New member/ New Supra

m1marty · 09-05-2006, 01:17 AM

Hello! A little about myself: name's Aaron, in the military, husband/dad and a die-hard muscle car fan (68 Road Runner / 70 Chevelle SS clone the last two I have owned). I will pick up my first Supra in a few days. It is an 89 turbo 5spd, with every option (I think) that Toyota offered that year. 91K original miles and runs like a top. I just got done test driving it and was *very* impressed! Totaly unlike anything I have drove before....smooth, cornered well and quiet!
I have been using the "search" function like mad and still have a few quick questions:
Where is the BOV in this car (my import-fu is very weak)
I have a small leak (power steering?) on the drivers side. Is it hard to change the hose(s)?
My plans for the car:
Full tune up to include all fluids and re-torque head (72 ft-lbs? maybe do a stud kit and mhg)
New brakes (cross-drilled rotors, good pads)
filter
Braces
after market BOV
boost controler (8-10lbs)
turbo timer
exhaust
eibach springs
All this will be done over time pretty much in order that I have listed. The car is in exc. shape and looks to be a lot of fun. Any further suggestions? I turn wrenches on all my own stuff (and buddies...grrr) and I'm pretty excited with this car.

09-05-2006, 01:17 AM	#1
m1marty Stock Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 2	New member/ New Supra Hello! A little about myself: name's Aaron, in the military, husband/dad and a die-hard muscle car fan (68 Road Runner / 70 Chevelle SS clone the last two I have owned). I will pick up my first Supra in a few days. It is an 89 turbo 5spd, with every option (I think) that Toyota offered that year. 91K original miles and runs like a top. I just got done test driving it and was very impressed! Totaly unlike anything I have drove before....smooth, cornered well and quiet! I have been using the "search" function like mad and still have a few quick questions: Where is the BOV in this car (my import-fu is very weak) I have a small leak (power steering?) on the drivers side. Is it hard to change the hose(s)? My plans for the car: Full tune up to include all fluids and re-torque head (72 ft-lbs? maybe do a stud kit and mhg) New brakes (cross-drilled rotors, good pads) filter Braces after market BOV boost controler (8-10lbs) turbo timer exhaust eibach springs All this will be done over time pretty much in order that I have listed. The car is in exc. shape and looks to be a lot of fun. Any further suggestions? I turn wrenches on all my own stuff (and buddies...grrr) and I'm pretty excited with this car. Last edited by m1marty; 09-05-2006 at 01:50 AM.