JordanC Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hello, So I've been looking at a few supras and I've been quite curious as to what people would go for if I gave them £1000 free to do modifications to the car. So (for example) if I had: '94 RZ TT Auto 58k Miles 199 Quicksilver UK Brakes Leather Seats, Electric Driver Seat Clean, no rusting. Slight lacquer peel on front bumper What would you do with the first £1000 you spent on the car? I'm looking for ideas! I'd look to go BPU in the future but would want to get used to the standard car first. Would you get it all checked out and serviced etc or go straight for parts?? Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'd give it a full service and completely overhaul the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 If it aint got uk brakes then upgrade to them you can buy a full set of 4 calipers discs and pads for well under that budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'd give it a full service and completely overhaul the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 you can buy me some coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markylee Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 After my problems in my last thread , I would get a new o2 sensor and get them damn cats off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I'd give it a full service and completely overhaul the brakes. Would do exactly this, not just a basic service either. If you can budget it then also add braided hose lines, 5.1 dot brake fluid and Chris Wilson fast road pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Give me £1000 and I will let you know once I have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanC Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Cheers guys, your cheques are in the post (if only!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Cheers guys, your cheques are in the post (if only!!) They better be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 If the belt hasn't been done that should be high on the list of priorities, 55k is the first interval for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A decent set of tires, brake overhaul and a geometry tune up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I believe there was talk of hookers and hamsters on another thread recently.. Seems like a good purchase in my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A good extensive service depending on what it's had done. Belts and pulleys being the big ones, cam belt will cost you a fair whack if it's not been done. If it's in good shape regarding a service take a look at the suspension. See what the condition is and if it's still running the original suspension. Suspension parts aren't cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 some good advice on this thread, definitely agree. OEM Parts to consider replacing: - Cam cover gaskets (check for leaks first) - Cam cover breathers - Coil-pack clips - Turbo link hose x 2 ( may well be collapsed with age/use) - Do the Tippex test on the Crank Pulley (CP's are beginning to show signs of failure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The first thing I'd do is change every single oil in the car such as engine oil, gearbox oil, break fluid, power steering fluid etc and then I'd replace the filters. If all else looked okay ie you can't find anything else that NEEDS to be changed, I'd spend the rest of the money on a full exhaust system and also a front mount Intercooler depending on how expensive each piece cost. I say this because IMO having a free-flowing exhaust as well as a FMIC really does give the car a lot more pull. I noticed you already have UK spec breaks, so it wouldn't be necessary to upgrade them until you do go full BPU, but even then the UK spec breaks seem to work very well. At the end of the day, people will spend their money differently when it comes to their car, and whilst it is obviously a very good idea to ask for people's opinions I wouldn't let anyone else deter me from spending my money on what I want Good luck with the Sup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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