What is the average age of the MKIII driver? - Page 19

Igknyte · 08-11-2009, 06:25 PM

just turned 21 in july. first supra. lovin drivin it everywhere.
..still got a lot of work ahead of me tho.

need driver rear side window + moldings
rear window moldings

windshield - both wipers
antilock light is on - still havent figured out why...

check engine light is on - did diag - code 52

coolant is coming out of the over-flow spew.. so from what i read on the forums im guessing a BHG

needs new rims and tires. [ current rims are bent up - front rims are bent up i know the rear driverside rim is grinded all over the edge - not sure if i should keep them or replace them - what you guys think? ]
as far as the tires. the tires are in pretty good condition except for the rear passengerside is going bald..

stock spoiler on passenger side the fiberglass thats supposed to be attatched to the trunk is broken

figure out why the rear wiper isnt working - replace the rear-wiper
figure out why the rear window washer spray isnt going

i think i have a power steering leak

so far for now i that i know needs to be worked on..

Spudboy · 08-11-2009, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Igknyte

just turned 21 in july. first supra. lovin drivin it everywhere.
..still got a lot of work ahead of me tho.

need driver rear side window + moldings
rear window moldings

windshield - both wipers
antilock light is on - still havent figured out why...

check engine light is on - did diag - code 52

coolant is coming out of the over-flow spew.. so from what i read on the forums im guessing a BHG

needs new rims and tires. [ current rims are bent up - front rims are bent up i know the rear driverside rim is grinded all over the edge - not sure if i should keep them or replace them - what you guys think? ]
as far as the tires. the tires are in pretty good condition except for the rear passengerside is going bald..

stock spoiler on passenger side the fiberglass thats supposed to be attatched to the trunk is broken

figure out why the rear wiper isnt working - replace the rear-wiper
figure out why the rear window washer spray isnt going

i think i have a power steering leak

so far for now i that i know needs to be worked on..

Sounds like a project. Depending on your time and money...
Best would be a full top-end (at least) rebuild to include a metal head gasket and ARP bolts torqued to the ARP values. If you rebuild the top replace all belts and hoses while you're at it. When the head is off, REPLACE THE EGR GASKET AFTER GRINDING BOTH SURFACES TRUE. So start with the engine and finish with paint, wheels and tires.

If money and time ARE a concern (like with most of us) I would figure out the overheating first. If you're not sure, take it to a mechanic. DON'T suggest BHG to him because he will just agree for the money. It may be radiator, heater plug, or a few other things. Once you get the overheating under control you can tinker with whatever you like in whatever order. I always say fix mechanical first, cosmetic last. BUT...tires are important and you can get a pretty nice set of wheels and tires from Tire Rack online for a good price...just to get you by until you're ready for the track. Don't go bigger than 17" until you know what you're doing.

kwnate · 08-12-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spudboy

Don't go bigger than 17" until you know what you're doing.

Why? ?

Spudboy · 08-12-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwnate

Why? ?

17" seem to fit well with no homework. Going bigger takes proper thought and suspension unless you're only interested in the bling and don't care about performance, ride, or rubbing fender wells.

Zajnet · 08-13-2009, 09:54 PM

I'm 16 and I currently own 2 supras:
a 88T that is my daily
and a 88 N/A that is my parts car

Kuanos · 08-19-2009, 02:32 AM

Just about to turn 33, and I finally got mine. Been waiting since 10 years old, just never found the right one until now. -87 turbo targa

btwilson86 · 08-19-2009, 02:47 AM

Kuanos, great looking Supra. Looks VERY clean. Got any interior/engine bay pics? Would like to see the rest of that car

Kuanos · 08-19-2009, 03:22 AM

Sure, Wilson. I'll post a few more. I've only had it a few days and already have a couple issues. Got some good experience? Let me now if you're up for some helpful troubleshooting. Thanks.

btwilson86 · 08-19-2009, 05:37 AM

Dang, that is nice... Hopefully I'll get mine that clean some day...

Troubleshooting is what the forum's for, so when you got the time start a new thread with the problem so we can help.

setting sun · 09-02-2009, 03:45 PM

no wonder i can't keep up to you folks with your 87's. i'm 63 and retired and i just bought my supra last week. it has 60,000 original miles, carfax, and dealers maintenance. for $4200 i thought it was a good price. body perfect, paint beautiful and everything works.

08-19-2009, 02:32 AM	#186
Kuanos Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7	Just about to turn 33, and I finally got mine. Been waiting since 10 years old, just never found the right one until now. -87 turbo targa Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Kuanos; 08-19-2009 at 02:35 AM.

08-19-2009, 02:47 AM	#187
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Kuanos, great looking Supra. Looks VERY clean. Got any interior/engine bay pics? Would like to see the rest of that car __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

08-19-2009, 03:22 AM	#188
Kuanos Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7	Sure, Wilson. I'll post a few more. I've only had it a few days and already have a couple issues. Got some good experience? Let me now if you're up for some helpful troubleshooting. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

08-19-2009, 05:37 AM	#189
btwilson86 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Billings, Montana Posts: 1,034	Dang, that is nice... Hopefully I'll get mine that clean some day... Troubleshooting is what the forum's for, so when you got the time start a new thread with the problem so we can help. __________________ 1989 7MGTE R154 Targa Top White Package w/Blue Interior Driftmotion 57trim CT26, Upgraded Intercooler, 2.25" Hard Pipes, 3" Turbo Back Exhaust with Test Pipe, HKS VPC w/GM 3 bar MAP sensor, APEXi S-AFC, Walbro 255lph fuel pump, ProSport EVO Series Boost / Fuel Pressure / AFR gauges, Lotek a Pillar Gauge Pod, HKS Type 0 Turbo Timer, Eibach Lowering Springs, Tokico Illumina II TEMS struts, custom powder coated Motegi Racing TrakLite wheels

09-02-2009, 03:45 PM	#190
setting sun Stock Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: hot springs, arkansas Posts: 9	now i understand no wonder i can't keep up to you folks with your 87's. i'm 63 and retired and i just bought my supra last week. it has 60,000 original miles, carfax, and dealers maintenance. for $4200 i thought it was a good price. body perfect, paint beautiful and everything works.

08-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#181
Igknyte Intake Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Posts: 31	just turned 21 in july. first supra. lovin drivin it everywhere. ..still got a lot of work ahead of me tho. need driver rear side window + moldings rear window moldings windshield - both wipers antilock light is on - still havent figured out why... check engine light is on - did diag - code 52 coolant is coming out of the over-flow spew.. so from what i read on the forums im guessing a BHG needs new rims and tires. [ current rims are bent up - front rims are bent up i know the rear driverside rim is grinded all over the edge - not sure if i should keep them or replace them - what you guys think? ] as far as the tires. the tires are in pretty good condition except for the rear passengerside is going bald.. stock spoiler on passenger side the fiberglass thats supposed to be attatched to the trunk is broken figure out why the rear wiper isnt working - replace the rear-wiper figure out why the rear window washer spray isnt going i think i have a power steering leak so far for now i that i know needs to be worked on..

08-13-2009, 09:54 PM	#185
Zajnet Stock Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3	I'm 16 and I currently own 2 supras: a 88T that is my daily and a 88 N/A that is my parts car

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