MikeKnight Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 It's very nice, but those wheels... .. have had so much spent on refurbing them that I'm block headingly refusing to even think about changing them. I have to admit I much prefer mostly-filled-in alloys, like big dishes and the like, but finding them in 17" and up seems very difficult without getting them custom made as steel "smoothies". I really do NOT like the standard Supra Mk3 alloys that come with the car from factory. They are not an option. At all. I have one as a spare (because they always came with a full size spare) but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 http://www.urotuning.com/Rotiform-Cast-CCV-Wheel-18-5x114-3-p/rotiform-ccv-5x114-18.htm ... just saying, like. Uncle Jimmy and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 http://www.urotuning.com/Rotiform-Cast-CCV-Wheel-18-5x114-3-p/rotiform-ccv-5x114-18.htm ... just saying, like.9x18, though. Bit big, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Also... Any plans to return the roof to white? I* personally reckon it would make it look much better. Although I fully understand that it isn't my car, so feel free to tell me to FRO. xtriple 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 MORE IS MORE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Top tip: trial fit period alloys by finding a PlayStation one and a copy of Gran Turismo. Supernaut, Slartibartfast and vulgalour 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKnight Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 I do want it repainted at some point (including the roof and spoiler), because it's on subframes it means I can drop everything and get it properly soda blasted back to bare metal and repainted properly. But that's in the far future. It would go Lexus pearl white. I love that colour, looks fantastic on the GT86's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKnight Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 The rear factory shocks decided to finally die on me on my way to the workshop last week, so I decided it was time to swap them out for the new ones. Mmmm new and shiny. They're Eibach lowering springs with basic KYB shocks. Not monstrously expensive. The old shocks fitted to the car, pictured below. They were a right bastard to remove despite only being connected with a single bolt. The lower fitting is TIGHT as all hell with little to no leeway. Removed from the car. They're pretty knackered. I didn't re-use the dust shields because one of them was absolutely totalled. Must have got caught in the spring many moons ago. There are various theories on if you can safely run shocks without dust shields and my view is.. yes.. yes you can quite happily run without them. Unless you're driving on dust-covered salt flats every day. They're there so the shocks last longer, but with lowered springs that becomes a bit of a moot point as there's only like an inch of shaft showing at any time (teehee). I did re-use the foam bump stops but cut them down to half height because of the reduced travel. The car sits much more level now and looks a lot better. I'll likely do the fronts at some point in the near future, but the ones on the car are in decent nick so that can wait. The fronts are nowhere as near as bad as the rears were. I have to admit I'm not that impressed with the quality of KYB shocks. I likely won't buy that brand again, but they're a decent stop gap while I decide if I want coil-overs or not. SiC, Dave_Q, puntopaul and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yo, Mike, Where did you get the turbo rebuild bits from? Did you buy a complete CHRA, fit it and send it out for balancing?I have a CT20B here from a Rev 3 Turbo MR2 that needs work and if I can, I will buy the parts locally. It is also interesting to see that the CT26 on yours has a single IWG and non-split exhaust port. The opposite to the Rev 2 MR2 unit that I have here, from my old engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 POTATOES *optional Irish accent*racist mudderfucker What is vapour blasting? Do they just play Turning Japanese at the for a prolonged period?fek - yer older than i am fettle = win - please find 3 other standard alloys - please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 YaY... KYB all round on mine too. Only 80k so springs well enough. Shrouds knakked on rears so new fitted & 2x rubber hoses (std fail/needed with refitting rears). Droplinks & ARB bushes done too. Car now 'as new'.... FukkinnKrakkinn M8 Best results for a £230 outlay (+ fitting) TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyboy406v6 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Yo, Mike, Where did you get the turbo rebuild bits from? Did you buy a complete CHRA, fit it and send it out for balancing? I have a CT20B here from a Rev 3 Turbo MR2 that needs work and if I can, I will buy the parts locally. It is also interesting to see that the CT26 on yours has a single IWG and non-split exhaust port. The opposite to the Rev 2 MR2 unit that I have here, from my old engine.Have you seen in the earlier posts about positive pressure thingy stopping turbo oil leaks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeKnight Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Wow, going back and re-reading this thread was a blast from the past. What lovely memories. Anyway. This car will be going up for sale soon! If anyone here might be interested in something extremely rare and special. Prices are insane and fluctuate wildly, some people are asking for £30k for low mileage ones. Will likely put it up on Pistonheads for around £9k. It is well looked after and will come with a clean 12 months MOT. dome, mercedade, sdkrc and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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