MRX Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 OK so after the troubles I had with my last Supe I was ready to try something else and the only thing that interested me was 911's. But the more I thought about it, I just couldn't justify spending 3 times the cash for something that isn't really any faster or better looking. So when I saw this - 1997-Black-VVTi-TT-Tiptronic-BPU-46K I knew I had to check it out. I've not had a Tip before so its something new to try out. I've just driven it 150 miles home and I have to say I loved every minute of it. The car felt so tight and didn't miss a beat, I imagine its just like how they felt out of the factory, respect to previous owners for looking after her so well! There are a couple of bits that will need sorting, but nothing major - Aerial just whirrrs and doesn't go up or down New rear number plate re-locate boost controller so i can see digital display (found when using manual mode i wanted to see what gear i was in) Engine needs a good clean Wheels refurbed Couple of pipes need changing as a little worn / perished Install new head unit / amp etc Fix squeaky passenger seat - Sounds like a family of mice are holding out in there Check for lose electrical connections behind dash as clock doesn't work and aircon was random Exhaust is way to quiet, can barely hear it All fun jobs that i can't wait to tackle Here's some pics of her at her new home by the sea - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Lovely car I would highly recommend upgrading the stock tiptronic system to paddleshifters, there's a how to in my build thread (see link in my sig). It transforms the driving experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Lovely car, I must get mine out I've not driven it since dragonball in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Lovely car I would highly recommend upgrading the stock tiptronic system to paddleshifters, there's a how to in my build thread (see link in my sig). It transforms the driving experience. Already seen your thread mate (read it all a couple of days ago )and cant wait to have a go at doing exactly what you've done. I'll drop you a PM for more info in a week or 2 if thats OK? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Yeah no worries, feel free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Nice one Rob, what happened to the other supra? Did you sell it? Or is it a project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Nice one Rob, what happened to the other supra? Did you sell it? Or is it a project? Sold it, its currently being broken unfortunately. I sold the wheels to a guy in Arizona 2 days before i decided to get another Supra, pretty gutted I never kept them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Sold it, its currently being broken unfortunately. I sold the wheels to a guy in Arizona 2 days before i decided to get another Supra, pretty gutted I never kept them.... That sucks, it was a lovely car... Good luck with no5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmerlin22 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Nice car mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 My last adjustable suspension had little twiddly knobs on top of the mounts to adjust firmness, is that the same here but with an allen key in the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Nice car mate! Haha nice one mate! Was a pleasure doing business with you bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpro Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Any plans to go single? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Any plans to go single? No plans at present, BPU is fast enough for me as it will be a daily driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Have fun with her! As I did, and hopefully the guy you bought from Good to see her looking well and yeah the time I had it I felt the exhaust was a lot quieter than some of the other guys I know, just never got round to getting a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Where did you bring it from? Apart from the pub landlord spec gold badges, looks like lovely car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Apart from the pub landlord spec gold badges, looks like lovely car Oioi was a genuine optional extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oioi was a genuine optional extra So was a walnut dash overlay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 So was a walnut dash overlay... Cracker :haha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oioi was a genuine optional extra Doesn't make it tasteful or acceptable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Doesn't make it tasteful or acceptable! It's a just a badge.. Each to there own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Its a gold badge though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Very nice mate. Love the RARE gold badges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G9RGE Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thats another Black one in Bournemouth :-), Looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRX Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Thats another Black one in Bournemouth :-), Looks lovely Once Hitbox Junkie finally gets his we'll organise a mini meet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2jzs14.5 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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