usually twice a week, I've fitted the carbon bits and replaced the bolts for stainless in the engine bay etc etc etc it's been quite a change from my manyana (manana) attitude of the past 20 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 I got my wheels back from the powder coaters yesterday, I have to say I'm delighted with them, they've come out much better than I'd hoped They're sepang bronze metallic (a bmw colour), I need to try to ignore the football for a night and get on with finishing cleaning up the split rim bolts so that I can get them rebuilt, tyres fitted and onto the car. I really hope the colour goes with 6no. A few pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Nice work with the brakes and wheels, such a bargain with those calipers. Must find a set myself as i dont believe the refurbed j specs are up for BPU even with the CW fast road pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Cheers bud wheels aren't perfect by any means but they were very badly pitted and have come out amazingly well considering what they looked like last week even after high build primer. It's worth checking ebay and gumtree for ls400 breakers, I assumed postage costs would make them un-economical but my price (£65) included postage. If you need any help trying to keep postage costs down (as in getting them sent to NI first then on to you down there) give us a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Quickly got bored with trying to clean up the old bolts so decided to splash out on a set of new gold bolts and new nuts to go with them. They arrived today so hopefully the wheels will be rebuilt this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAMILY MAN Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 New bolts look the part. Like the colour of the wheels.They will be a brill colour contrast with your sup.Looking forward to seeing them on . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Cheers Al, was just wondering what had happened to you the other day, haven't seen you on for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAMILY MAN Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Have been a busy chappy. Doing allot of work around the house and now the World Cup but looking forward to getting off the July week, roof off and let the wind through the hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Nice pic of my car taken at a show yesterday my wheels are built but one is leaking and is being split and rebuilt again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAMILY MAN Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Beautifullllllllllllllllllllll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Got my gen7 Celica wheel fitted this evening, another wee thing ticked off the list I like it, still oem looking but a bit more up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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