Eve Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hi everyone, Got my baby on Wednesday so finally got some better pics in my garage. No manuals or instructions for anything though so it's a bit trial and error. Questions; dials on top of steering wheel; anyone got anything similar? Any idea whether they give accurate & helpful information & should therefore remain or whether they are gimicks that need removing (obviously they need repositioning!) There are three buttons which say 'rec' 'mode' and 'peak' not a lot happens when you push them! The cd changer has been removed but the stereo head is still there, anyone got a cd changer kicking about that might work or will anything work. Gonna go to Halfords and get them to have a look. Thinking of just replacing it with a DVD/MP3 player thing. Make being stuck in traffic more exciting. Dash needs repainting cos it is all cracked; any recommendations? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Is this one of the cats that were taken out to make it go faster ? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpgimage.php?do=thumb&p=7424&d=1180727212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 god knows why those dials are there,they seem to block everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Is this one of the cats that were taken out to make it go faster ? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/vbpgimage.php?do=thumb&p=7424&d=1180727212 Lol - just thought I would share that with everyone cos I got 'it' today, don't know if it's a boy or a girl yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 god knows why those dials are there,they seem to block everything They do block everything - totally stupid place to put them which is why if they are of no use I'm gonna rip 'em out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 pillar pod would be a much better place for them car looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Cool, looking very nice and tidy (apart from the dodgily placed gauges ) If your dash panels are in a state I would recommend getting a new set from Nic (aka Import Pimp). They cost about £246 delivered and really make a big difference if replacing worn and scratched panels. My wife put some in her Supra before she sold it and they looked miles better than the old ones. Hope you enjoy your Supra anyway Mark Hi everyone, Got my baby on Wednesday so finally got some better pics in my garage. No manuals or instructions for anything though so it's a bit trial and error. Questions; dials on top of steering wheel; anyone got anything similar? Any idea whether they give accurate & helpful information & should therefore remain or whether they are gimicks that need removing (obviously they need repositioning!) There are three buttons which say 'rec' 'mode' and 'peak' not a lot happens when you push them! The cd changer has been removed but the stereo head is still there, anyone got a cd changer kicking about that might work or will anything work. Gonna go to Halfords and get them to have a look. Thinking of just replacing it with a DVD/MP3 player thing. Make being stuck in traffic more exciting. Dash needs repainting cos it is all cracked; any recommendations? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 1, 2007 Author Share Posted June 1, 2007 Cool - i'll PM Nic - thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3upra Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 i assume by including this particular pic in your Garage you are expecting comments -so im happy to oblige. Nice pussy. Lovely car too-enjoy:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Eve, I can't make out what the left hand gauge is but the right hand one must be a boost gauge. Not a bad thing to have but it's in a ridiculous place. Does it actually work? What's the maximum boost it ever displays? Nice car though. Please take it easy for your first few months, that 2nd turbo can catch you out. ps, What's up with the dash? It doesn't look too bad in your garage photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovervi Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 looks nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Nice, but will definately take those pods to Aberdeen meet for you to see, you will have to something with those gauges. And your pussy is very nice (nearly as nice as mine ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Lovely car Eve. b0svensson has a thread triple A pillar pod. Great looking bit of kit afraid you'd need another gauge to fill it though. Refuse to get sucked into the "nice pussy" commentary D'oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 Eve, I can't make out what the left hand gauge is but the right hand one must be a boost gauge. Not a bad thing to have but it's in a ridiculous place. Does it actually work? What's the maximum boost it ever displays? Nice car though. Please take it easy for your first few months, that 2nd turbo can catch you out. ps, What's up with the dash? It doesn't look too bad in your garage photo. Erm.. gauge on the left is temperature (of what I don't know!) I assumed turbo because the other is definitely boost? But I feel a bit clueless. Haven't really thrashed the car yet for obvious reasons and haven't been gazing at the gauges cos i've been concentrating on not losing the back end and watching the rev counter (what I can see of it that is!) to get a feel for when the turbos kick in, i'll check next time I take her for a run. As for the dash; it isn't that bad, I am probably over critical but if you look up close the paint is all cracked and there is build of paint layers around the dials etc... Would just look a whole lot better if I stripped it all off and went with some nice fresh stuff. Probably doesn't need brand new dash though. What could i get for a third gauge? What information from the car is useful/important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Erm.. gauge on the left is temperature (of what I don't know!) I assumed turbo because the other is definitely boost? But I feel a bit clueless. Haven't really thrashed the car yet for obvious reasons and haven't been gazing at the gauges cos i've been concentrating on not losing the back end and watching the rev counter (what I can see of it that is!) to get a feel for when the turbos kick in, i'll check next time I take her for a run. As for the dash; it isn't that bad, I am probably over critical but if you look up close the paint is all cracked and there is build of paint layers around the dials etc... Would just look a whole lot better if I stripped it all off and went with some nice fresh stuff. Probably doesn't need brand new dash though. What could i get for a third gauge? What information from the car is useful/important? Think the usual gauges are boost, exhaust temp, and air fuel ratio or AFR. You've got the 1st two. Which is good news cos they're expensive.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 Think the usual gauges are boost, exhaust temp, and air fuel ratio or AFR. You've got the 1st two. Which is good news cos they're expensive.. I like good news; just have to figure out how they work and if they do the AFR gauge in the same range! How excited am I now?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 I like good news; just have to figure out how they work and if they do the AFR gauge in the same range! How excited am I now?! If you want them all in the same range how about the AEM guages? AEM do an AFR guage, plus all the others in the same style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 What's the maximum boost it ever displays? QUOTE] Ok, had her on a run this afternoon and max boost is around 1 bar?? Found a third gauge in the range... http://www.blitz-uk.co.uk/Product-175.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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