wile e coyote Posted September 29, 2023 Author Share Posted September 29, 2023 So she has power James power her up today to check all systems which seemed all good Not started yet but getting closer 406e0400-4e01-43ba-94c4-17619bf10f66.mp4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 (edited) So James fabricated the second decat pipe so it fits pufectly to the racing catalytic converter and the original rear pipe Then painted in high temp paint to mach the rest Edited October 5, 2023 by wile e coyote (see edit history) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Wheels gone off for blasting and painting with brand new Bridgestone fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishieftrottle Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Car porn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 If it's possible to imagine this car looks even better in the flesh. You could fall into the paint and everything is just so clean and tidy. An amazing level of work has gone into the car. In my opinion this is one of the best full restorations of a Supra I've ever seen or read about. Darren has something really special with this car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak jak Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 If you want to see it in the flesh, it will be at this years NEC Classic Motor show at the NEC in November. It will be trailered there from James workshop so will still have zero miles on the clock. Come down and be one of the first to see it. The ex Goblin car now Toms Castol Livery will also be on display, along with MSB stock Aerotop Supra and a 1981 MK1 Celica Supra (one of only 2 in the UK) Discount code is available in the Members Section or DM me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 On 10/6/2023 at 10:46 AM, mwilkinson said: If it's possible to imagine this car looks even better in the flesh. You could fall into the paint and everything is just so clean and tidy. An amazing level of work has gone into the car. In my opinion this is one of the best full restorations of a Supra I've ever seen or read about. Darren has something really special with this car. Ah Thank you Really appreciate this I Am having a book done of the restoration and will be with the car at the nec Im having pages at the back for comments 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 10, 2023 Author Share Posted October 10, 2023 James been plying with the suspension Recently and the bellows on the shocks are not in great condition but my very original suspension bellows are in great condition, glad I kept everything from years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 11, 2023 Share Posted October 11, 2023 (edited) On 10/10/2023 at 12:29 PM, wile e coyote said: James been plying with the suspension Recently and the bellows on the shocks are not in great condition but my very original suspension bellows are in great condition, glad I kept everything from years ago Might sound nuts but would it be worth treating these with something like Gummi Pflege ? Edited October 11, 2023 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 Had to google that lol ive passed this onto james 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 11, 2023 Author Share Posted October 11, 2023 So Kane painted up the centre caps for the wheels as the wheel guy didn't want to do them due to the age Kane says they great match as the wheel guy gave him paint He also did the front lip as a new one has not appeared yet and we feel it might not Front Bumper fitted 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 It is looking very smart !! Are you going to run without a front plate ? has that been smoothed ? I learnt what i need to build a midpipe now aswell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 Yep no front plate for as long as I can Not had one on the lc for couple years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, wile e coyote said: Yep no front plate for as long as I can Not had one on the lc for couple years I opted for sticky plates on the front of mine and no trouble in 10 years 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 14, 2023 Author Share Posted October 14, 2023 Springs gone off for blasting and painting James added extra grooves to the shocks to get ideal height This is something chris Wilson does as they tend to sit high 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 16, 2023 Author Share Posted October 16, 2023 Wheels all done 09b7cba6-3104-40ad-bed8-c33583a0e6ca.mp4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Little progress but stopped in our tracks Starter refurbed Cranked over and great oil pressure just on cranking but then 7771eea2-2769-4321-99f2-b525da644ce8.mp4 7bf97158-4dfc-409c-a56d-72edc962de21.mp4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 So New Pump On Its way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share Posted October 19, 2023 So the Metal brackets that hold the splitter on is no longer available and mine were missing which is no surprise as they are ally and perish James fabricated up some from a single one he had and epoxy primed and painted 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 So James got all the plates bits back for the starter motor rebuilt and swapped with the spare which was on to test 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 So This happened today James first primed the fuel system then it started first time and sounds sweet 59116cc3-0300-4327-8788-a84da98d6437.mp4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 Restored lip fitted as new has not materialised , if it does ill swap them over 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) So may have a problem with the throttle body as some know the vvti has drive by wire and we think the electric motor may have problem James is doing loads electrical tests but not much info regarding this I have sent 2x spare I have to him, 1 has similar fault that I had on a sporting bears day event ,other untested both have all sensors so hopefully he can sort it out if anybody has any links for info on these please message me direct as not to clog up this thread thanks Edited October 24, 2023 by wile e coyote (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Brilliant work, incredible stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 11:35 AM, wile e coyote said: So may have a problem with the throttle body as some know the vvti has drive by wire and we think the electric motor may have problem James is doing loads electrical tests but not much info regarding this I have sent 2x spare I have to him, 1 has similar fault that I had on a sporting day event other untested both have all sensors so hopefully he can sort it out if anybody has any links for info on these please message me direct as not to clog up this thread thanks So It Just needed adjusting tps may have been little sticky but all good now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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