jot_ie Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 .....all over again with my supra As some will know I was having terrible handling problems. At the start of this year I promised myslef that I was going to properly sort the car. All sorted now:d Suspension sorted (adjusted) Full alignment (its a real joy to drive now) New bridgestone re050's New brake pads New fan belt New timing belt Greddy 3 row fmic complete kit Cusco cf front brace Replaced rear internal panels and speaker covers (previous owner ruined them) New speedo dials Still a few things left to do:- Exhaust repair or fully new, not sure yet Full service, going to need some new spark plugs maybe upgraded injectors, ................... Oh yeah updated my garage on profile John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Nice car mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Well done John. It's such a relief when you get these problems fixed, isn't it? The car's looking mighty fine mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Matt H - what on Gods green earth is that HUGE signature all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Well done John. It's such a relief when you get these problems fixed, isn't it? The car's looking mighty fine mate. Thanks Jake Its a fantastic feeling, especially when I had nearly given up on it. It was really getting me down. Now its like I just bought a supra all over again :d John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Matt H - what on Gods green earth is that HUGE signature all about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Its a qoute from Superman Returns, Kal-El is supermans birth name, and Jor-El is his fathers name. Not doing any harm is it? /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_sad.gif Its doesnt make my posts any bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Glad to hear it, Supra's do handle magic, do I hear a TRD diff coming next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Glad to hear it, Supra's do handle magic, do I hear a TRD diff coming next? I wish Chief The next few bits that need doing are 1. front door cards with speaker grilles (currently talking to JohnK) 2 full service 3 exhaust 4 bigger injectors That should leave me pretty much skint for the rest of the year lol But I do have €1000 on account with a local motorsports guy here in dub. (gift vouchers etc) He's a hks dealer. Just cant decide what to spend it on He is looking at over 1000 for a new super dragger. I would prefer to spend it on something else John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Must be very very satisfying getting it sorted! John, have you figured out how the suspension is adjusted. Might have a look under mine while it's lifted up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Glad everything is sorted mate, car looks awesome:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 well done mate, chuffed for you as i'm suffering handling problems too. what were your symptoms that the handling needed sorted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Has the FMIC made much of a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 Thanks Martin Must be very very satisfying getting it sorted! John, have you figured out how the suspension is adjusted. Might have a look under mine while it's lifted up. Merck Didnt manage to pin down exactly where the adjuster actuall is I rang the guy who did it. he was busy at the time. But he did say the adjuster was on the left side. That could either be on the left shock or imho more likely on the left side of the central reservoir. I need to find out myself for sure. But if you are going to have your car on a hoist, best to get in there yourself and have a poke about. Take some pics if you can well done mate, chuffed for you as i'm suffering handling problems too. what were your symptoms that the handling needed sorted? Thanks Supra-Man Long story but basically A mixture of ineptitude and couldnt-care-less attitudes on the part of the garages. Could never get the alignment right. Both front tyres wearing very badly on the inside edge. Very bad tramlining, the thing felt like I was driving a dodgy shopping trolley. Also the back end wiggled from time to time. The whole front end felt very light, a gust of wind would be enough to destabilise it. In the end it was a complete inability to align the thing properly Its now running completely stock alignments, maybe even a bit less camber on the front than stock The shocks stiffness have been dialled down. they were running fully hard. Effectively no use at all, especially on Irish roads. Somewhere in the middle now. Even on the crappiest roads it feels solid and well planted on the ground now. Inspires confidence...... Going to have trouble hanging on to my licence now though John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 this is similar to my problem John, back end wiggling from time to time and the front feeling very light. am hoping it's just the suspension geo the same as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Super dragger is a great buy, and will yeild you a decent power increase you can feel. The door cards are easy, if you have the right size of grill, its making a good mount behind that takes the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 this is similar to my problem John, back end wiggling from time to time and the front feeling very light. am hoping it's just the suspension geo the same as yours. A lot of it is finding the right guy to check it over and to actually do the work. I was seriously considering taking a few days to bring it to Chris Wilson. Expensive I know A lot of my problems came from an over zealous previous owner who thought the roads of Ireland were his own personal race track. Suspension fully hard, too much camber That combined with too many wrench monkeys, (no disrespect to genuine mechanics who genuinely care), who dont have a clue Has yours got REAS John Super dragger is a great buy, and will yeild you a decent power increase you can feel. The door cards are easy, if you have the right size of grill, its making a good mount behind that takes the work. The dragger I have is in tatters. Back box is fine but the pipe is riddled I like the super Dragger because of the sound, Nice and quiet. I think its about time I acted my 40 years Also it looks very impressive from the back. Its got an absolutely huge tail pipe The door card are to repair a previous owners abuse. The handles coming off, grilles missing, a few little tears Now thats its handling well I am happy to do all those other little things John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 A lot of it is finding the right guy to check it over and to actually do the work. I was seriously considering taking a few days to bring it to Chris Wilson. Expensive I know A lot of my problems came from an over zealous previous owner who thought the roads of Ireland were his own personal race track. Suspension fully hard, too much camber That combined with too many wrench monkeys, (no disrespect to genuine mechanics who genuinely care), who dont have a clue Has yours got REAS mine doesn't have REAS mate, no. just standard springs and shocks. i've taken it to three mechanics so far, one of whom actually sets up his own rally cars. as none of them could suss it out, i'm driving all the way down to CW from Inverness.........not a short or cheap journey to make as i'm sure you're aware!! fingers crossed he can sort it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 mine doesn't have REAS mate, no. just standard springs and shocks. i've taken it to three mechanics so far, one of whom actually sets up his own rally cars. as none of them could suss it out, i'm driving all the way down to CW from Inverness.........not a short or cheap journey to make as i'm sure you're aware!! fingers crossed he can sort it for me. Its a real pain and very disappointing when you have to run around like that with no resolution at the end. I have every confidence that Chris will sort you out. Top bloke As for the expense, when you get your car from Chris that smile on your face will have been worth every penny:d :d Very best of luck with it as I know what its like John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Cheers John, i have every hope in Chris as well and hope he can sort it for me..........whatever the cost! Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 A lot of my problems came from an over zealous previous owner who thought the roads of Ireland were his own personal race track. Suspension fully hard, too much camber That combined with too many wrench monkeys, (no disrespect to genuine mechanics who genuinely care), who dont have a clue John Typical dumb ass mechanics over here, all they can think of is rally cars. Mahogany blocks for struts and -4 degrees camber is all they know. And of course the car is a "heap of shit that doesnt handle, should have bought an evo" is the after sales service. Maybe some day the Govt will wise up and get everybody who works on cars to do a certified course in each section of motor engineering, like in Germany, and if you dont have a cert in suspensions or whatever then it should be an offence to work on them. Self appointed experts on car performance rarely have anything but second hand info and guess work to go on. For the few good ones, hats off to you!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 too true Chief Makes you appreciate the Chris Wilsons of this world. Guys like that are very hard to find here in dear old rip-off-ireland John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 I don't get it, how can it be so complicated, I've set up alignment on plenty of cars and never had a problem. Whats different on the supe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jot_ie Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 I wish I knew Here in Ireland any time I have brought the car to a garage/ alignment place, all i got were negatives. "Duuuhhh I dont think we can do that" "What is it anyway" "A Toyota huuhhh" "Naawww, never seen one before" "Sure we'll give it a try, don't know if it will work though" John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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