Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Thought i would add a "to-do" list to my garage as i didn't have anything in there. I haven't really done much to the sup since i got it but i'm plodding along with little bits and bobs. Turns out i have almost spent £2k arghhh. Thats not the worst of it though.. i also totted up all the things that i want to do to the car in the near future.... almost 6k!! Unbelievable, i'm not even a modder/racer/event's type of guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 What time period did you spend the £2k over? I'm not a modder either, but I bet I'd be surprised at how much I've spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Basically since January, i don't think i did anything before christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supra virgin 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 hi guys just got my 1st supe and have a nice long list without modding ( not really my bag ) I would be interested to know what you have achieved for the 2 k spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Im at about 7k since the start of May!! Good thing i have a nice bank manager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Its in my garage buddy. The 2k i have spent is on mods and upgrades, servicing doesn't get added into that list although i'm arranging one soon. Ok here goes... Car PC:- 2ghz Processor 2GB Ram 120GB Laptop HDD Mobile Internet PCMCIA Data Card DVD-RW Mini Keyboard with Built in mouse tracker joystick thing SIRFIII GPS etc usual computer guff etc etc 2 x 12" sony Xplod subs 1 x 1000W Lanzar 4ch Amp 1 x 2000W Lanzar 4ch Amp 2 x Pairs of Vibe Slick coaxials 1 x Pair Kenwood Tweeters & Crossovers 1 x 1.6 fahrad Powercap 1 x Lilliput 7" VGA Touchscreen 1 x Sony DVD/CD/Radio player 2 x 7" Sunvisor Screens (one finished, one work in progress) HKS Boost Gauge Dash Painted Car De-Catted (1st cat, custom exhaust is from 1st cat back) Car raised a little (was too low so bought RS*R springs.. still too low) Blue Dash LED Conversion Angel eye Conversion (half way through it) TRD Spoiler (Not fitted or painted yet, waiting for re-spray) Think thats about it really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 My brakes cost me 2k alone, its so easy to spend money on these machines getting them to how we want them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Im at about 7k since the start of May!! Good thing i have a nice bank manager You doing the car on loan? I don't think i could bring myself to do that. Would seem like too much of an indulgance on my part leaving the both of us (the wife and i) to pay for it. Don't think she would be best pleased either lol. I'm getting around £150-£200 on OT per week at the moment. The next couple of hundered will be going on some service items. The previous owner said he serviced it before i got it, and even though the oil looks fine, the coolant looks ancient and i don't know what brands he has used. Just went fully BPU so i'm swaying toward the safer side of caution. Thankfully the timing belt looks mint lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 My brakes cost me 2k alone, its so easy to spend money on these machines getting them to how we want them I'm positive UK's will be plenty for me. I can't see me tracking it and even if i do it will only be in a spirited fashion, not going at it all guns blazing. Only reason i would get brakes is they look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supra virgin 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Its in my garage buddy. The 2k i have spent is on mods and upgrades, servicing doesn't get added into that list although i'm arranging one soon. Ok here goes... Car PC:- 2ghz Processor 2GB Ram 120GB Laptop HDD Mobile Internet PCMCIA Data Card DVD-RW Mini Keyboard with Built in mouse tracker joystick thing SIRFIII GPS etc usual computer guff etc etc 2 x 12" sony Xplod subs 1 x 1000W Lanzar 4ch Amp 1 x 2000W Lanzar 4ch Amp 2 x Pairs of Vibe Slick coaxials 1 x Pair Kenwood Tweeters & Crossovers 1 x 1.6 fahrad Powercap 1 x Lilliput 7" VGA Touchscreen 1 x Sony DVD/CD/Radio player 2 x 7" Sunvisor Screens (one finished, one work in progress) HKS Boost Gauge Dash Painted Car De-Catted (1st cat, custom exhaust is from 1st cat back) Car raised a little (was too low so bought RS*R springs.. still too low) Blue Dash LED Conversion Angel eye Conversion (half way through it) TRD Spoiler (Not fitted or painted yet, waiting for re-spray) Think thats about it really Few, im not at that stage yet. Want to get her all up together as standard and then see how i feel about it really, bought her for a snip £1200 but she has not been looked after overly well. But nothing elbow greese and a real good service cant fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Few, im not at that stage yet. Want to get her all up together as standard and then see how i feel about it really, bought her for a snip £1200 but she has not been looked after overly well. But nothing elbow greese and a real good service cant fix Bargain mate, lets hope you can get her to her former glory. What model did you get? Got any pics etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 I'm positive UK's will be plenty for me. I can't see me