stupid IE :3d_frown: let me try this once more....
Fartcans = FTL
Auto trans on supra = FTL
loose/broken flex plate = FTMFL!
First impressions on the car: Its awesome! Forget for a second that I paid $1400 for it. The body and paint turned out to be better than I expected and other than needing to repaint the nose and give it a good polish its all I could have hoped for. I have yet to find a single spot of rust. Even the usual spots on the hatch, sunroof and wheel wells are rust free.
The interior is even better. I wont hesitate to say its just short of flawless. Non-smoker at least most of its life, and had to be adult driven. Once I do my usual cleaning routine it will "supra meet ready". All the little gadgets, gauges, lights etc work properly and the only thing I could find not up to par was the A/C is not charged so no cold air.
The suspension was tight, smooth and free of rattles even over some pretty nasty railroad tracks. I think it felt better than either of my mk3's. The brakes feel good and the limited slip is definately working :naughty:.
Initial plans: usual fluid changes, rad flush, filters, belt/hose inspection, and brake inspection. Then Im gonna do a full 3 step polish and remove all the seats and steam clean them and the carpet (the carpet looks to have been replaced recently so really doesnt need much attention.) Im collecting parts/sources for a 5spd swap which I will do almost immediately. (I have a line on a running 5spd car for cheap for a donor)
I'll get into my long term goals when I start a build thread, but for now suffice to say, its going to stay 100% stock drivetrain for a while. Im going to focus on suspension/brakes/weight reduction/chassis stiffening. Then when it handles like a go cart, I will do a stock twin 1JZ/r154 swap and call it a day.
it was too late to take pics and it was raining in Seattle, so I only have one pic for ya. More tomorrow.
