tbourner Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 CALLING ALL SUPRA KNOW-IT-ALLS. My turbos are spooling quite loudly, I'm a bit concerned. There are other noises I'm not sure about too, especially having owned a brand new car recently I dunno if it's all normal or not. Is there anyone around that'd be willing to take it for a spin (not literally!!!) and give me their impressions? I'd also like to put it up on a ramp and find out why the exhaust scraping on the speed bumps down my road seems to be getting worse!!!!!!! Plus my pops said the exhaust wobbles about an awful lot when driving - looks pretty loose to me from underneath! I'd be willing to drive if it was a garage somewhere! Then I could get you to do me a quick oil change service at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 TB, i'd have a go/look at your car, i'm no mechanic but have owned a few with various noises so could probably help to reassure ya.......... you could also have a go in an aero TT if you fancied it.....sort of compare noises! could meet you at say Liss / Petersfield on the A3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 My turbos are spooling quite loudly, I'm a bit concerned after owning an s13 and s14 200sx which were virtually silent,when i got the supe it was like listening to a jumbo jet spooling up, and they've been like that now for 3 years and still hitting 1.2 bar (regularly) if they've gone noisy all of a sudden, worry, if not just enjoy the sound, it is easy to get all hung up on noises but honestly i would'nt worry to much, if you are worried get a reputable garage to test drive it and you point out the noises when its driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Scoot, thanks m8, I'm more interested in getting it up on a ramp tbh, the exhaust is really low I think it needs re-fixing somewhere but I can hardly even see under it let alone do anything. I'd also like someone to drive it for me though so a small meet could be a good idea - when's good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Why dont you go to the straightliners meeting at Thorney Island today , Jake is going and he knows his way round a Sup pretty well now . dude :flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 18, 2004 Author Share Posted July 18, 2004 I did, didn't see any other supras at all - I would've gone and said hello if I had! Might come up to see you one day dude, dunno how far it is though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Originally posted by tbourner I did, didn't see any other supras at all - I would've gone and said hello if I had! Might come up to see you one day dude, dunno how far it is though!! Not far at all mate , your welcome whenever but phone first (07973 422272) Dude:flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 19, 2004 Author Share Posted July 19, 2004 Cool nice one. I gotta learn my way around the car before I start just 'borrowing' ramps though!!! Need someone who knows about supes to go over it with me really - check it out. Mainly need someone this week asap to help me re-attach my exhaust that now seems to be scraping even going up onto my drive!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Originally posted by tbourner Cool nice one. I gotta learn my way around the car before I start just 'borrowing' ramps though!!! Need someone who knows about supes to go over it with me really - check it out. Mainly need someone this week asap to help me re-attach my exhaust that now seems to be scraping even going up onto my drive!!!!!! Err, I think thats what he mean mate, he has a free ramp, take it to him and he'll look over it for you........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 to be honest noisy turbos are normally a sign that the thrust bearings have worn take the pipes off the and grab the shaft and give it a wiggle up and down if theres loads of play then its most likely there fugged or get someone to follow you and see if its smokes badly under load if one or both are gone there not normally to bad to get reconed aslong as the main parts of the turbo are still good.what kind of noise anyway if its like a siren then i would say the bearings are giving in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 It's not a harsh noise - doesn't sound 'rough' in any way - just a loud whistle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Originally posted by Rob22 to be honest noisy turbos are normally a sign that the thrust bearings have worn take the pipes off the and grab the shaft and give it a wiggle up and down if theres loads of play then its most likely there fugged or get someone to follow you and see if its smokes badly under load if one or both are gone there not normally to bad to get reconed aslong as the main parts of the turbo are still good.what kind of noise anyway if its liek a siren then i would say the bearings are giving in. If thrust bearings are shot you would be able to move the compressor wheel in and out !!!, a slight amount of up and down movement is expected . Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 well yeh up down left right if its all a bit excessive get it checked thx for the correction dude was early morning when i wrote that must ave missed that bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Originally posted by tbourner It's not a harsh noise - doesn't sound 'rough' in any way - just a loud whistle. Yeh know what you mean just a loud whine type noise could even be a leak in the turbo as they do whistle when they have holes in them as i found out when a mate drilled a hole in his R5's one so he could hear it spanna. But to be honest if your really concerned a quick nip to your usual mechanic should take a short amount of time and could save you money in the long run it doesnt take long for an expert to find if the turbos are worn as you dont really need any tools to find out. Have a look anyway the shaft cant be missed got aload of fins on and spins round BOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 Wouldn't go on the ramp at quikfit!!!! Now I need a flat entrance ramp or a pit!!! Slow Dog, might have to come and see you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Give him a bell, his number is posted in the thread titles "NOS on NA", right at the end........ Or here.... Pauls number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 I've had the exhaust done at a friendly Toyota specialist around here. I said I'd get them to do my battery as well so they gave me the exhaust repair free (took about an hour!!!!), and they'd add the parts onto the battery cost!! Pretty good I thought. Still want someone to drive it but won't be soon I'm quite busy at the mo. I'll give Paul or scoot a ring when I know what's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Anyone turbo'd up goin to the meet in fareham on friday?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 What meet in Fareham on Friday? Actually it doesn't really matter cos I'm going to get fitted for a wedding suit on Friday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 What at 8 in the evening??? Its less a supra meeting and more a jap car meeting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 No actually at 6. Where and when till? Might not be able to the fiance's upset that I'm not spending enough time with her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Er this one you posted on last lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 Oh the Whiteley meet!!!!! That's nowhere near Fareham!!! (OK it's quite close but it's a bit confusing). Funnily enough the suit fitting is at Moss in Whiteley village!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 12, 2004 Author Share Posted August 12, 2004 I think it's my turbo!!! It's not sounding good I'm quite worried, it'd give me an excuse for hybrids I suppose (nobody mention a single!). Can anyone book it in for me? I'll try and get a day off and come down. Dude? Slow dog? Anyone else got a few minutes to spare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Trev, how bad does it sound? i take it, its got worse recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now