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    Tokyo Auto Salon --cool stuff--- Supra Related

    From what I read in Formula One news years back, when Toyota first decided to join F1, V12's were allowed. Toyota like Ferrari were the only manufacturer to design and build their own V12 engine. Then F1 changed the rules and only allowed v10's...And Toyota had to change to a V10. But I...
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    Yes, I am going to start selling the consoles again. At the moment I am working on finishing a orange kevlar/ carbon hybrid and a black carbon fiber for 2 SM members and will post pics when I am done. I will have to order more carbon tonite or tommorrow. Cheers, Roy
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    Take a look at one of my fiberglass consoles.

    HI, I fitted this black console in my car. The console has the two 52mm holes for the gauges and I have yet to make the cutout for my single din stereo and other electronics. It fits really well. Also notice bondo and resin all over my interior. My interior is the pits. Anyway I wanted...
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    Military Body Armor

    I read that same article too a while back...The suit would be soft and flexible so the user can move his body comfortably but upon an impact it hardens to cushion the shock. I think they plan to use it on cylists helmets because it is uncomfortable to wear hard helmets for long periods.The new...
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    Headlight Wiper Switch

    LOl...its the small square switch to the left of the emergency lights switch on the center console....some cars have this switch for wipers for the headlights... Cheers, Roy
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    wieght reduction diehards..

    And also use Carbon Fiber whereever it is possible. Thats my plan...To lighten the car as much as possible before increasing the power. Cheers, Roy
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    Headlight Wiper Switch

    Is this switch momentary or latched type switch? Cheers, Roy
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    wieght reduction diehards..

    Well if you have the money and time replace all the bolts and screws with titanium ones...the weight adds up. Cheers, Roy
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    Is it worth it to buy this supra?

    Or I could buy the car so I could do all my projects in it... Right now I use my supra and I am ruining it...and its my only daily driver. Cheers, Roy
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    Is it worth it to buy this supra?

    To straighten the chasis will cost me $150 for setup and $70/hour to get it done. Yeah , I might buy it for a parts car.Plus I could use it to as a mold to make complete carbon fiber body. Cheers, Roy
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    Is it worth it to buy this supra?

    Hi guys, I located a 89 Supra which has been in an accident. The hood, and front fender panels are damaged.The front chasis is abit bent..Apart from these problems the rest of the car is fine. It starts up okay...It has KNN filter, low mileage engine, rebuilt turbo, new shocks, etc... If...
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    Did you know inlines 6 engines weren't for perfomance?

    Nissan also knows about inline sixes very well..that is why their Skyline "Godzilla" is also a inline six and have been around in the racing scene with thier sixes. Cheers, Roy
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    Can anybody top this?

    Josh, When the doctors tested your blood, did they tell you the ph level of your blood. Is it more acidic or alkaline? Cancer cells multiply better in acidic blood and this means there is less oxygen. When more oxygen is present in your blood, cancer cells die and mulitply less. So the...
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    Is your Supra getting a Christmas gift?

    A good cleanup and some major weight loss. Cheers, Roy
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    new here/emissions

    The KNN air filter kit is legal for our cars. The smog guys failed me on that too but someone here shown me a website and i printed the article out. It is a exception for ours cars allowing us to use the KNN filter. I showed it to the smog guys and they passed me. I cannot remember if this law...
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    Where do you go for fast food, and what do you order?

    I rarely eat fast food...if i do i have subway or chicken nuggets... Cheers, Roy
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    Might get a lexus IS350

    Nice car..Thats what I want to buy too. I have been looking at a few but cannot make up my mind whether I want a 4 door sedan or luxury SUV. Cheers, Roy
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    Engine Seized?

    Something is still not right...maybe record the sound n play it on here as a audio clip...so we know what it sounds like. Cheers, Roy
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    Emission Results-Still Pass After Deleting Precat in CA?

    If you still cannot pass, just put a gal of methanol 15 mins -30 mins before your test and you should be okay. Your fuel tank should be empty before you put the methanol in. Cheers, Roy
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    Weight loss

    Get everything made in carbon fiber. Replace all the bolts in the whole car with get titanium ones. Cheers, Roy