Supra ownership

Well I've owned a supra for almost two weeks now and have to say nice car, Quick at 612bhp and handles well with the coilovers and Ap6 pots up front but you still have to remember that it is still a big heavy car in the corners. I've also discovered the grim side of ownership in that the crank shaft main seal is showing signs of leaking wich according to some members on here is caused by oil pump wear leading to catastrophic engine failure!

I've dropped my CBR 1000RR in for a service so that I can sell it to fund the repairs and upgrades to rectify the issue but its been laid up for three days now and i'm gutted that i'll miss the last of the usable weather before winter sets in, The car does look pretty though i've been cleaning the nuts off it seen as I can"t risk driving it! looks good:rolleyes: shame it doesn't move!

I'll keep posting stuff as and when it happens but my bike won't sell that quick even though it is crackin aswell!

Hi. We like pictures

Sounds like a nice car, any details on the spec etc.

You cant say 612bhp and not show photo's thats just teasing!

Get them up

You cant say 612bhp and not show photo's thats just teasing!

 

Get them up

Seconded!

Hope you have not brought a pup, leaks after 200 miles

Seconded!

Thirded! *If their is such a thing*

These engines are pretty strong, you had it checked out by a specialist near you? I am sure some of the Scottish lads could have a look for you. Geo has a single turbo Supra, might be worth dropping him a PM for some advise?

yes the car is going in to the shop for some inspection soon but if the engine has to come out or the sub frame has to come out then i'm going to upgrade some parts seen as i'm at it! The car was sourced from jm imports and i have to say top guy! done every thing it said on the tin and more. Hopefully all will be well in the end but it's just not a chance i'm willing to take, Heres some photo's of the car at jurgen's!...Enjoy

Looks great from the pics

Looking good here ! Black on black is always classy ; I'd just get the dark plastic covers off the tails. Besides that she is perfect hé !

If you can do the work yourself or get it done cheap I would always try putting a new seal in first, I would say on average that far more than half of FMS seals we do are fine and give no further problems, I still say that big single cars need a few others mods, having spoken to another member on here with a couple of single cars his kept giving problems until he did the screw mod, now no problems, others swear by uprating the breathing system.

Jontys old car, been in that many times, want a speedo video of it?

Sorry to hear about the FMS.

I've been on phr's web site and seen they do an uprated oil pump but what screw mod are you refering to dude? also if the engine needs this kind of work then i'm going to upgrade some parts! there was the hypertune plenum,power steering relocation and the breather kit was also considerd!

the work on the seal will be done by me and a friend ( he's a mechanic and i'm a diesel fitter) but the horror story's keep putting me of doing just the seal. The other problem is that i can't find proof of the crank, valve springs,prop,drive shafts or diff being uprated so the power can't be lifted until i change the lot so that i know that it'll take the power hike!

Nice car....

Ah yes! There was a for sale thread with this. Absolutely stunning car. Lucky person you are.

It got a lot of good comments.

wow i like very much

Nice engine bay

Good to see a nice single with another Scottish member

have to agree HateEvent doen't see enough big singles going about not with the fuel costs:( but it's worth it ! you realy can't pick your nose in these things coz when it comes on boost every body turns to see whats comin, although you can't just hit boost when you want you have to plan ahead a bit.

Whats the screw mod that dude is refering to for the oil pump??

have to agree HateEvent doen't see enough big singles going about not with the fuel costs:( but it's worth it ! you realy can't pick your nose in these things coz when it comes on boost every body turns to see whats comin, although you can't just hit boost when you want you have to plan ahead a bit.

 

Whats the screw mod that dude is refering to for the oil pump??

3 very small screws that hold (by the head) the seal and stop it moving, I don't agree with it but some dissagree. If you are a diesal fitter the seal alone is an easy and relatively quick fix to see if it sorts it, unless you intend to balance the crank and rods and pistons leave the stock crank alone, JP is still on a stock prop and shafts but I would personally change them at his HP levels, I am trying to get some decent shafts and a one piece prop made for decent money as we speak.

Car looks well nice

nice to see you on here matey a good forum with plenty of knowledge, but if the FMS is now showing signs of a leak with your power i best get it swapped now and not take the risk (i can send you one if need be) i know your going for more power over winter lol..

also maybe call the garage that built jontys engine about bottom end.(it might be uprated but like i told you am not sure)..

but the bottom end can take a lot of power ask jamiep.

Looking nice mate, Nice to have another single up here now, at 612bhp is a rather nippy car. enjoy

just checked jamiep's car spec... I like that! think I might have to speak to this srd company. I read that its a guy who does this kind of tuning for a laugh! seems capable of some impresive stuff.

Thanks Jurgen i'm in the process of deciding the best course of action and once again your showing the care and attention that got you your reputation and deserved to!

I might contact you for some help and guidance in the near future.

whats the score with getting stuff from phr and titan motorsport is there any problems with import fees or taxes? is it easyier to get stuff from japan?

Looks a cracker from the pics.

Nice car

 

whats the score with getting stuff from phr and titan motorsport is there any problems with import fees or taxes? is it easyier to get stuff from japan?

phr and titan will no doubt give you some pointers with the taxes

for the aims your maybe wanting then the USA companies are best to speak to.