Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hi, This Supra currently holds the title of 'Europes Fastest 1 Mile Supra' This record was earned at the 2010 Texas Mile and that time the car was producing 1299 horsepower, at the rear wheels! It reached a top speed from a standing mile of 223.2 mph! It now runs a smaller turbo for road use, putting out 946 horsepower on V Power and 1167 horsepower on race fuel. These figures were measured at the hubs. So, bit of a monster then! The car came to me for a stage 1 paint enhancement and engine bay treatment. Lets have a walk around the car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 All graphics were removed from the previous event. Then proceeding into the engine bay, everything was lightly cleaned with All Purpose Cleaner and a selection of brushes The wheels were then cleaned using Bilberry and tyres with APC. All door/boot shuts and fuel cap were cleaned with APC and brushes. After being snowfoamed, the car was washed using Shampoo Plus and the 2 bucket method. It was then clayed to remove contamination and washed again in the same process. Once returned to the garage the car was then inspected. The front air ducts had been previously smoothed over to assist with the top speed runs. These had however cracked from flexing. The rear spoiler also had paint missing along its leading edge. These were removed and taken to the bodyshop to be repaired. The front bumper required extensive work to strengthen the ducts from the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Paint readings were then taken The paint was then inspected under halogen and led lighting. The car had been repainted not so long ago in Audi Ibis white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I then proceeded to machine polish the car using the makita rotary, 3M backing plate, 3M polishing pad and Meguiars #80 You will notice a rather tasty set of rear wheels now appeared, as the originals were sold within the club. Continuing around the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 The bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Smaller backing plate and 3M spot polishing pad used for tighter areas such as the side pods With the front bumper and lights off i proceeded to clean all of these areas. All metal work and paintwork in the engine bay was also polished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 The front wheels were also polished and sealed, and.. Changed to match the rears These spacesavers really werent going to be much use at future events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 So along came these tasty items, made by Weld. These were all polished, ipa'd, sealed and fitted. Tyres were treated with 2 coats of Endurance Tyre Gel All door/boot/window rubbers seals and exterior plastics were treated with Bumper Care The interior was hoovered and dusted down, all plastics including the roof cleaned with APC. Poorboys Natural Look was then used to dress everything. The boot was all degreased, battery tray polished and roll cage cleaned. The glass was polished inside and out. The exhaust was also polished. I then applied Swissvax Cleaner Fluid to the paintwork Which was followed up with 2 applications of Swissvax Best of Show wax Tyre pressures were checked and adjusted accordingly, after all, it was unlikely the car was going to receive a gentle journey home The customer's service book was completed for his records Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 These were the final pictures, some different effects applied by the camera on some shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 And final shots as the customer left, everyone at the yard left standing with smiles as this extremely pretty yet purposeful monster approached the gate, leaving what can only be described as a ridiculous sound going off into the distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Slowly, the peace and quiet, returned to the country side of West Sussex A thoroughly enjoyable car to work on, and as always, an owners reaction that gives fantastic job satisfaction. Hope you enjoyed, Christian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 simply amazing! stunning car and some top notch work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Wow, surprised at what a state that car was in, you have done an amazing job on that. No handbrake of indicators? has it got an air filter? Edited March 12, 2012 by JamieP (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Great work, always enjoy the amount of work and reading what you have done. Wonder how much BHP the spacesavers can take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Start to finish is like night and day! Top work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Love your threads and your work mate. That looks like a different car. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thanks guys just spent a while checking through i'd got all that lot in the correct order lol Thats right Jamie, no handbrake or front indicators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Thats right Jamie, no handbrake or front indicators Thats got to have a dodgy MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Top notch job, as usual, Christian. Am surprised, like Jamie, that the interior seems a bit incomplete (handbrake etc) given the high dollar build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige-rz Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Love the front bumper with the air ducts filled in! Might try something similar myself. Stonkin, your work is simply incredible. You literally transform cars, not just give them a quick spruce up. If you're ever over in Ireland for any reason, make sure you bring your cleaning kit with you! Would love this done to mine. Outstanding work, hat's off to you Edited March 12, 2012 by nige-rz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARETT Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 BIG thanks to Christian for working miracles on the car. It really was not looking great before he got it, but it was a one stop complete makeover. Yup no handbrake, I run the "strange" brakes all round which don't allow a handbrake, but save me 50kgs of rolling mass and stop pretty well. Lol @ JP But indicators are now being custom fitted into the headlights. If anyone is thinking about a respray or freshening the car up, it would be highly recommended to go and see Christian first. Some of his work is literally unbelievable. 100% proffesional service and the results speak for themselves!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I like those wheels..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liam1 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 fantastic work great write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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