tracking it and even if i do it will only be in a spirited fashion, not going at it all guns blazing. Only reason i would get brakes is they look Thats the only reason i got them, my others were shot away anyway but these mege monster calipers with 360 discs do look the part on the supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopgunTT Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Few, im not at that stage yet. Want to get her all up together as standard and then see how i feel about it really, bought her for a snip £1200 but she has not been looked after overly well. But nothing elbow greese and a real good service cant fix That sounds a real snip to me, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 You doing the car on loan? I don't think i could bring myself to do that. Would seem like too much of an indulgance on my part leaving the both of us (the wife and i) to pay for it. Don't think she would be best pleased either lol. I'm getting around £150-£200 on OT per week at the moment. The next couple of hundered will be going on some service items. The previous owner said he serviced it before i got it, and even though the oil looks fine, the coolant looks ancient and i don't know what brands he has used. Just went fully BPU so i'm swaying toward the safer side of caution. Thankfully the timing belt looks mint lol Good thing about not being married! Got loads happening now, being a bored N/A i decided to indulge myself into the world of a N/A-TT conversion in a fortnight, fully BPU'd, and hopefully with a UK brake setup if Jezz has any Recently got a Do-Luck front, TRD Spoiler, Wheels, Carbon Bonnet, back window spoiler, Facelift taillights, boost gauge etc. At the end of it i promised my gf thats the last of the spending until next year when i plan another body kit and full respray, as well as interior. All planned out and she is happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 oh yea and Blue dials from SupraSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Good thing about not being married! Got loads happening now, being a bored N/A i decided to indulge myself into the world of a N/A-TT conversion in a fortnight, fully BPU'd, and hopefully with a UK brake setup if Jezz has any Recently got a Do-Luck front, TRD Spoiler, Wheels, Carbon Bonnet, back window spoiler, Facelift taillights, boost gauge etc. At the end of it i promised my gf thats the last of the spending until next year when i plan another body kit and full respray, as well as interior. All planned out and she is happy Good stuff, i'm going for the do-luck front also. Everyone seems to be changing to it now lol. Bet you can't wait to get the TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supra virgin 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Bargain mate, lets hope you can get her to her former glory. What model did you get? Got any pics etc? i have nontt 95 j spec in red everything is still nice and tight and she drives well but she is grubby you know, their is silly things to do like replace off side aero pack rear bumper piece which is prooving a nightmare to find. the rear seats are leather but in the front is cloth and a bit manky, so want to get them leathered stuff like that, am going to take my time and get it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Looks fine mate, absolute bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franko Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Good stuff, i'm going for the do-luck front also. Everyone seems to be changing to it now lol. Bet you can't wait to get the TT Ye i love the Do Luck front but i think ill change it next year for when i get my respray done Cant wait to get the TT, glad i did it this way rather than buy someone's project car, feel like its all my work even tho im not doing the fitting lol. Cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMagic Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 You your not a modder yet most of that list is mods? Either way cars aint cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supra virgin 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Looks fine mate, absolute bargain! apart from sourcing the bit of body kit that is missing as you can see everything is going to be ok what do you recon she would be worth in good nick, silly question i know i was thinking 2500 - 3000 depending on the weather. Any tips on where to get parts etc would also be gratefully recieved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 There are a few guys that deal in 2nd hand bits here and there are also a few guys that seal in brand new bits. Have a look around the "for sale" and stick a "Wanted" ad in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 You your not a modder yet most of that list is mods? Either way cars aint cheap! Yeah but what i mean is i don't see myself as a modder. Its hard to explain, i'm not modding for credit or for the sake of modding. I'm doing it for me, coz i want to have the perfect car.. for me only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest supra virgin 1 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Cheers scotster take it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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