Hitbox Junkie Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I have bought another new set of wheels New wheels make me happy! To be honest i was slightly unsure on them when i initially saw the sales advert but they were a cracking price and super rare sizes so thought id take a punt at them and if i didnt like them id easily be able to get my money back. Anyway, Christian (spunkmeyer) kindly dropped them off to me tonight as he was passing through and they are much nicer than i first imagined. Genuine BBSs all original with the original screw on centre caps. 18x9 fronts and 18x10 rears. Im super stoked with them! They are in need of a refurb but for the price i paid i couldnt be happier. And before anyone asks, my old wheels have sold. They literally sold within minutes of me putting on facebook that i had new wheels https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170818/77cdcb5da0d93acee3c091caec556f44.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170818/76c39f406cc2d09d6054abec19ded563.jpg With a fresh refurb and new decals these are going to look awesome and will allow me more clearance and therefore a proper geometry setup Dam was going to ask about the old wheels. Car looks stunning. Be nice to see the engine and transee go in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Can't beat BBS wheels mate. Loved my old ones. Good choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 I have been looking online today at various pictures and colour schemes and tbh i think they look the best in a nice oem light silver with red BBS accents - quite motorsport orientated. So i think thats what im going to do. I have ordered red centre caps and rim decals.. the more i look at them the more i like them. Cant wait to have them fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Japanese performance show. I had an absolutely brilliant day, caught up with loads of people and quite literally just spent the whole day chatting. I was really pleased with my spot in the exhibition hall and the car really did look nice. I wouldnt usually blow my own trumpet (so to speak ) but it was absolutely gleaming and i think the effort i have put into this car really shon through. I had various people come up to me and compliment it and the whole day was really enjoyable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foggy147 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Beautiful Supra mate. Could only hope one day mine looks as clean as that, good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Car was looking beautiful mate and very shiny Every time I passed round where you were on the show & shine section I wanted to come over for a chat but you always had loads of people chatting to you so didn't want to interrupt, glad you beat me to it and found where I was parked up and said Hi as it was good having a chat. From what you was telling me I can't wait to see the updates on the new engine build so will be watching with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlM Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Car looks spot on Harley, you sure you want to change those wheels?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysdan Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Car looks amazing mate your attention to detail is spot on. Can't wait to see the engine build. if the engine bay looks as good as the outside that is going to be one hell of a car.. ps keep the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I must admit after seeing how good this looked on sunday, im really not digging those new wheels at all The xxr's look ace and really suit your car My opinion of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thanks guys, much appreciated. The only downside to theses shows for me is that my bonnet does stay firmly shut! And with such a high number of other supras all with spectacular engine bays it does frustrate me.. (maybe frustrate isnt the correct word?) But you get what i mean.. im getting impatient! I keep telling people 'yeah im getting there' But im really not! Its sooo expensive to do it 'right' and give the car what it deserves. I will do it though. Regarding the wheels Josh, its funny actually, when i sold the old Rotas in favour of the XXRs everyone said i was mad and that the rotas were far nicer... then when i suggested powder coating them all black everyone objected again. But now I've done it everyone loves them! So much so that as soon as i mentioned i had new wheels about 10 people PMd me instantly and 2 minutes later they were sold! I have some plans for the BBSs so we'll see what people think once they're done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 my god its been to some shows that car in its lifetime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 my god its been to some shows that car in its lifetime! Shes a show car through and through! you kept her in fantastic condition throughout your ownership and attended many shows and events and i intend to do the same! Afterall she is very pretty.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 I might be mad here but i bought another sunframe to refurbish! I have already done this once and hated every second of it so naturally thought fuck it lets do it again. Basically i didnt document it very well the first time and also after having it shot blasted and zinc primed i then caked it in underseal.. dont get me wrong it will certainly last eternity, but it doesnt look as pretty as it perhaps would have done if id have powder coated it. So thats what i intend to do to this one. I also bought a van! Because everyone should have a van. My 'supra parts transportation wagon' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Nutter I look forward to the write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Those who have done a subframe may have encountered this too... No matter how nasty the rest of it is the lugs under the rear mounts remain perfect, as if still new. Both my subframes have been like this and i find it pretty amazing. Im going to have to buy a reciprocating saw to cut the arms off as they are typically seized solid. You can do it with an angle grinder but its safer to do it with a saw, far less chance of catching the subframe. While im waiting for that to arrive i have started on the rear mounts. It took 20 tonnes of pressure to finally press the old bushes out! Chances are if you're doing this you'll shear off the bolts that hold the anti roll bar brackets onto these mounts. One side was fine but the other side had both sheared off The captive nuts are tack welded on and personally i think its best to knock them off and start fresh with new regardless of whether you get the bolts out or not (unless your subframe is absolutely mint) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Today i welded the new nuts into postion. I bolted them on first to secure them in exactly the right place then welded them.. my welding isnt an art form yet so i then grinded it down and smoothed it over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 That's why I got custom brackets made up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 That's why I got custom brackets made upYep! And they are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Yep! And they are awesome! /QUOTE] Amazing aren't they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 That's why I got custom brackets made up I know.. and i want them! Along with afew other bits you have if you break your subfame for parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I know.. and i want them! Along with afew other bits you have if you break your subfame for parts! Ha ha, if I can't sell it whole I'd probably just keep it with the shell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyFDMD Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just some picture whoring! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Man I just did a little excited sex wee. Amazing mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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