Guest Sen-Dog Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I'm in the process of inspecting a 93 model Supra TT 6spd which I will possibly purchase within 2 weeks. However, the owner states that he has been told that some of the items on the car (such as brakes) have been upgraded to 98 spec items. My question is, what sort of items are different between the two models, and more importantly, how to tell this difference upon inspection? In addition, is there any technical problems upon doing such an upgrade to the car (the car has been freshly imported). Apologies if this thread has already been covered previously. Thanks in Advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 If the brakes have been upgaded they will be 4 pot on the front and 2 pot on the rear and not the type of caliper thats slides on a carrier , when you look thru the wheel all you will see is a caliper , no slider !! Dude :flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 There's a great many differences between models, GZ, RZ-S Facelift, VVT-i, etc. Not all are known about either, it's very hard to give a specific list to be honest. Most common changes to be made are cosmetic such as the rear light cluster, dash (facelift has a boost dial), front bumper, headlights. The only way to tell is by experience when looking at the car, some items will be obvious but others won't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 There's a link in my sig to a possibly helpful thread about differences between pre- and post-facelift versions (apologies to everyone who's fed up of me saying that now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 No there isn't - it's only UK v J spec. I'll shut up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Originally posted by Nick Most common changes to be made are cosmetic such as the rear light cluster, dash (facelift has a boost dial), front bumper, headlights. What does a facelift NA have in the place of the boost gauge though?? Ben.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Good question, I've never seen one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I read somewhere that the older engines were better than the newer ones, is this right? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 This Supraforums thread has an in-depth list of all the differences. Some of them are US specific, but most apply to the JDM Supra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Not that I'm aware, the VVT-i is more responsive but isn't as simple to modify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outatime Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 There is more knowledge and parts available for the non-vvti's because they have been around for longer. This doesn't mean they are better though. The older (OBD1) ecus are supposedly more upgrade friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 I wouldn't say no to a newer facelift spec! lol a nice 2002 model with 10,000 miles or less would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop What does a facelift NA have in the place of the boost gauge though?? Ben.. I've got a facelift NA, you tell me where the boost gauge is and I'll tell you what I've got there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 The 3 smaller dials in the dash has the boost gauge as the upper gauge. I'm guessing it is a temperature gauge for oil or something, or maybe pressure. Ben.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop The 3 smaller dials in the dash has the boost gauge as the upper gauge. I'm guessing it is a temperature gauge for oil or something, or maybe pressure. Ben.. I've got temperature, voltage of the battery and fuel gauge. (I think......) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Battery Voltage is the different one to the Boost Gauge. Ben.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Glad I could be of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted February 27, 2004 Share Posted February 27, 2004 Originally posted by Faye Glad I could be of help. Yep, thanks, I've always wondered what the facelift NA's had. I think it killed the thread slightly though!?!? Ben.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop Yep, thanks, I've always wondered what the facelift NA's had. I think it killed the thread slightly though!?!? Ben.. Never mind At least you got something out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcon Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hi, Have a look at the link below. It may be of use to you or others. http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/toyota/supra/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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