listy Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'm sure either SRD or Whifbitz do a paddle shift system now (or both companies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch79 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Whifbitz, when I seen the paddle post I knew I'd seen one. So looked... £3k ha. Comes with that fancy syvecs thing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennK Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Have a look at my SRD setup - linked through to the Syvecs... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?308664-New-Syvecs-autobox-full-control-and-paddle-shift&p=3885808&viewfull=1#post3885808 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Have a look at my SRD setup - linked through to the Syvecs... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?308664-New-Syvecs-autobox-full-control-and-paddle-shift&p=3885808&viewfull=1#post3885808 Thanks Can you confirm whether the paddles are aluminium or not? I wonder if the paddles would work with the stock ECU in a VVTi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Can you confirm whether the paddles are aluminium or not? That is the main issue with this as far as I can see. The feel of the paddles is absolutely essential here. A nice, hefty metal one to pull feels really premium, plastic ones don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) That is the main issue with this as far as I can see. The feel of the paddles is absolutely essential here. A nice, hefty metal one to pull feels really premium, plastic ones don't. I totally agree. I don't even like the thought of Carbon ones TBH. I was watching a set of Ferrari 612 paddles on eBay, as you know they will feel very well weighted. They were over £200, plus spares would be very expensive if needed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERRARI-612-PADDLE-SHIFT-FERRARI-PADDLE-SHIFT-FERRARI-F1-GEAR-CHANGE-/271592976869?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AFerrari&hash=item3f3c33f1e5 Edited September 5, 2014 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I totally agree. I don't even like the thought of Carbon ones TBH. I was watching a set of Ferrari 612 paddles on eBay, as you know they will feel very well weighted. They were over £200, plus spares would be very expensive if needed. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FERRARI-612-PADDLE-SHIFT-FERRARI-PADDLE-SHIFT-FERRARI-F1-GEAR-CHANGE-/271592976869?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AFerrari&hash=item3f3c33f1e5 Indeed, they'll be good. Some Porsche ones are good too, ditto Audi. They may be more cost-effective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'll have to look into that. On the plus side, I imagine the vast majority of paddles will use very simple two wire circuits, much like the tiptronic buttons on the Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Nothing much has changed, I'm still waiting. Spoke to Torque GT this morning, the car is due in within the next few days. I have to pay the shipping agent directly (part of the reason it was so cheap), so this and the new DVLA road tax system will hold up collection a little. Really impressed with the service I'm getting from them, though I always recommend Jurgen. On the plus side, the parts have started flooding in. The first thing I ordered was a HKS SLD (Speed limit defencer) II from Nengun in Japan. For those of you that don't know, this unit removes the 112mph speed limit restriction. This model is specially for the tiptronic equipped cars, and it interfaces with the gearbox and trac system. This needs to be wired into the ECU loom, and I will document that process when I do it. Other items that have arrived include a brand new facelift bumper trim bar, courtesy of James, and an active spoiler, undertray and motor, courtesy of Kirky_123. Both top gents. More to come... eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Looking forward to seeing the pictures once it arrives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Not long now bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I took the plunge and asked Jurgen to BPU mine before I even pick it up, the modding starts again I look forward to seeing your progress on this nice looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I took the plunge and asked Jurgen to BPU mine before I even pick it up, the modding starts again I look forward to seeing your progress on this nice looking car Cheers mate. I think I'm just going to get it looking how I want to start with, and slowly add bits to take it to BPU. See how long it is until I want to go single... When do you get yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Cheers mate. I think I'm just going to get it looking how I want to start with, and slowly add bits to take it to BPU. See how long it is until I want to go single... When do you get yours? couple of weeks to go, have to change the seats as I detest the facelift pattern seats, also a nice set of wheels, not made up my mind on those yet, I did like the WED SA 70's on my old old single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Worth keeping an eye on this thread mate regarding the high speed kickdown issue on Tiptronic cars: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?155415-VVTi-Tiptronic-Speedm8-speedo-converter/page7 I'm going to look into having a special Lockwood dial face made rather than using a speedo converter, as it's possible they are causing issues. Did yours come with UK brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) As per this thread: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?155415-VVTi-Tiptronic-Speedm8-speedo-converter/page7 I've been deliberating how to overcome the apparent 'high speed kickdown' issue that Tiptronic Supras can suffer from, and I think I've found a solution. Instead of fitting a signal fudger to make the speedometer read in MPH, I have ordered a set of bespoke gauge faces from Metal Monkey. See here for the metalmonkey gauge faces: http://www.metal-monkey.co.uk/acatalog/Supra_MK4.html In combination with the HKS SLD II, I should now be able to hit 130mph+ safely Edited September 23, 2014 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Who is metal monkey? Does he do a TRD Rev counter by any chance? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Who is metal monkey? Does he do a TRD Rev counter by any chance? Thanks. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) The importer sent me a few pics today, as the car has just been dropped off with them. I also received a brand new HKS FCD from MRX, another top gent Edited October 3, 2014 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Very nice! And it Looks so clean and original, might have missed it but are you changing the stock seats? If not please do! facelift seats are just awful, an oem set of recaros is the way forward How long til you take delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Looks like a lovely example mate. Are you sticking with the stock suspension or are you planning on lowering it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) Very nice! And it Looks so clean and original, might have missed it but are you changing the stock seats? If not please do! facelift seats are just awful, an oem set of recaros is the way forward How long til you take delivery? Will be swapping the rear seat for a stock vinyl one, and the front seats for some RenaultSport Megane Recaro Trendlines when I can find a set Just missed these on eBay. IMO these are a better design for a road car than the Speeds. I've had two sets of Speeds, and while very comfortable and supportive, the big bolsters are a bit of a pain and they wear quickly. Looks like a lovely example mate. Are you sticking with the stock suspension or are you planning on lowering it? Will be buying some suspension, but I'm undecided as to what. Would love some Nitrons but they cost a lot of money, will probably go for CW Bilsteins withcustom valving and custom rideheight. Once I find some wheels... Edited October 3, 2014 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Will be swapping the rear seat for a stock vinyl one, and the front seats for some RenaultSport Megane Recaro Trendlines when I can find a set Just missed these on eBay. [ATTACH=CONFIG]192198[/ATTACH] IMO these are a better design for a road car than the Speeds. I've had two sets of them, and while very comfortable and supportive, the big bolsters are a bit of a pain and they wear quickly. Will be buying some suspension, but I'm undecided as to what. Would love some Nitrons but they cost a lot of money, will probably go for CW Bilsteins withcustom valving and custom rideheight. Once I find some wheels... Lovely choice of seats, have you considered the new hks setup Lee stocks? Seems reasonably priced compared to the Nitrons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 Lovely choice of seats, have you considered the new hks setup Lee stocks? Seems reasonably priced compared to the Nitrons. Yeah, especially with the offer he's doing on them. My issue is that I don't think anyone in the UK services HKS suspension, so a minor leak could end up with the car off the road for weeks, or potentially scrapping a £1000+ set of shocks+springs. I've also heard great things about this company, and they're UK based: http://www.quantumracing.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 17, 2014 Author Share Posted October 17, 2014 Just waiting on the DVLA now, so it shouldn't take any more than a week until it's ready to go. My metal monkey dials arrived, and were immediately posted down to Torque GT to fit for me. In other news, I've been spending money like it's been going out of fashion! I've managed to secure a full set of side pods, hockey sticks and sill trims, so that I can return the car to stock body. I also got a shiny new Whifbitz SMIC, courtesy of MattP. Thanks Matt. While I am still going to go ahead with the paddle shift conversion, I've decided to go down a different route to the WorksBell kit. More on that later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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