DodgyRog Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Well I have had no work again for the past 2 days, which is a pain money wise, but it has given me a chance to catch up on the Supra stuff So I have had all the front end off the Supra and adjusted the front coilovers, done an Oil and Filter change (this is made so much easier when you have done the Aircon delete), Aircon Delete (all pipework to the bulkhead, Rad and Pump), moved the Intercooler Pipework so it does not scrub on the wheel Had a major issue getting the bracket off the Aircon Pump, ended up just using total brute force, if you look at the pulley and the bit to the right of it, they give an idea of the effort and force I had to use I reckon it took me about 3 hours to get the bracket off The normal Rad was in really good condition behind the Aircon Rad, which is good to know Proberbly the most I have stripped the Supra back, it's all back together now. I actually managed to get the front bumper aligned better, it's been really annoying me for ages So the list is much shorter now, just need to try and get the last wheel refurbed, get the stretched tyres on, then adjust the rear Coilovers a touch (just upping the spring a bit) to stiffen them a bit Then if all goes to plan get the wheels on the weekend after next and take it for a run to see if I get any scrubbing If I am lucky 1st time they will be on for the Dragonball, any sign of scrubbing and I think I will have to not risk running them on the Dragonball ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Get it through the MOT (put a Cat back on etc) then removed again Put new Ariel Mast in Replace stock front speaker with the Bose ones I have just got Refurb, get tyres and fit my new wheels Volks GT-N 18x11j and 10j 4 1/2 inch rear dish, 3 1/2 inch front dish Sort out the coilover height (front done) Make a custom set of arch liners for the fronts with 2 sets of standard liners Fit Blue LED window switches and try and get the cigarette and ignition Blue LED from Heckler Do the custom Dash panel to hold an iPhone 3GS for the Tunes (probably won't get to this before the Dragonball) Oil Filter and Oil change Replace the HID Fogs with normal ones Remove the front bumper, touch up the paint on the inner ducting Remove the Intercooler, make a bracket so it sits lower and mount it on anti vibration mounts Move the Intercooling hard pipe into the bumper further to allow the arch trim to be pulled further in to stop the scrubbing Fit the Stock Stereo brackets and replace the Dash Panel, so the Stereo sits inside the Dash Panel to tidy it up Clean and polish the engine bay Full Wash and Wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Do you have a stock stereo cage Rog? If not, I've got a cage in the garage. Not sure if its a supra one, but happy to dig it out and look if you need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 Do you have a stock stereo cage Rog? If not, I've got a cage in the garage. Not sure if its a supra one, but happy to dig it out and look if you need one. I have a Single Din unit and I am going to try and work out a way to fit it to the Stock brackets in the dash Got the brackets recently as I didn't have any in my dash, just need to get the time to rip the dash out, not something I will be doing before the Dragonball now To be honest I don't think I will be looking at doing it now until next winter, as I have a full Dash Panel Set hear as well, going to try and fit my old iPhone 3GS into it for my:music: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 It should screw straight in mate. I have a single din with a cubby hole, and mine fitted the stock cage no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 A couple of teaser pics, need to lower the front a bit and do a full weight test drive to check for scrubing It was fine over the speed bumps etc on the way home from the Tyre place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Those wheels are lush!!! More pics needed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Stunning wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Those wheels are lush!!! More pics needed though Stunning wheels Got to say that I am so happy with how they look, just preying they don't scrub when I am fully loaded Hopefully get some proper pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Not the best but it gives an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 They look amazing !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizzy T Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 3 Hours to get the A/C bracket off I must be lucky as it took me about 3 minutes. The car looks great. It's nice to see the prep and the finished product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Bling bling, you done a cracking job on polishing them!! Looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 They look amazing !!!!! Bling bling, you done a cracking job on polishing them!! Looks fantastic! 3 Hours to get the A/C bracket off I must be lucky as it took me about 3 minutes. The car looks great. It's nice to see the prep and the finished product Cheers guys I so wish it had only taken me a few minutes to get my A/C pump apart, my 70 year old neighbour helped me in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 First proper clean of the engine bay since the TT transplant, prior to the Dragonball tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Nice rims! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looking good Rog Just a shame that intake plenum isn't polished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Rog I have an intake manifold that someone has half polished but it needs TLC. If I bring it on DB you can have it if you buy me beer on one of the evenings…. It needs some love but with time it could be very bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Nice rims! Thanks Kaan Looking good Rog Just a shame that intake plenum isn't polished Yeah I know bud, it's the next thing on the list, in fact already in motion Rog I have an intake manifold that someone has half polished but it needs TLC. If I bring it on DB you can have it if you buy me beer on one of the evenings…. It needs some love but with time it could be very bling. I will happily have it if your sure, I do have an intake and throttle body coming from Alex, but they are still totally stock. So if yours has already been started that would give me a jump start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Well I really enjoyed the Dragonball but unfortunately I found out the Turbo's that were on the TT transplant from Whifbitz, are no good, looks like the Oil Seals are totally shot Burnt through 2 litres of Oil in under 1000 miles and my Intercooler is very heavily coated in oil So looks like I will be spending out again in the near future or just taking the Supra off the road for a while If I can get a decent set of 2nd hand ones, I maybe able to afford to go that route, but at £1000 plus for a refurb, then the refurb route wil put the Supra off the road for the rest of the year I guess And to think I went TT rather than NA-T for the reliability, well I guess you live and learn who to buy stuff off in life Next time I will be more patient I think and stick to my 1st choice for work on my car, however long it is going to take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Car looked stunning rog and really gutted bout the turbo problem! Hopefully get it sorted ASAP for you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Sorry to hear about the problems your having, it would be a real shame to take it off the road now that the weathers starting to get good. Did the engine not come with any kind of warranty? And have you tried contacting Paul to see if he has a set of replacement turbos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Ignore my questions, just seen your wanted thread. Good luck with the search, I'll let you know if I find anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Car looked stunning rog and really gutted bout the turbo problem! Hopefully get it sorted ASAP for you mate Thanks Alex, I am totally gutted to finally have the Supra close to where I want it and find out I got Sold duff Turbo's Just hope I can get it sorted for the rest of the summer Still want the original Photos' I ask for when you get 30 mins mate, I am in no hurry, just a gentle nudge;) Sorry to hear about the problems your having, it would be a real shame to take it off the road now that the weathers starting to get good. Did the engine not come with any kind of warranty? And have you tried contacting Paul to see if he has a set of replacement turbos? Ignore my questions, just seen your wanted thread. Good luck with the search, I'll let you know if I find anything Sorry should of put it in the post hear as well Before anyone asks, Paul did say there was no warranty on 2nd hand stuff he provided, I have Pm'ed him about this and also another issue previously, the fact there is a wanted thread explains the rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks Alex, I am totally gutted to finally have the Supra close to where I want it and find out I got Sold duff Turbo's Just hope I can get it sorted for the rest of the summer Still want the original Photos' I ask for when you get 30 mins mate, I am in no hurry, just a gentle nudge;) Sorry should of put it in the post hear as well Before anyone asks, Paul did say there was no warranty on 2nd hand stuff he provided, I have Pm'ed him about this and also another issue previously, the fact there is a wanted thread explains the rest Sorry rog I complete forgot haha, drop me a Facebook/pm with your email and ill just fire across all the pics I have of your car bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyRog Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Sorry rog I complete forgot haha, drop me a Facebook/pm with your email and ill just fire across all the pics I have of your car bud Will send it over now Alex, no panic though, just sometime before Dragonball 14 will do:p:D;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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