benkei Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Beautiful! I would go for a set of black/gunmetal grey Rota GTR's and I would paint the calipers in black or get a set of uk brakes. Blue or red won't look great on a yellow car inho. Rota Grids in Hyper Black look pretty good. I have the larger UK brakes already, which is why I think a lighter colour would work better - they're worth showing off I will consider everyone's opinions though, maybe run a few images through photoshop to mock up an idea of how it could look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks very clean. Yellow is a bit in-your-face for me, because I don't like to be noticed in mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks very clean. Yellow is a bit in-your-face for me, because I don't like to be noticed in mine thats because its in bits all the time, and garaged, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 awesome car mate. Was admiring this one on pistonheads a few weeks ago Looks so clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Please don't do the brakes in red or blue. Black or gunmetal with Supra logos will look classy. For the wheels I would go with multi spoke, hyper black look. Just my opinion. H. I also like milti-spoke wheels, and I'd probably go for hyper black if I went down that route. I'm spotting a certain theme for black calipers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 what a sexy looking car mate where in midlands you from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 From near Wolverhampton mate I've been looking at the rarerims site, but they don't seem to do the wheels I want in the size or width I want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 We should organise a west mids meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wewsupra Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 cool im from walsall mate ,was brought up in willenhall near wolvo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Sod it just spray your calipers multi-coloured! Everyone is a winner then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Lovely car dude, same as mine! And only down the road, I'll reply to your pm now. I have the HSD's on mine (only fitted recently) so you can check those out if you wish, and just BPU'd it also! Edited July 23, 2012 by spikedjack (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 I had HSDs on my Nissan 200sx, and they were great, but I also hear that the BC coilovers are very good on the Supra. Will have to check your car out mate, it looks stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I had HSDs on my Nissan 200sx, and they were great, but I also hear that the BC coilovers are very good on the Supra. Will have to check your car out mate, it looks stunning! BC Coilovers are great man. Good price, good ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Yeah, they are a popular wheel at the moment. I actually think that a yellow wheel the same colour as the body with perhaps a chrome lip would look different and cool That's not different TJP (Tracey) already has that look & what a look it is!! Congratulations on the new purchase, its a stunning car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
46 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Really nice car and a rare find, theres not many post 99 supra's in the UK and you'll have the close ration V161 gearbox too! I look forward to seeing it at a meet this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Stunning car mate! Midlands meet is a must. More of us round here than you would realise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikedjack Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Really nice car and a rare find, theres not many post 99 supra's in the UK and you'll have the close ration V161 gearbox too! I look forward to seeing it at a meet this year! Makes 2 of us within about 5 miles of each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Very nice mate, I know what you mean about the colour changing depending on the light as mine does the same Though I think black calipers with yellow Supra logo on,like mine look cool... But as you said its a safe bet, you might want to go for something different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Very nice mate, I know what you mean about the colour changing depending on the light as mine does the same Though I think black calipers with yellow Supra logo on,like mine look cool... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/mplavery/ca04473f.jpg But as you said its a safe bet, you might want to go for something different Thats cracking Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thats cracking Very nice I agree, that looks amazing! After having a little play on PS, I think red or blue on the calipers is a bit too much, didn't look as good as I had pictured! Yellow was an option, but I think there would be TOO MUCH yellow going on then! So I think black is the best option, maybe with yellow logos now I've seen that! Thanks for the comments, I'm loving the Supe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I agree, that looks amazing! After having a little play on PS, I think red or blue on the calipers is a bit too much, didn't look as good as I had pictured! Yellow was an option, but I think there would be TOO MUCH yellow going on then! So I think black is the best option, maybe with yellow logos now I've seen that! Thanks for the comments, I'm loving the Supe! I agree, i think Yellow would be over the top too.... though Rob has orange brakes to go with his orange car which goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Can't say I would normally go for a yellow car, but looking at yours, I think with gunmetal alloys, black calipers with yellow wording, WOWZA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japlover Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looks nice, I'm always keeping an eye on the cars Jurgen sells, on every forum I've only ever read good reviews about the cars and the overall experience of buying one from him. This does need to have some black TE37's on though, coilovers, carbon lip, OEM skirts and one of those carbon diffuser things on the back - but that's just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Got around do making a few improvements to my Supra this weekend. First, I started with the Jap DVD player. I took out the dash... And fitted a Pioneer AVH-2400BT DVD headunit. While I had the dash out, I removed the Japanese GPS and all the wires and sensors: There were large-ish rectangular sensors mounted on the windscreen, one the driver's side and one the passenger's side, I pulled these off, but they left a sticky adhesive, which took SO LONG to get off! Took at least an hour of constant scrubbing with Auto Glym APC and a cloth. My shoulders had a damn good workout! I also noticed this: Maybe some aftermarket parts were present at some point? Also had these arrive: Front and rear OEM brake discs. Unfortunately I didn't have time to fit them, but I'm thinking I'll order some braided brake lines and fresh fluid and do it all at once. I also sorted out the bump-sticker issue on the door: Before: After: Looks a lot cleaner There's a small scratch on the edge where there is a tiny bit of rust. I will get a touch-up pen and sort this out shortly. As it would be rude not to, I gave her a good clean! The headlights felt a bit rough and looked a tad cloudy, so I polished them up with Auto Glym Super Resin Polish which made an improvement. Also noticed a dead bug in my headlight Next on the list: - Possibly remove rear wiper - Order braided brake lines and get them and the discs fitted - Machine polish to bring up the paint - Paint calipers black and order new Supra decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 your car is gorgeous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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