siriusprojects Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Firstly, I would like to say 'Hi' to all of the other Supra Owners out there. It's great to have a site like this where people can log on and discuss everything Supra. My first question is a simple one. I live in Somerset and have only owned my 1993 Supra SZ J-Spec for 5 months. I am what you call a bit of a late starter when it comes to being a car enthusiast. I am not a mechanic, but would love to MOD my car. The things is, I don't know if I need to locate a specialist for this kind of thing or whether a good car mechanic could make any modifications that I wanted. If a specialist is required, does anyone know anywhere down here in the West Country where I could have the work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello and welcome I would guess that the question of whether you will need a specialist will depend on what mods you are thinking of doing. If it is a decat and a new exhaust, then that would be OK given to an exhaust fixing establishment. If it is of a more techy nature, then you may want to source a more experienced set up. Unfortunately, i cannot reccomend anyone from your area as i dont live close by. In saying that, i am sure someone will be along shortly that will know someone close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Welcome. Im the mad one Enjoy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hornet Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello and Welcome, and WL is right, he's MAD! :alien: Basic mod's can be done by any competent mechanic, but more in depth ones should be done by a specialist. See the traders section or I'm sure others will post who know where your nearest one is. I've only had mine 6-7 months and it was stock when I got it Hmmm no wonder I'm skint now Hornet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello and welcome. What sort of mods are you planning to do to your SZ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soo Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi....Welcome .... Where abouts in Somerset u from, it starts a couple of miles down the road from us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trig Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Welcome mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I've always found that the best way to carry out mods is to use places like this BBS to decide exactly what you want done and ask questions etc, then go to a competant mechanic with your specific requirements, this way you aren't relying on someone who doesn't know soops to tell you what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Welcome to the board cu on the M5 LOL Cant recommend anyone Im afraid 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitelightning Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Wibble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Welcome. Im the mad one Enjoy ! yeah ain't that the truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello mate! As Faye said, what mods are you planning. Short of spending serious money I can't think of any mods you caould do to a NA that would really need a specialist. They aren't very 'moddable' without spending big money. Generally its cheaper (and easier) to go and buy a TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi Mate & welcome - where in Somerset? I'm in Bath and asked the same question a while ago, but there doesn't seem to be any Supra 'specialists' near by. Chris Wilson may be the nearest (Shropshire). I've gone to Bath Performance Cars a few times. Gary there is very helpful and is OK with being given a list of what you want doing (I've even supplied parts to be fitted) I've seen Beemers, Porsches etc there and one of the guys who works there has a heavily modded Calibra Turbo, where they've done all the engine internals work, nitrous etc and reckon its 450bhp or something. Could be worth a go - hope this helps. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siriusprojects Posted January 31, 2005 Author Share Posted January 31, 2005 Cheers for the help. In answer to some of the questions asks. My first MOD will be to slap a delimiter on the car and get the speedo converted. After that, probably new alloys and a respray. Don't get me wrong, I like my Supra Black but it could do with a bit of a facelift. Beyond that who know's. The car has already got an upgraded Exhaust and Air Filter fitted. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. As to where I live. The village of Street near Glastonbury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 Howdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 hi matey and welcome. has it been de-catted? thats what most of us do for a performance mod - easy to do to. although the 1st cat up near the engine is difficult to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superstar dj Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 hello mate just like yourself i"m new to the gang. if your like me i" sure you"ll enjoy the site seems ace to me so far! 2002 vvti tiptronic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hi.... Were not to far away at Warminster. When we bought ours (Soo n me) it was from a jap place in Bristol. They use a specialist company near Bristol (may be Weston ish) who de-limit cars, change speedo's, fog lights and underseal etc. If you're interested, I'll find the details for you. We took our to Chris Wilson for de-cat, fcd, etc, he's along way but seems to know what he's doing and has a very good name on here. There is a place in Wincanton who specilise in jap cars (workshop) but it seems mainly Evo's & stuff although they do advertise for Supes etc. Again, can dig the name out if you want it. Hope to meet you sometime (local meet ??) & for convoys to Pod etc. ------------ Hi Jay, not to far away are u... do you go to the Bath Uni ? I've seen a black Supe there a few times (including tonight) sounds very nice! Cheers Gerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Hi Jay, not to far away are u... do you go to the Bath Uni ? I've seen a black Supe there a few times (including tonight) sounds very nice! Cheers Gerry Hi Mate, (I'm assuming this is to me). I DID go to Bath Uni a fair few years ago now, and decided to stay on in Bath. I have to work for a living now, but in the immortal words of Ian C: "I love my job. It pays for my Supra." My Supra is metallic green if you see me around Bath. You in Bath often? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Welcome to the BBS mate....I am often in Somerset...infact I may of seen you in McDonalds in Street once if ya the same person I parked next to ya...but you were busy eating. I remember seeing a black one in there with a aftermarket exhaust it was a few months ago....maybe we should have a Somerset meet soon...would be cool. Welcome. P.S. Chris Wilson is worth the journey..never heard any horror stories about him...then theres Slow Dogg (Paul) who is in Basingstoke...he is very good for most jobs....took me a long time to find someone i could trust. Paul knows his stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_J Posted February 1, 2005 Share Posted February 1, 2005 Welcome to the site mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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