View Full Version : My facelift, external changes!
No time like the present, so here we go!
Done the clear side repeaters!
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/140820091901.jpg
Rear lamps and wheels next! lol
Martin P
14-08-09, 08:50 PM
Now Re-fit them the right way round, lol Other than that they look good mate.
Been working on mine for the last 5hrs.
Stevieboy
14-08-09, 09:01 PM
Now Re-fit them the right way round, lol Other than that they look good mate.
Been working on mine for the last 5hrs.
I was thinking that too. :)
No no, thats the way i wanted them fitted :yes: and they only go in one way round i hope you know, lol
And you both said this at last years JAE as they was on the my E reg!!
Martin P
14-08-09, 09:16 PM
No no, thats the way i wanted them fitted :yes: and they only go in one way round i hope you know, lol
And you both said this at last years JAE as they was on the my E reg!!
So you stuck them on the wrong backings then?
mrroverrover
14-08-09, 09:20 PM
Yeah I said that before but he wouldn't listen :)
So you stuck them on the wrong backings then?
No no! i stuck them on as i wanted them to be, so as far as im concerned there right! :happy3:
:)
mrroverrover
14-08-09, 09:24 PM
But the writings upside down :duck:
But the writings upside down :duck:
That dont matter Ben, Martin cant read....... :)
Sorry couldnt resist, lol
Yes yes i know the title says external changes but you can see these from the outside through the windows, lol
Had a busy day today, removed the leather seats, and cleaned out and hoovered the whole interior, got the lecky aerial working, got the cig lighter working, got the fan slow speed working, got the ashtray light working, got the heater fan working on high speed with no vibration (swaped out the E reg fan motor) fitted the new cloth seats, fitted new sill cover trims and fitted white wheels... needs red calipers though, lol
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091909.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091911.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091918.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091917.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091913.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091915.jpg
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb254/broad55/New%20Supra/Mods/170820091921.jpg
john89t
17-08-09, 06:40 PM
looking good mark :yes:
looks good so far, is there a reason why you went for the cloth seats as opposed to the leather ?
terry steward
17-08-09, 07:06 PM
looks good so far, is there a reason why you went for the cloth seats as opposed to the leather ?
Yeah,i cant understand that either,the leather seats are so comfortable,AND the lovely smell when you open the doors is magic !!!
yardarm1
17-08-09, 07:06 PM
Looking very nice Mark
[XC] Shaz
17-08-09, 07:14 PM
Yeah,i cant understand that either,the leather seats are so comfortable,AND the lovely smell when you open the doors is magic !!!
I think mine has that smell again, the smell of cig smoke is probably gone by now.
91supra313
17-08-09, 07:21 PM
Would love to know how to get that smell back into mine.
http://www.speeding.co.uk/acatalog/mttleatherJPG.JPG
bingo lol
looks good so far, is there a reason why you went for the cloth seats as opposed to the leather ?
Yeah,i cant understand that either,the leather seats are so comfortable
The Blue leather was purple, they where quite tired on the bolsters and my old cloth seats from the E reg are virtually in perfect condition, and i actually quite like them too... so in they went! and i think they just as comfortable....
terry steward
17-08-09, 08:38 PM
AH righto,still dont SMELL as good as leather tho eh ?
mrroverrover
17-08-09, 08:42 PM
I reckon you should change the door card inserts aswell :yes:
I reckon you should change the door card inserts aswell :yes:
That was my next quote, get a matching set to finish it off :)
supradupra.com
17-08-09, 09:08 PM
What have I told you about boot mounted magnetic knife racks? It's dangerous I say! :)
Looking good mate & glad too see you have your enthusiasm back :yes:
I reckon you should change the door card inserts aswell :yes:
That was my next quote, get a matching set to finish it off :)
Na im quite happy with it like it is thanx guys
Looking good mate & glad too see you have your enthusiasm back :yes:
Oh yes, full of enthuiasm today, and very happy with it so far, got a mongoose to collect soon, so that and the JDM rears and its done!
Mongoosed up today! and it sounds better, well it sounds! the old exhaust was just wisper quiet! awfull...but unless you like that sort of thing???
Old and new
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/080920092105.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/080920092106.jpg
That looks better..
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/080920092117.jpg
JDM rear end is done.
