boostman Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Any more updates Chris? The cars looking better every time I see an update to this thread I changed the dash to leds the other day but not happy with the colour/brightness so iv got some brighter whiter leds to pop in. Got the rocker cover gasket changed as it was still leaking and bought some new hids as the passenger side has gone dim. Interested RE the manifold if its a straight bolt on fittment or not? It's still on my bench in the garage, it will definitely need a bash but we'll have to wait and see! Real busy at work at the mo so not much progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 I changed the dash to leds the other day but not happy with the colour/brightness so iv got some brighter whiter leds to pop in. Got the rocker cover gasket changed as it was still leaking and bought some new hids as the passenger side has gone dim. It's still on my bench in the garage, it will definitely need a bash but we'll have to wait and see! Real busy at work at the mo so not much progress. Is Heckler the guy to go to in terms of buying all blue-lit dash LED's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Is Heckler the guy to go to in terms of buying all blue-lit dash LED's? I just bought T5 and T10 smd leds and replaced the bulbs. I havn't done the heater controls. To do these you'll need to buy leds resistors and diodes. There's a guide if you Google it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Well today has been eventful! Thought I'd have a look at the rust on the sill, just a look I said....hours later! It appears the sill has been replaced, just the center bit under the drivers door and where it was welded together it's rusted! I should have taken a magnet with me to Graham's haha lots of filler over the weld! Once I started chipping it away I simply couldn't stop. So today I removed all the filler and sanded back the rusty area and used krust to stabalise it, then iv had a go at some filler aswell and sanded it down. I'm dreading the painting bit due to having to do it with the door open and having to cover everything, but thats for the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Finished it today I'll see how good the Colour match is in the morning! Pleased so far though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Chris I take my hat (that I'm not wearing) off to you- you've done so many things I wouldn't/couldn't attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 Chris I take my hat (that I'm not wearing) off to you- you've done so many things I wouldn't/couldn't attempt. Thanks It was rusting / bubbling quite a bit so I thought I can't do any harm! Can't wait to see it in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Great work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Wonderful! Much better than expected! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ripped_fear Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 You've done a nice job of that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Great work You've done a nice job of that mate. Thanks [emoji1] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 It's been while since I've done anything interesting to the supra however I have been buying bits here and there, there is a large pile in the garage! Haha Fitted some new leather bits on the hand brake and gear stick along with a new gear knob! I'm very pleased with the results! The handle part is made from a mk3 supra leather cover I cut to fit! [emoji2] I still need to adjust the driver window, just waiting for a dry day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 Some people need there fingers chopping off! Fitted some fog light pcbs today in prep for the mot next week. Simple task you might think.... Unless some one had cut all the wires and spade crimped them back together and not taped them up. It gets worse they have been modified in a strange way. The reverse light on the drivers side is powered from an extra cable from the passenger side.... All the exposed wiring was green and just fell apart so hardly any lights worked once it was disturbed! I temperoraly fixed it whilst including the pcbs so it passes the mot. In the spring I'll remove the lights and refurb both of the looms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 Had some poly bushes from strongflex fitted to the rear wishbones as they had some play! Also treated her to a new battery, got a calcium lead acid silver from Halfords woth a 5 year warranty. Took the compulsory ramp shot! [emoji6] Not the best pic, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Fitted my stubby aerial today, I think it looks loads better! Need to find a better booster though, the ebay job makes the signal worse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 Took her for a drive and photoshoot yesterday as the weather was good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Any more updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Any more updates? Not really, been busy with work and moving house! I've changed all the vacuum hoses for new silicone ones which has actually improved the tickover, it's now much smoother and constant! Got some red silicone rad hoses to fit aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Cool. I liked the photo above my previous comment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Great thread, your car is similar to the one I just got, same colour too, did you just screw on that antenna or did you remove the motor unit from the old one first? The antenna was snapped off when I bought the car and I dont want to replace with an ac looking one, so the stubby one could be an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Great thread, your car is similar to the one I just got, same colour too, did you just screw on that antenna or did you remove the motor unit from the old one first? The antenna was snapped off when I bought the car and I dont want to replace with an ac looking one, so the stubby one could be an option. Thanks I did cheat a little when changing the aerial... I used a DS3 stubby aerial. I then cut the original aerial around 2 inches from the bottom and used some crimping pliers to squash the aerial around the thread of the stubby. I put some black "sticks like s**t" on the bottom and pushed it down. You can't tell it's not a genuine fitted aerial so I'm happy! Very pikey I know, but only cost around £8 for the stubby compared to around £50-70 for the s2000 aerial. I put a signal booster in aswell, but get a proper one, the Chinese one just make it worse lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Been working on smartening up the engine bay and wanted something unique so here it is! Really pleased with how it turned out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks I did cheat a little when changing the aerial... I used a DS3 stubby aerial. I then cut the original aerial around 2 inches from the bottom and used some crimping pliers to squash the aerial around the thread of the stubby. I put some black "sticks like s**t" on the bottom and pushed it down. You can't tell it's not a genuine fitted aerial so I'm happy! Very pikey I know, but only cost around £8 for the stubby compared to around £50-70 for the s2000 aerial. I put a signal booster in aswell, but get a proper one, the Chinese one just make it worse lol I never investigated why the radio signal was so bad- I listened to Radio 1 once and it was so bad (signal and content) I just gave up with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boostman Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Finally got round to putting the S2000 seats in! Very pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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