ben_harmer32 Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) Couple of small bits. Carbon side wing covers added: New 300mm steering wheel, feels very small compared to my old Momo millennium not sure if i'll keep it yet Also removed and painted my scuttle panel matt black: Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicasaur Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 This is a really enjoyable thread - thank you for keeping it updated. General question about the hybrid turbos......were you surprised at the negligible gain in peak power vs stock even though you were running a little more boost? Do you know if IATs were high perhaps? Was it just the compressor wheel that was bigger, or was the turbine bigger also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) This is a really enjoyable thread - thank you for keeping it updated. General question about the hybrid turbos......were you surprised at the negligible gain in peak power vs stock even though you were running a little more boost? Do you know if IATs were high perhaps? Was it just the compressor wheel that was bigger, or was the turbine bigger also? I'm afraid i'm not all that knowledgeable on the turbos. I wasn't expecting any more power, although it did gain a little going to 1.3bar. I do know that it's not the turbos holding the car back it's the fueling. The injectors are on 100% duty cycle, if i sorted out the fueling system and ECU i could run more power easily. Edited May 11, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) LS400 brake swap nearly ready along with braided lines. Just need to get some caliper bolts when toyota open again. Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L337 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Just read through your thread, car looks awesome! Perfect example that silver Supras can look great too! Haha Do you know what wheels you have? I think mine are the same, but not sure what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Just read through your thread, car looks awesome! Perfect example that silver Supras can look great too! Haha Do you know what wheels you have? I think mine are the same, but not sure what they are. Thanks, trying to hide the silver a bit with carbon accessories. Few more to come yet. Wheels are rota GTR on front and GTR drifts on back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Small update. Had a sticker made for the top of my carbon cam cover. Make it a little more OEM like but still carbon goodness Edited October 16, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) Change of wheel colour from silver to anthracite. Think it looks much better Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Small update. Had a sticker made for the top of my carbon cam cover. Make it a little more OEM like but still csrbin goodness [ATTACH=CONFIG]235736[/ATTACH] Ooo where did you get this from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Ooo where did you get this from ? Contact blythmrk on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayr Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Contact blythmrk on here Can also vouch for Mark. The quality is phenomenal and he can make anything you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Fitted a carbon Top Secret bonnet to the car that i bought from whifbitz. It's great quality however i couldn't get the stock catch on the right to engage no matter what i did (Peter P on the forum is having the same issue with his). I have fitted after market aero catches anyway so it's all heald down tight. I mentioned the issue to whifbitz via message, which they read but did not reply. I'll update if i get a response. Also have a slightly bigger gap on the lower right hand side (few mm), bonnet sits perfect at the top and on the left. I'm going to try and slightly adjust the wing to close the gap. Tomorrow i've got some sheets of heat resistant correx tray arriving. I am going to use this to make a rain guard which will divert any water coming through the vents to the side gullies of the car. I am going to make it so it's easily removable for when the weathers good Another thing i did't think of when fitting the bonnet, holes in the bonnet means more noise gets out! My turbos sound epic!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]235236[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]235237[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]235238[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]235239[/ATTACH] Hi Ben, Funnily enough I bought the same aerocatches for mine! Car is now with the bodyshop to fit my Ridox kit, sort the bonnet fitment as much as they can, paint a few bits including the bonnet (just having the four vents left carbon), painting side pieces on the full carbon TRD wing, sorting badly rolled rear arches, fixing bent and rusty sills, and hopefully aerial delete and rear wiper delete as well. Hoping my APR carbon FMIC cooling plate can go back on as well, did help to latch on one side, but not the front left if you stand in front of the car (that was not engaging, just right side locked down). Guessing the catches do help? Looks like you did a good job as not many would want to cut into an expensive carbon bonnet (me included! Lol). Nice progress fella, hopefully see you at some shows in the future. Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) Hi Ben, Funnily enough I bought the same aerocatches for mine! Car is now with the bodyshop to fit my Ridox kit, sort the bonnet fitment as much as they can, paint a few bits including the bonnet (just having the four vents left carbon), painting side pieces on the full carbon TRD wing, sorting badly rolled rear arches, fixing bent and rusty sills, and hopefully aerial delete and rear wiper delete as well. Hoping my APR carbon FMIC cooling plate can go back on as well, did help to latch on one side, but not the front left if you stand in front of the car (that was not engaging, just right side locked down). Guessing the catches do help? Looks like you did a good job as not many would want to cut into an expensive carbon bonnet (me included! Lol). Nice progress fella, hopefully see you at some shows in the future. Cheers, Pete Hi Pete, Sounds like some nice additions to your car, sure it'll look amazing when done! I want ridox side skirts for mine I’ve got a do-luck bumper on the way and then I need to find a trial rear bumper (mix and match kits! Lol) My plan originally was to paint the bonnet same as you and leave the vents. But I've got used to the full carbon look now and kinda like it. I had to remove my cooling panel; the bonnet wouldn’t close at all with it on. However, recently I chopped it up and got it to fit but had to take a lot of material off. With me it was the right side that wouldn’t engage, I tried lots of times. I think a few have had similar problems with fitment. I messaged whifbitz about the issue on facebook messenger, they read and ignored it… As for the catches I wouldn’t run a carbon bonnet without. Seen what happens when just the stock ones come undone so many times. They’re not to hard to fit. I’ve done it a few times now. Hardest bit is getting the 2nd one to sit in the same position as the first Edited May 31, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted May 31, 2020 Author Share Posted May 31, 2020 (edited) Another purchase from Mark (blythmrk) 'Supra' side decals. Love them! Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 (edited) So my carbon cam cover had some cracks on the front due to being over tightened at some point. I bought a Greddy clear cover and trimmed the carbon one to match: I then fitted some LED rear lights. Also have the fog light built in: Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) Quick test fit of my new doluck bumper today. Its now having final bit of trimming/sanding then paint and final fit next week hopefully Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzzam Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Looks great, sets the bonnet of really nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Looks really good. I had to trim mine quite a bit for the intercooler piping but it looks as though you haven't had the same problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 Thanks guys! I'm going to carbon wrap the lower center section to tie into the bonnet and roof Looks really good. I had to trim mine quite a bit for the intercooler piping but it looks as though you haven't had the same problem. I was surprised it didn't need trimming for the intercooler to be honest. Was just the sides that needed adjusting and the top center piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted August 4, 2020 Author Share Posted August 4, 2020 (edited) Bumper now painted and fitted Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Really like that look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Really like that look. Thank you! I'm loving it as well. Going to let the paint set for a week then get the center section carbon wrapped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) Bought a 350mm Kode Suede Blue Stitch steering wheel for the car. I couldn't get on with the 300mm one i had it was just to small. Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_harmer32 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 (edited) Had the centre section of my bumper carbon wrapped by NuhDesign today. Really happy with the look now Edited August 12, 2020 by ben_harmer32 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Looking very nice indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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