My new weekend toy - Supra TT :-)

I've only just started reading this thread, but I already know it's going to be one I thoroughly enjoy. I absolutely love build threads like this and I must admit I didn't think I'd fine one quite so good on overclockers. Great work so far mate, although the car looks like it needs some TLC (I'm only on your 1st post so far, so I suspect it'll receive a good dose of that over the next 5 pages :) Keep up the good work buddy, and I'll continue reading :D
 
DJ_Bucho said:
I've only just started reading this thread, but I already know it's going to be one I thoroughly enjoy. I absolutely love build threads like this and I must admit I didn't think I'd fine one quite so good on overclockers. Great work so far mate, although the car looks like it needs some TLC (I'm only on your 1st post so far, so I suspect it'll receive a good dose of that over the next 5 pages :) Keep up the good work buddy, and I'll continue reading :D
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Cheers mate, it has come a long way....it actually gets worse with it having a slight knock at work! lol

I have the same front lip as the white car pictured above so the front end will look similar, especially when I fit a FMIC :)
 
Update

After the dyno run I heard a strange noise coming from the engine, after further investigation it ended up being the timing belt rubbing (more like rubbing off). Luckily I caught it in time. Ultimately the belt had been done prior but the wrong crank shaft pulley had been put on, pics can be seen below..

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New Crank

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Cleaned up

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Back together almost...

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Fitted a auto gearbox cooler, Power steering cooler and FMIC

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Replaced PS fluid

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Fitted new coilovers, I dont think I mentioned but I purchased a set of Tein which were supposed to be adjustable but were rock solid. I bought a set of BC Racing Coilovers,

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Fitted the front bumper and some LED ready for the bodyshop

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Coilovers were set pretty low so I had to adjust them from this..

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To this..

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Went to the 21st anniversary meet again like last year, my car was looking very sorry for itself

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Now it looks like this...

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More pics to follow either tonight or tomorrow :)
 
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N43SP33D said:
Good guess, the starlet scoop has many options including carbon and they bolt straight in and out
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Wasn't really a guess; I own a Starlet GT myself! :p

Currently rocking a replica Zep reverse scoop on mine since I no longer have a top-mounted IC. Why do the turbo MkIVs have a scoop btw? Did they come stock with a TMIC? Either way, your idea looks a hell of a lot better than the 'stuck on' look of the original item.
 
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TehBluebear said:
Wasn't really a guess; I own a Starlet GT myself! :p

Currently rocking a replica Zep reverse scoop on mine since I no longer have a top-mounted IC. Why do the turbo MkIVs have a scoop btw? Did they come stock with a TMIC? Either way, your idea looks a hell of a lot better than the 'stuck on' look of the original item.
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That is the whole point with me using this scoop, never liked the UK spec scoop, like you said it has a "stuck on" look. The UK (and Europe/US) have a functional scoop, I believe the pipework goes to where the turbo heatshield is to cool it down. It does get really hot under the hood. I am after a carbon scoop and jam style in carbon too with fittings but they are rare and custom build. Found a trader on UKSOC who can produce them.
 
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Really surprised as to just how good that scoop looks on such a bigger bonnet to be honest.

And yeah, is that the trader on UKSO called Carbon Goodies? I must say I'm not one for masses of carbon on show myself, but he's doing some quality work.
 
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