Lamps fitted and electric tailgate release also fitted and working.
Also i have done the inner brake lamp/fog lamp mod as well, and it all works too, lol
Before
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092121.jpg
switch in the key hole
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092122.jpg
Alterations to the wiring for number plate lamps
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092124.jpg
Rear of tailgate release switch
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092123.jpg
Release solenoid mounted and using existing release cable
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092131.jpg
After!
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092132.jpg
mick3.0T
09-09-09, 08:16 PM
Personally i prefer the number plate and white surround but each to their own
steve.82
09-09-09, 08:17 PM
Have to say I'm a huuuuuuuuge fan of swapping to cloth, if only to stop slip sliding around when driving like a ****
Personally i prefer the number plate and white surround but each to their own
I got to say i am amazed the difference a set of JDMs make to a Supra! it completely transforms the whole car! i think its amazing and so nice too.
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092141.jpg
Its done, the finished product! and im very pleased.. very!
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/100920092146.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/100920092144.jpg
The white rear window trims was always part of the origonal plans with the E reg...
Looks and sounds good as well Mark
Daveyboy20
20-11-09, 09:10 PM
Really like this nice one mate, LOVE the JDM rears, I want some!!
Leopold74
20-11-09, 09:51 PM
I do like that mate, nice touch with the Clear fronts and the JDM's on the rear...:agreed:
terry steward
21-11-09, 12:08 PM
A nicer set of polished alloy finish wheels,with planer solid 5 spokes, would set that off a treat now,i never was keen on the white ones with busy spokes tbh.
supradupra.com
21-11-09, 12:49 PM
I got to say i am amazed the difference a set of JDMs make to a Supra! it completely transforms the whole car! i think its amazing and so nice too.
I still to this day can't imagine what possessed Toyota to make the horrific yUK light clusters when they offered such a nice clean rear end everywhere else.
Like you say they transform the rear of the Supra & make it look proper & finished as opposed to a collection of Lego! Also look band up to date.
A nicer set of polished alloy finish wheels,with planer solid 5 spokes, would set that off a treat now,i never was keen on the white ones with busy spokes tbh.
I have these coming some time Mr Terry and i cant wait, but I'm waiting on Mr Stuey for them... i went over for a test fitting a while back as my soop is sooo low i was worried they wouldn't fit BUT they do and look great!
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/161020092508.jpg
this is on Stueys Supra, nice deep dish!
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/061020092438.jpg
There 18x10" on the rears with 265 tyres, capable of going to 285 if arches allow which i think they will, just, the fronts are 245s but the wheel width escapes me... either way i cant wait as it will finish the car off very well!
Now im just waiting for the nod to go collect them. the nod is taking a while to come though :yes: and im sad! :crybaby:
But i do have to say i actullay quite like my white wheels, they came out very well cos if you remember they where once satin black! and i have a set of stock size Pirelli P6000 with excellent tread to fit onto them some time!
Oxedizer
21-11-09, 11:07 PM
Mark... Forgive me for asking but, you aren't looking for a buyer of those white rims are ya mate?
Matt.
Hey Matt, no sorry buddy as seen in previous posts there now on the GT4..
i brought these blue silicon hoses and the ally pipe last August and today AT LAST i got them fitted...
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/19042010092.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/19042010093.jpg
A little bit of a polish up to the under bonnet paintwork is needed at some point but apart from that i think its half acceptable!
Got to pull the stat housing cover off to fit aftermarket temp gauge sender into housing sometime, again bits i had since last August, so when i do il prolly do the cam pulley cover blue, along with the brake master heat shield, then thats it for this one, drive it, enjoy it..
JDM rear end is done.
Lamps fitted and electric tailgate release also fitted and working.
Also i have done the inner brake lamp/fog lamp mod as well, and it all works too, lol
Before
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092121.jpg
switch in the key hole
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092122.jpg
Alterations to the wiring for number plate lamps
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092124.jpg
Rear of tailgate release switch
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092123.jpg
Release solenoid mounted and using existing release cable
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092131.jpg
After!
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad272/mobilemechanic_org/Supra/Upgrades/090920092132.jpg
Mark3 - did you write a guide for the JDM tail light mod? I just aquired one and other than this post haven't found anything else to show me dad what to do...
