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The unelected House of Lords absolutely has the power to block legislation put through by the democratically elected House of Commons. In the EU the elected people have the power too, nothing gets passed unless agreed by the democratically elected European Parliament. While it is true that the parliament can't directly introduce legislation, it has the power to suggest new legislation to the commission and then amend/pass/block it afterwards. - - - Updated - - - Feel free to quote wherever I said I didn't agree with the House of Lords.

What two wrongs are making a right?

That's not true, they have the capability to suggest proposed legislation to the commission. Plus the council that meets 4 times a year is comprised of democratically elected members of constituent states (national representation), with the power to veto. This would probably be a good point to ask you how you feel about the House of Lords in this country? I also don't remember voting for God save the Queen to be our national anthem either. I'd also be very interested to know how many in the exit camp actually turned up to vote for their MEP.

Source required for this one. Democratically elected MEPs pass (or block) EU legislation in the European Parliament.

Is it really that bad though? Britain is quite a nice place to live. The biggest issue I can see is the state of the NHS, which is a lot more to do with the current government attacking it to the point where it seems privatisation is its only remaining option, than anything to do with the EU. Just out of interest, which problem free paradise would you go to, Chris?

Few photos, interior to follow soon.

What overpopulation issue? Britain isn't even in the top 20% for population density in the world.

Doesn't Donald Trump have a history of bullying Scottish locals using the police whenever he wants to extend his golf course?

Thanks for the welcome. I'll get some photos of the current state ASAP, which should give you guys an idea of what I'm working with If any of you other UZ swap folks want to chime in with any tips or problems you had along the way, that would be great. I have a small concern that the a761e might not fit in the transmission tunnel. I expect the main issues to be getting the wiring right and sorting out a prop; I'm not sure if I can use some combo of two piece props, but as far as I can work out the flange/fitting on the back of the a761e is unique to that gearbox. The wiring is something I intend to get working while still in the donor car (i.e - just the engine and gearbox running on 12v) before it's removed, so at the very least it can move under its own steam just with a battery when it's in the Supra. I'm still on the hunt for a suitable donor car at the moment. I'm hoping doing things this way will allow a fairly fast test fit and swap, as well as give me time to get an SC400 sump machined to fit the 3uz so I can do everything in one go. I'm intending to get a pair of 4-2-1 manifolds made in Inconel once the engine is fitted to the car, so fitment of any standard manifolds isn't really a concern. I'd planned to keep the OBD2 port from the donor car and use it with a Bluetooth dongle to run a dash on a tablet; is that realistic or not? I'd presume the indicators, fuel level warning and handbrake light can still function without the supra ecu, but this is a bit of a black spot in my knowledge.

Greetings friends, I've been lurking here for a long time (years) absorbing as much information as possible. I finally took the plunge and picked up an import non-vvti w58 manual this week. It's black and a pretty ratty example of a Supra. I did however get it for a stupidly cheap price and it comes with some nice extras, such as UK big brakes, limited slip diff, Bilstein dampers and TTE Borbet staggered wheels. I intend to use this thread as a journal of its journey from rat to show standard car. A friend began the restoration on this car about a year ago, which started with the removal of an LPG kit. His circumstances have now changed and I've taken custody of my own slice of Japanese car heritage. Stupidly, in my excitement I forgot to take any photos... so the only one I've got is from last year when I took my friend to pick it up from Birmingham: I'll get more next time I'm working on the car, it's currently sat on said friend's driveway as I work away during the week. My background in cars has been with Lexus models, but like a lot of other people who saw the original F&F as a young teenager, I've always wanted a Supra. I started with what ended up being a heavily modified IS200, then an IS300 and now an IS250. I've learned a lot going between the 200 and 300, chief of which was the importance of weight and balance in a car. The difference in handling between an IS200 and IS300 was night and day (with the 300 being considerably worse on the same coilovers and roll bars as the 200 was). The immediate plan for the car is to sort out bodywork and interior starting with a respray, which I'm hoping will reveal any further issues. Once I'm happy that the car is okay to start modifying, the general focus will be reducing weight as much as possible for a fast road car. I do intend to eventually have a go at Bignum's Nurburgring lap time, but that will be in a few years... Rough sketch of first stage plans in no particular order: 3uz-fe and A761e swap. Body panel weight reduction (lexan rear window etc.) Light 18" wheels - I'm yet to decide which to go for but I have 3 options in mind Meister R GT-1 coilovers and whiteline anti-roll bars interior weight loss, removal of rear seats other odds and sods on the shopping list include Ridox front/skirts, centre exit titanium exhaust, replace dash cluster for screen and so on Gearing wise I intend to use the A761e auto from a late spec GS/LS/SC430, then couple this with the ~4.0 rear diff and some 285/35/18 rear tyres. The thought of using the SC300 4.27 rear end appeals to me with this gearbox, but I've got no idea what's involved or if I can even use that ring and pinion set in a small case Supra diff. The eventual plan is to have this all running on a Syvecs with a paddle shift steering wheel, however I'd like it all to be running on standard Lexus wiring just to get the car moving to begin with. I've amassed quite a big folder full of wiring diagrams etc over the years, so I intend to do this myself with the help of a Lexus mechanic. I appreciate that swapping to the 3UZ is considered sacrilege by some MKIV purists, but it will save weight and move the centre of mass back into the car, plus I much prefer the sound of a v8 and it is a much more modern engine. If I can get close to a BPU level of power with the 3uz (eventually with Syvecs installed) then I will be content. I don't think this is unrealistic either. I'm sure I will eat these words in the distant future, but I don't have a desire for ridiculous horsepower at this point. While I'm used to RWD, I've never stepped much past the 200 horsepower mark and don't intend to destroy the car by putting it well beyond my driving abilities. Styling wise, I'm intending to go Ridox front, skirts and I'm undecided on the rear. Would quite like a diffuser but I'd like it to look fairly OEM. The car definitely needs a respray, but I intend to keep it 202 black. I have plenty of slightly less orthodox ideas, but those will come out of the woodwork along the way. If anyone has any history on this car, I'd appreciate it. It has had some welding done since we collected it last year and a fair amount of other bits to get it mechanically sound. It's had a rough life by the look of it, but I've only got to know it recently. I'm not in a hurry to finish the car, I'm well aware that spending money and doing things properly is a worthwhile investment with cars, so I look forward to sharing this journey with the rest of you over the next few years. Cheers.