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  1. gtsfirefighter

    Operation Drive and Enjoy

    Got the windows tinted today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Operation Drive and Enjoy

    Well yesterday I finally had some time to get productive with the Supra. I'm still waiting on all my bushings to arrive before I drop the rear subframe and replace them all. I bought a shop press to push out all the old shit. Anyway yesterday I changed the plugs and wires. Also changed out the...
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    Dropping the rear subframe

    Cool. Thanks. I'm kinda looking forward to it haha. Just waiting for all the bushings to arrive. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Another black car.

    Oh and 3p thanks for that link. Awesome site and fun to read. I bookmarked it.
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    Another black car.

    This car is an itch I've got to scratch. After researching it since February and watching tons of DIY videos, it looks pretty reasonable to keep up with. There is a traditional coilover strut alternative to the ABC suspension that I'll most likely pursue when it starts to give me trouble. A...
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    Dropping the rear subframe

    That was my initial impression but since this is a Supra, I figured there would be some kind of trick that would throw a wrench into the plan.
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    Dropping the rear subframe

    Well hopefully it won't. It spent about 6 years in Minnesota but was a Texas car a majority of its life. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Another black car.

    Yeah, that design is supposedly the last for one of their hugely successful designers and the enthusiasts are hoping for them to become collectible but we'll see. Their hydraulic suspension ( the Active Body Control ) seems to be the BHG equivalent to Mercedes. It has really hurt the cars...
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    Dropping the rear subframe

    I've been doing some searching but have yet to find exactly what I'm looking for. I'm about to drop the rear subframe on my 88 and I was looking for helpful hints to make it smarter not harder. If you have done it in the past and have some pointers for me I'd love the input. If there is a...
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    Gearhead Garage — A Focus on the MK3

    Wow. I need to dig deeper in the forums more often. I can't believe I'm just seeing this. I love the idea. That's a Texas car in the trailer. Whereabouts are ya'll? I'm northwest of Fort Worth. I pledged. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Another black car.

    Fo shizzle!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Another black car.

    Hmm. I'll be looking into things like that although I might be happy with what it's got. We'll see. [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Another black car.

    Yep. A hand built 5.5L supercharged V8 493hp and 515lbs of torque. The square plate on top of the supercharger is the signature of the person who built it. And yes, once you go black it's hard to go back. High maintenance on keeping it clean for sure. I do still have the SC. Once I get...
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    Another black car.

    I picked up yet another black on black car. This one has a little bit more get up and go than my SC400 though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Operation Drive and Enjoy

    I'll just leave this here. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Rear upper ball joints

    ...or you can spend about $1000 for two new upper control arms. :aigo: It's crazy stupid how much those things cost new.
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    My supra (and first car) has been deemed a total loss, should I keep it for later?

    This for sure! But it sounds like you have your mind made up and some form of econobox is in your future.
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    Operation Drive and Enjoy

    So I sold my house and moved in with my dad out in the country. Didn't want to be rushed to find another house and my elderly dad is in pretty poor health so need to tend to him a little bit. Anyway, I made a little money on the house so I spent about $700 of it on the supra today. Bought some...
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    Messing around with my car again.

    Oh, and here are some links in relation to what we talked about last night over the phone. http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?156551-poly-subframe-bushings-kit&highlight=subframe+bushings
  20. gtsfirefighter

    Messing around with my car again.

    If we were just geographically closer, I'd help you do the bushings. All we'd need is a press from Harbor Freight (cheap), some beer and patience. The beer would be for me since I'll be watching you work. That's how I'd help anyway. :biglaugh: