blert596 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi, Just thought I'd join the site as I have just picked up my first ever Supra today and am still buzzing. Fell in love with the looks years ago and have eventually got one of my own. Well chuffed today. Anyway I may be posting in the wrong place really as Im unsure if mine is deffo a mark 4 or not. Hope you guys can help. Also as its a Jap import maybe a few other things you could help with. Firstly its a 1994 3.0i non turbo (sz?) automatic. I know the manual is probably a better option but as I said, I bought it for its looks really, not to boy race it all over town. Most pressing questions are about the buttons surrounding the selector: 1. The overdrive button? Normal motorway running is it better off or on, and what difference does it make. Didnt appear much as I was messing with it. 2. Ditto the manual button 3. What exactly is the red button at the front of the selector? All instructions are in Japenese and unfortunately that wasnt a subject when I went to school. Any info on the bodykit type would be appreciated as well if you can. Heres a pic or 2 anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 1. The overdrive button? Normal motorway running is it better off or on, and what difference does it make. Didnt appear much as I was messing with it. 2. Ditto the manual button 3. What exactly is the red button at the front of the selector? The Overdrive button stop the box changing into top gear (4th) Manual button (pretty much) stops it changing gears itself, you have manually change gear by moving the shifter. The red button is so you can take it out of 'Park' without the engine running if you need to. Nice looking car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Forgot to say: The bumper is a Bomex one. Same as used in TFATF The skirts are Toyota JDM optional extra ones. Often (wrongly) reffered to as TRD ones by newbies. Have you got a better picture of the rear? Looks like the spats are missing. You might want some spotlights for the bumper and maybe some facelift style indicators would look nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thanks for the reply jake. So: 1. Overdrive selected (on) if I want to "thrash it a bit"? 2. How does this work when driving as I certainly dont want to pop it into 2nd or reverse with the shifter. 3. Ok, so I'm never likely to be using this hat much then. You can prob tell its my first automatic. Just getting rid of a Prelude 2.3i 4ws. Is the body kit type any good or poor (I like the look not sure of quality though) Is it worth getting a different exhaust can from the stock one. Apart from the looks what does it give me (better "roar"?). And are there any recommendations? I would like to make the car as nice as I can now that I've eventually got one but am seriously not mechanically minded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 When you press Overdrive button it will say "O/D Off" (or something like that) in yellow on the clocks. Use it anytime you don't want to car to keep going into 4th gear. Even in MANU mode it still won't let you put the car into too low a gear. You can move the lever to 2nd or first gear but the box won't actually change down untill the revs are low enough for it to do it without damage. Clever isn't it? The skirts should be good quality as they're presumably genuine Toyota items and made of urethane rather than fibreglass. The Bomex bumper is fibreglass but at least 90% of aftermarket bodykits are also. Has the car got rear spats to match the side skirts? Changing the exhaust will make the car sound better but I believe you can't really do all that much to increase the power of a non-turbo Supra. TBH it's not really my subject though mate, I've not owned an NA yet. BTW, Yes it's a MkIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kghelmet Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 welcome mate,looks like you spent some time with the polish.great looking car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Just to give you some more info: the wheels are AVS alloys. They aren't available anymore so if you prang one you're looking at buying four new wheels of a different type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Good grief, that's one shiny supe! Good looking car. Welcome fellow SZ with AVS alloys owner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Nice looking motor and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hello dude, nice looking car and welcome to the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Welcome dude, good to see another Scottish member. If you feel brave, there is a Scottish meet coming up in a week and a half: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=31990&page=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Thanks for the welcome everyone! Welcome dude, good to see another Scottish member. If you feel brave, there is a Scottish meet coming up in a week and a half: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=31990&page=3 Ref the meet. I live in Arbroath anyway so its no big deal for me to get to Dundee (apart from Dual Carriage way upgrade). Followed the link but when is the meet, and what time etc. I have a bad feeling your going to say 27th which is when Im away. As I said earlier I dont really do/know anything mechanical and it would have been a good chance to at least figure out what half of the abbreviations on here mean Anyway, if you can confirm the date it would be appreciated. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4U1 Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Great looking car! Mine is being delivered to me tomorrow morning, i have the day off work and am pretty damn excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Nice car mate & Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Blert, its Sat the 26th if you are free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Good luck both of you. Enjoy the day...I remember getting mine....260mile drive home- yeah! 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMachine Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Blert...welcome to everyones second home! Nice shiny car too. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Nice example, those wheels seem to appear on a few Supras, suit the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelG Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Very nice indeed mate, welcome to the board ! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blert596 Posted February 17, 2005 Author Share Posted February 17, 2005 Once again thanks for all the nice comments. Getrag, sorry but can,t make the 26th as going to Cardiff to watch Liverpool in the Carling cup final. Games on Sun but booked hotel already...damn!! As an aside, havent got a ticket yet if anyone knows anyone.. But at least I will be driving down in my new Supe. As for shiny car...not at moment after the drive from kent to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Am tempted to put it through carwash tonight. Any real objections to this? Advice on how to get the best "gleam" would be appreciated as will have to have it looking its best for next wekend. Also any recomendations on good dash sprays to get a more glossy look. As an aside, as I took my old car to the airport and my bruv in law flew to Kent with me (he knows a bit more bout cars than me). Anyway, the insurance was changed to the Supra at 12pm but he was driving it to his house after I drove back to the airport. Unfortunately he got pulled for speeding and has to show docs to police station. Does anyone know if I present my old insurance cert (valid till 7th April) the police will check up? Feel a bit guilty but I had said that I would drive it. He's used to an MPV so was delighted to be getting my Prelude 2.3i for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Lovely example there, welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelG Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Once again thanks for all the nice comments. Getrag, sorry but can,t make the 26th as going to Cardiff to watch Liverpool in the Carling cup final. Games on Sun but booked hotel already...damn!! As an aside, havent got a ticket yet if anyone knows anyone.. But at least I will be driving down in my new Supe. As for shiny car...not at moment after the drive from kent to Edinburgh and Glasgow. Am tempted to put it through carwash tonight. Any real objections to this? Advice on how to get the best "gleam" would be appreciated as will have to have it looking its best for next wekend. Also any recomendations on good dash sprays to get a more glossy look. As an aside, as I took my old car to the airport and my bruv in law flew to Kent with me (he knows a bit more bout cars than me). Anyway, the insurance was changed to the Supra at 12pm but he was driving it to his house after I drove back to the airport. Unfortunately he got pulled for speeding and has to show docs to police station. Does anyone know if I present my old insurance cert (valid till 7th April) the police will check up? Feel a bit guilty but I had said that I would drive it. He's used to an MPV so was delighted to be getting my Prelude 2.3i for a bit. Blert- regarding car washes.........go NOT do it.......jetwash is fine.........carwash rollers and brushes are a definite NO NO. If you are after a good gleaming shine, check out the shampoo i have for sale in the For Sale Section. Made mine look like this...........and i am a valeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.B Posted February 17, 2005 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Welcome to the board blert - great looking Supe you got yourself there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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