MKIII stock performance - solution to silly problem

kingison · 10-07-2010, 07:12 PM

Sooooo, i have had my supra for 3 weeks and was a little disappointed in the performance. I noticed the tranny did not kick down all that well when trying to get up and go. You may have seen a previous post. I just was not impressed with the acceleration.

Today I happened to reach down and noticed the floor mat was bunched up under the flippin gas pedal. Are you kidding me? I was only depressing a little over half throttle.

Today I have a new respect for the speed of the car, even if it is a 7MGE. LMAO. Unreal.

Now if I can fix the power steering leak for cheap I will be a happy camper.

fantasma87 · 10-07-2010, 07:18 PM

thanks God you didn`t start working on the tranny or took it to a mec. like you said man , "solution to a realy silly problem. take care. Q

kingison · 10-07-2010, 07:32 PM

Ha ha no joke man, the mechanics already want to take me for a ride on the power steering leak. $1900 to change out the whole system? Yeah right. I think they are trying to rip me though i just see a leak coming from a tie rod seal on the rack. I can live with a rack replacement, but not the pump, hose, and the whole works.

fantasma87 · 10-07-2010, 07:50 PM

1900

hell no, man like i said , i`m new with this engines and supra but if something comes up , I WILL DO EVERYTHING THATS UNDER THE BOOK to fix it , if not

. good luck . Q

Metaphysico · 10-08-2010, 03:29 PM

Yea you can check around people are parting cars out a lot and you can get a used good rack for under $100, it is a pain to replace but still. Also if you want to keep a supra you will need to be rich or learn to do a lot yourself. There are plenty of walkthroughs on almost everything on the car.

rjSupra · 10-11-2010, 09:56 PM

I had the same problem on my car. A slug on test drive and I bought it anyway. Many days later I decided to check if just in case... and sure enough, the mat was doubled up under the gas. Also have probably the same PS leak you might have.
I think you can get a re-built PS pump for $100 - $150 pretty easy. (you can do it yourself if you're adventurous - but I won't be).
The PS pressure lines are pricey but it's a whole kit. $100 at Robbins, and $60 at Autozone.
The rack, I read you can get rebuilt (or same as above do it yourself), and get a used re-built one for maybe $130. I was more or less hoping so.
I read here that the boot is only a dust seal, and it's an internal gasket, so if it's shot, the whole rack needs to get gone.
Let me know how it works out. Currently I am driving with no PS (actually not driving), until I fix this nasty mystery coolant leak which is hidden in the CPS / WP area...

kingison · 10-12-2010, 02:39 AM

That is odd we have had almost identical circumstances. Although I am still driving her around the general area. She sat for the last 3 days and went from cold/max level to cold/min level. I have started the second bottle of lucas stop leak, but I know the inevitable.

Unfortunately, i do not have the means to do the work myself, so I am at mechanic mercy. I'm okay paying 800 for a new installed rack, but when they started talking pump and everything else for a 1900.

Taking her back to Meinkle where I had a rack replacement quote for 650, although he did not visually inspect. If they start talking pump and all when they see it, I guess I am screwed.

Like I mentioned, I personally see only the leak from the one boot area. I think them telling me the hoses and pump is leaking is a hustle.

Good luck with the coolant leak. I hope our situations do not become identical there. But that is pretty damn funny about the floor mat. I couldn't believe it.

Sonyps307 · 10-12-2010, 03:37 AM

Yea I think the supra with a 7mge is a pretty fast car but everyone looks down on them because they don't have turbos

kingison · 10-12-2010, 04:10 AM

I have not driven a turbo, or even a stick MkIII, so I guess that's two strikes against my car. I have no basis for comparison with those.

I'd have to say though I drove my old 03 stock 5-speed eclipse gt the other day, and I am thinkin they are pretty close. Maybe not right off the line, but then again I am not really dragging the supra any. Just pure throttle to floor.

It ain't bad.

Sonyps307 · 10-12-2010, 04:28 AM

I haven't driven a turbo to but mine is a 5speed and it has a little more pull but mines just been rebuild and has high compression now and I have a header to and I heard with a auto u lost 30-50 hp

10-07-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
kingison Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	MKIII stock performance - solution to silly problem Sooooo, i have had my supra for 3 weeks and was a little disappointed in the performance. I noticed the tranny did not kick down all that well when trying to get up and go. You may have seen a previous post. I just was not impressed with the acceleration. Today I happened to reach down and noticed the floor mat was bunched up under the flippin gas pedal. Are you kidding me? I was only depressing a little over half throttle. Today I have a new respect for the speed of the car, even if it is a 7MGE. LMAO. Unreal. Now if I can fix the power steering leak for cheap I will be a happy camper.

