j_jza80 Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Thanks I'm so happy with how it's turned out, going to get the interior tidies up and I'll take some decent pics. Expect a separate thread with loads of pics of my road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 Offset looks perfect. Suits the car so well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Wow, what a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Its really coming along nicely, the stance looks great! Sounds much better now as well heard you going past my house at the weekend, sounded great! - - - Updated - - - Its really coming along nicely, the stance looks great! Sounds much better now as well heard you going past my house at the weekend, sounded great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Cheers guys, I'll get some better pics soon. Today I have been mostly removing window tine from the rear screen. What an awful job! Basically using a heatgun and a scraper. There's loads of residue still on the screen, so still another few hours work Top tip: I discovered that if you use the heatgun on the outside of the glass instead of against the tint, the glue often peels off with the tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Looks mate, fitment on those BBS look spot on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Top tip: I discovered that if you use the heatgun on the outside of the glass instead of against the tint, the glue often peels off with the tint. Wish id known that when doing mine lol, i used thinner/white spirits to remove the last of the glue in mine. Car stunk for ages, horrid job. Wheels look well. Edited May 28, 2015 by TuneR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 LM's are lovely bud, they suit the supra so well. They're very suspicious looking black circles in that carpark a couple of days before you changed wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 LM's are lovely bud, they suit the supra so well. They're very suspicious looking black circles in that carpark a couple of days before you changed wheels... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=201670&d=1432485489 Ha ha, not me I promise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Just getting a few more niggles out of the way The Ti exhaust I bought from JackyBoi is fantastic, really well made, incredibly light, and just the right compromise sound wise too. But it never sat properly, and I was not keen on the blue tip. So I took the car to my exhaust guy today, who has made it prefect. As it was Welded on an extra bracket to make it sit straight How it looks now He polished the blue tint off using a bench polisher. Quick shot of the rear suspension while up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 looks great mate, liking the wheels. We need to have a yorkshire meet soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Looking great on the new wheels!! I really like this car! Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Yeah definitely, Oh and I've finally managed to secure a UK spec rear bumper Hopefully after that is finished, that will be it for the expensive jobs. Then I can really start enjoying the car, and start putting money aside for my single conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 A few more pics Recaros Outside the Yorkshire Air Museum this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Great work mate, loving the recaros. In relation to the single build will you be keeping the tiptronic box or going getrag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 Cheers mate I'll be keeping the tiptronic, it's just a much better setup than a 6 speed for daily driving. But down the line I may go 6 speed if the Supra ever becomes a weekend toy, as I do miss it occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I agree as much as I love manuals I do prefer my tiptronic 996 as a daily. Your thread has got me wanting to change the buttons on mine to paddles. Need to see if it's possible and how much work is involved. Not really seen any single turbo tiptronics before any idea what sort of torque the box can handle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glanza_Mike Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I've been informed roughly 600 ft/lbs if a few select tweaks are done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 As far as I'm aware they are the same as the regular auto. I suppose there is a remote chance that they are strengthened, as the gearchange in many mode is much quicker and more aggressive than the older auto boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Well one of SRD's single kits with a gen 2 6262 will be perfect for a fast road setup with the paddles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Lovely touches bud, seats are a good choice also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) Not updated the thread for a while as I've been away (see HERE) But there are a few things going on. To start with, my Supra developed a misfire on WOT during my time at the Nurburgring. I am currently assuming it is a coilpack or clip issue, due possibly to me replacing the sparkplugs before my trip, and possibly the enormous heat buildup in the plug chamber caused by repeated laps on the track coupled with 35d heat in Germany. I will do more research into the symptoms and report back when I have a better idea. Thankfully the VVTi's only have 3 coilpacks, so if I do need to change them it is much cheaper than for a non VVTi TT. On a more positive note, after months of searching I finally found myself a UK spec rear bumper. For those of you who don't know, the UK bumpers don't have the large square numberplate hole that the J-specs have. I wouldn't have bothered, except that my rear bumper needed painting anyway, so it was worthwhile. Before After I also fitted a conventional rectangular front plate. I will be getting a private plate at some point, so I will be able to reduce the size of the plates significantly. And this is what she looks like now (At todays Harewood House classic car show) That is pretty much all the interior and exterior work done. The car is now in very good condition, and looks exactly as I want. I have a few little jobs to do, including getting the heated seats working with the factory switch, fitting my oil pressure sensor and a few other niggles, but now my focus will be on deciding a spec for the single swap and saving for that. Edited June 21, 2015 by j_jza80 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie-S Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Nice to meet you today Jay, pis look good but even nicer in the flesh and the paddleshitf's are genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Cheers mate, you too. The quicksilver/red leather combination on yours is one of the nicest colour schemes I've seen on a Supra. Stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Nice that you got the exhaust on bud any videos yet with it attached? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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