Nic Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Hi Matt and to the club. Lovely looking car there, it must be one of the last early spec 96 models, mid 96 the Supra was given a 'facelift' with different style lights, dash and few other aesthetic changes. Any engine pics? What's the spec is it running stock boost? Also what width are your rear wheels, on one of the photos they look a little narrow? Any modifications planned? If you need any help with advice or parts just give me a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 yours does look like the range topping GZ if it has cruise and if so then itas the top of the range one Second top. The UK spec has a higher spec than a GZ. Mine came with these 18" Hi Join rims.No, yours were quite different. I'm sure you had those shitty ones, same as the one that I have. Like these: http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/pipexdsl/r/arbj98/Supra/Wheels/images/05-NSF-After.jpg http://dialspace.dial.pipex.com/town/pipexdsl/r/arbj98/Supra/Wheels/images/06-NSR-After.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian73united Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 yes very nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Cheers for the warm welcome everyone! Glad im in a crowd of friendly people! Responses; -No plans for her as yet, I haven’t had chance to think of anything like that! I don’t even know what everyin does yet! Lol. Altough I noted the orange repeaters which I want to change to clear. Small thing but makes all the differeance! -Defo going to be taking it steady for the meantime while I get to grips with her! -I bought the car from a dealer in Burnley, hes owned it for 6months, the orginal owner was a Docter who emigrated to Greece. I thin the wheels are Ninjas?!? Ring any bells anyone? - This sounds so stupid but I don’t actually no if she has cruise control! Lol, I’ll have a look when I next get in her!! Mascrat Manor hey, thanks for the link, I’ll have a look at it in a min and try and get myself down! Cheers Shytot, got lots of questions indeed! Nic, Really, little bit gutted I missed out on the facelift model oh well, not to worry, I’m over the moon regardless! Yeah I’ve got a pic of the engine (please see below) I would estimate that she isn’t running stock boost cos of the gadgets in the cockpit and the extraz in the engine bay, theres a blitz turbo timer and Pressure gauge inside. No mods yet apart from maybe some clear repeaters and if there available clear indicators. Not a fan of orange stuff! Feel like such a virgin!! I new almost everythin about my previous car, feel a bit lost now, but im sure I’ll get up to speed soon enough! So are the sideskirts good ones then? i absoultely love them, what make are they? Cheers again for the welcomes, look forward to seeing some of you sonn (if not Monday), and getting some ideas from from what you have done to your cars, although I probably wont do much for the time being, especially in the power department! Thinks I’ll be happy with that for a long time!! Lol One last question, however, before I hit the search button. I have been told its imperative to warm up and down the turbo before and after use respecitively. Could some one shed some light on this for me. E.g how long for or when this procedure is required? Thanks Matt Engine Bay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra dan Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 One last question, however, before I hit the search button. I have been told its imperative to warm up and down the turbo before and after use respecitively. Could some one shed some light on this for me. E.g how long for or when this procedure is required? yes matt you are right, i would suggest a turbo timer is essential, saves all the hassel of sitting waiting to turn the engine off. meantime just dont push it untill its fully warmed up up and leave it for between 1-4 minutes before you swich off depending on how it has been driven.HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 look like the standard skirts to me and if they're originals which they probably are then yes.....they are indeed 'good uns' lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Matt, looks very clean and fairly stock under the bonnet, apart from the Blitz (I think) induction kit and Apexi blow off valve. I supply the facelift Toyota clear front indicators (£76 including postage) and TOMS crystal side markers (£24 including postage). http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4687/p10205020yv.jpg http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4207/p10104142sd.jpg http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5981/sidemaker8hn.jpg And if you want to go for the facelift look, I can also supply the headlights and rear lights too at a good price. http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/9605/headlight12mk.jpg http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/9076/headlight28wz.jpg http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/3335/cimg00024jk.jpg http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/2194/cimg00038vh.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 yes matt you are right, i would suggest a turbo timer is essential, saves all the hassel of sitting waiting to turn the engine off. meantime just dont push it untill its fully warmed up up and leave it for between 1-4 minutes before you swich off depending on how it has been driven.HTH well I didn't know that... not that I would need to know that (NA!), but interesting.. oh, and nice car buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 6, 2006 Author Share Posted April 6, 2006 Cheers again chaps, probably be intouch with you in the near future Nic, when ive got my head around my new car!! and what i want doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Welcome dude, nice looking supra. Not sure on them wheels tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 One last question chaps, i managed to get the price down for this car from £10K to £9.25K, which is what i payed? I think thats a fair price, she has 60K miles on the clock, but want to know what the experts think in relation to the price i payed? Good...... Fair...... Expensive......??? Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 , nice car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 it look like a good example and seems to be about the right price to me. you can get them cheaper but your car seems a good spec etc. as long as you're happy with it mate that's what really matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 ...want to know what the experts think in relation to the price i payed? Good...... Fair...... Expensive......???.. You've paid what you've paid. Now it's done. Time to get on with maintenance, modding and driving experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black cat Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 hello mate, it must be an early 96. check the seat bet tags. edit..........its a "p" plate or is that private???????????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chiefvinso Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Welcome, enjoy you motor. BTW you will have noticed some sly digs about power - its a UK spec jspec thing which you will find around here. I dont know if you are allowed to defend the jspec as you ahvent been on here long enough (not that I have been told how long it is) Jspec is by far the best choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted April 7, 2006 Author Share Posted April 7, 2006 Yeah its a P plate, not private... yet! early 96 yes (i think) Actually i didnt know that there was a power differance bewteen the Jap and TT cars, but what she has is more than enough for me!! still carnt believe i own her! Cheers again all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 .. Jspec is by far the best choice it is indeed! ....if you're in the market for a quick response, lower-weight variant between the n/a and the UKSpec:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 and there's me thinking we'd finally convinced you, John!! it is indeed! ....if you're in the market for a quick response, lower-weight variant between the n/a and the UKSpec:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Hey, it's a long tradition, we have to keep up appearances lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevs Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 welcome and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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