GetawayDriver Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 Is there a way to give me true manual control over my active spoiler? What i want is for the active speed deployment still to work at 60mph, but pressing the 'down' button at any speed deploys it and the 'off' button stowes it again. Also has anyone out there painted theirs? and does anyone do a fibreglass extension or something for it? i want to keep the active spolier but add the sideskirts and a rear arch extensions and make the active spoiler a little deeper to match. can the mounting structure take the extra forces this might generate on it? i thought maybe i could take off the headlamp washers and put some machine guns in to deal with any SAXO vtr's i come across? any ideas? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 some of the info on my pages may help you understand how the spoiler is controlled. see http://www.trlperformance.com/supra and click on the "Active Spoiler" link about half way down. Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 I got mine painted... My mate did it so I don't know what was involved. But it looks cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 I've never actually seen a lowered active spoiler ! does anyone know how much they come down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetawayDriver Posted May 28, 2002 Author Share Posted May 28, 2002 not far, about 4-5 inches... but it changes the whole look of the front of the car. much meaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 I only have about 4inches clearance !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 Originally posted by Piran I've never actually seen a lowered active spoiler ! does anyone know how much they come down ? You can just about make mine out in its deployed position in this pic:- http://www.indidist.co.uk/images/images/lust2luv7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 Originally posted by GetawayDriver not far, about 4-5 inches... but it changes the whole look of the front of the car. much meaner. Errr inches or cm's??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 I've got a picture of Kev's car on my website at http://www.whifbitz.co.uk/suprabodykitextra1.htm you can see it clearly on that one as its painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 Originally posted by GetawayDriver Is there a way to give me true manual control over my active spoiler? What i want is for the active speed deployment still to work at 60mph, but pressing the 'down' button at any speed deploys it and the 'off' button stowes it again. Also has anyone out there painted theirs? and does anyone do a fibreglass extension or something for it? i want to keep the active spolier but add the sideskirts and a rear arch extensions and make the active spoiler a little deeper to match. can the mounting structure take the extra forces this might generate on it? i thought maybe i could take off the headlamp washers and put some machine guns in to deal with any SAXO vtr's i come across? any ideas? Mate take the active spoiler off like I did and get one of these.......... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetawayDriver Posted May 29, 2002 Author Share Posted May 29, 2002 Kev's car swung it for me... thats the look i want colour coded front end, side skirts and rear quarter extension... cheers lads. Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Nice to see my car has made an apperance on your web page Paul. I would recomend colour coding the front active spoiler like mine it certainly improves the look of the front of the car. I was warned by several people that the lip could get stone chipped once painted, but it has been done nearly a year now and I have had no such problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Now you have those wheels its worthy of my website! Nice rear wing and skirts on your car by the way...And I love those indicators!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Originally posted by Paul Whiffin I've got a picture of Kev's car on my website at http://www.whifbitz.co.uk/suprabodykitextra1.htm you can see it clearly on that one as its painted. Gorgeous car Kev. I think the red really suits these beasts that's why I went for one that colour too. Please tell me more about the indicators, or kindly point me towards the place where you've discussed it all before, cheers. What have you done with the rear indicators and do you have any more pics of the car? Oh so many questions. Cheers:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Ha ha, he bought the indicators from me, £90 for the fronts and £30 for the sides, both fit straight in and are Genuine Toyota parts. Plus delivery and VAT of course. I can fit them if need be, £30 labour charge, it really updates the front of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 Originally posted by Kevin Huntley I was warned by several people that the lip could get stone chipped once painted, but it has been done nearly a year now and I have had no such problems. Yes but you need to drive over 60mph for the spoiler to come down first Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 29, 2002 Share Posted May 29, 2002 I have my active spoiler down permanently as I like the look of it down. It definately looks a lot more aggressive. All you have to do is hit the down button when you have the ignition light on and then pull the active spoiler fuse out at the drivers side fuse box which is located behind the lower plastic dash {behind engine hood latch}. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THOR Racing Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 and then pull the active spoiler fuse out at the drivers side fuse box Good idea. You could put a switch with an in-line fuse on this and have it tucked under the dash for those occassions when you need to be able to retract it quickly, stoney/bumpy road etc. Question: Does the warning light flash to indicate a fault in the spoiler when you do this? Regards Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Oh! I forgot to mention about this! Yes the warning light it the REV meter is ON now due to the fuse not being pulled. I just tried everything to get rid of this damn red light which was quite irratating. So I finally removed the dash and pulled the bulb out. Ta dA! no more Red light- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Originally posted by randy Oh! I forgot to mention about this! Yes the warning light it the REV meter is ON now due to the fuse not being pulled. I just tried everything to get rid of this damn red light which was quite irratating. So I finally removed the dash and pulled the bulb out. Ta dA! no more Red light- Lets hope you don't get any other engine or system problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Huntley Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I wondered why the Active front spoiler is always so clean when I come to wash the car, I guess I never go over "30" to busy looking at the reflection of my wheels in shop windows as I drive by. I have loads more pictures of my car to post up, if some one could just remind me how! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Originally posted by Paul Whiffin Ha ha, he bought the indicators from me, £90 for the fronts and £30 for the sides, both fit straight in and are Genuine Toyota parts. Plus delivery and VAT of course. I can fit them if need be, £30 labour charge, it really updates the front of the car. cheers Paul, looks like I'll be sending you an order after next pay day. But what about the backs? Any ideas on a clear lense but orange bulb???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren S Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Originally posted by TRL Performance Good idea. You could put a switch with an in-line fuse on this and have it tucked under the dash for those occassions when you need to be able to retract it quickly, stoney/bumpy road etc. Question: Does the warning light flash to indicate a fault in the spoiler when you do this? Regards Pete That's the only trouble isn't it, I don't liek the idea of having a warning light on all the time, especially when that one covers several areas. I too would like to have the front spoiler down all the time but there are definetely occasions when you'd need to raise the thing, car park ramps and the like. Come on you techie guys .......... put that old grey matter to work to help out us thickies'!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Am I being dumb here, but can't you just lower it manually with the ignition on, engine off. Then it'll stay down permenantly until you decide to raise it again. No mods required. Doesn't that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piran Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 the joys of having an import (and no english handbook) I never new that ! very useful and I have about 2inches clearance at the front with the spoiler down ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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