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Forum: MKIII Supra 01-20-2011, 06:18 PM
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Posted By finaltable
What do I need to look for in my next Supra?

As stated in another thread I am looking for my next Supra. My first was a '90 NA Targa. Most of these have well in excess of 100K miles (I know this is not a bad thing; mine had 150K on it and...
Forum: MKIII Supra 01-20-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
Posted By finaltable
Small world: When I was commuting previously I...

Small world: When I was commuting previously I was driving from Athens to Atlanta, working in the Jimmy Carter/Peachtree Industrial area. 55 miles each way, though it took about 1:45 because of...
Forum: MKIII Supra 01-19-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,871
Posted By finaltable
Pros: It's a freaking Supra. Enough said. My...

Pros: It's a freaking Supra. Enough said. My favorite thing to do was to go to the parts department of a Toyota dealership and park so it was visible looking out from the window. I didn't think...
Forum: MKIII Supra 01-19-2011, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
Posted By finaltable
What kind of mileage can I get?

I was offered a promotion at my job last week; the downside being that I will be commuting about 70 miles round trip each day. Last time I faced a commute I bought myself a Mk III. It appears that...
Forum: MKIV Supra 06-30-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By finaltable
Thanks. In the back of my mind I thought...

Thanks. In the back of my mind I thought electronics mods would be a bad thing to try and undo. My concern about power is primarily related to efficiency. Generally, more power = less mpg, and...
Forum: MKIV Supra 06-28-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By finaltable
Guidance needed on reverting a modded Mk IV to stock

I sold my Mk III about two years ago when my wife was pregnant with our 3rd child. I am now approaching a point wherein I can add a 3rd car and want a Mk IV this time. My preference is a stock Mk IV...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-25-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,676
Posted By finaltable
Raising them right

Yesterday morning my 4 year old daughter (who loved riding in the car with the top off) understood the Supra was gone and wasn't coming back. She looked at me sadly and said "When I grow up, can I...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-24-2008, 04:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,794
Posted By finaltable
Said "goodbye" to my Supra tonight :-(

Thanks to the upcoming birth of my 3rd child, the Supra no longer fits the family so I sold my Mk III to a kid looking for a car to mod up and have fun with. Every day I get in something else I'm...
Forum: MKIII Supra 06-16-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,798
Posted By finaltable
Do I believe my mechanic?

My Supra was way low on oil and when I took it into the shop I was told that they believe I had "at least a couple" of rods knocking in my engine. They say "believe" because the engine will have to...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-13-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,941
Posted By finaltable
I am not trying to make money on this car. I...

I am not trying to make money on this car. I paid 2K for it, well below market because the owner was leaving the country and wanted to get rid of it quickly. I got it in stock configuration and it...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-12-2008, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By finaltable
I just called one of the companies and the rep...

I just called one of the companies and the rep claimed that these engines are ready for use if I am replacing the identical engine. I realize he *is* a salesperson and just might be exaggerating to...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-12-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By finaltable
I need to buy a 7M-GE replacement, info needed

My car is currently a 7M-GE with the automatic transmission and the 4.3 open rear end.

I am leaning toward putting a new engine in my '90 Mk III as the current one has a rod knocking. I found one...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-12-2008, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,941
Posted By finaltable
I said 3K in good shape, and obviously, a car...

I said 3K in good shape, and obviously, a car with a rod knock is not good shape. I am trying to figure out what it might be worth taking the problem into consideration.
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-12-2008, 12:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,941
Posted By finaltable
First of all, I do have the money to get this...

First of all, I do have the money to get this fixed. The mechanic said it almost certainly a rod bearing though the extent of the damage won't be known until the engine is opened up.

If I was...
Forum: MKIII Supra 03-11-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,941
Posted By finaltable
Well crap! Advice needed with shot engine

My Supra apparently started leaking oil. I drive 500 miles a week and didn't notice how low the oil pressure got. I took it in to have it looked at and the mechanic said I was 3 quarts low when it...
Forum: MKIII Supra 02-06-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,447
Posted By finaltable
Anybody know the cost to redo interior?

I think I may be needing to sell my '90 Supra.

The leather on the front and back seats is all shot and needs to be replaced. I don't know if I should sell it as is or fix up the interior first...
Forum: MKIII Supra 01-17-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By finaltable
If that is the case, can you please explain the...

If that is the case, can you please explain the behavior I observed this morning? When I got in my car the outside temperature was about 33F. From my drive home last night the AC was set on 71. ...
Forum: MKIII Supra 01-17-2008, 02:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By finaltable
I think you misunderstood. I think they are...

I think you misunderstood. I think they are working fine, what I am trying to understand is what makes the up vs down arrow come on. It has something to do with the actual temperature vs the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 01-16-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By finaltable
AC panel question

My Supra has the AC wherein I can use the up and down arrows to set the temperature I want (I think everyone has the same AC.)

I am trying to figure out what makes the arrows backlit. They...
Forum: MKIII Supra 12-26-2007, 11:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,869
Posted By finaltable
The reason it is going to suck is the screws are...

The reason it is going to suck is the screws are stripped. I'm going to have to figure out how to get them off without damaging them.
Forum: MKIII Supra 12-24-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,869
Posted By finaltable
Last time it rained I had a taillight go out. I...

Last time it rained I had a taillight go out. I wondered at the time if the cause was water getting on the bulb and now I really think that it was. I have a bad, bad feeling that the tail light...
Forum: MKIII Supra 12-24-2007, 02:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,869
Posted By finaltable
As noted in my sig, my car is a targa. I really...

As noted in my sig, my car is a targa. I really don't think that is the source of the leak as nothing else in the car is wet. I'm guessing that came from the seals in the back as there are some...
Forum: MKIII Supra 12-24-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,869
Posted By finaltable
HELP! Standing water in my spare tire well

Driving to church this morning I heard a "sloshing" sound coming from the back of the car. I thought to pull up the spare tire cover and discovered about an inch of water in there. It did rain last...
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-13-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,193
Posted By finaltable
You weren't kidding. A new 3.7 differential from...

You weren't kidding. A new 3.7 differential from Toyota is $2,363 which *is* more than I paid for my car. I'll have to look around for a used one or remanufactured.

I'm not putting 18" rims on...
Forum: MKIII Supra 11-13-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,193
Posted By finaltable
90% of my driving is highway miles. I commute...

90% of my driving is highway miles. I commute every day from Athens, GA to Norcross (in Atlanta.) The trip is 55 miles one way and only about 3 miles of it is not on either GA-316 or IH-85.

I am...
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