i wish we had a section for other cars, instead of off topic, its sad to see some topics go dead in the mist off all the off topicness lately.

I like the updates on the non "project" supra, lol...

need to clean the undercarriage.

The stock twins have a weird habit of dipping around 4K RPMs when in sequential mode as it transitions from Turbo 1 to Turbo 2. You can actually see it in the dyno graph of the stock Quicksilver on SF. A friend of mine was able to pretty much eliminate that dip using a MAP ECU. The disco potatoes are a really nice option though, but I do hate all the intake piping for them. However, once you go piggy back, you can eliminate the MAF sensor to do a custom twin intake set-up and it kind of makes some of the piping seem less redundant.

You can always set the twins to be sequential or TTC with the flick of a switch. I believe there's a write-up on it on SupraForums.

Your fob squat skills need more work doe.....

let me know how that Duplicolor stuff holds up. The VHT I used on my calipers sucked balls and started coming off. I'm really close to pulling them and sending them off for powder coating.

Worry about the wheels later. Car needs moar low...and a name.....

Did the boost gauge just slide into the clock position or did you need to do some trimming? I might settle for a ProSport gauge if I can't find a good deal on a Defi set-up.

I'll let you know if I find anymore good deals on parts and pass'em along your way if I don't need'em.

Everything's looking good so far!

I just ordered my TRD sway bars btw! Can't wait for'em!

No need for the MAF with a piggyback? I figured it would take a standalone to delete the MAF. I may have to look into that. The boost gauge slid right in. Pretty perfect fit too. I used this same Duplicolor caliper paint on my IS300 5 years ago and they still look pretty good when I see it around. The rear calipers look great but the fronts are just now starting to chip. I used VHT on the Celica and it started flaking away almost immediately.

Also, you need to ship those TRD goodies to me. You have my address. Ren told me she'd prefer that I get TRD goodies.

This is my friend's IJM. MAP ECU 3, custom twin intake, MAF delete, TTC at the flick of a switch.

I wasn't a fan that most of the duplicolor paints i saw left it looking rough. I liked how the VHT gave the calipers a smoother, but ****tier, finish.

I've no idea what TRD stuff you're talking about.....I think you're just imagining things...

The Map ECUs main function is to delete the MAF and convert the system to use a MAP sensor only(hence the name lol) however it does not have many failsafes. I have so many of the parts in this thread sitting on my shelf waiting to be installed(Superdragger, map ecu, 2jz, etc etc) so you being a guinea pig is great . We just recently picked up a friends car that has the upgraded twins and just had a PROEFI installed and man is it freakin sweet. The tuner upped the duty cycle on the first turbo to 11psi and almost eliminated the transition lag completely and it feels very similar to my 335i that has two of the same size turbos. The car made 400whp at 12psi(yes, 12psi) and 450whp at 14psi and it ran out of injector since we don't have time to put in the fuel system before Supras In Vegas. Next step is built auto, TRD dif and corn. If you do decide on the upgraded twins deal directly with Stu as he has a very close connection with the shop that physically bores and installs the wheels and he is an overall great guy to deal with. His car has over the 800whp mark with those turbos and now has swapped everything into his new QS car with a built engine, it will be interesting to see what it makes now.

As far as calipers go sanding and clearcoating goes a long way to help them not chip and look OEM.

This post has been edited by SupraKid: Sep 14, 2015 - 6:01 PM

I've spoke with Jason I think was his name a few times about a customer car thats supposed to get those turbos (as the stock are not rebuildable by garret) and he is a great guy to speak with, very knowledgeable and answered all my stupid questions perfectly.

Not much noteworthy progress, but I'm posting it here to keep a logos everything. Over the last few weeks I've gotten my leaky valve cover gaskets replaced. While that was apart, I put a manual boost controller on my exhaust bypass valve so I can control my first turbo. The boost controller I already have in place controls both turbos so I can run 18 lbs of boost, but that puts a strain on the second turbo as the system goes from 11.7 lbs to 18 lbs when the second turbo comes online. Putting the boost controller on my exhaust bypass valve allows me to spoil the first turbo up to 15 lbs which of course names more power before 4K rpm, reduces shock on the second turbo, and still allows time for prespool of the second turbo. No pictures of that, but it's definitely fun. Gas mileage is suffering but I didn't buy a Prius.

Moving on from that, I bought a rebuild kit for all four of my calipers as well as stainless braided lines.





I also received a package from Texas.




HKS coilovers! Yusssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Wait....





Wait, that's definitely not right.... Ngofcukinway that's right..... Alex has struck again.