Fitting the JDM rear lamps is just a case of removing the old and fititng the new, the inner brake lamp mod is listed in Stueys website guides, i think so is the electric tail gate reliease too
Fitting the JDM rear lamps is just a case of removing the old and fititng the new, the inner brake lamp mod is listed in Stueys website guides, i think so is the electric tail gate reliease too
It's the tailgate release that's causing most discussion. Sorry, but where abouts on Stuey's site cause I can't locate it.
Anyone fitted the JDM lights and done anything different to Mark3?
It's the tailgate release that's causing most discussion. Sorry, but where abouts on Stuey's site cause I can't locate it.
Anyone fitted the JDM lights and done anything different to Mark3?
Maybe im wrong about the tailgate release, i cant find it on his webby, the fog lamps are in the "mods and how to" section bottom of the 2nd section...
for the tailgate release you need a switched earth from the drivers door, and a constant + from the electric aerial, then the mondeo trunk release solenoid and the push button its self.... il see what i can dig out for you, brb
That would be great! Our other thoughts were to keep the original key and lock only drill through the top right corner of the numberplate and mount the locking mechanism on the other side....
Well BRB was hours ago, im sure i covered it in depth when i fitted it to either my 1st or 2nd Supra but i cant find it????
i did it to my Aero too but i dont think it was covered as in depth as the others.... the hunt continues lol
Right, i got it.
loads of info in the link below about how i fitted electric push button tailgate release to my UK Supra with JDM rear lamps!
http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showthread.php?t=25422&highlight=electric+tailgate+release
supradupra.com
07-03-11, 10:19 PM
Yeah, sorry chaps, I never got around to posting that mod properly & when Mark did his guide it put it even further on the back boiler :)
I'll sort it out sometime with all the wiring details for yUK & Imports. I did conclude the 1jz electric fan mod though so maybe half a biscuit due? :)
Mark, I now remember that thread too, I should try harder at my comedy again!
Why when I go shopping and return with a large sack of every day items like throw cussions and scatter blankets would I want to put them all down in the rain then, squeeze down the side of my car - which inevitably will now have a person bus parked up against it, despite the fact when I parked my car I made sure it was miles away from anything ... to pull a lever in the footwell to pop the trunk?
While I 'm going down fondling for some random knob, some little pr!ck will have come up behind me and grabbed my now soaking wet sack
It's simply not cricket.
Yeah, sorry chaps, I never got around to posting that mod properly & when Mark did his guide it put it even further on the back boiler :)
I'll sort it out sometime with all the wiring details for yUK & Imports. I did conclude the 1jz electric fan mod though so maybe half a biscuit due? :
I read that thread and I ain't even got a 1jz so good it's got to worth at least a malted milk, if not a custard cream!
Mark, I now remember that thread too, I should try harder at my comedy again!
:)
Roger NE
08-03-11, 10:55 AM
Totally agree about the Cloth seats Mark . . . never really liked them on any car, you slide about too much, cold in winter, too sweaty in summer.
But most of all they ALWAYS start looking tatty, crack etc . . .whereas Toyota's cloth seats are superb quality and carry on looking new, even after 200,000 miles of driving
Certainly when I drew up the spec list for the kind of Supra I was looking for, I definitely didn't want one with leather seats !
Simon91t
08-03-11, 11:01 AM
I agree with you Roger, I don't like my leather seats even tho they are pretty good condition, I would deffo swop them for a blue cloth inside
I was defo lucky with the cloth seats in my very first supra, (was born an n/a) they was in such good condition i put them into my next Supra, the auto!
the leather seats in that was in good condition but looked like they been sprayed Purple??? lol
The seats in this Aero are also cloth and im pleased about that too, im not keen on leather seats at all unless your in a big plush luxury car, otherwise as Rog says you cant stay in the dam things! lol
If you have kids or live anywhere remotely muddy then leather is the way to go for me.
c666hunter666
08-03-11, 08:15 PM
I'm looking forward to the half leather, should be a nice compromise :D
I'm looking forward to the half leather, should be a nice compromise :D
so long as the kids get the leather bit muddy and the cloth bit pristine... with my kids they would get the round the other way for sure!
c666hunter666
08-03-11, 08:35 PM
Lol, no kids yet, so good for now. By once the childerbeasts come along, they will be highly trained as far as car journey and mess goes :)
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