mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) a few months ago i bought a mint 51k supra tt auto with the intention of using it as my daily after the first few weeks of driving it the novelty wore off & i spend more time in my densil focus & landcruiser, with the supra abandoned in the garage so after alot of thought i have decided it needs to be a PROPERLY built road legal drift car my soarer has now been broken for parts to help fund the supra build & ofcorse for the r154 manual conversion. car as i bought it: some parts arrived: which resulted in this: thats as far as i have got so far it will be a long build over the course of this year with a view to compete in next years season! took it to norfolk arena yesterday with the autobox still attached basically to see where the car is at in its fairly standard trim. my assesment of what needs doing first: LOCK. very different going back to a car with stock lock after the soarer with its rackspacers & knuckle mod took me 3runs or so getting used to skidding with less angle again. i was also very suprised at how well the autobox performed does not make much difference at all at norfolk, although dont think i would enjoy a higher grip track such as pod as much with it! couple of piccys of the day: a little picture summary of parts i have collected so far: Edited May 10, 2010 by mitsi_matt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I've got a HX35 I'm putting on the 1MZ-FE (3.0 v6) in my Wife to be's MR2, What is the spool like on a 3 litre motor? Lyndon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 im still collecting the parts for the install at the moment, so no idea tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBattye Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 looks like a good build.. !!! notice how the rest of the forum ignore you cos your skidding it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 atleast its slow starting/low responce which is alot better the the reception i got from the legacy owners club when i arrived with my freshly rwd converted, drift focused legacy gtb lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinBattye Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 hahahaha!!! legend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 what exhaust is that mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 cheepo e-bay jobbie! did not see any advantage in spending more money tbh! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-SUPRA-MK4-TWIN-TURBO-JZA80-CATBACK-EXHAUST-/350351580847?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519294deaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Lovely car you have there. The colour looks especially nice in that rear shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That's cool, it's nice to see someone drifting a supra, I knew they had it in them! Cool wheels to mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 looks like a good build.. !!! notice how the rest of the forum ignore you cos your skidding it!! Do you just make silly comments or not think? I think you will find a few of us are more than interestedin those that skid..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 another supra for drifting, good on you mate. There are a few on here, Ash is the main member in the lime light at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nice work, good to see another supra drifting:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 cheepo e-bay jobbie! did not see any advantage in spending more money tbh! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-SUPRA-MK4-TWIN-TURBO-JZA80-CATBACK-EXHAUST-/350351580847?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item519294deaf i thaught so , was looking at one of those. how dose it sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 looks like a good build.. !!! notice how the rest of the forum ignore you cos your skidding it!! Actually there are many members interested in this kinda thread, me included having previously drifted an S13 and a JZA70. Still, you get your first infraction on your record for persisting with the inflammatory posts - you were warned. Matt - sorry for the distraction. Looks like a good first outing - did you find you were stomping the footbrake then hard on the power to break traction into the corners? I found myself doing that with mine but I had a drag auto setup and a TRD 2-way so had to coax it into tail out! Does the hydraulic handbrake make a big difference? Really tempted to build a cheap drift car to play with again and get the skill level up / seat time in. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) notice how the rest of the forum ignore you cos your skidding it!! To prove you wrong, here's me 'skidding' mine. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=42048&d=1156126189 Edited May 10, 2010 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 i skid mine all the time , but its harder to tell now because i dont wher white ones anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Good project Matt, keep updates coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 (edited) Actually there are many members interested in this kinda thread, me included having previously drifted an S13 and a JZA70. Still, you get your first infraction on your record for persisting with the inflammatory posts - you were warned. Matt - sorry for the distraction. Looks like a good first outing - did you find you were stomping the footbrake then hard on the power to break traction into the corners? I found myself doing that with mine but I had a drag auto setup and a TRD 2-way so had to coax it into tail out! Does the hydraulic handbrake make a big difference? Really tempted to build a cheap drift car to play with again and get the skill level up / seat time in. Cheers, Brian. i have not fitted the hydro as yet so sar just coilovers, exhaust & a bucket seat! i tend to use weight transfer to unsettle the rear into a slide tbh! norfolk arena is a very low grip surface & the supra has plenty enough power just to stamp on the heavy pedal & initiate! i thaught so , was looking at one of those. how dose it sound. very throaty on tickover but i still have the cat so its very quiet at the mo, all that will change when i get the holset on 80mm bore straight through to the backbox then. only issue i have is thet the tailpipe was touching the rear bumper i packed the hanger out 10mm for clearance so it sis not melt the bumper & the centre flange is very low now to the point i overtook a car on the way to norfolk arena and heard ting ting ting ting ting as it caught all the cats eyes in the middle of the road. my car is very low at the back & could do with being wound up a tad! Edited May 10, 2010 by mitsi_matt (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 im think ill go for one of those , i need 3 inch pipe. im currently 2.5 and i think is slowing the spool on my gt4088 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 couple of little vids of the drift day! not the most angle/smoke/consistancy i have ever made but on a fairly stock auto car i think its a good start: http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/mitsi_matt/?action=view¤t=022.flv http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i17/mitsi_matt/?action=view¤t=021.flv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nice videos there, you seem to show the others up quite a bit, especially the part in the second video where you drift pass the spinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi Matt, nice to meet you last week. I'm a bit gutted I missed this yesterday, looks good. As we were at Silverstone all last weekend the missus said no motor-sport this weekend so we had to go out for lunch up the coast instead! Will keep an eye out for when your next in Lynn and do my best to come along. Really fancy having a go actually. Are all your practice days announced on the drift works site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsi_matt Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 yep all announced atleast 3 weeks before the day on the driftworks site, in other news & events section. i dont think there is one next month due to the arena being busy, there generally monthly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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