jackso11 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 On a stock TT, what would be your first BPU... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Exhaust & decat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 after that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 1. A bloody good service with good 10w50 oil, oil filter, fuel filter & Slightly colder grade plugs 2. New Fuel pump 3. Exhaust & De-Cat including 1Bar RR 4. FCD 5 Boost controller to up the boost to 1.2 Bar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 That is one thing I wanted to ask actually. Would you service your own car rather than a garage doing it? I mean, Oil+oil filter+fuel filter and plugs are all easy to chage yourself. Or are there other things that garages secretly do that means you need to get it serviced by them? Like tweek the flux-capacitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Depends how trustworthy your garage is. A proper regular service on a supra is probably 150-200 of the queens. The oil for my car alone was £60. It can be very very costly. If you don't KNOW the history of the car then get all the fluids changed. Engine Oil Gearbox Oil Diff Oil Coolant Brake Fluid Power Steering Fluid Fuel filter should be done every couple of years so i would recommend doing that. Oil filter gets done with every oil change, or at least every other (If doing 2 oil changes a year). I did the lot myself, it is a bit of hassle without having ramps etc but its a worthwhile thing to do in my opinion. That way you know its done using the right stuff. I was £150 just in service fluids etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Spray dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 You've only just got it, get it serviced and enjoy it as is for a bit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathmonkey Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 spray dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 haha, true. I haven't even got it yet, picking it up on sat Another question, little off topic....well....totally off BPU topic... I am going from a manual to an auto and have read several posts on the best way to drive an auto. So, am I right in saying when I get in the car its.. engine on, put it in first, manu button on then just drive it as a manual through 1,2,3,D do I need to drop revs between changes? Haven't driven an auto in 5 years and the last one was my trusty 4.3L Ford Falcon in Australia... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Get it looked at by a specialist, so you don't do what some unfortunate did when he brought his "new" Supra here for a full service, suspension and BPU only for me to have to tell him it really would be better broken for spares it was such a lemon. Don't go spending money on a car that really is beyond it. Hopefully yours is a nice example, but the new owner was nearly in tears, and should never have bought the thing. These cars are elderly, some examples are best left stock and driven gently If it's fit for work I'd suggest you change the auto box fluid and filter, the diff oil, the brake fluid and engine oil and filter, as well as the fuel filter. Some of these jobs (auto box fluid and fuel filter) can be tricky to DIY. BPU mods have been done to death here. If it hasn't had a new crank damper, fit one. Check the cam belt, check the bearing in the axillary belt tensioner. Have an alignment check done. Watch tyre wear for unusual wear patterns, which can be indicative of suspension problems. Don't lower it much, if at all. Fit quality stuff. Keep a stock air box and stock filter. Beware of shiny shit that is far poorer than OE stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Spray dials. Then brush the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygood Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 With regard to fuel filters, should they be replaced only with OEM filters, or are there any recommended third party ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 I can't belive there has been no comment on my beautiful old Falcon! If I am spraying the dials, better get a good pen to write the numbers back on with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesC Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I can't belive there has been no comment on my beautiful old Falcon! Wow, it's lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 haha. Perfect, just what I wanted to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 With regard to fuel filters, should they be replaced only with OEM filters, or are there any recommended third party ones? OEM Toyota or any known branded equivalent are fine. Avoid "magical" filters in fancy cases that promise the earth. A filter is a filter and the paper element stock one is perfect for its job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Spray dials. Aren't you glad the likes of you and I dont have to worry about problems like this Mike the extent of our choice is, magic tree air freshener or fluffy dice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Aren't you glad the likes of you and I dont have to worry about problems like this Mike the extent of our choice is, magic tree air freshener or fluffy dice I thought you were getting a TT transplant Ed, leaving the likes of me to have sand kicked in my face by those nasty boys in the forum playground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 decided against it mate. Buying a TT outright looks like a much more attractive option at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Aren't you glad the likes of you and I dont have to worry about problems like this Mike the extent of our choice is, magic tree air freshener or fluffy dice I know some peeps on here can be a bit anal about the whole thing, but that just struck me as a particularly hilarious example. I'm thinking of chroming my ash tray lid - have any other member tried to blend this with carbon effect magic knees? Each to their own, no offence like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelboyne Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 front mount out of all the bpu mods i felt really made difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilicos Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I was quoted £400 to service my n/a by a trader on here. £500 if I also changed the cam belt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 That would have been a higher level service though, not just a regular one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 and £500 for including cambelt change it cheap! My last service was £657 at whifbitz. Big service + belt changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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