Scooter Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 What would be great is for something like the ECU's to be remade and potentially they could be dirty cheap assuming modern circuit boards and methods (original ones are really old school tech?). I'm thinking along the lines of a Spectrum or Commodore C64 computer (showing my age) that are now emulated and could fit into a tiny sd card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 What would be great is for something like the ECU's to be remade and potentially they could be dirty cheap assuming modern circuit boards and methods (original ones are really old school tech?). I'm thinking along the lines of a Spectrum or Commodore C64 computer (showing my age) that are now emulated and could fit into a tiny sd card? That would be the dream but I can't help think that this has got a lot to do with publicity and money making. If parts are re-introduced into the market, I expect they'll cost a fortune. They'll still want 3 figures for a manual gear surround I bet. Unfortunately there are some parts that will be impossible to reintroduce as well such as 6 speed boxes and components. So will be interesting to see what Toyota have kept in terms of actually being able to manufacture 30+ year old parts again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 I agree in general about the parts prices, I was just hoping that if they parts can now be made cheaper due to advances that they might make a few quid on them but not rigidly stick to the old prices. I think trim pieces etc could still be expensive as the production costs might not have changed much, it'll be interesting as you say, anything is better than nothing :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Will this happening add value to the mkiv? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 That would be the dream but I can't help think that this has got a lot to do with publicity and money making. If parts are re-introduced into the market, I expect they'll cost a fortune. They'll still want 3 figures for a manual gear surround I bet. Unfortunately there are some parts that will be impossible to reintroduce as well such as 6 speed boxes and components. So will be interesting to see what Toyota have kept in terms of actually being able to manufacture 30+ year old parts again Grannas racing sell T56 with ratios that match the v160. There's little need in my eyes to build new v160 boxes. Especially when they've already got a solution that takes the horsepower. It would never be a cheap gearbox brand new. I think the T56 option is the best manual box option we have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Will this happening add value to the mkiv? I think it'll help keep them on the road and may help people buy them (put less off from avoiding them?) The above could mean less scrapped/broke ones so values don't go up, or certainly not as fast? It could also perhaps lower the value of late mint ones, that might have otherwise been more desirable as their original parts 'should' have been less likely to give issues? I don't think it'll have a huge effect tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 This is good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesArup Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Please make dash panels .... please!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty338 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Hopefully they make everything and the ridiculous price of 2nd hand parts will be a thing of the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 TT engine and 6 speed getrag head lights, facelift rear lights and ECU s are the parts people want the most I assume I wonder if there s any other parts people want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 TT engine and 6 speed getrag head lights, facelift rear lights and ECU s are the parts people want the most I assume I wonder if there s any other parts people want? 6 speed boxes aren't possible as far as I'm aware. Toyota sold off all the tooling they used to manufacture them Manual gear surround is another one. Electrics are starting to go on a few cars with the wiring becoming quite brittle. So new looms would also be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 New shells would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 The ability to buy direct from a web catalogue without mucking about with third parties (including dealerships) please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex G Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 TT engine and 6 speed getrag head lights, facelift rear lights and ECU s are the parts people want the most I assume I wonder if there s any other parts people want? door interiors i could imagine. but really, any parts you would need to keep it look and run good. i wonder is stock bumpers/sideskirts/rear spoilers hard to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr2kyle Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 I wonder when we will actually see the list of parts that they are putting back into production.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 door interiors i could imagine. but really, any parts you would need to keep it look and run good. i wonder is stock bumpers/sideskirts/rear spoilers hard to get? Spoilers are common as people prefer TRD, none or big wing. Bumpers and skirts are mentally rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugello Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Out of interest, where are people ordering genuine Toyota parts online at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I was at my local Toyota parts department last weekend speaking to the young lady and she bought this up. Apparently the top dog in Toyota has a mkiv and it's driven from there. It will still be MrT prices mind but at least your guaranteed the quality. It will be nice to see the list of spares at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I was at my local Toyota parts department last weekend speaking to the young lady and she bought this up. Apparently the top dog in Toyota has a mkiv and it's driven from there. It will still be MrT prices mind but at least your guaranteed the quality. It will be nice to see the list of spares at some point That's interesting to hear. Maybe they are reviewing what parts are worth making again. I think the engines are a must. Whatever it will be. I fear for those who try and make a profit off the supra tax. At least it will hopefully being prices down for some parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Heater cores, Rear subframes. Glass. Light units. And body panels is a must Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex G Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 i could see people buying whole engines just for tuner projects, no matter if it is a Supra or something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Out of interest, where are people ordering genuine Toyota parts online at the moment? I've used Megazip a few times...not the fastest, but so far so good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Heater cores, Rear subframes. Glass. Light units. And body panels is a must Add in full suspension parts, radiators, intercoolers, condensers, engine looms, engine components, brakes including everything up to dust shields. I would say Turbos but most go a different direction nowadays with their tubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raddys Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 How awesome would it be if you could buy every part and make a brand new mk4 supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted June 9, 2020 Share Posted June 9, 2020 Looks like dates have been added to the initial list of parts (only 3 for the mkiv still) being reproduced. Door handles available to order from July 1st, brake booster from August 1st, and headlights in winter 2020. Will be interesting to see what prices these will be set at. https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/heritage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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