Burna Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hi all, Just recently joined as a member so I thought I would introduce myself. I bought a Supra at the end of November 2004, UK Twin Turbo Auto Black un-modifed. It is the best thing I have ever bought! Just wish I had done it years ago. Never thought a car could be so much fun to drive, but I have learnt even with traction control it does bite back lol. I live in the West Midlands and was hoping someone could tell if there is garage that someone can recomend that know all about working on a Supra as I have been told just because it is a Toyota doesnt mean that the guys at the local Toyota dealership are going to know how to work on a Supra, how true this is I don't know, was hoping you guys could educate me a little The car has done 80,000 what does anyone suggest I get checked or changed to keep the car in top condition. The only problem I have got is a fair amount of moisture in the front headlights, does anyone know if these can be resealed by a company or do I just have to buy new ones? I have seen Envy do them cheaper than Toyota. Ok as you can see I have all the questions but no answers lol, so any help would be appriciated thanks. Burna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 if you are anywhere near this guy i'd take it there. He'll give it a thorough once over for you. If you do a fair few miles per year, you should be able to get any local garage to do an interim oil change / air filter type service, and just go back to CW annually. People travel from way down south to use CW, is well respected and knows his way around a sup like few others apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusie Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Why not come along to the midlands meet on sunday matey lots of us going and its great to meet up with other supra owners for a chat about each others cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Sounds good, when and where. I'll do my best to make it, weekends have been hectic lateley tho. I'll even try and get the brother in law to bring his UK TT Manual along Burna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hi Burna & welcome to the club. Scooter's recommendation of Chris Wilson will be a hard one to beat IMHO, Chris knows these cars inside out, in fact he used to race one. I'm sure Chris would be happy to talk through your requirements should you choose to give him a call, all round nice bloke and has a few exotic animals to boot!! As for Toyota garages, it's a bit of a lottery really, there are some good ones out there, your best bet is to try and find a member who can recommend one to you. Be warned though, some of their prices are not for the faint-hearted. The headlights suffer from condensation, there are threads on the board which explain how to refurbish them, try a search. As you have a UK model they should be the glass ones as opposed to the perspex ones fitted to the J-Spec models which can suffer from yellowing. Envy offer very good prices and service and I'm sure Kevin or Gaz would be happy to discuss your headlight needs. Enjoy your car and the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 ,..... but I have learnt even with traction control it does bite back lol. Welcome to the club Burna. The stock traction control on the Supra is pants and can even be dangerous when trying to pull out of a junction quickly as it cuts the power completely for a few seconds. I would suggest turning it off all the time. A lot of members fit after market traction control made by Race Logic which is superb, do a search for 'RLTC' for more info. I live in the West Midlands and was hoping someone could tell if there is garage that someone can recomend that know all about working on a Supra as I have been told just because it is a Toyota doesnt mean that the guys at the local Toyota dealership are going to know how to work on a Supra, how true this is I don't know, was hoping you guys could educate me a little I would agree with Scooter, definitely worth the drive up the M6 to see Chris Wilson he is a Supra guru. The car has done 80,000 what does anyone suggest I get checked or changed to keep the car in top condition. The only problem I have got is a fair amount of moisture in the front headlights, does anyone know if these can be resealed by a company or do I just have to buy new ones? I have seen Envy do them cheaper than Toyota. Chris will be able to give it a good going over for you. The headlights can be taken apart for cleaning and resealed, do a search and you will find all the info/instructions you need. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 Welcome to the club Burna. The stock traction control on the Supra is pants and can even be angerous when trying to pull out of a junction quickly as it cuts the power completely for a few seconds. Thats what happened to me! Scared me half to death when it I pulled out in front of a double decker bus and they car seemed to go on strike lol. Glad to hear the problem is quite normal Burna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splurge Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I can testify to Chris Wilson's ability. He serviced mine just last weekend (I went up from Essex to get it serviced, along with a de-cat, on the strength of his reputation), and now it runs good as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jusie Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 there is a midlands meet this sunday the13th at donnington but i believe they will all be meeting up your way first. take a look at the gatherings and events section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Again would say CW is excellent and would recommend him highly. Not forgetting Lovatt on the board as well who has also been very usefull for bodywork etc. Where abouts in the Mids are you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Can highly recommend Lovatt ( liam) for bodywork repairs.He did an awesome job on removing dents from my roof plus other work has been of an excellent standard. Have not had any work done myself by Chris wilson but he comes highly recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 where are you from Burna? Im from Wolverhampton, i'm also a Supra newbie, but ill be using chris wilson for servicing my supe when its ready. He's only an hours blast up the A41 from Wolverhampton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 Thanks for the warm welcome and especially al the helpful advice! Definitely going to contacting Chris Wilson soon to discuss a service, certainly put my mind at rest where I could take my Supra to get checked over Again would say CW is excellent and would recommend him highly. Not forgetting Lovatt on the board as well who has also been very usefull for bodywork etc. Where abouts in the Mids are you ? I'm near Stourbridge, I looked at the messages about the midlands meet this weekend and never knew there were so many Supra owners so local! I also noticed that the guy you have recommended 'Lovatt' is going along to the midlands meet, I sure need to ask him a question about what he could do about removing some horrible looking plastic protector strips that someone had 'wisely?!!?' stuck all the way down both sides of the Supra! I guess they are meant to protect the panels from ppl opening doors against them in car parks, but my suspicious mind tells me that they may have been stuck on to hide a bad scratch or something. Planning on coming along to the midlands meet this weekend if I can manage to get up that early after Saturday night lol. Have I got to put my name down or contact anyone or what? If I do make it you will recognise my car by the number plate and mainly by those crappy looking black strips stuck down the side of my black Supra, just plz don't take the piss out of them too much lol, I'm well aware how they look Burna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-alex Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 what about those in east midlands ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 what about those in east midlands ? Leon Green @ JPS Motorsports in Bletchly (Milton Keyes area). Hes got a nice Orange Supra you may have seen/heard about and has been tuning and servicing Supras for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 what about those in east midlands ? Still go to Chris. I'll happily drive all the way from Kent for him to work on the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 For a service? Bit excessive there Keith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooper-supra Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Welcome to the Club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra-alex Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Still go to Chris. I'll happily drive all the way from Kent for him to work on the car! that good huh !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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