d-_-b Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Is the going rate these days for a standard gte motor really 3k+ ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Welcome back the club Looking forward to your build. If I could I wouldnt mind building ground up. Lucky you got your old Supra back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 b;4180533']Is the going rate these days for a standard gte motor really 3k+ ? Seems to be, and possibly more with loom ecu etc included.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 b;4180533']Is the going rate these days for a standard gte motor really 3k+ ? perfect donor car in the forsale section 3k and you could have the engine then make back some of that money breaking the remains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Seems to be, and possibly more with loom ecu etc included.... Hmm the GTE conversion may indeed have to wait a little while haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 perfect donor car in the forsale section 3k and you could have the engine then make back some of that money breaking the remains Haha cheers dude, [emoji1360] I was just on that thread watching the idle/running vids.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 wellcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra joe Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Welcome back ! I remember that car ! I'm glad you bought it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 b;4180463']Cheers dude, your car is looking excellent btw! That yellow is so eye catching. Was scrolling around the sections and saw your wheels update and forgot how nice she looked! Cheers mate, I was going to sell it to buy a house but at the moment looks like I can have both Get some up to date pics of your Supra posted ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Welcome back, can't believe you managed to buy back your Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 So just thought I'd post a real quick update to this, With the TT market being what it is, am thinking NA-T as I was before, so since my last post I have now sourced an N/A engine to get the car going however it doesn't have any of the motor mounts. Now I've sourced the exhaust side, but need the Intake side. So if anyone has an intake side mount (both parts, bracket and mount) please do get in touch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Someone was selling some mounts on the Facebook group recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 Someone was selling some mounts on the Facebook group recently. Cheers dude - Don't suppose you've any idea who that was do you dude? (Or a link to the ad?) - I scrolled through a fair amount but couldn't seem to find the listing :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Welcome back buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 Welcome back buddy There you are dude!!! Cheers dude, was wondering where you were at, don't think the welcome back is 100% official until I've had a post from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 i was awol myself until i smelt the familiar scent of an old chum waft through this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 20, 2016 Author Share Posted December 20, 2016 i was awol myself until i smelt the familiar scent of an old chum waft through this forum. Hahaha, 'it is through this 'scenting', that supra owners can regroup after months, even years, apart from the pack' Welcome back to you too then dude!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 *david attenborough mode on. Watch as this younger, more virile owner whom has returned from a long foraging session away from the pack. See how this fine specimen secretes a pungent odor from his turbo scrotum. The older males in the pack find the lure and prospect of a new car amongst there numbers highly stimulating. Here we see the older member hurriedly scurrying off into a dark corner of NWS with his genitals tucked between his legs. Now only the whimpering chatter of his once majestic BOV can be heard in the dark recess of this car community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) So bit of an update, Finally sourced mounts, what a mission that was... Also bought a Lexus GS 300 with low mikes, full service history and MOT history dating back to pretty much new, runs so smoothly.. The donor car: Edited January 29, 2017 by d-_-b (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Also as part of her rebuild she now has: Brand new UK brake calipers front & rear Brand new UK brake grooved & drilled brake discs front and rear Brand new brake pads front and rear Brand new braided brake lines Brand new upper & lower suspension arms front and rear Brand new toe rods New rear subframe Brand new HSD coilovers Prob a few other parts i've missed but shes looking pretty smart under there now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) Bringing her back from the workshop after working on her over Xmas: Edited December 31, 2016 by d-_-b (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Picked up some facelift front seats on Saturday from CarlM (great member, real pleasure to meet and deal with, thanks dude). Those are now in so nice to have something proper to sit on when inside ^^, Gearbox now has oil in and bled the clutch and moved her around under her own power. Also wired in the reverse lights so they are good to go. Also it's looking like I'm going to be having a lot going on this year so after much deliberation I've come to the decision that once I've carried out a few other bits on her she will be going up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 b;4192351']Picked up some facelift front seats on Saturday from CarlM (great member, real pleasure to meet and deal with, thanks dude). Those are now in so nice to have something proper to sit on when inside ^^, Gearbox now has oil in and bled the clutch and moved her around under her own power. Also wired in the reverse lights so they are good to go. Also it's looking like I'm going to be having a lot going on this year so after much deliberation I've come to the decision that once I've carried out a few other bits on her she will be going up for sale. Whattttt? You can't sell up again Chris! Get her to a driveable state and just enjoy her for a bit dude. She's looking great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Whattttt? You can't sell up again Chris! Get her to a driveable state and just enjoy her for a bit dude. She's looking great /QUOTE] Cheers Josh, Yea it's not a decision I come to lightly as was planning the whole NA-T route again but I'm just not going to have the time to do it dude. She was always going to be a second toy/project but as always, things always seem to change & time is everything. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 b;4192363']Cheers Josh, Yea it's not a decision I come to lightly as was planning the whole NA-T route again but I'm just not going to have the time to do it dude. She was always going to be a second toy/project but as always, things always seem to change & time is everything. > Ahh man, no way you could just keep her NA5 for a while? Seems such a shame to sell her - not many people get the opportunity to purchase back a car they loved. Whatever you do decide/end up doing, keep in touch buddy, it's been great having you back around.. PS, would a run out in mine help change your mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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