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

AaronCDC · 12-12-2009, 07:41 AM

Yup im a newb. i used to have a 85 supra. junker really but still it was a supra and i loved it. but now i have a 87 yellow toyota supra. 5 spd. targa top. with the tems. and 89 special edition white wheels? (what the previous owner told me) ill be posting pics soon i hope. or atleast a link to my myspace or facebook with the pics.... IF thats ok. name is Aaron. im 22. i do data entry for a living for now. i live in Shelton, WA. if anyone knows where that is or lives nearby let me know. i would love to get together with some other supra owners. anyways this is me. any more q's just let me know.

cre · 12-12-2009, 09:03 AM

Hey Aaron, welcome to the forum!

I'd prefer to see the pics posted here versus somewhere where a membership or the need to jump through other hoops might be a road block... but if you feel the need I don't think it's a problem.

So, you're becoming something of a collector eh? Expensive hobby, but I suppose it is cheaper than collecting Ferrari's or such.

White trim and white wheels on '89+ is the "white package". I don't know how limited it was or how many years it was available from the factory. Dealerships painted trim and rims on pre89's as a dealer white package; read a bit about that a few weeks ago. I'm going to have to look up the details on the white package again to refresh my memory now.

AaronCDC · 12-12-2009, 04:08 PM

yeah that sounds kinda like what he said. but i just have the white wheels. ill get some pics up today. ill up load em here. actually since im the only one at work for now ill go take some pics right now. ill post in a bit. let me know what you all think. (p.s. i know it needs a paint job lol.)

AaronCDC · 12-12-2009, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cre

Hey Aaron, welcome to the forum!

I'd prefer to see the pics posted here versus somewhere where a membership or the need to jump through other hoops might be a road block... but if you feel the need I don't think it's a problem.

So, you're becoming something of a collector eh? Expensive hobby, but I suppose it is cheaper than collecting Ferrari's or such.

White trim and white wheels on '89+ is the "white package". I don't know how limited it was or how many years it was available from the factory. Dealerships painted trim and rims on pre89's as a dealer white package; read a bit about that a few weeks ago. I'm going to have to look up the details on the white package again to refresh my memory now.

ok here is the pics of my car. ill put more up later but since im at work i took what i could for now. let me know what more pics you guys want and ill be sure to put em up

And here is a couple pics of the car before i bought it. when i was test driving it. sorry there so dark ill get some better pics like i said

and just for fun here is some pics of my old supra. and underneath ill include a couple links to vids of it.... IT WAS LOUD... lil too loud i think.

Video 1: http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/f...Picture112.flv

Video 2: http://s243.photobucket.com/albums/f...Picture111.flv

cre · 12-12-2009, 07:30 PM

Not bad. Still riding like a 4x4 I see.

Nice and straight from what I can tell, any rust or is it clean?

Heh, didn't even see that it was yellow... White Package was a white car with white trim and white wheels... I know that much, just don't remember the other details.

AaronCDC · 12-13-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

Not bad. Still riding like a 4x4 I see.

Nice and straight from what I can tell, any rust or is it clean?

Heh, didn't even see that it was yellow... White Package was a white car with white trim and white wheels... I know that much, just don't remember the other details.

yeah the previous owner got the wheels from someone and threw em on this one. and as far as i have seen SO FAR i have not seen ANY rust. bout the only thing i found that does not work is my dome lights. all fuses are good and i put in brand new bulbs.

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

Quote:

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.

12-12-2009, 07:41 AM	#1
AaronCDC Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 27	Newb to the site. Bought a 87 Yellow Supra Today. Introducing myself Yup im a newb. i used to have a 85 supra. junker really but still it was a supra and i loved it. but now i have a 87 yellow toyota supra. 5 spd. targa top. with the tems. and 89 special edition white wheels? (what the previous owner told me) ill be posting pics soon i hope. or atleast a link to my myspace or facebook with the pics.... IF thats ok. name is Aaron. im 22. i do data entry for a living for now. i live in Shelton, WA. if anyone knows where that is or lives nearby let me know. i would love to get together with some other supra owners. anyways this is me. any more q's just let me know. __________________ 1987 Yellow Toyota Supra. 7MGE N/A engine. TEMS. 5 SPEED, Targa Top

12-12-2009, 09:03 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Hey Aaron, welcome to the forum! I'd prefer to see the pics posted here versus somewhere where a membership or the need to jump through other hoops might be a road block... but if you feel the need I don't think it's a problem. So, you're becoming something of a collector eh? Expensive hobby, but I suppose it is cheaper than collecting Ferrari's or such. White trim and white wheels on '89+ is the "white package". I don't know how limited it was or how many years it was available from the factory. Dealerships painted trim and rims on pre89's as a dealer white package; read a bit about that a few weeks ago. I'm going to have to look up the details on the white package again to refresh my memory now. __________________ 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 --->

12-12-2009, 04:08 PM	#3
AaronCDC Stock Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 27	yup yeah that sounds kinda like what he said. but i just have the white wheels. ill get some pics up today. ill up load em here. actually since im the only one at work for now ill go take some pics right now. ill post in a bit. let me know what you all think. (p.s. i know it needs a paint job lol.) __________________ 1987 Yellow Toyota Supra. 7MGE N/A engine. TEMS. 5 SPEED, Targa Top

12-12-2009, 07:30 PM	#5
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Not bad. Still riding like a 4x4 I see. Nice and straight from what I can tell, any rust or is it clean? Heh, didn't even see that it was yellow... White Package was a white car with white trim and white wheels... I know that much, just don't remember the other details. __________________ 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 --->

12-13-2009, 07:03 PM	#7
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 --->

12-14-2009, 10:07 PM	#9
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

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