Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 I recently bought a Supra TT which was like the dream drive of my life. 2 weeks ago, I pushed the car a little bit 3 mins after I start the car. After that I was feeling as if the car wasnt performing that it should have been, I couldnt feel the second turbo initiating, etc. I took the car to Toyota service(Jemca) in Kent which is one of the biggest services, left the car there and they told me today that car is performing as it should be. Was I daydreaming or was toyota service not checking my car properly? I'll get the car on Monday as timing belt is going to be changed too. So what can I do to know if everything is ok with the car and it's performing as it should have been. Do you know any experts that I can take the car to be checked or shall I rely on Toyota service? I would appreciate your answers as you had long experience with Supra and you would definitely know what to do in such a situation. thanks a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Could be numerous things? The heat, spark plugs, fuel. Have you had it dyno'd to see if its putting out the power it should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thanks for the reply. Could be numerous things? The heat, spark plugs, fuel. Have you had it dyno'd to see if its putting out the power it should be? Can it be fuel? It was half tank and 98 unleaded. I havent had it dyno'd. Do you know where I can do that? Shall I ask Toyota again to check the turbos or shall I take it to a motorsports specialist for further performance and turbo check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 could be a boost leak, check all your pipes, athough if its in toyota they would test that anyway, you will not boost as nearly as much on a hot day as a cool one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thanks for the reply. Can it be fuel? It was half tank and 98 unleaded. I havent had it dyno'd. Do you know where I can do that? Shall I ask Toyota again to check the turbos or shall I take it to a motorsports specialist for further performance and turbo check? mkiv open day sunday for a dyno if your early;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 mkiv open day sunday for a dyno if your early;) whereabouts will it be? I hope i could come but i will get the car on monday are there any powerstations I can take the car to that you know of? I guess it can be a leak on the boost, too but Toyota would recognize that, wouldnt they? Does anyone from the form dyn'oing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Freddy, I recommend G-Force at Aylesbury. Also, going with a group of other Supras can be useful to compare dyno results, especially if there are some at similar performance levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Freddy, I recommend G-Force at Aylesbury. Also, going with a group of other Supras can be useful to compare dyno results, especially if there are some at similar performance levels. That's great actually but Aylesbury is quite far for me, do they have a branch in Kent or in London? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 If i place a movie here, will it help you to diagnose the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Possibly, put it up, I'm sure someone will be able to figure out whats going on Do you have a UK spec or JDM import? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 JDM import Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Probably just a split hose causing boost leak or something, check it over the next couple of days as the weather will be cooler and you should hear it whislting away sweetly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j80leo Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 could also be a knackered intercooler just taken mine off the smic and it was totally knackered just looked at the fins and they fell away they were so brittle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 4, 2006 Share Posted July 4, 2006 Thanks m8. I hope it is a simple leakage and it will whistle again as I couldn't hear the second turbo whistle last time I drove my baby, which made me nearly cry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I took the car to Toyota service(Jemca) in Kent which is one of the biggest services, left the car there and they told me today that car is performing as it should be. Slightly off topic, is that the one at Sidcup? Wouldn't touch their servicing after they put the wrong gearbox oil in Keith's UK manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I avoid going there even for parts, and they are the closest Toyota dealer to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 I bought coolant of them and an oil filter the other day, thats as far as it goes though, there is a guy across the road from them called Tech one, hes a Toyota specialist and he's worked on my MR2 tubby and the supra, his names Derek and is not scared to work on the supe. He's one of the rare genuine mechanics, I can't recommend him highly enough. His number is 02083020600. Back on topic though, you say you waited 3 minutes after startup and it wan't getting full boost, well, I should hope not. I'm sure there are safety implementations to stop the car boosting fully unitl its up to operating temp. Never boot the car until its properly warmed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I took the car from toyota(which is in bromley) but this toyota services is a complete joke. they said that car performs properly and i insisted and told them to check the turbos and they said both turbos are functioning as it should so i took the car. they told me that they fixed other minor problems like cigarette lighter by changing a fuse but it wasnt working so i took the car to local electrician as i didnt want to wait another 3-4 days for just a cigarette lighter. I have been drving the car for a week, ok it's a fast car but not the car i've bought 2 months ago. i'd greatly appreciate if some supra tt owner can test drive my car and tell his ideas or hopefully even diagnose and so in return, i can fill his petrol tank as a gratitude or whatever he wants . i need someone to check my car and tell me if something is wrong or what is wrong with it as I will go mad. does anyone live in my area near bromley, sidcup etc? or shall i take to that garage in sidcup? thanks for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Freddy reset your ECU and report back Rich:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Freddy reset your ECU and report back Rich:) How can i reset my ECU and read it? sorry for my stupidity but this is my first supra and i have no experience with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hi Freddy look @ http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35920&highlight=reset+ecu for codes and this for fuses to pull http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=41924&highlight=ecu+fuses this is a long shot but hey nothing to lose Rich:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkdtime Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Check ur inbox, just PM'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freddyk Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hi Freddy look @ http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35920&highlight=reset+ecu for codes and this for fuses to pull http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=41924&highlight=ecu+fuses this is a long shot but hey nothing to lose Rich:) wow thanks a lot. i will try that and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I'm about most of next week if you have time to drive down to Kent? I'm not a Supra owner but should be able to tell if you cars running on both tubbies... You need to find a Supra specialist. Theres a garage in London that Terry S and others recomended? Can anyone remember what its called...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Theres Supraman in Meopham, just down the A2 from you. His numbers 01474815332. The name says it all, he specialises in Supras. I'm off between Tuesday and Friday, I'm in Bexleyheath near to you. If you want to compare Supras, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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