What is the average age of the MKIII driver?

OsiowyMK3 · 08-10-2009, 09:37 PM

Work in progress lol. 17

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...

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

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..

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igknyte

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...

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

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..

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudboy

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

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

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

kwnate · 09-03-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudboy

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.

Both my cars have 18's, I did little homework and they fit fine with no rubbing issues. Did I mention they perform well and don't rub?

18x9 in front, 18x10 in the rear.

Blackdog · 09-03-2009, 05:09 PM

im 17 will be 18 in november, just bought an 87 turbo and love it so far, needs alot of work tho, has quite a few miles. Prolly do an engine swap eventually

Spudboy · 11-20-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwnate

Both my cars have 18's, I did little homework and they fit fine with no rubbing issues. Did I mention they perform well and don't rub?

18x9 in front, 18x10 in the rear.

My bad...I'm sure those 18's work fine for most street driving. I have 17's with TEIN flex coilovers on the stiffest setting and on track and under heavy breaking from about 130 mph into tight 70 mph turns they can rub the inside fenders on the front.

Did I mention for normal street driving they don't rub? But they're just 17's.

I have seen 1 or 2 Supra's with 18's and damaged fenders so I still say be careful going to 18's...unless you drive like a pussy.

08-10-2009, 09:37 PM	#1
OsiowyMK3 Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Regina Posts: 17	1990 MK3 Turbo Targa Work in progress lol. 17 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by OsiowyMK3; 08-14-2009 at 01:09 AM.

08-19-2009, 02:32 AM	#7
Kuanos Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7	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 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Kuanos; 08-19-2009 at 02:35 AM.

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08-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#2
Igknyte Intake Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 31	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... 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 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.. 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..

08-13-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
Zajnet Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3	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

09-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#9
Blackdog Intake Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 32	im 17 will be 18 in november, just bought an 87 turbo and love it so far, needs alot of work tho, has quite a few miles. Prolly do an engine swap eventually