MichaelG Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Can someone remind me why it was that JIC actually stopped trading ? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Can someone remind me why it was that JIC actually stopped trading ? Michael The owner became very ill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelG Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Thats a shame, seemed nice guys there and always great examples in stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted February 10, 2005 Author Share Posted February 10, 2005 Blimey, was all that less than a year ago A definite traumatic period in my life! I hate buying cars, you seem to meet all of the world's low lifes in such a short period of time Never mind it's all behind me, for now I fancy a kit car ATM, so it could all start again real soon Before you all hang out the flags and celebrate, no, the Supra's not for sale. You're not getting rid of me just yet Ridiculous as it seems, I'm still keeping that as the main car, I'm looking for something even more impractical for occasional use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Just FYI, theres no such thing as a full UK conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Geoff, you said that the 2nd turbo came in at 4k, but not with a rush. But then you say you want a Supra 'Completely standard inc wheels if poss, but NO other mods whatsoever'. Don't get me wrong, but if you get one with the completely stock exhaust system with the cats still fitted, I wouldn't expect TOO much of a rush from that 2nd turbo. Good luck with your search, but remember, if you can buy one at a lower price than the car is worth for its' age and condition, hence saving maybe a grand or two, you can make a great car out of it to your own spec. Even facelifts are up to 8 years old now. Most of them aren't going to be absolutely mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Erm...Brian, he bought his supra about a year ago...look at the start date of the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Just FYI, theres no such thing as a full UK conversion Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I got a standard jap TT facelift last summer and it was 36k miles and beautiful condition. Mind you it did take me 6 months of looking, literally every day. As soon as I saw it I knew it was 'the one' and snapped it up and now I have NO regrets I love it! The only advice can be to put it down to experience and just keep looking. I think Autotrader online was the best source with the widest variety, most dealers put their cars in there as well as private individuals. Good luck be patient it WILL happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I got a standard jap TT facelift last summer and it was 36k miles and beautiful condition. Mind you it did take me 6 months of looking, literally every day. As soon as I saw it I knew it was 'the one' and snapped it up and now I have NO regrets I love it! The only advice can be to put it down to experience and just keep looking. I think Autotrader online was the best source with the widest variety, most dealers put their cars in there as well as private individuals. Good luck be patient it WILL happen! Hello - Earth to Hogmaw...He bought his Supra a year agao. Check the thread dates!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 yeah.. I looked/waited for 6 months... mostly to see if Calder would drop the price on the one I had seen on their website. Eventually they did, and I have been smiling ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hello - Earth to Hogmaw...He bought his Supra a year agao. Check the thread dates!!! PMSL!! Good luck with abuying a Supra Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Why not? You seriously think someones gonna change, dash, steering, ecu, wheels, brakes, stereo, traction control unit, upholstery, and the endless other engine and interior differences. No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Hello - Earth to Hogmaw...He bought his Supra a year agao. Check the thread dates!!! Doh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Maybe we should change the thread title to - Just back from viewing a Supra...A year ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 You seriously think someones gonna change, dash, steering, ecu, wheels, brakes, stereo, traction control unit, upholstery, and the endless other engine and interior differences. No. I am surprised at this. I didnt think there were any differences in dash, steering, wheels, TCU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Does you dash have a washer jet button? or a spacer for one? wheels, a lot of them come with 16's, you know this. and by steering I meant steering wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Does you dash have a washer jet button? or a spacer for one? wheels, a lot of them come with 16's, you know this. and by steering I meant steering wheel. My J-spec came with 17" wheels. So whats the difference with the TCU and the steering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Jesus, im not talking about every JDM car, dont you understand what Im getting at? traction control unit is different on UK's than JDM models, as are the steering wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Jesus, im not talking about every JDM car, dont you understand what Im getting at? traction control unit is different on UK's than JDM models, as are the steering wheels. Fuck me Bobbeh - calm down theres a good boy. I was only asking the fucking question seeing as you pointed out the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Sorry, didnt mean to come over as it may have sounded Col! Hey I'm calm fella - tis Friday and I'm chillin Generally when they list 'full uk conversion' all they're talking about is brakes, wheels and maybe injectors'. Its just a bit inaccurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Sorry, didnt mean to come over as it may have sounded Col! Hey I'm calm fella - tis Friday and I'm chillin Generally when they list 'full uk conversion' all they're talking about is brakes, wheels and maybe injectors'. Its just a bit inaccurate. I would be happy a 'full UK conversion' if it had the brakes and imporatnt stuff. Things like the gei boy washers (and any associated buttons) you can all keep. I don't think people expect to have that with a full UK conversion. As already mentioned I certainly don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 How did this get dug up again?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Erm...Brian, he bought his supra about a year ago...look at the start date of the thread I'll get me coat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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