Forum: MKIII Supra
01-20-2011, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,607
What do I need to look for in my next Supra?
As stated in another thread I am looking for my next Supra. My first was a '90 NA Targa. Most of these have well in excess of 100K miles (I know this is not a bad thing; mine had 150K on it and...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-20-2011, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,467
Small world: When I was commuting previously I...
Small world: When I was commuting previously I was driving from Athens to Atlanta, working in the Jimmy Carter/Peachtree Industrial area. 55 miles each way, though it took about 1:45 because of...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-19-2011, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Pros: It's a freaking Supra. Enough said. My...
Pros: It's a freaking Supra. Enough said. My favorite thing to do was to go to the parts department of a Toyota dealership and park so it was visible looking out from the window. I didn't think...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-19-2011, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,467
What kind of mileage can I get?
I was offered a promotion at my job last week; the downside being that I will be commuting about 70 miles round trip each day. Last time I faced a commute I bought myself a Mk III. It appears that...
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Forum: MKIV Supra
06-30-2010, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,865
Thanks. In the back of my mind I thought...
Thanks. In the back of my mind I thought electronics mods would be a bad thing to try and undo. My concern about power is primarily related to efficiency. Generally, more power = less mpg, and...
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Forum: MKIV Supra
06-28-2010, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,865
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Forum: MKIII Supra
06-25-2008, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,812
Raising them right
Yesterday morning my 4 year old daughter (who loved riding in the car with the top off) understood the Supra was gone and wasn't coming back. She looked at me sadly and said "When I grow up, can I...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
06-24-2008, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,956
Said "goodbye" to my Supra tonight :-(
Thanks to the upcoming birth of my 3rd child, the Supra no longer fits the family so I sold my Mk III to a kid looking for a car to mod up and have fun with. Every day I get in something else I'm...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
06-16-2008, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,937
Do I believe my mechanic?
My Supra was way low on oil and when I took it into the shop I was told that they believe I had "at least a couple" of rods knocking in my engine. They say "believe" because the engine will have to...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-13-2008, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,455
I am not trying to make money on this car. I...
I am not trying to make money on this car. I paid 2K for it, well below market because the owner was leaving the country and wanted to get rid of it quickly. I got it in stock configuration and it...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-12-2008, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,054
I just called one of the companies and the rep...
I just called one of the companies and the rep claimed that these engines are ready for use if I am replacing the identical engine. I realize he *is* a salesperson and just might be exaggerating to...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-12-2008, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,054
I need to buy a 7M-GE replacement, info needed
My car is currently a 7M-GE with the automatic transmission and the 4.3 open rear end.
I am leaning toward putting a new engine in my '90 Mk III as the current one has a rod knocking. I found one...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-12-2008, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,455
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-12-2008, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,455
First of all, I do have the money to get this...
First of all, I do have the money to get this fixed. The mechanic said it almost certainly a rod bearing though the extent of the damage won't be known until the engine is opened up.
If I was...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
03-11-2008, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,455
Well crap! Advice needed with shot engine
My Supra apparently started leaking oil. I drive 500 miles a week and didn't notice how low the oil pressure got. I took it in to have it looked at and the mechanic said I was 3 quarts low when it...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
02-06-2008, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,680
Anybody know the cost to redo interior?
I think I may be needing to sell my '90 Supra.
The leather on the front and back seats is all shot and needs to be replaced. I don't know if I should sell it as is or fix up the interior first...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-17-2008, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,057
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-17-2008, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,057
I think you misunderstood. I think they are...
I think you misunderstood. I think they are working fine, what I am trying to understand is what makes the up vs down arrow come on. It has something to do with the actual temperature vs the...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
01-16-2008, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,057
AC panel question
My Supra has the AC wherein I can use the up and down arrows to set the temperature I want (I think everyone has the same AC.)
I am trying to figure out what makes the arrows backlit. They...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
12-26-2007, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,346
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Forum: MKIII Supra
12-24-2007, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,346
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Forum: MKIII Supra
12-24-2007, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,346
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Forum: MKIII Supra
12-24-2007, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,346
HELP! Standing water in my spare tire well
Driving to church this morning I heard a "sloshing" sound coming from the back of the car. I thought to pull up the spare tire cover and discovered about an inch of water in there. It did rain last...
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Forum: MKIII Supra
11-13-2007, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,379
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Forum: MKIII Supra
11-13-2007, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,379
90% of my driving is highway miles. I commute...
90% of my driving is highway miles. I commute every day from Athens, GA to Norcross (in Atlanta.) The trip is 55 miles one way and only about 3 miles of it is not on either GA-316 or IH-85.
I am...
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