mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hi, I picked up my Silver RZ auto supra last night and took it for a drive in the wet :s . I have always wanted a supra and currently being 23 and still living at home I thought, no real financial commitments, Why Not ?! I bought the car in the knowledge it has some niggles, the brakes judder and there is a knock from the near side rear corner ( any ideas about these appreciated ) and the bodywork a little tatty. My plans are to enjoy it, attend a few meets and slowly turn it in to what I want with nice subtle (ish) mods. It already has 2nd De-cat, blitz cat back, HKS ssqv + induction. Will upload pics later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Welcome to the club, it's very friendly here Sounds like you have warped discs. Is the sound a knock, or a click from your near side corner? Is the car lowered atall. The SSQV is a nice bov, would like one for mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Its definitely a knock from the rear. I looked into pads and disc last night, any recommendations for what to get and to avoid warping again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Its definitely a knock from the rear. I looked into pads and disc last night, any recommendations for what to get and to avoid warping again ? Get stock disc's mate dont get no cheap rubbish, as for pads again go stock or get some ChrisWilson fast road pads, As for the knocking it could be a few different things, i would get to a decent mechanic let them take it out. Welcome to the club, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 So Chris Wilson for both. Ok. I had two VW mechanics in the car last night, they were vague and just decided to get it up in the air and have a look. Just wanted to see if there was anything that may be a weak spot on that end of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 So Chris Wilson for both. Ok. I had two VW mechanics in the car last night, they were vague and just decided to get it up in the air and have a look. Just wanted to see if there was anything that may be a weak spot on that end of things. Yeah Chris should be able to sort you out unless you just want to go OEM then there is a guy on here (steve manley I think) who can get offical toyota parts at a reduced rate, or failing that just PM one of the traders on here, for example Garage Wifbitz. Does the knocking sound suspension related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Ok then, how do I contact steve or chris ? PM ? And yes the knock is when going over bumps, such as speed bumps and raised roundabouts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racestyle Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 hi and welcome , your not far from me, im near thame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Ok then, how do I contact steve or chris ? PM ? And yes the knock is when going over bumps, such as speed bumps and raised roundabouts Drop Chris a email- [email protected] or give him a call- 07971-952084 you will have to search for Steve manleys email I cant remember it of hand. Or Drop Paul a PM- http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?198-Paul-Whiffin heres a link to paul's webiste shop- http://whifbitzperformancetuning.co.uk/toyota-supra-c-42_47.html As for the knocking it could be the suspension mount, or the shock itself, or could be the ball joint That should keep you busy for a while Edited January 5, 2012 by ripped_fear (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I have emailed chris and am waiting for a reply. Hopefully its not to expensive as I have other things I need to do. Racestyle: I'm sure I will meet you at some point in the future. I generally enjoy getting out and meeting other owners. Although I can happily gain information off the interweb there is nothing better then first hand experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 welcome mate get some pics of the car up soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 welcome to the club mate where did you buy supra from and as said above ^^ get some photos up mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I bought of a guy locally in Woodley, just outside of Reading. I will take some pics tonight ill go to a car park or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 cool mate was the guy woodley a x member on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racestyle Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 if your around tonight mate im not doing anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I am busy tonight, sorry. I dont believe the previous owner was a member on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Drop Chris a email- [email protected] or give him a call- 07971-952084 you will have to search for Steve manleys email I cant remember it of hand. Or Drop Paul a PM- http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/member.php?198-Paul-Whiffin heres a link to paul's webiste shop- http://whifbitzperformancetuning.co.uk/toyota-supra-c-42_47.html As for the knocking it could be the suspension mount, or the shock itself, or could be the ball joint That should keep you busy for a while Steve Manley's number though is: 01865 291333 - top guy and has never let me down that's for sure. And Mr CW is also a first choice for anything and everything Supra-related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thank you, I shall add that number to my address book Here are the pics from the ad, one question i was gonna ask: Is there any reason that my rear end is lower then the front ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Thank you, I shall add that number to my address book Here are the pics from the ad, one question i was gonna ask: Is there any reason that my rear end is lower then the front ? looks nice bud, best colour too and supras run lower on the rear as standard not by too much though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yeh, but my mate ( who is a car painter ) said its the worst colour to spray as its hard to match and I need a quarter, bonnet and bumper done :s I analysed the ride height this morning and the body looks level, so I am worrying about nothing. Found out that one of the previous owners was on here as found stickers and Cards in the glovebox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 your painter friend is correct, but you can blend into panels.... when you painted the bonnet he can flick colour onto the tops of the wings and clear coat the whole wings. Rear quatres are worse though as you need to fade out to the roof, best option is to repaint the back end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Maybe the Paint work can wait, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Welcome. Nice looking Supra Good thinking about buying at the moment while you have no commitments, that's what I've done too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 Found out the knocking (hopefully) Rear drop link. the anti-roll bar bushes looked a little worn so going to replace the drop links and i have ordered superpro bushes for the anti-roll bar mounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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