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samcoombes
20-10-06, 09:32
Hello

I've just bought a 1994 Black NA 3.0l Supra :-D

I'm 21, so have only just been able to insure one, and it's great. Unfortunately, i've got no tax and haven't received my new insurance certificate yet, and it's really annoying!

I have one problem: The folding mirrors - only the drivers side works. Is this a common fault? Is it easily fixed?

Also, I have a yellow headlight - again can I split this and clean it out? Is the yellow just manky condensation or something more serious?

Many thanks, and I look foward to meeting some of you lot!
Ian W
20-10-06, 09:36
welcome mate.

with the headlight i'd check that there's not a loose connection on the headlight wiring at all, although it's not a problem i've heard of before.

with regards to the lights yes you can warm up the light and split it, clean it and seal it again but try polishing the outside first and see if that helps. if not then do it yourself as above (or for the none diy-er contact a member called gzaerojon who refurbs lights for forum members).

lastly, we need pictures :)
samcoombes
20-10-06, 09:42
pictures to follow later mate as I only got it the other night!

Thanks for the info, I meant that the headlight glass was yellow - not the actual light. me bad.

How hot do I need to heat the light to and for how long? I've tried searching, and found the guy who does the overhaul, but I cant find any DIY info.

Many Thanks
Ian W
20-10-06, 09:46
yeah i know what you meant re: the headlight glass being yellow.

depending on how bad it is it sometimes helps if you tcut the outside though.

as for heating it in the oven, it's something i wouldn't even dream of attempting mate. not too hot though obviously as the light itself is plastic.
samcoombes
20-10-06, 09:50
cheers mate, will probs just pay the money for an exchange set then thanks :-D
gzaerojon
20-10-06, 09:57
welcome to the club, we want pics! :)


thanks supra-man, or is it just man? :D
Ian W
20-10-06, 10:03
welcome to the club, we want pics! :)


thanks supra-man, or is it just man? :D

you can call me susan if it gets me a good deal on refurb'ing my lights :d
Jspec Germany
20-10-06, 10:19
Welcome to the club! Pics please!
samcoombes
20-10-06, 10:26
are the new lights readily available or do I have to order them?
samcoombes
20-10-06, 10:28
teaser pic from the ad, better ones to follow soon!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v77/samcoombes85/car1.jpg
gzaerojon
20-10-06, 11:32
you can call me susan if it gets me a good deal on refurb'ing my lights :d



susan it is :D

but we need a hovis pic ;)
Nic
20-10-06, 11:36
are the new lights readily available or do I have to order them?

Welcome to the club sam

I have new late model headlights in stock if needed, these are a straight swap for the early model Supra headlights. See details here:

http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=76750
Mas
20-10-06, 12:25
welcome mate , nice car too " Black" :)
edd_t
20-10-06, 17:07
Hello and welcome :)

aha black, the best color! teehee.