Pilchard Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) Been after a Supra for ages and after selling my focus st, i needed boost back in my life. After spending hours on here doing research and asking a few questions I finally own my first Supra I originally was looking for a manual facelift VVTi but there were none for sale at the time and JM Imports wanted 14k to look for one. I downed my budget abit and found a JSpec Tiptronic for sale on here. I bought it back in November, was a summer car and had the all the mods for BPU which I was going to do anyways, was white and looked in mint condition. After negotiating a deal and picking it up, a few changes were needed. When I picked it up: The car has not been undersealed and that was my first priority as it was going to live on the drive in the winter, while that was been done I had the original spoiler put back on and resprayed. The car was way to low to drive properly, scraped when turning and speed bumps were impossible so after much thought I took the car down to Chris Wilson and let him work his magic. While down there it had full service, coil-overs rebuilt, made higher, boost changed, fcd and other little niggles that needed sorting Picked it up this weekend from Chris and gave it a clean. Very happy with the work done by Chris, pulls like a train now and the kick down in the auto box is insane compared to what I was used to when I first bought it. It does like to spin up when pressing on, so I just need to get brave enough to turn the TC off. The spec is as follows: HKS Induction Kit Decat with HKS Superdragger Exhaust SRD FMIC Walbro Fuel Pump Blitz Boost Controller Chris's FCD HKS BOV D2 Coilovers UK Spec Brakes Visual wise the alloys and bonnet are growing on me, it had a Auto Shine Carbon diffuser on which was taken off. Not many changes here, I might change the alloys to some white Rota Grids but its not a priority at the moment. A nice white trial diffuser would be nice to neaten the back end up Other plans include getting better and non stretched tyres (F1's or Pilot Sports), race logic unit and a louder exhaust. Got battery problems at the moment with the alarm and I have no washer jets which will be sorted soon. Booked in for a dyno run in 2 weeks. I know ive gone on a bit but hopefully Il be along to a few meets with this club in the future. Edited March 15, 2015 by Pilchard (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Nice looking supe, much better with the spoiler back on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gpro Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Very clean supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I honestly think that looks much better higher and with the spoiler fitted. I liked the car before (even thought about buying it) but I love it now! Edited March 15, 2015 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 lovely car, remember this being the "project porno purple" car Where about in Yorkshire are you from? We are having a fast and furious meet on the 4th of April at castle-ford, have a look in the "Yorkshire" section and pop over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Looks lovely mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks all! A few mates wanted me to keep the spoiler off but i wasnt convinced, now they agree it looks way better. The purple under bonnet bling is still there and I dont mind it, its definatly growing on me. Ive always wanted a white one and that was the only one for sale at the time, and i didnt want to wait any longer. Im from Sheffield, ive seen the thread in the Yorkshire section, i may pop along and meet everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Looks lovely . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 The stock spoiler looks way better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Thanks all! A few mates wanted me to keep the spoiler off but i wasnt convinced, now they agree it looks way better. The purple under bonnet bling is still there and I dont mind it, its definatly growing on me. Ive always wanted a white one and that was the only one for sale at the time, and i didnt want to wait any longer. Im from Sheffield, ive seen the thread in the Yorkshire section, i may pop along and meet everyone! We have a few members from Sheffield, Drew and Ric. You defo need to pop down would love to see this motor in person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Ive met drew before, took me out in his before I was looking to buy one. I want to see fast 7 so ill see what im doing and come down:) Only problem at the moment is the stretched tyres and the lack of grip even in the dry. The TC is on all the time when you put the foot down, the Race Logic kit looks decent but a bit pricey brand new. Whats the general opinion on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Consider decent modest width tyres and a Giken LSD, the tyres that are on it felt terrible, and the stretched stuff is just plain ridiculous. Proper tyres will make a huge difference. As t is most of the power is wasted. I have yet to find a cheap GOOD tyre, you get what you pay for. If you want decent wet weather traction don't go too wide or too low a profile. The MKIV's now relatively ancient suspension technology doesn't suit very low profile tyres, it needs tyres with sidewall compliance due to the poor rear camber control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 I think the alloys are 8.5inch, so what about, 245/40R18 Front & 275/35R18 Rear on either F1's or Pilot Sports,the Pilots arnt great in the wet but great in the dry, the F1's are good all round tyre at about £20 cheaper, any others I can look at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Great looking car 235 front and 255 rear should be fine for BPU. The money you save over going for wider tyres can be put back into buying a better tyre. Also, I would highly recommend replacing the stock Tiptronic steering wheel with a paddle shift conversion. There's a 'how to' in my build thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Looks nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Budget is not that much of problem but with English weather even in the summer I think an all round tyre would be better, What do people use? Ive seen your conversion thread, it looks very smart and ive not really driven it in manual mode as its a bit fiddly at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Even the stock tiptronic buttons on the wheel really assist with everyday driving, as you can use them to easily engine brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Just the kind of car I am looking for ,very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Vredestein Ultrac sessanta are popular tyres, as are Toyo T1R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew K Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Very clean and tidy mate, nice purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra2jze Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Nice looking car mate. I might take those wheels off you should you want to sell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thanks all, tyres are my next purchase i think after ive sorted other little problems. Ill let you know if i sell the wheels. The racelogic unit is quite pricey, is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Personally I would put the dosh towards a Giken LSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Looking at tyres, Fronts , Rears, for road use in all weather conditions, good choice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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