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Igknyte 08-11-2009 06:25 PM

just turned 21 in july. first supra. lovin drivin it everywhere.
..still got a lot of work ahead of me tho.

need driver rear side window + moldings
rear window moldings

windshield - both wipers
antilock light is on - still havent figured out why... :dunno:
check engine light is on - did diag - code 52

coolant is coming out of the over-flow spew.. so from what i read on the forums im guessing a BHG:eek3:

needs new rims and tires. [ current rims are bent up - front rims are bent up i know the rear driverside rim is grinded all over the edge - not sure if i should keep them or replace them - what you guys think? ]
as far as the tires. the tires are in pretty good condition except for the rear passengerside is going bald.. :weak:

stock spoiler on passenger side the fiberglass thats supposed to be attatched to the trunk is broken

figure out why the rear wiper isnt working - replace the rear-wiper
figure out why the rear window washer spray isnt going

i think i have a power steering leak

so far for now i that i know needs to be worked on..

Spudboy 08-11-2009 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Igknyte (Post 71932)
just turned 21 in july. first supra. lovin drivin it everywhere.
..still got a lot of work ahead of me tho.

need driver rear side window + moldings
rear window moldings

windshield - both wipers
antilock light is on - still havent figured out why... :dunno:
check engine light is on - did diag - code 52

coolant is coming out of the over-flow spew.. so from what i read on the forums im guessing a BHG:eek3:

needs new rims and tires. [ current rims are bent up - front rims are bent up i know the rear driverside rim is grinded all over the edge - not sure if i should keep them or replace them - what you guys think? ]
as far as the tires. the tires are in pretty good condition except for the rear passengerside is going bald.. :weak:

stock spoiler on passenger side the fiberglass thats supposed to be attatched to the trunk is broken

figure out why the rear wiper isnt working - replace the rear-wiper
figure out why the rear window washer spray isnt going

i think i have a power steering leak

so far for now i that i know needs to be worked on..

Sounds like a project. Depending on your time and money...
Best would be a full top-end (at least) rebuild to include a metal head gasket and ARP bolts torqued to the ARP values. If you rebuild the top replace all belts and hoses while you're at it. When the head is off, REPLACE THE EGR GASKET AFTER GRINDING BOTH SURFACES TRUE. So start with the engine and finish with paint, wheels and tires.

If money and time ARE a concern (like with most of us) I would figure out the overheating first. If you're not sure, take it to a mechanic. DON'T suggest BHG to him because he will just agree for the money. It may be radiator, heater plug, or a few other things. Once you get the overheating under control you can tinker with whatever you like in whatever order. I always say fix mechanical first, cosmetic last. BUT...tires are important and you can get a pretty nice set of wheels and tires from Tire Rack online for a good price...just to get you by until you're ready for the track. Don't go bigger than 17" until you know what you're doing.

kwnate 08-12-2009 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Spudboy (Post 71933)
Don't go bigger than 17" until you know what you're doing.

Why? ?

Spudboy 08-12-2009 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kwnate (Post 71988)
Why? ?

17" seem to fit well with no homework. Going bigger takes proper thought and suspension unless you're only interested in the bling and don't care about performance, ride, or rubbing fender wells.

Zajnet 08-13-2009 09:54 PM

I'm 16 and I currently own 2 supras:
a 88T that is my daily
and a 88 N/A that is my parts car

Kuanos 08-19-2009 02:32 AM

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Just about to turn 33, and I finally got mine. Been waiting since 10 years old, just never found the right one until now. -87 turbo targa

btwilson86 08-19-2009 02:47 AM

Kuanos, great looking Supra. Looks VERY clean. Got any interior/engine bay pics? Would like to see the rest of that car

Kuanos 08-19-2009 03:22 AM

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Sure, Wilson. I'll post a few more. I've only had it a few days and already have a couple issues. Got some good experience? Let me now if you're up for some helpful troubleshooting. Thanks.

btwilson86 08-19-2009 05:37 AM

Dang, that is nice... Hopefully I'll get mine that clean some day...

Troubleshooting is what the forum's for, so when you got the time start a new thread with the problem so we can help.

setting sun 09-02-2009 03:45 PM

now i understand
 
no wonder i can't keep up to you folks with your 87's. i'm 63 and retired and i just bought my supra last week. it has 60,000 original miles, carfax, and dealers maintenance. for $4200 i thought it was a good price. body perfect, paint beautiful and everything works.:rofl:


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