Guigsy Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi all. I was hoping to have my supra by now. However there has been delays for various reasons *shakes fist at DVLA*. I know that silver is a common colour. But exactly how common? like... 60-70-80%? And red is quite rare? Obviously i know there is black, red, silver, blue, white and green (i think). But is there not also a "gunmetal" silver colour? Ive noticed some darker ones. For example mine http://img.kelkoo.com/uk/320x240/726/497/0010777145495026788743599297476819497726.jpg appears to be a little darker than other silver ones. (or is that just me?) Also another question. Dashbord covers. Ive noticed various people cover them and swap them arround. But which origonal versions did you get? i cant seem to find any info. My car is totaly stock Yet has a carbon fiber dash. Was this available or has it been added after? It didnt look like a stick on jobbie. if it was it was well done. And while im asking some other questions. (This one has probably been asked before so sorry) But does the active front spoiler fit on jap spec cars? Were they not only on UK spec cars? I like the idea of being able to press a button and making a star treck door opening noise with my mouth. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 silver is common. red is less common (although you still see a fair few i reckon). yours in the picturs is NOT a standard silver and as you say is what i think is a Quicksilver (very nice and nowhere near as common). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 great didnt want to be a commoner It does seem to be a fantastic car although ive been told im paying 2 much for it i cant fault it. I just cant wait to get my hands on it in a few weeks! LONGEST WEEKS EVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Was just looking for the thread about car colour... can't find it... If my memory serves me correctly, the order was something like; 1: Silver 2: Red 3: Black Love gun metal silver/grey, looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 That pic there is a Jap gunmetal facelift model (not quicksilver) and will have the front spoiler as standard which will come down at 55mph if your speedo conversion has been done correctly. The dash will be black, not sure if it's CF or not though but I am sure someone will tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 Great! It definately looks like carbon fiber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Is you car on an S plate as per picture? If so its a VVTI and not so common What spec is it? auto manual tip TT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 thats a prive plate that isnt sold with the car. i dont know whats on it yet i cant remember (stupid dvla) i dont think its an S tho but its a 98 car. Its a 5spd n/a cant afford the insurance on anything more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 That pic there is a Jap gunmetal facelift model (not quicksilver) and will have the front spoiler as standard which will come down at 55mph if your speedo conversion has been done correctly. Not sure you're right there mate. My 98 VVTi Tip didn't have an active spolier. The dash will be black It won't actually, only the old model Supes had black rubber coated dashes, the facelift ones have a grey non-rubber dash possibly with the optional carbon fibre effect overlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 thats a prive plate that isnt sold with the car. i dont know whats on it yet i cant remember (stupid dvla) i dont think its an S tho but its a 98 car. Its a 5spd n/a cant afford the insurance on anything more. Looks very clean So did the engine have VVTI on it? Was the engine cover sea green ish? You can always fit a turbo later Like the sound of the carbon dash I thought I'd read somewhere that is was a toyota option for a while but dont hold me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 na. it was silveryish I hope i have the spoiler. if not ill have to get one. The car seems loaded with bits. electric seats. folding mirrors. erm. a few other tricks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Like the sound of the carbon dash I thought I'd read somewhere that is was a toyota option for a while but dont hold me to it. My '00 car has one. Its very good quality but obviously not real CF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 thinks for helping me out guys even more excited now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 So what's the hold up with you getting the car? Don't say it's just 'cos of the private plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 My '00 car has one. Its very good quality but obviously not real CF Lucky devil... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragaz Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Gunmetal, Best Colour By Far and not Common Original Dash should have been a dark grey, Carbon must have been added after. Nice looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 It won't actually, only the old model Supes had black rubber coated dashes, the facelift ones have a grey non-rubber dash possibly with the optional carbon fibre effect overlay. I have '96 facelift with black-ish dash, not grey, unless you call VERY dark grey black, which it almost is, sort of Didn't know vvti models didn't have active spoiler, I stand corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 2, 2007 Author Share Posted February 2, 2007 So what's the hold up with you getting the car? Don't say it's just 'cos of the private plate. No, well sort of. He took the car in on monday to the dvla to sort it out but they refused to inspect the car because an appointment has to be made 7 days in advance. The dvla were on strike or something on wednesday.The guy went on holiday on thursday. And he is on hols for 2 weeks. I want all the number plate business sorted out before i get my hands on it. I could just buy the car with the personalised plate on it and then do it myself. But thats a bit of a cafuffle, as i dont want to take a day off work just to take the car there. Its a pain in the ass but i guess i'll put up with it. There is a chance i might get the car early as he is coming home for a business meeting for a couple of days but i doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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