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Fitz

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  1. Indeed, were just a lively bunch No hard feelings
  2. Fitz

    17's it is...

    As Promised here is a picture of the back end. Let me know how low it looks to you guys Thanks (I need new wheels )
  3. Fitz

    17's it is...

    So I'm not alone then, Ill give it a go later to check the dampers, as far as I'm aware they're fine. But, no harm in double checking. Ill post a picture of the back later as the ones I have with me right now don't show the 'correct' visual level. Would I have to buy new shocks and springs in order to raise the car or is there an adjustable alternative? Maybe I should stick to 17's?
  4. Fitz

    17's it is...

    Not too sure? Ill get the old measuring tape out later. In the first picture with the 17's on. You can see roughly the height. (not too good a view but I'll update you later)
  5. Fitz

    17's it is...

    Like wise, think I'm getting the hang of it...eventually
  6. Fitz

    17's it is...

    Ok so I put the wheels back on yday to see what was causing the problem so i could try to rectify it and took some pictures too. As ou can see when I put on the 18" wheels they got caught against the plastic casing for the screen wash. So i took it off to see if it would be OK without it. Turns fine now doesnt get caught against anything except as stated before as the car is lowered, when I take a rather sharp corner and the suspension kicks in the wheels gets caught on the top of the arch. So back to square one I guess? My 17's The Suspension 17" and the 18" You can see where the tyre catches With the plastic Guard Without It In the picture the car is up on the Jack, if only I really had that much room.
  7. Fitz

    17's it is...

    Cheers Guys! It always seems like once I find a solution to a problem, something goes wrong I want 18's lol
  8. Fitz

    17's it is...

    My Apologies, I get abit carried away when I start typing. How do I find the offets of the front wheels please?
  9. Fitz

    17's it is...

    Ok so here is the story. Not long after I picked up my supra (a few months ago now) I noticed the tyre pressure in the front passenger side kept going down. Now, the tyre was pretty rubbish so I bought 2 new ones for the front (the other one wasn't too good either, but the backs had a new set on, so no worries there). Great, I thought problem solved....or so it seemed. The next day it was going down again, spoke to a few people and they said as my wheels are right angled valved tyres maybe the valve is busted. So I sought after and found a right angled tyre valve fitted it on...Problem solved... but wait, the next day...guess what, that's right it went down again. So I asked around took it to more tyre places and their theory was to 'check the bead' so got it checked, nothing wrong. Then one guy at kwick fit wanted to find out what was making it go down (This guy is the only guy who looked at my car EVERY time I went there to query etc) then after about 30 mins of examination he comes in and says "You need new wheels mate". He showed me that the alloy itself has holes in it small pin hols but where the supra weighs alot, having pressure put on it, it decides to come out quicker. So I told a mate of mine who unfortunately wrote his supra off (Masenko) and he soaid I could have his wheels. Now mine are 17" wheels with 255/40/17 (i think) and I just tried to put his wheels on my car they're 18" with tyre sizes of 2x 245/40/18 and 2x 265/35/18. Put the 245/40/18 and the front and took it for a drive just to test. and when I turn the wheel it gets caught on something (im guessing the wheel arc). So I've had to take them off and put the pin hole wheels back on. Was I correct in putting the 245/40/18 on the front? Point to note. When I bought the car the guy said it has lowered suspension on it and when I checked the brand it has KYB Street Suspension written on it along with Japanese writing. Is it worth trying to alter the suspension or should I just seek a new set of 17's p.s. sorry about the long thread, just thought I'd let you guys know all the detail, people on here have always been extremely helpful.
  10. That one was stolen a while back, the theives filmed it and put it on youtube, Batards.. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=auA0zI7LDAg&feature=related
  11. Some poor woman down the laundrette is going to realise that someone stole four washing machine basins to use as Wheels. Oh well, clearly they have no taste.
  12. My guess = 1345kg When do I claim my free ride?
  13. That the same for a stock j-spec?
  14. Recently I had my MOT done on the supra, as it's the first MOT its had under my ownership I didn't really know what to expect. But, it failed on the reason that there was no lights to light up the rear registration plate. The guy said he got a few universal ones from Toyota but they didn't fit, so in the end he stuck a Renault Rear lamp on the license plate. So now I have a Large Black lamp attached to my Rear license plate, apparently there are license plate holders with the lights built in (so he told me) not sure where to get them though (no luck through the search engines) so basically I'm stuck until i find a solution. Any ideas? (P.S. not sure if this is the right section to post this in, if not can the mods adjust for me please )
  15. As christmas not that far away and as the forum has turned Christmas themed. I'd like to wish all the members on here a Very Merry Christmas (inc. Moderators too ) Season's Greetings
  16. LOL, maybe a xmas wish instead?
  17. Love the look of this car
  18. Fitz

    Boxing Fans!

    "pigs may fly but I fly faster"
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