Luxluc Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 cool mate, speak to about it soon then, might not be able to drive down south with the Number plate in the dash, ha Why not? If you're fast enough, nobody will see you :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Could you not get a sticker plate like they use on caravans I thought bout doing this on my Rex when it snapped off License plate stickers aren't alowed over here .. what about the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 License plate stickers aren't alowed over here .. what about the UK? Illegal here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Are they ok didn't no that well there's that's that idea blown outa the water lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Try and pick up a plate holder if you want one im sure both of us will manage something with a bit of head scratching. I think i have the mounting part sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 SupraPod, japfest and hotel booked, see you guys there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 SupraPod, japfest and hotel booked, see you guys there. Be good to see you and car mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 28, 2010 Author Share Posted July 28, 2010 Be good to see you and car mate Cheers bud, Be good to actually put faces > User names, hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 little update so to speak since Suprapod/japfest iv noticed im still getting rubbing on the rear arches when the car has some weight in the rear, iv had these shaved a tad but still getting rubbing. so looks like its back to get them rolled. Iv also now got a Knocking on the front brakes(thread in Technical) but when brakes are engaged the knock goes away, soon as brakes are released knock comes back. So whipping off wheel soon to see if im missing the Anit Knock kit?? which i think i am Other than that, car is running sweet, and im enjoying giving her beans just now before i put her in for some stuff to be done. On another note, iv worked out she now done 105,000 miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have the same problem on my arches .. the tires are slightly rubbing on the arches on hard bumps on the motorway. I plan on cutting a little part of the inner arch off (the part that goes hoizontally toward the coilovers for approx 2cm) .. 3-5mm should be fine. Do you have any pics of you arches before / after they've been shaved? Luc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have the same problem on my arches .. the tires are slightly rubbing on the arches on hard bumps on the motorway. I plan on cutting a little part of the inner arch off (the part that goes hoizontally toward the coilovers for approx 2cm) .. 3-5mm should be fine. Do you have any pics of you arches before / after they've been shaved? Luc are you getting a black substance/rubber on the arch dude?? very black and sticky? i dont have any pics of them before and after, but i will when i get them rolled. when you getting yours done?? be interested in how you go about it bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 are you getting a black substance/rubber on the arch dude?? very black and sticky? i dont have any pics of them before and after, but i will when i get them rolled. when you getting yours done?? be interested in how you go about it bud. Yeah .. slight black rubber on the very top of the (rear) arches on about 10cm large spot. Plus I hear when they touch .. as said, it' only on the highway when passing brigdes where you have sometimes big bumps. When cornering fast, they don't touch. I put the coilovers 1 cm higher now, but I don't like it as it looks like an SUV now I will probably do the cutting within the next 2-3 weeks .. depends availability in my local bodyshop. I had a look at them this evening .. I would like to have 5mm cut off, but the garage needs to check the welding point first to see how far they can go. I will do pics before and after. I try to avoid rolling out .. only a last option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 Yeah .. slight black rubber on the very top of the (rear) arches on about 10cm large spot. Plus I hear when they touch .. as said, it' only on the highway when passing brigdes where you have sometimes big bumps. When cornering fast, they don't touch. I put the coilovers 1 cm higher now, but I don't like it as it looks like an SUV now I will probably do the cutting within the next 2-3 weeks .. depends availability in my local bodyshop. I had a look at them this evening .. I would like to have 5mm cut off, but the garage needs to check the welding point first to see how far they can go. I will do pics before and after. yeah i think that the problem iv got dude is the welding points, although rolling them also might crack my paint. cool i'll keep an eye on you posting up then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 although rolling them also might crack my paint. That's exactly the reason I avoid this. I had a slight rear panel damage when someone hit my Supe on the parking 6 or 7 years back. My local garage told me that the paste that is used for repair (sorry .. don't know the correct word in english ) could make crack the paint on the arch when its rolled out .. and then, you need to redo and repaint the whole panel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think it would have been cataloy that was used in the repair, depending on the extent of the damage. Rolling of the arches is generally ok to be honest. As long as it's just a bit and the person knows what they are doing you should be ok. Cracking isn't as common as you think, they just need to make everyone aware of the possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think it would have been cataloy that was used in the repair, depending on the extent of the damage. Rolling of the arches is generally ok to be honest. As long as it's just a bit and the person knows what they are doing you should be ok. Cracking isn't as common as you think, they just need to make everyone aware of the possibility. yeah i think the arches will need rolled TBH, if the worst happens i just get the rear quarters sprayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I think it would have been cataloy that was used in the repair, depending on the extent of the damage. Rolling of the arches is generally ok to be honest. As long as it's just a bit and the person knows what they are doing you should be ok. Cracking isn't as common as you think, they just need to make everyone aware of the possibility. Thanks for the info. I guess that the slight cutting will solve the problem for me. In case it won't, I will have to go for rolling out nevertheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Thanks for the info. I guess that the slight cutting will solve the problem for me. In case it won't, I will have to go for rolling out nevertheless. With the repair you have had it will most likely crack so definitely be ready for it. Paint has a bit of give in it, cataloy has very very little. It's a pretty brittle stuff at the best of times,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 (edited) As thought looks like im missing Anti Knock clips, this is where im getting the knocking noise from the front Brakes. Edited August 31, 2010 by Geo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 My pads did that with the rears George shim kit and anti rattle kit did the job. Your shims look fairly new there mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 My pads did that with the rears George shim kit and anti rattle kit did the job. Your shims look fairly new there mate. shims are new dude, as the old ones were gubbed. Defo missing the Anti Rattle Clips, might buy them for the rears also too, just to be on the safe side. Doing my head in when driving, can only drive the radio up so loud lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 little update so to speak since Suprapod/japfest iv noticed im still getting rubbing on the rear arches when the car has some weight in the rear, iv had these shaved a tad but still getting rubbing. so looks like its back to get them rolled. Cutting (and ensuring the spot welds remain or having reinforced welding performed) is always an option, but definitely see how you go with getting them rolled. Here is an interesting thread on the US supraforums regarding fenders: http://supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417926 p.s. the car is looking simply amazing, definitely one of the sexiest Supras out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Cutting (and ensuring the spot welds remain or having reinforced welding performed) is always an option, but definitely see how you go with getting them rolled. Here is an interesting thread on the US supraforums regarding fenders: http://supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=417926 p.s. the car is looking simply amazing, definitely one of the sexiest Supras out there cheers bud. I'll go have a look now, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Dont suppose you fancy swapping your rims for a bag of haribo? I'll get a big bag if needs be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Dont suppose you fancy swapping your rims for a bag of haribo? I'll get a big bag if needs be. How Big??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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