Hamilton Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hello all, This is technically my second "hello" post as I did one last year, but the difference this time is that I am now the proud owner of a black GZ Aerotop! I spent nearly a year looking for the right car but I'm delighted with what I've got, and I feel I owe a great deal to the people on this forum- I've lurked here for years, reading loads, before joining properly, so I felt I had a good knowledge base before looking for a car. Now I have it I realise how much I still have to learn, but still, thank you all for such a superb and supportive forum. Anyway, the car: it has belonged to at least one forum member previously- some may recognise it. It's been superbly looked after, and I'm currently wading through an enormous file of manuals, receipts and history. As expected there are a few small things that need attention- a few paint cracks and chips- but overall nothing major. I don't plan on making any drastic changes at the moment- my aim is just to look after it, having wanted one of these cars for so many years. I'll make a couple of interior tweaks and get a spoiler put back on (shame as the spoiler delete had been really neatly done, but personally I prefer the Supra with a spoiler!) I may swap the VS skirts as well, although to be honest they're growing on me now that I've seen them in the flesh, so who knows. I'm going to try to attach photos of the car arriving earlier today, but if they don't show up then you'll know I've failed! Look forward to meeting some of you at the shows soon. Thanks for reading and apologies for the long post! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorling Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 That looks worth the wait, congratulations, although I agree with you about the spoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Nice. Well done Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 nice looking car, actually a car that could get away without the spoiler, but agree will look better with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhy Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Great looking car. Love the Blitz Technospeed Z1's. I think a TRD spoiler will add to the exterior nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broomie Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 nice, the rear arches look odd have they had work done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Is this captainchaos's old car? Looks familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Looks lovely.....congrats! Agree with putting the spoiler back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 It'd be worthwhile buying the OE side skirt, air vents and spoiler as they come up in black which they do on places like eBay regularly but not very often. So if you are in no desperate hurry you could amass a full set over time and that gives you all the options on what to put on or leave off with anything you don't use you can store or easily sell on. Generally with Supra parts like these the longer you store them the more valuable they become. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 Thanks for the comments everyone. Glad so many are in agreement about the spoiler- I'll post more pics when it's fitted. I've gone for the TRD one. Few more photos now I've had chance to take it out. I also spent hours yesterday cleaning the interior- it wasn't filthy, but it's always nice to know it's been done thoroughly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 nice, the rear arches look odd have they had work done? Thanks. Yes, the rear arches have been rolled. Done well too. In older photos it used to have wheel arch extensions but they've obviously been removed- I prefer it like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 It'd be worthwhile buying the OE side skirt, air vents and spoiler as they come up in black which they do on places like eBay regularly but not very often. So if you are in no desperate hurry you could amass a full set over time and that gives you all the options on what to put on or leave off with anything you don't use you can store or easily sell on. Generally with Supra parts like these the longer you store them the more valuable they become. Good idea, thanks for the advice. Funnily enough this crossed my mind as well. I'll probably get hold of an OE set of skirts as I'm fairly certain I won't keep the Veilsides, and will keep an eye out for the rest. I do love an OE car but there were other things I prioritised over having something stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Wow this Supra is a blast from the past!! I remember back in 2008 when Pabs / Paul owned it, I used to see it at the Basingstoke meets when I used to own my black aerotop too. It’s a great looking aerotop, personally I wouldn’t change a thing. Looks good spoiler-less, I always did love this car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayside_supra Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Great looking car. Can’t beat an aerotop! TRD spoiler will be the icing on the cake. What a time of year to get it too, leave the roof off for as long as you can [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Wow this Supra is a blast from the past!! I remember back in 2008 when Pabs / Paul owned it, I used to see it at the Basingstoke meets when I used to own my black aerotop too. It’s a great looking aerotop, personally I wouldn’t change a thing. Looks good spoiler-less, I always did love this car Wow, that's cool! I guessed someone would recognise the car but didn't think it would be from back in 2008! Glad you like it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Great looking car. Can’t beat an aerotop! TRD spoiler will be the icing on the cake. What a time of year to get it too, leave the roof off for as long as you can [emoji3] /QUOTE] Agreed! So far the roof has only been put on while I washed the car, then it came straight back off again! Sure hope this weather holds for a bit longer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_1993 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Welcome to the forums! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Lovely looking Supra, love the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 Yep that’s my old car! Glad to see it still around, shame the wheels have been changed but each to their own. Miss it like crazy, hopefully it still has my seats and carpet and interior changes too?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I’ll probably be very upset if I found out how much you paid for it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Yep that’s my old car! Glad to see it still around, shame the wheels have been changed but each to their own. Miss it like crazy, hopefully it still has my seats and carpet and interior changes too?? For what it's worth I'll do my very best to look after it. What wheels did you have on it? The interior has black Recarro Speeds, white LEDs in the dash and black carpet. Sound about right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 For what it's worth I'll do my very best to look after it. What wheels did you have on it? The interior has black Recarro Speeds, white LEDs in the dash and black carpet. Sound about right? Yep, sounds like the interior is still going strong then! I sold the car back in 2007, so glad my handy work is holding up strong! If you want any details or photos of what i did let me know, kept a record of everything but then I’m sure I provided 99% of it to the buyer anyway. Cheers - Paul - - - Updated - - - For what it's worth I'll do my very best to look after it. What wheels did you have on it? The interior has black Recarro Speeds, white LEDs in the dash and black carpet. Sound about right? Yep, sounds like the interior is still going strong then! I sold the car back in 2007, so glad my handy work is holding up strong! If you want any details or photos of what i did let me know, kept a record of everything but then I’m sure I provided 99% of it to the buyer anyway. Cheers - Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Oh and they are my wheels, just didn’t recognise them in a different colour! They used to be gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 Yep, sounds like the interior is still going strong then! I sold the car back in 2007, so glad my handy work is holding up strong! If you want any details or photos of what i did let me know, kept a record of everything but then I’m sure I provided 99% of it to the buyer anyway. Cheers - Paul - - - Updated - - - Yep, sounds like the interior is still going strong then! I sold the car back in 2007, so glad my handy work is holding up strong! If you want any details or photos of what i did let me know, kept a record of everything but then I’m sure I provided 99% of it to the buyer anyway. Cheers - Paul Thanks Paul, really appreciate it. I love the interior you've done! Wouldn't change a thing. I also got given a huge file with receipts and manuals for the car which I've barely had time to look through, but I'll give you a shout if anything else crops up. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicasaur Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Just stumbled across this thread and noticed the date of the post and the Blitz wheels in the pics....man... I remember that night on eBay so well. So YOU'RE the guy that outbid me! Man...I was so annoyed at myself for weeks on end, because it was the only Supra that I felt was worthy enough to buy all Summer. I got outbid by either £50 or £100...I can't remember now. Lovely car mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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