Josh Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That looks brilliant! Glad you've got to this stage and it all seems to be done. Are the brakes up to the task of stopping all this power now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Any updates on the mapping?? Yep. Mapped a couple of weekends ago - goes like stink Need a boost controller though asap because I'm only at wastegate pressure of 0.5 BAR. We first started mapping with the wastegate supposedly sprung to 0.9 BAR but it was making lots and lots of boost so some tinkering and burnt hands later I removed one of the two springs in the wastegate to bring the boost back down to sensible levels. Now it's literally just a case of installing the boost controller, whacking up the boost and another evening mapping I'm using the car daily and it's great fun, I reckon it's quicker now than before even though I'm running mega low boost at the moment. More updates to come soon as I'm booked on track at Curborough Sprint Course just after the easter bank holiday. Hopefully we will get some Go Pro footage! Edited April 8, 2014 by Rich.2211 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 That looks brilliant! Glad you've got to this stage and it all seems to be done. Are the brakes up to the task of stopping all this power now? I've never driven a Supra with UK brakes but as far as they go, my J specs seem pretty competent. I will probably know more post Curborough i.e if it ends up in a hedge then it needs a brake upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Looking great Some good downpipe welding I see, very good idea putting the flexi in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Looks awesome Rich! Nice wheels. - - - Updated - - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_widow87 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Where are the vids?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 Where are the vids?? I actually have a little one to upload once I successfully sort a Youtube account For now though here is a teaser photo from behind the scenes of a photoshoot done with mine and RobSRI's Supra earlier today. The proper shots will follow once the photographer has edited them - this one is just off my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Wow! Paintwork is like glass! Seriously nice work on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Wow! Paintwork is like glass! Seriously nice work on this Saw a couple of pics pop up on facebook and its looking awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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supra_ufo Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 very nice looking cars, really want a black supra now. Love the new wheels Having front number plates should be optional in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 very nice looking cars, really want a black supra now. Love the new wheels Having front number plates should be optional in the UK To be fair I've had no trouble at all for not running a front plate. I've been pulled over before and they checked round the car and still didn't mention it (on my first Supra). The only time it has come up was in conversation with an officer who was a car enthusiast himself and he advised I get a vinyl plate "like the Land Rovers stick on their bonnet" he said. Obviously, come MOT time, she has a full sized front plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Looking great mate the more I'm reading about NA/T the more I'm tempted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Looks stunning, One thing i would say is maybe put the aerial signal wire through a switch so that when not listening to the radio you can have it down. Its just the aerial sticks out like a sore thumb in the rolling shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=183632&stc=1&d=1397411717 Cracking news buddy, although the car looks like a remote controlled one with that aerial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Haha leave my remote control Supra alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Interior shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev_coupe Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just read through this start to finish and thouroughly enjoyed it! Hoping to be running a very similar set up to yourself soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paddyp33 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just spent over an hour reading this thread. Very enjoyable. Well done mate. Looking forward to more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Wow amazing car. Any idea on power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris88 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Yep. Mapped a couple of weekends ago - goes like stink Need a boost controller though asap because I'm only at wastegate pressure of 0.5 BAR. We first started mapping with the wastegate supposedly sprung to 0.9 BAR but it was making lots and lots of boost so some tinkering and burnt hands later I removed one of the two springs in the wastegate to bring the boost back down to sensible levels. Now it's literally just a case of installing the boost controller, whacking up the boost and another evening mapping I'm using the car daily and it's great fun, I reckon it's quicker now than before even though I'm running mega low boost at the moment. More updates to come soon as I'm booked on track at Curborough Sprint Course just after the easter bank holiday. Hopefully we will get some Go Pro footage! I'm confused Rich (happens all the time). You're talking about removing a spring from the wastegate but I thought the wastegate in the kit came pre-sprung at 7psi which AFAIK is a single spring. Did you special order with a higher spring rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 I'm confused Rich (happens all the time). You're talking about removing a spring from the wastegate but I thought the wastegate in the kit came pre-sprung at 7psi which AFAIK is a single spring. Did you special order with a higher spring rate? Mine came with two springs installed (meant to be 14psi combined but it was making lots more) so I had to remove one of the two springs and re-assemble it - - - Updated - - - Wow amazing car. Any idea on power? Cheers! Not yet but it will be on the dyno next weekend hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Just spent over an hour reading this thread. Very enjoyable. Well done mate. Looking forward to more pics. Just read through this start to finish and thouroughly enjoyed it! Hoping to be running a very similar set up to yourself soon! Thank you both. More pics, and more importantly I now have some vids to come shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Few more pictures following a track day at Curborough Sprint Course last weekend. The car performed very well and I scared a few people on passenger rides My personal favourite.. the Supra Cappucino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 What a beauty! That last picture is pretty cool. I want that done with mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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