Newb to the site. Bought a 87 Yellow Supra Today. Introducing myself

cre · 12-13-2009, 07:03 PM

If the domes don't come on when the door are open or when you press the buttons you should check the ground inside the housing. It's a common fail point (on targa equipped MKIIIs in particular). The ground is just riveted to the housing and corrodes over time. Drill out the rivet, clean everything off with some sandpaper and put it all back together with a sheet metal screw. I'm pretty sure there's only one ground, but I could be wrong and there could be two; I haven't had to do this in a long time.

PS, the stock rims are directional. The driver's side front on your car is a passenger side rim... bet there's a drivers side rim on the passenger side. Sorry... just had to be nit-picky.

AaronCDC · 12-13-2009, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

If the domes don't come on when the door are open or when you press the buttons you should check the ground inside the housing. It's a common fail point (on targa equipped MKIIIs in particular). The ground is just riveted to the housing and corrodes over time. Drill out the rivet, clean everything off with some sandpaper and put it all back together with a sheet metal screw. I'm pretty sure there's only one ground, but I could be wrong and there could be two; I haven't had to do this in a long time.

PS, the stock rims are directional. The driver's side front on your car is a passenger side rim... bet there's a drivers side rim on the passenger side. Sorry... just had to be nit-picky.

oh nice to know. ill have to get those switched. thnks for lettin me know though. and yeah ill check out that ground. glad i joined this site or id be stumped lol. and i need a new cable to pop the hatch. but might splurge and just get a trunk popper. not sure which.

Cyto · 12-14-2009, 10:07 PM

Welcome lol
It's a nice car! lol I wish I had a 5 spd. Soon! lol

and that 85 was probably a beast. I see the giant exhaust coming out the back... Loud eh? lol

AaronCDC · 12-14-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyto

Welcome lol
It's a nice car! lol I wish I had a 5 spd. Soon! lol

and that 85 was probably a beast. I see the giant exhaust coming out the back... Loud eh? lol

oh lord you have no idea. even at cruising speed on the highway my ears wanted to burst. it was SUPER loud.

Cyto · 12-14-2009, 10:20 PM

Did you have any mods done to it?

AaronCDC · 12-14-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyto

Did you have any mods done to it?

just short ram intake thats about it. o and it was straight piped. no cat. with the muffler

AaronCDC · 12-14-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronCDC

just short ram intake thats about it. o and it was straight piped. no cat. with the muffler

o and if you watch the vids. u can hear how loud it was lol

Green7mgte · 12-15-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronCDC

just short ram intake thats about it. o and it was straight piped. no cat. with the muffler

thats prolly why its so loud.. stright pipes ftw.
im woundering about your 85. what are you doing with it? keeping it for parts? I bet you can find a market for it if you choose to peice it out here on the forum. oh and i must mention that i couldent help but chuckle watching vid#1.

you hear.. zooooommm then a little white car with a red door comes strolling by. epic.

12-14-2009, 10:07 PM	#3
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Welcome lol It's a nice car! lol I wish I had a 5 spd. Soon! lol and that 85 was probably a beast. I see the giant exhaust coming out the back... Loud eh? lol __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

12-14-2009, 10:20 PM	#5
Cyto 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 103	Did you have any mods done to it? __________________ Proud owner of a 1988 Toyota Supra Turbo, 105k Miles, and great condition. I might have to sell it to help pay for school so here's the link. http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...html#post72357

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cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	If the domes don't come on when the door are open or when you press the buttons you should check the ground inside the housing. It's a common fail point (on targa equipped MKIIIs in particular). The ground is just riveted to the housing and corrodes over time. Drill out the rivet, clean everything off with some sandpaper and put it all back together with a sheet metal screw. I'm pretty sure there's only one ground, but I could be wrong and there could be two; I haven't had to do this in a long time. PS, the stock rims are directional. The driver's side front on your car is a passenger side rim... bet there's a drivers side rim on the passenger side. Sorry... just had to be nit-picky. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->