It was so long ago I forget how many miles were on it. But yeah, put it in the front yard. Two days later, a couple of guys handed over the cash and drove away in it. Ran like a top.
COB's '89 Supra Turbo
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It was so long ago I forget how many miles were on it. But yeah, put it in the front yard. Two days later, a couple of guys handed over the cash and drove away in it. Ran like a top.
paddlenbike
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Every time I see this thread I miss mine.
That car sure put the hurt on many Corvettes, Mustangs and Camaros at the drag strip.
That car sure put the hurt on many Corvettes, Mustangs and Camaros at the drag strip.
ChildrenOfBodom
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I'm about to start posting more frequently now that it runs... get ready for some memories. Why did you sell your car?
ChildrenOfBodom
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I just barely got the 7M running, it only has 20 miles on it, but feels powerful so far. The manual transmission and lightweight flywheel make the car feel peppy and controllable. I will be comparing it to the 2JZ-GTE in the 94 Supra I've been driving. After the break in process, an intercooler and a boost controller are the last steps to 450hp.
The 94 has an excellent motor, but its mounted to a parasite of a trans. Shifts are slow and the the long gears make the car feel sluggish below boost. A manual swap on the 94 Supra needs to happen, with a lightweight flywheel of course. The 2JZ-GTE is a monster, I'm only a boost cut controller and a boost controller away from 450hp.
Stainless brake lines installed. A bit harder to route them with the new calipers. Suspension techniques front sway bar also installed.
Brembo 4-piston calipers along with 13" blank rotors
First time on the ground with new suspension parts. Height is perfect! Installed rear trunk struts from the parts Supra I had, they work rather well for being 20+ year old units.
Snuck it out of the garage on its own power. I've owned this car for almost two years and this is quite literally the first time I have ever driven it. The car had just enough clearance underneath my off-road trailer.
And off I went, the first drive in a MKIII Supra since my family had one in 2004. Video of this moment will be posted next time.
Here it is in the daylight, from the same angle, three times. Also installed the Flex-a-lite fan controller to control the dual 220 fans.
This one is a still from the video, will post that once its all done being edited.
First full tank of gasoline!
The 94 has an excellent motor, but its mounted to a parasite of a trans. Shifts are slow and the the long gears make the car feel sluggish below boost. A manual swap on the 94 Supra needs to happen, with a lightweight flywheel of course. The 2JZ-GTE is a monster, I'm only a boost cut controller and a boost controller away from 450hp.
Stainless brake lines installed. A bit harder to route them with the new calipers. Suspension techniques front sway bar also installed.
Brembo 4-piston calipers along with 13" blank rotors
First time on the ground with new suspension parts. Height is perfect! Installed rear trunk struts from the parts Supra I had, they work rather well for being 20+ year old units.
Snuck it out of the garage on its own power. I've owned this car for almost two years and this is quite literally the first time I have ever driven it. The car had just enough clearance underneath my off-road trailer.
And off I went, the first drive in a MKIII Supra since my family had one in 2004. Video of this moment will be posted next time.
Here it is in the daylight, from the same angle, three times. Also installed the Flex-a-lite fan controller to control the dual 220 fans.
This one is a still from the video, will post that once its all done being edited.
First full tank of gasoline!
white_n_slow
Senior Member
So much win.
ChildrenOfBodom
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:trophy: Haha trophy time!
The first thing I noticed: the clutch is certainly going to take some getting used to. Quite nice driving it! Really weird sitting in the seat and not seeing a garage out of the windshield!
4Running Daily
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Very cool James! Happy late birthday as well!
ChildrenOfBodom
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Beauty and the beast
The brake bleeder on the left caliper was broken off, it was like that when I bought them.
Speed bleeder made this an easy job
Oooh purdy.
The exhaust shop to get the rest of the exhaust figured out.
Tanabe touring medalion catback
First wash
The brake bleeder on the left caliper was broken off, it was like that when I bought them.
Speed bleeder made this an easy job
Oooh purdy.
The exhaust shop to get the rest of the exhaust figured out.
Tanabe touring medalion catback
First wash
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ChildrenOfBodom
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A compilation of events thus far
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4Running Daily
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Can't wait to see this thing
white_n_slow
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It's funny how similar the design is to the 300zx, yet how crappy the datsun looks next to the supra.
I always thought when I was a teenager that I would eventually get a mark 4 when the prices came down. Not sure why I haven't done that yet?
I always thought when I was a teenager that I would eventually get a mark 4 when the prices came down. Not sure why I haven't done that yet?
ChildrenOfBodom
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It has its pros and cons, good luck with your decision!
Come over already and tub my firewall
HahaThanks Cookie! The '94 is an ugly duckling but that's okay
The prices for MKIV's have come down? I was under the impression they're at the highest they've ever been, but I've only been in the game for a year.
The MKII Celica Supra would probably be a more fair comparison to my friend's 84 300ZX. The later versions of the Z31 have caught up I think. Spotted this white one on the freeway while driving along in this car, we waved to each other.
Great to see brotherhood amongst 80's coke dealer cars! Well, the ones that didn't get a Ferrari 512TR
ChildrenOfBodom
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Life with a MK3 Supra - shove it in the garage wherever you might be!
Close up shot. The paint is waxed weekly and feels super nice to the touch. It wasn't long before the top went into the trunk, never to be seen again.
Coworker's 91 MR2 Turbo.
First oil change @ 500 miles! Drained the SAE30 break in oil and filled it up with 5W-30 Castrol conventional and a new K&N filter.
Close up shot. The paint is waxed weekly and feels super nice to the touch. It wasn't long before the top went into the trunk, never to be seen again.
Coworker's 91 MR2 Turbo.
First oil change @ 500 miles! Drained the SAE30 break in oil and filled it up with 5W-30 Castrol conventional and a new K&N filter.
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ChildrenOfBodom
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25mm spacers for the front.
Before
After
285/40ZR17 Continental Extreme Contact DW for the rears.
A wild driver's side appears
The stance is good
Before
After
285/40ZR17 Continental Extreme Contact DW for the rears.
A wild driver's side appears
The stance is good
TotalAutomotiveLV
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Love this car!
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