Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Well it's about time I posted up the new acquisition, my first ever properly modified Supra I'd like to thank Martin J in the first instance as I contacted him re his old for sale thread and he let me see and ultimately buy the car in an unrushed fashion and also kindly sorted out some minor bits prior to the sale, essentially allowed me to avoid the pressure of being up against every man and his dog in pursuit of a nice Supra (that's at anything close to a reasonable price anyway) as seems to be the way these days. The old timers may remember this as SupraAyf's old car, and this had no small bearing on me buying it, combined with Martin's situation whereby it was largely a bit of a garage queen! I need to work it out exactly but I think it's definitely a sub 50K mile car much as you can be sure, more than a decade of forum provenance is a good start and only two long term owners in that time, so this and the general condition (underneath included) I'm satisfied it's a sound purchase regardless I've never been a fan of kits or mods really so for me this is a bit out there but in a nice way!? About time I had a slightly tuned one and it makes all sorts of noises I'm not used too , although the exhaust is understated and suits me just fine. BPU gives the giggle factor and some leather front seats and the lexus wheels have tweaked things a little from when Martin had it (Gold Advan's might get a gunmetal refurb as the tyres are near new and they are a nice 9" and 10" staggered set). I've had it a couple of months now and all is in order, got some bilstein front shocks to go on, the facelift engine mounts to replace at some point and a bit of an engine bay tidy but all nice bits to be getting on with and keep me tinkering. Love it tbh, thanks again Martin I'm looking after it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Looks very nice I'm with you on bodykits but done well they can look quite nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I never saw it in the flesh, but I do remember several long term forum owners saying it was the cleanest Supra they had ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Supra number 10 is incredible!! Looks very nice, nice kit and looks really cared for I'm on Supra number 2, first one I had for 7 years and this current one I have owned for 1 year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 looks lovely, really tidy! best color for a Supra too IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Very nice mate .. Jesus ..No 10 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 looks good, with a solid history to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Got to agree, I never thought I would see you in a modified Supra... though to be honest changing the front and rear bumpers for stock is fairly easily done. Looks fantastic and congratulations on the 10th Supra, just can not keep away can you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 cheers guys, I kick myself at some of the ones I let go but then again all of them have been fun and I've learnt a lot along the way and also some of the ex's are with new thankful owners across Europe so my loss is their gain and you can't keep them all! I'm getting slightly better at keeping them longer, but sometimes I just can't resist and trust myself more and more to make good/ok decisions, car wise at least! although that's probably jinxed things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Got to agree, I never thought I would see you in a modified Supra... though to be honest changing the front and rear bumpers for stock is fairly easily done. Looks fantastic and congratulations on the 10th Supra, just can not keep away can you Cheers Abz, your white one has to be one of the few I didn't buy! Long long term I thought the same about the bumpers and that in some respects the body work can be secondary to all the underpinnings in that all but the very very best Supra's are heading inevitably towards a state of either putting up with the blemishes or planning for that full respray down the line. I do genuinely like it as is though, was never anti mod's per se but the insurance and fear of breaking them was entrenched in me and when I first had a Supra I was on the breadline compared to now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Looks very nice I'm with you on bodykits but done well they can look quite nice. Cheers, still have the Silver one at the moment that's completely stock so get my purist fix from that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Cheers Abz, your white one has to be one of the few I didn't buy! Long long term I thought the same about the bumpers and that in some respects the body work can be secondary to all the underpinnings in that all but the very very best Supra's are heading inevitably towards a state of either putting up with the blemishes or planning for that full respray down the line. I do genuinely like it as is though, was never anti mod's per se but the insurance and fear of breaking them was entrenched in me and when I first had a Supra I was on the breadline compared to now. An now she is gone Thank you for the advise when I bought her originally, I really appreciated it mate. Understand where you are coming from but... take a look at this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 all right all right I've only just got it! and for the time being it's staying as is. I do have the stock rear spoiler and so options there, might pick up a stock front and rear bumper over the year(s) just in case. FMIC might have to go etc so not at all a straight forward or cheap option, my inner accountant knows i'll never see any of that money back so I'll need to know deep down that its a long term keeper if I'm to splash the cash on it to that extent. Who's know might even get totally power hungry and get a single one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Looks very nice! Your silver TT auto is a car I still to this day regret not buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Looks very nice! Your silver TT auto is a car I still to this day regret not buying. What the one I have now? Did you see it for sale at the same time as me, i can't recall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Congrats on the new purchase Scott. I'll have to pop over with mine at some point to have nose around at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 What the one I have now? Did you see it for sale at the same time as me, i can't recall? No Im going back a few years. Weren't you the chap with the silver TT auto facelift with Lexus tte wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 No Im going back a few years. Weren't you the chap with the silver TT auto facelift with Lexus tte wheels? Ah no, I think that was Movistar, it was a nice one still owned by a member I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Congrats on the new purchase Scott. I'll have to pop over with mine at some point to have nose around at it. Sounds like an excuse for a hindhead tunnel run, would be good to get a ride in your single, how is yours at the moment have you been buying even more brand new bits for her!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Sounds like an excuse for a hindhead tunnel run, would be good to get a ride in your single, how is yours at the moment have you been buying even more brand new bits for her!? She is a fair weather queen to be honest. I've not used her much as we're looking to move at the moment and time has been taken up with decorating, viewing etc. Hindhead tunnel run sounds like a plan. You're more than welcome for a ride in my car. It's quite an experience over BPU. I may have bought a few more things too;) All parts a stored away ready for the shell rebuild. I think I have another big order building. Looking to replace all subframe bushes as part of the strip down. If they are still available! Edited September 9, 2015 by mwilkinson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 10?! Issues!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 10?! Issues!! Perhaps! but it's er 'only' one every 16months or so for the last 14 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 She is a fair weather queen to be honest. I've not used her much as we're looking to move at the moment and time has been taken up with decorating, viewing etc. Hindhead tunnel run sounds like a plan. You're more than welcome for a ride in my car. It's quite an experience over BPU. I may have bought a few more things too;) All parts a stored away ready for the shell rebuild. I think I have another big order building. Looking to replace all subframe bushes as part of the strip down. If they are still available! You are definitely thorough in your refurbs, best of luck with the move and parts accumulation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Red is the best colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 looks fantastic and a good buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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