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Forum: MKIII Supra 12-18-2009, 07:47 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
Does anybody have a suggestion for sideskirts...

Does anybody have a suggestion for sideskirts that are bolt ons for the 88? (I could replace front and rear bumpers.. but not sure if I absolutely have to or.. if I dont.. will it look like I'm an...
Forum: MKIII Supra 12-18-2009, 07:18 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
INSIDE THE Driver side WHEEL WELL ...

INSIDE THE Driver side WHEEL WELL

http://gdscentral.net/88supra/bodyrepair1.jpg

The front fender is getting repaired rather than replaced (at least at this point it is.. we will see when its...
Forum: MKIII Supra 12-18-2009, 07:08 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
Thought I would update this (been a while) ...

Thought I would update this (been a while)

As of last week, I found a guy in Calgary that does rust repairs out of his home (its all he does). He only charges 45.00 per hour flat rate + parts...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-29-2008, 03:48 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
So, is there any way to tell when the head gasket...

So, is there any way to tell when the head gasket is leaking "slightly"? The head gasket in my car isnt a Toyota gasket, but it isnt a MHG either. Plus the bolts aren't ARP and I haven't checked yet...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-26-2008, 06:41 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
Woot! Found the fenders!!! : ) Adding that to my...

Woot! Found the fenders!!! : ) Adding that to my list of parts to get. Man.. I gotta do a good month in November.. parts added up to too much, cant buy until Nov 28th now... yikes. Ahh well.. car...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-25-2008, 08:03 PM
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Posted By Grandavi
Im thinking I will probably find out what it is...

Im thinking I will probably find out what it is when I pop apart stuff for the new lower baal joints. Will do a pic of what I find there.. could be just bad bushings. Hopefully I dont have to rebuild...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-25-2008, 04:06 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
So, is it a natural thing for a Supra to have...

So, is it a natural thing for a Supra to have lots and lots of leaking hoses at this age? Everytime I check to see whats happening under the hood i am finding a new hose that leaks. (Pretty sure my...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-21-2008, 12:03 AM
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Posted By Grandavi
IM old... I think this is funny... we used to...

IM old... I think this is funny... we used to joke about it in highschool and now I see someone selling one. Gives you 100 BHP... lol. (of course.. you do get a T-Shirt)
Welcome to Driftmotion!...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-20-2008, 10:17 PM
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Posted By Grandavi
Compression Test results: #1 - 148 psi #2 -...

Compression Test results:
#1 - 148 psi
#2 - 146 psi
#3 - 150 psi
#4 - 146 psi
#5 - 151 psi
#6 - 150 psi

I think thats acceptable for a motor with about 25k km on it (which is about 15k...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-20-2008, 06:53 PM
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Posted By Grandavi
And to continue... lol... Here I am driving...

And to continue... lol...

Here I am driving around my sporty little Supra, enjoying it lots and because I just bought it about a month or so ago, Im thinking... lets give the dealership a shot....
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-19-2008, 06:30 PM
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Posted By Grandavi
I bought a 14.00 steering wheel leather cover for...

I bought a 14.00 steering wheel leather cover for now. Its bigger than standard but at least provides enough friction to hold the wheel well. Every Supra I have seen has had worn steering wheel...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-19-2008, 04:55 PM
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Posted By Grandavi
that was just playing.. was hard to find a pic on...

that was just playing.. was hard to find a pic on the net of any louvres.. until I spelled it louver.... lol.

Here is something that a lot of you with MKIII's may find interesting. My steering...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-18-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 70
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Posted By Grandavi
Did this pic for kicks... ...

Did this pic for kicks...

http://www.gdscentral.net/88supra/757c_20louvers.jpg
after looking at it, I think you would remove the rear wiper if you could ever have a proper one built. It would be...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-18-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
All my installations are going to have a...

All my installations are going to have a before/after, step-by-step photo journal. I will put in here as i go. (The body wont, however, I am going to get shots prior to repairs to show what to look...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-18-2008, 08:43 PM
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Posted By Grandavi
I can't find a schematic of the turbo hoses...

I can't find a schematic of the turbo hoses anywhere.. lol. Does anyone know of a link to one? I'm looking for both directions from the turbo so I can hunt down and get the best parts to replace the...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-18-2008, 06:39 PM
Replies: 70
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Posted By Grandavi
Yeah, I looked at the K&N filter because it was...

Yeah, I looked at the K&N filter because it was on when I bought the car. Not sure if it actually helps as much as some designs I have seen as it is in the stock "air box", but there is one that is...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-18-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
Okay, for anyone interested (and I would like...

Okay, for anyone interested (and I would like yays or nays if you have any...:)), here is my list of what I'm gonna do. Incredible how fast everything adds up $$wise...

Body - Got a body shop...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-10-2008, 10:36 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
yeah, the wheels have different areas for...

yeah, the wheels have different areas for different reasons. However, saying that, I dont think i would use these for drifting. I dont drift (well.. maybe once or twice a year... lol). These tires...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-10-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
Thanks! Now I just gotta get the engine...

Thanks! Now I just gotta get the engine compartment prettied up. Going to be slapping these tires on it:

Goodyear Tires | Eagle | Eagle F1 Asymmetric | Features & Benefits...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-03-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
lol.. no.. but the car may be... :) Just...

lol.. no.. but the car may be... :)

Just for those who are interested.. this guy is going to be doing some work on my car in the very near future... and he did a write-up (you may have seen him...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-03-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 70
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Posted By Grandavi
Yeah, that's the first place I looked.. its...

Yeah, that's the first place I looked.. its weird, because mine wasn't gradual.. it was sort of a overnight thing. If I had a mad ex-wife, I would guess she took a turkey baster and sucked it all...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-02-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
Woot.. first problem. (btw... I have a map of...

Woot.. first problem. (btw... I have a map of work to be done and costs that I will post up here in a couple days after I finish research)

Today I go out and start the Supra and... whoops... only...
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-01-2008, 05:30 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
My seatbelts dont reel in quickly either way, but...

My seatbelts dont reel in quickly either way, but that does seem to be exactly what that is for are for.
Forum: MKIII Supra 09-01-2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
The appraisal was just a long question/answer...

The appraisal was just a long question/answer period followed by a intense inspection and photo shoot, followed by researching replacing the vehicle. There are about 3 pages of itemizations with...
Forum: MKIII Supra 08-30-2008, 06:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 29,579
Posted By Grandavi
Just adding a fyi :) Got my appraisal back....

Just adding a fyi :)

Got my appraisal back. It came in at $6000.00.
I paid $6000.00 :)

Nice feeling to be insured on a 20+ year old car for what you paid for it...

(now if someone runs...
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