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These are the only 2 pics I can find and the colour is Lamborghini Grigio Avlon (code 0049). Does it for me - and the RSP one in the background of pic 2 is looking sweet too

Can't remember who it was, but someone on here once sprayed their car a metallic grey from the lamborghini chart - it looked the puppies if you ask me... will try and find a pic...

Most of the guys I see are Durham way and do usually give a wave or flash. Don't usually see many up near where I actually live around the Metrocentre....however, saw 2 yesterday! Storm Blue going through the lights at the bottom of Whickham bank about 8am and a red one going along Whickham fronts street around about 5pm ish - neither flashed me in my black J-spec.

James - will definitely have to see how that goes as its pretty local to me (just live down in Swalwell). I'll drop you a pm next month.

I think they lose the money when they take on the bigger non-insurance jobs like these full resprays. They can get the smaller insurance jobs in and out in no time at all and charge a good mark-up to the insurance companies which is high-profit margin. In order to keep that high margin for full respray jobs they have to put prices up to the £3-6K territory.

Hi mate - which body shop you using up this way if you don't mind me asking? Not too sure about the blacks - there are some nice ones out there. If you haven't already, you might want to check out the blacks in the BMW and Audi range - also Porsche's Basalt black is pretty sweet!

Man - I love Johnny's car full stop! I'm hopefully going to replace the wheels on my black supe in the next 6 months or so and these are seriously top of my shopping list!

Will get some of my own up tomorrow but in the mean time, these pics of JohnnyW's car always make me envious! http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=130456

Probably best plan mate. Given how much any part on any car is subject to shock & vibration from normal driving, the primer will help with a better bond. Just think how gutted you'd be if you had to take them apart in a few months or so to re-do them...

Remains to be seen how long 'going straight to black' would last over time - paint may crack. For how long it takes and the little extra expense, my advice would be to use a plastic primer to be on the safe side.

Just remember to think like you are making a choice about a car - i.e. horses for courses. Are there any components you think you could live without and any you'd rather not skimp on (eg wheels, brakes, chainset etc)?

Agree with the above but would also recommend you test ride several other bikes from other manufacturers in the same category. The frame geometry will differ between bikes and will contribute to the general 'how it feels' when you ride it factor. Its one thing having the best spec you can afford but it still needs to meet your needs - the GT sounds like a very good benchmark, but try Trek, Kona, Specialised, Marin - see how they compare. You're right about the weight consideration though - stick to your budget and get the lightest, best spec'd you can afford that feels right. May have to compromise a bit though to get a good balance between road and downhill capabilities - a bike set up for each of these applications will differ IMO

Sorry - Idle Control Valve

Don't know what the VSS Speed Sensor is but is he certain that is the cause? I would try the simple option of cleaning the throttle body first before splashing out on new parts - you never know. Could also perhaps be a dodgy ICV?

Looks a top notch job mate! Well done. At £200 they come in a dam sight cheaper than the clearcorners.com ones too...

Try Gaz at Envy mate.

I know XO Power Tuning can get them at a decent price but don't know if they stock them or have to import them. Give them a try: http://www.xopowertuning.co.uk or 0191 4822266 (ps. as far as I know, this is Jurgen's sons place!)

Nice - will add some of you too. Can't have Rich getting lonely... Feel free to add me: [email protected]

Waits for the on-line Jeremy Beadle to appear... Or rather, hopes.

Omg!

No worries. Reckon they'd look pretty good on a black car like yours.

Some of the best (and most expensive) aftermarket lights I've seen for the Supra are those produced in the States by Clear Corners. Have a look at the link: http://clearcorners.com/products/toyota/supra8/h_lamp2c/

If you want an attention grabbing show car I'd definitely go yellow - but more like the porsche in the pic [COOL][/COOL]

Yes - as per all of the above. have some tissues in the car for when your ears start bleeding I had one on my de-catted NA and it was seriously loud - wasn't comfortable driving it for fear of being pulled over.

I'm from Gateshead but work in Chester-le-street / Durham - Black with OEM skirts n spats.