Finally joined the Supra club

[Cal]

Howdy, for those familiar with my members ride thread you'll notice this first post has changed dramatically, time for a tidy up I thought Enjoy

Ive only briefly covered each change Ive made to the car here, please see links at the end of this post for direct links to more pics and details on those changes.

As always click on any image for a larger version.

Purchase
I had been searching for just right the Supra and spotted one in Melbourne that fit the bill nicely. It was well maintained and had several small touches like painted (big) brake calipers, custom leather seats, blue LED dash light conversion. The original for sale thread is located here: Linky. The owner, Steve, was also one of the things that convinced me this car was the one for me as he was particular in selling the car to someone who would look after it. So the basic specs were:

Year: 1994
Colour: Black
Model: JZA80 Supra Twin Turbo
Engine: 2JZ-GTE
KM: 115,000 km Approx
Gearbox: Getrag 6 Speed manual

And the modifications at this stage were:

Front mount intercooler
Supra big brakes fitted from factory
3” turbo back exhaust with high flow cat
20 psi boost gauge in place of clock.
Cusco front strut brace
18" DTM wheels
Momo Race steering wheel
Custom re-upholstered front seats
Top Secret front bar and side skirts
TTC hose mod done
New hatch rubbers

And here's how it looked at time of purchase



Being that the car was in Melbourne and me being in Perth I obviously had to get it across the Nullabor. I'd always wanted to do the Nullabor trip so here was my chance. My Dad and I flew to Melbourne, met Steve, inspected the car and took it for a drive around the block, handed the cheque over, got insurance, hooked up the Tom Tom and off we went back to Perth. It was a damn fine drive across the Nullabor and Im glad I did it in the Supra. This car really is my idea of a Grand Tourer, very comfortable and great for doing long distances.



And here it is after 3500km driving across Australia



And now begin the changes!!

TRD Goodies and new oem gear


Dash Painted



Polished and painted headlights



PowerFC and Eboost2 tuned giving 330rwhp at 15psi.



Volk GT-V with Bridgestone RE05A Pole Position (245 front/ 285 rear)



New Series 2 Headlights and new aircon buttons



Titan adjustable cam gears, Titan crank pulley and Titan sway bars added



Defi gauges and AEM wideband



Some quick vids of the gauges in action:


Hybrid FMIC
Apexi Pod Filter
Do Luck front bar
Modified Blitz side skirts
Do Luck rear pods
TRD wing with CF centre



And some autosalon pics


Focal 33kx and Audison 1.1k amplifier with Magic Box



Links to my posts about the changes made:
Goodies I had waiting for the Supra on arrival in Perth
Quick pics of the car all washed
Painting the dash
New wheels and tyres along with dyno tuning and random new bits for the car
New headlights and aircon buttons
New gauges
Bodykit
Subwoofer

[ozc]

Go the detailed recount

The car looks hot but, blk is a nice colour and the rims suit it well not to mention the brakes, congrats mate

[Cal]

Thanks mate, Im loving it that's for sure.

[iwantablackrz]

Congratulations mate! The car looks fantastic!

Good little write up too. Really get the impression that you are loving this car!

[coFF33]

FUCKKKKK YER !!!

Nice one Matt !! well done on the buy and the big drive , i cant wait to do it again in 2008 , u should come to toyota nats ...

[Cal]

Loving it is an understatement

And 2008 works for me, mmmm convoy of hi-po Toyotas crossing the Nullabor, good image!

[SilentSpool]

wow, awesome dedication man, cant wait to see this beast in person mate..
coming to the next supra meet i hope?
congratulations again!

[Cal]

You bet I am! Hopefully I'll have some time and have done a thorough detailing before then so the paint will be perfect.

[Alchemist]

Car looks great mate, and I loved the photos and details of the trip Hope you enjoy all the fun that Supras bring