muckyman Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 lovely lovely car, but the fact that the black arches don't follow as black on that little bit of both front and rear bumpers make my teeth itch. I'm sure thats the way its meant to be, but to me it looks odd. Still, I am slightly jealous of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Looks great! ... a quality Supra alternative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Not really bothered in keeping this up to date as nobody seems interested in threads like this anymore, but for people that are interested (and not on fb) I’ll give a quick update... The car finally had its first ever uk mot done on Thursday and it passed first time without any issues so then it was onto the fun part and finish the paperwork off and get it sent away on Thursday as well. Now it’s just a waiting game for the V5 and a registration number. The amount of looks and attention it gets is far more than the Supra ever got tbh, it was literally drawing attention in from every angle and even had people snapping pictures! Anyway, where’s some updated pics On the way to the garage After passing went for a little drive All that’s left to do now is to refurbish the wheels and then get it ready for japfest in May Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nice although I preferred the oem wheels but please keep updating on here as I don’t get on with fb! I take it no offers around the asking price then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Nice although I preferred the oem wheels but please keep updating on here as I don’t get on with fb! I take it no offers around the asking price then? I have kept the oem wheels but they just don’t shut the car imho, one of the worst oem wheels I’ve seen on a car...but it is from the 80’s so kinda makes sense haha. In regards of selling I have no intention now tbh, after I took it out for the first time on a blast round some rural roads next to my unit, I got the same feeling driving it as I did a Supra for the first time! So that says a lot imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Glad you are happy they are fun very light and twitchy! I keep thinking get something slower, light but quick but more usable on the road. I have a tuned 50cc moped and when me and the boys go out it’s great fun (they all have super bikes and admit it’s as much fun!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Glad you are happy they are fun very light and twitchy! I keep thinking get something slower, light but quick but more usable on the road. I have a tuned 50cc moped and when me and the boys go out it’s great fun (they all have super bikes and admit it’s as much fun!) Yeah the are a great little car and very quirky! Like I said it gets a lot of attention wherever it goes so can’t wait to see it at shows now lol. I was always dubious going from the Supra to that and the drop in power but you honestly have more fun in it on the corners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Odd that it is now considered a "little" car, but with the new performance version of the VW Up, the GTi, being 120kgs heavier than the larger bodied original Golf GTi it just shows how perceptions change and safety concerns and gizmos have made 98% of modern cars rather portly.... It looks lovely and I am sure it will be great fun and attract a lot of complementary attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Looking good Alex. Great looking at the front imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 There is no life after supra only existence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Odd that it is now considered a "little" car, but with the new performance version of the VW Up, the GTi, being 120kgs heavier than the larger bodied original Golf GTi it just shows how perceptions change and safety concerns and gizmos have made 98% of modern cars rather portly.... It looks lovely and I am sure it will be great fun and attract a lot of complementary attention. Yeah I’m not a fan of all the new gadgets and safety gear in new cars these days! I like the 86 as it’s a “back to basics” car and just like a go kart! Looking good Alex. Great looking at the front imo. Cheers Adam yeah i love the pop up headlights haha There is no life after supra only existence Supra’s are great don’t get me wrong, but this is just so much more fun in certain aspects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I love the stock wheels, pretty perfect in my eyes. But if it was aftermarket Id definitely gone with a set of Wats Love this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 I love the stock wheels, pretty perfect in my eyes. But if it was aftermarket Id definitely gone with a set of Wats Love this car The stock wheels are horrendous imho, they just date the car and look rubbish! I’ve kept them for the pure reason that they don’t come up for sale to often. The SSR Longchamps are a classic wheel and suit the 86 perfect imho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 So on Saturday I finally got everything in place and the number plates on, it is now fully road legal the first port of call was a familiar sight from Supra ownership Now just hope for good weather on my time off work and enjoy it! Still need to get the wheels refurbished and change the drivers seat to a stock one, but apart from that I’m happy with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Looks very nice, that would easily get on TG cool wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Looks very nice, that would easily get on TG cool wall Haha now that would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 So gave the car a much deserved wash the other day after sitting for so long in the workshop gathering dust Then took it out and grab some proper pics of it all registered and etc Last night I got the wheels off ready to be dropped off to get refurbished today They should be ready for collection tomorrow afternoon since they are only 14’s they can be done 2 at a time and they are only going 1 colour so it’s nothing to time consuming Will update once they are back and on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Look forward to seeing the update photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 This is making me think back to my fun Mk1 Mr2 days........light nimble revvy (ok and rusty!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Such a lovely example mate, hope to see it in the flesh one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Look forward to seeing the update photos Should have them by Friday This is making me think back to my fun Mk1 Mr2 days........light nimble revvy (ok and rusty!) These are so much fun on the twisty roads up here! No rust or rot on this car at all Such a lovely example mate, hope to see it in the flesh one day! Cheers dude, will try come along to at least 1 Big event this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 Got my wheels back today and to say I’m happy is an understatement it totally transforms the car. Sadly the weather was pretty dull most the day so you can’t really see the colour all to well against the car The colour is a dark gunmetal/anthracite colour Weather finally cleared so went to try grab a pic but it never picked up on the colour will try again tomorrow though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Very nice indeed Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Works for me and ties in with dark bottom of the car. Just thinking out the box i wonder what they'd look like with part of the wheel in red matching the car ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Very different Alex. Looks good. When I got the 535d I told myself not to mod it. That didn’t last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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