He sent me some Eibach springs. No new struts yet so it'll be a while before they're on the car. I may test fit them for the lulz but my stock struts definitely can't take it for too long. Then he convinced me to spend more more money on rare parts.





SPORTY DRIVING PARTS!!!!!!!



The instructions were completely in Japanese and useless but I managed to figure out 6 nuts all by myself.





I haven't had time to rebuild the brake calipers or install the new lines yet. I'm close to finishing the remodel on my house and the MR2 I have in the driveway takes priority right now, but the strut bar made a big difference. Feels more stable all around, and much less chassis flex with the top off (although it's still pretty bad.) Haven't tested it in a corner yet. It's one of the last brand new strut bars left in the US, so that's pretty neat.

Awesome update!! Just reread the whole thread

I do what I can. Looking good. lol



We have a source for a titanium one coming in soon for some quality check. Hopefully should be good.

^I'm surprised you got away with Brigette's Bitch on the postal address, that's great.

Yay sporty driving parts! I miss Engrish in my car owning experience.

Oh dear.

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It helps when they give you control of the label maker/shipping program. lol

That's your new official name at the meets now. I'll bring a name tag for you.

So this is a thing....

Hmm, painted your rims?

I like the colour, thinking about doing my sawblades' centers like that and then polishing out the lip.

Indeed, finally painted them. I only left them chrome for this long because there's a part of me that still cares what other Supra owners think. But 99% of my doesn't really care what they think, plus I hate chrome, plus they are curb rashes and corroded beyond ever possibly looking decent. They're an ugly wheel from the factory and being chrome didn't help at all. So I got some sandpaper and bondo and started the repair work.



Then literally by this point I decided I didn't even care about doing the bondo. I'm not after perfection, just... less ugly. I did smooth out the curb rash but did not bondo them at all. I would have if I hadn't run out of time in the day to have the tires dismounted but decided since the tires were still on and it's just rattlecan paint, this will be good enough. (Translated: I ran out of f***s to give.)







While I was at it, I finished my caliper rebuild work. Didn't take many pictures but these two pictures speak for themselves. Here's a friendly reminder to flush your brake fluid regularly.






Haven't driven it to test the results yet, but I'll just assume it's better. Hopefully a decent set of pictures will come soon. The graphite wheels match the tail lights perfectly, but I haven't moved the car from the garage to get a decent picture. I have a personal goal to have my suspension finished before August as well.

100x better than the chrome! Personally if it's made past 1974 or so chrome doesn't belong on it, with very few exceptions. Meh, if I gave 10 ****s about what most F-body owners thought I wouldn't have bought a hardtop car with a manual and definitely wouldn't have put on C4 sawblades. I think your car would look good with some mesh or some of the multi-spoke rims out there, I'm not wild about 5-spokes on muscle cars much less tuner cars. Not that most don't look good, they're just so overdone.

Well if you'd come out to the meet I'm sure we'd have given you some ****s to give. What happens on the hike stays on the hike...unless you get the herp.

still looks like doo-doo

btw, you can change your sig now. car ain't even bone stock no mo'

agree with Box. chrome belongs in the 70s.

and I'm gonna paint my 6th gen stockies too no f***s given style cuz they're curb to hell and back and I'm only gonna be using them for winter from now on.

factory polished fo lyfe!

What about 7G Celica TRD wheels?


I mention not knowing a ****ing thing about Supra wheel fitment.

Front end lowered, all brakes rebuilt, stainless lines installed. I'll slowly start working on suspension in the upcoming months. That's all for now though. A friend of mine just picked up a hardtop TT 6 swapped car so I'll likely be helping him with his car for a while.

Looks good! Did somebody say, hardtop?

I love your new signature quote by the way.

Needs JDM side markers so I can steal them at the next meet. Also those wheels look hella tuck now that they're darker, as bad as my Mazda 626 with Mazda6 wheels!

i wish i had one.

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Could've bought half of one instead of doing the 2GR swap.

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Yeah, Jordan's new car is a '95 hardtop. I personally prefer the targa but his is 100 lbs lighter and much stiffer.



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Needs no sidemarkers whatsoever, but I'll eventually swap to JDM sidemarkers. I've never looked into them until Alex sent me a link to an eBay ad... I will find it very hard to part with my money for some plastic pieces that still don't look good on the side of the car.


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You need one. Bad. It makes it hard to want to continue on the Celica. But I've still got plans for both cars.

I hate T-tops on F-bodies of all cars, so of course I'm going to hate T-tops or targas on imports. Leaks, rattles, heavier, and increased body flex; I fail to see the appeal.