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Supra revamp needed


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Hi all,

 

I bought my Supe a few months ago and have admitted on more than one occasion that I am not exactly mechanically minded when it comes to it. I bought it basically because I loved the look of them when I first saw them and made a promise to myself that I would someday own one.

 

The problem is that now that I've had it for a while I've started noticing things that are annoying me about it. Some little things that are just niggly and some that are really getting on my nerves. These range from the annoying boot rattle (I've change one side of the rubber mounts but can get nowhere with the second), to what I perceive as a lack of performance of the car itself (it seems that my Prelude has more poke than my Supe), and finally after seeing some of the fine examples on this forum my cosmetics, both internal and external, could do with a major upgrade.

 

I wish I could say I have more than one screwdriver to my collection but I can't. Also as I work away from home I have nowhere to work on the car (Im in a rented flat), and apart from cleaning would be lost anyway.

 

Anyway, to the crux of the matter! I have a fair few bob that I am more than willing to spend to really get my Supe the way I want it. Ideally this would be money spent on the mechanical side of things first (complete check over of engine, determine why I have no acceleration to talk of above 120 leps,recommendations for improvements, suspension is rock hard at the moment and its actually embarassing with passengers when going over bumps as car is actually bouncing on bends, decent exhaust, brake upgrade etc). Basically a thorough inspection (not just a service) with recommendations on how to make the car run to its best for my normal work and motorway runs. Oh, and deffo a new exhaust.

 

Cosmetically? I am looking at getting a new interior fit out. I may go for a new dash, and need a nice new handbrake and gear shift lever to replace the worn ones. I have seen one or two I like but am not 100% sure that they fit the Supe. Even with my limited ability I should be able to choose new mats though :shrug: . I know my bodykit is not fitted very well and will need that sorted, although I may be tempted into new front end/sideskirts (with fogs etc fitted at the same time). A lot of paint is coming off the front bumper and makes the car look scruffy even when cleaned.

 

The real problem for me is that as much as I want to get this done (and be at least involved slightly in it, whilst learning a bit as well) is that as I am up in Scotland there doesnt seem to be anywhere that I can find that can do this for me. The only place I have had recommended is The Garage who have done my service, (no problems there), but as far as work above that is concerned I've been told that they are really more into Evo's than Supes. Another guy suggested that a place where the guy "knows everything there is to know about Supes" but then said they would feel safer putting the car into The Garage. Does anyone know different? I'd quite happily buy brake pads etc if I could be shown how to fit the bloody things, and recognise when to change them etc.

 

It may be that I have to leave the car somewhere for a while to get this done and I'm prepared to do this as long as I see some gains at the end of the day. I phoned and put this problem to a trader the other day and they said they would get back to me but havent. Which I found a bit strange as I would be spending some of my hard earned on this. Ive already had a stereo install that I am not 100% chuffed about from someone (not on here) and dont wanna be just bodging everything.

 

I read the forums and see most of the traders down south and am more than a little jealous about having a "local" dependable trader to go to without having to book a week off.

 

At the end of the day I just want to get my car running and looking as good as I can, but logistically its a nightmare. Midweeks are a no no as I dont get paid if I dont turn up for work. And driving down South every weekend is a no no due to other commitments.

 

Any recommendations anyone can give would be appreciated as I love the Supe and dont want to let it become "just another car". Just a "this place and this can do it, now get off your arse" will do.

 

Thanks

 

Oh, by the way its a 94 NA I've got

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(it seems that my Prelude has more poke than my Supe),

 

I was going to say, are you MAD? its chalk and cheese but then I read the following

 

 

Oh, by the way its a 94 NA I've got

 

If youre prelude is a 2.2 Vtec, then I can see why you think that the prelude is faster. its about power to weight.....not just power, and the 2.2 VTEC has an amazing urgency about it, with the lack of 2 turbos, it must be a dissappointing experience. ;)

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I was going to say, are you MAD? its chalk and cheese but then I read the following

 

 

 

 

If youre prelude is a 2.2 Vtec, then I can see why you think that the prelude is faster. its about power to weight.....not just power, and the 2.2 VTEC has an amazing urgency about it, with the lack of 2 turbos, it must be a dissappointing experience. ;)

 

Its the 2.3i manual Ive got. Basic spec. but just seems to outdo my Supe in nearly all departments. (apart from looks)

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if i were you i'd seriously sell it mate and get a TT. would be very expensive to get a lot more power out of the NA - mad matt's got his booked in with ENVY for a NA-T conversion (i think), not cheap! sell up and get a TT, then you're talkin serious power! :D

 

p.s. i'm nickin your avatar! :D

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Its the 2.3i manual Ive got. Basic spec. but just seems to outdo my Supe in nearly all departments. (apart from looks)

 

2.3 is a good torquey engine, and the prelude is lighter....@ 1320Kg-1350Kg depending on what youve got.

 

Get it checked out by all means, but dont expect miracles....

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Only had it 3 months mate (and think I paid over the odds - wish I'd come on here before buying), so not gonna sell it. Not really interested in that much power, just expected a little bit of acceleration over 120 (112?).

 

Ro, feel free mate...plenty more where that came from...we're gonna have to meet up for a match one day lad. No jester hats though :thumbdown :D

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Only had it 3 months mate (and think I paid over the odds - wish I'd come on here before buying), so not gonna sell it. Not really interested in that much power, just expected a little bit of acceleration over 120 (112?).

 

Ro, feel free mate...plenty more where that came from...we're gonna have to meet up for a match one day lad. No jester hats though :thumbdown :D

 

not too sure what can be done on the NA to improve top end feel. would be good if you supercharged it though :D Nitrous is an option but i personally don't like the stuff - i'd be too scared to use it because with my luck i'd blow up!

 

yeah footy sounds good mate :D played at the liverpool academy a few weeks ago, was absolutely lush!! :kneel: weren't easy with glandular fever though!!

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Will go over 120 mate. But acceleration (od dissengaged) is good till there. Then with OD back on there is nothing in the way of acceleration.

 

As my post says I couldnt tell if its been delimited or not, which is why I want to give the whole car a complete going over.

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Hi Mate,

 

If you fancy a short run from Arbroath I would take your car to Hypertech in Bonnybridge and speak to Duncan. He is a japanese car specialist and provides an excellent service. I've had various work carried out there over the years without any problems.

 

Mike

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It's a big, heavy car with not a particularly big engine (high-tech, but only 3lts)

 

Don't expect it to take off sharpish after 120 without turbos.

 

Maybe, but I know my NA doesn't exactly struggle to accelerate at high speed.

To me it sounds like a "proper" problem, not a lack of turbos.

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...To me it sounds like a "proper" problem, not a lack of turbos.

 

Faye is right, you first have to check that it is producing the 220 (or whatever) bhp it is meant to be producing.

 

 

PS

one might argue that lack of turbos is a proper problem :p :woot: :giveup:

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