10-07-2010, 07:18 PM	#2
fantasma87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: kansas Posts: 166	thanks God you didn`t start working on the tranny or took it to a mec. like you said man , "solution to a realy silly problem. take care. Q __________________ Nice 87 Supra, Pearl white, targa top, 5 spd, 7mgte ARMY STRONG !! La fiebre Boricua Puerto Rico!!!

10-07-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
fantasma87 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: kansas Posts: 166	1900 hell no, man like i said , i`m new with this engines and supra but if something comes up , I WILL DO EVERYTHING THATS UNDER THE BOOK to fix it , if not . good luck . Q __________________ Nice 87 Supra, Pearl white, targa top, 5 spd, 7mgte ARMY STRONG !! La fiebre Boricua Puerto Rico!!!

10-11-2010, 09:56 PM	#6
rjSupra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NH Posts: 86	I had the same problem on my car. A slug on test drive and I bought it anyway. Many days later I decided to check if just in case... and sure enough, the mat was doubled up under the gas. Also have probably the same PS leak you might have. I think you can get a re-built PS pump for $100 - $150 pretty easy. (you can do it yourself if you're adventurous - but I won't be). The PS pressure lines are pricey but it's a whole kit. $100 at Robbins, and $60 at Autozone. The rack, I read you can get rebuilt (or same as above do it yourself), and get a used re-built one for maybe $130. I was more or less hoping so. I read here that the boot is only a dust seal, and it's an internal gasket, so if it's shot, the whole rack needs to get gone. Let me know how it works out. Currently I am driving with no PS (actually not driving), until I fix this nasty mystery coolant leak which is hidden in the CPS / WP area... __________________ 88 Supra 7M-GTE Turbo, TEMS, Targa stock

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10-07-2010, 07:32 PM	#3
kingison Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	Ha ha no joke man, the mechanics already want to take me for a ride on the power steering leak. $1900 to change out the whole system? Yeah right. I think they are trying to rip me though i just see a leak coming from a tie rod seal on the rack. I can live with a rack replacement, but not the pump, hose, and the whole works.

10-08-2010, 03:29 PM	#5
Metaphysico Stock Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Georgia Posts: 27	Yea you can check around people are parting cars out a lot and you can get a used good rack for under $100, it is a pain to replace but still. Also if you want to keep a supra you will need to be rich or learn to do a lot yourself. There are plenty of walkthroughs on almost everything on the car.

10-12-2010, 02:39 AM	#7
kingison Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	That is odd we have had almost identical circumstances. Although I am still driving her around the general area. She sat for the last 3 days and went from cold/max level to cold/min level. I have started the second bottle of lucas stop leak, but I know the inevitable. Unfortunately, i do not have the means to do the work myself, so I am at mechanic mercy. I'm okay paying 800 for a new installed rack, but when they started talking pump and everything else for a 1900. Taking her back to Meinkle where I had a rack replacement quote for 650, although he did not visually inspect. If they start talking pump and all when they see it, I guess I am screwed. Like I mentioned, I personally see only the leak from the one boot area. I think them telling me the hoses and pump is leaking is a hustle. Good luck with the coolant leak. I hope our situations do not become identical there. But that is pretty damn funny about the floor mat. I couldn't believe it.

10-12-2010, 03:37 AM	#8
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Yea I think the supra with a 7mge is a pretty fast car but everyone looks down on them because they don't have turbos

10-12-2010, 04:10 AM	#9
kingison Intake Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: phoenix Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	I have not driven a turbo, or even a stick MkIII, so I guess that's two strikes against my car. I have no basis for comparison with those. I'd have to say though I drove my old 03 stock 5-speed eclipse gt the other day, and I am thinkin they are pretty close. Maybe not right off the line, but then again I am not really dragging the supra any. Just pure throttle to floor. It ain't bad.

10-12-2010, 04:28 AM	#10
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	I haven't driven a turbo to but mine is a 5speed and it has a little more pull but mines just been rebuild and has high compression now and I have a header to and I heard with a auto u lost 30-50 hp