tintinmt Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Been on here a while..... Now have a Supra! Needs some tlc. I'm intending a rolling restoration. The 'to do ' list is growing fast. I will be asking a few questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Looks lovely. Welcome to the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Congrats on the purchase. Where abouts in Surrey are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintinmt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Sunny Woking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm the other end of the county near Hindhead Although your not a million miles away. If you need help with anything let me know. More than happy to help out where I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Me too and I work in Woking and like Matt live near Hindhead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I live down the road from Woking in Crowthorne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looks nice mate welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodec j Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Did you buy the supra in sandy Bedfordshire by any chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintinmt Posted October 28, 2015 Author Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks chaps and yes - Sandy was the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitbox Junkie Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Well come to the Aerotop club see my signature fire the Aerotop register. If you want yours added to it post In there . Looks in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhid Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Looks very nice! I'm over in Epsom, quite a few of us in Surrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintinmt Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Now with a set of BBS LMP 18x8 and 18x9. Continentals on all four. Many hours spent disassembling, stripping & cleaning. I had them repainted in an anthracite colour. It came out a bit darker than I intended. More hours putting them back together with new bolts and valves with the centres reversed to give a bit more offset. You'll see from the pic that that ride height is still 'stock'. Readers, she rides with all the comfort of a Roman chariot on the Appian way. I must replace the suspension! Since I have to replace the rear shocks and springs all round I'm guessing some kind of adjustable coilover set up is the way to go. I know the subject's been done to death on the forums but I'm open to suggestions for a set up that will lower the height at the front and give a comfortable ride on the hideous roads hereabouts. Oh, by the way, I also replaced the exhaust system that was shot, the gas struts on the tailgate and cleaned up the headlights as best I could. 'Plenty more jobs on the list..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juvett Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Welcome, nice project on the way...hope to see it returned to its full glory. Don't think I've seen it done before around here but it might be interesting for a lot of new members (like myself) to also see the cost involved in such a project. Cheers, J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintinmt Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Thanks Juvett. I don't want to think about the cost of the wheels, less still give the missus an inkling The rest of it so far has been basic stuff. I did buy the complete OEM exhaust system used for £20 - bargain! It had been in a garage for donkey's years. Still hoping for some advice on the suspension. Planning on visiting JD Motorsport in Leatherhead as they seem to stock the Tein setup that I see mentioned often. Parts are circa £450 and that's a basic package. I'm concerned that maybe I should go for higher quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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