k2supra Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) After hunting for over a year (and waiting what seems a lifetime) I have made the jump and scored a deal on a JDM MKIV Supra Twin Turbo. I also have another project car, so my project goal on this car is to keep it subtle yet bold. More shots to come but this is how she sits right now. http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/4089/4089113-1.jpg http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/4089/4089113-7.jpg http://cdn.images.pistonheads.com/aimg/4089/4089113-2.jpg Current Specs: JDM Stock! 47k miles Functional front active spolier 2JZ-GTE Twin Turbo Recaro Speed/SRD black seats Bride RO seat rails Build plan: Carbon TS hood painted leaving vent fins carbon or MK4 TRD hood Carbon hatch New seats Bigger/better brakes New rims/tires Possible Transmission Swap Rebuild turbo's Refresh seals/gaskets Black inside headlamps Clear Indicators New floor mats/Interior fix up Keep it running Edited October 24, 2012 by k2supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Thanks to Yokohama I received some new rubber to plant the car on the road I hooked it up with a set of Yokohama Advan Sport's with a 255/35ZR18 for the Front and 295/35RZ18 for the Rear, Special thanks to yokohama! https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/522986_236763696450861_446755626_n.jpg Edited October 24, 2012 by k2supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 And...Made some changes right after I got the supra...acquired a new mantra as well...its not a show car, its not a show car... https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/644073_222423244551573_334493346_n.jpg unfortunately I couldn't get the headlights to stop fogging so I had the oem ones sent out and redone- (Pics to follow) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 Please excuse the horrible shot, but it was late, dark and misting when I took the shot here in "sunny" UK, but after finally getting the broken drivers seat out, (bad electric motor) the Recaro's are in and they are crazy comfortable https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/314259_237827166344514_256895433_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Congrats on the purchase. Some nice plans there and I'm loving the recaros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikue Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Recaros look very good . What was the weight difference with the seats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Congrats on the purchase. Some nice plans there and I'm loving the recaros. Thanks! It's keeping me busy Recaros look very good . What was the weight difference with the seats? A few kilo's at least, exactly I am not sure, but I can tell the drivers seat alone is at least half the weight of the OEM electric seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Some headlight shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thats crying out for a single turbo conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 Thats crying out for a single turbo conversion LoL, perhaps one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 New Wheels today BIG thanks to Rarerims.co.uk and Yokohama UK https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/46018_243829935744237_761468632_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/22405_243829949077569_261436101_n.jpg Wheel setup is: Rota GTR-D: 18x10 ET +35 Yokohama Advan Sports: 255/35 Fronts 295/35 Rears Will also get some shots of it on the ground this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/485012_244434239017140_207636893_n.jpg Now it needs the arches rolled and an alignment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 10, 2012 Author Share Posted November 10, 2012 Arches Rolled today by Phil of ArchEnemy, no more pesky rubbing, big thanks for the short notice job Phil! https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/32416_244917445635486_1374295875_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/561657_244917385635492_1270761189_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/32289_244917422302155_1222538864_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Just a shot of the car after arch roll and new wheels/tires https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599120_245562875570943_1225853498_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 She is dirty, so will have to reshoot the car again, but here are some better shots of the car with the new GTR-D wheels and Yokohama tyres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clausz Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Looks great mate. That is some nice rubber you got on those wheels:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Went as wide as I could and the car GRIPS even better now She needs a drop sooooo bad now Edited November 20, 2012 by k2supra (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share Posted November 26, 2012 Got the black carpet and MKIV OEM Carbon steering wheel in this weekend (thanks to Paul Whiffin) will get some shots of the car as soon as I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted November 27, 2012 Author Share Posted November 27, 2012 Couple new things added, haven't had a chance to shoot in the car yet though https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/534503_250941631699734_132430604_n.jpg https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/61610_250941611699736_1958176765_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Spent most the day at RobD's garage working on the Supra to flush the radiator & health inspection. While we were working on the car we noticed a metal clicking/clipping noise from around the cambelt, problem not yet diagnosed, (could be tensioner) but going to go ahead and replace the cambelt/tensioner and front main seal since we are already going to be buried in the car. I am attempting to future proof this car from problems once it goes back, so the part replacement integrity checks will be keeping me busy for a little while. All in all it was nice working with RobD and if you happen to be close enough to take your car for service, I would highly recommend them. Also, if you happen to read Japanese Performance Magazine, keep an eye out for February/March issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It was good to have you down today dude! Thinking of having a BBQ at the garage over the summer for local members, perhaps do one Before you leave the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Would love to Hopefully get to stay til 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2supra Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Quick shot I grabbed during the Jap Performance photoshoot https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/379287_362960713802548_1620914424_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 First time I've seen this thread...nice looking car! Is it getting a mag feature in JP!? - - - Updated - - - Same steering wheel and mats I have also! Good choices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyboyo1 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Nice car!!!! Are you going manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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