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  1. RedPhoenix

    Yay or Nay - Black Mirrors, White Supra

    The jury has spoken... haha. Basically what is better... mismatched white mirrors or matched black mirrors? Such a dilemma.
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    Yay or Nay - Black Mirrors, White Supra

    I planned on finishing with black moldings (missing a few since I bought the car)... its also pearl white. if I can find the paint cheap, I should probably just respray it, but the tri-coat is not too budget minded. I will have black left over from my engine bay respray, so its a reason I...
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    Yay or Nay - Black Mirrors, White Supra

    I have a Pearl White Supra.... Never noticed, but I replaced the lighting where I park and now I can see it... My driver mirror is a different white and it sticks out like a sore thumb. What would black mirrors look like on a white car? I know I cannot get the same paint match on both my...
  4. RedPhoenix

    1uz mkII build/full on resto

    The build is looking good man!
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    I want to shave the holes I dont need and stitch weld the seams...this is what I want, will I do it? maybe. Prybar, quick jerking, 3 days of soaking it with PB blaster.... haha. Yeah the wetsanding is good if your clearcoat is shot. The paint below it is good by not the best. But its good...
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Yeah full repaint, the engine bay is trashed paint wise... and the previous owner had an open DP blowing all over the frame rail. Im thinking gloss black with PPG paint...
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Little update. More stuff removed... started to degrease the engine but it was late and I didnt finish. Also for fun, I started to wet sand the front bumper to see if there was anything good under the ruined clear coat.... and something was there!
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    Do i really need a 1jz flywheel?

    This works... no problem. As long as there is room between all the holes, it will be fine. unless you care about the aesthetics...
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    H&R Springs Opinions Please (because you cannot search 3 letter words...)

    sold them for 125... lol but thanks for the lowball I have decided to get the bilsteins for the rear right now. I forgot that the perch was adjustable, so I can at least sorta match the height of the fronts. eventually ill get the fronts, but now currently, I want to get the car...
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Yea that thing is seized. Its been soaking in PB Blaster for 2 days now, all that it results in is bending and tearing the firewall.
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Pulled MOST of the body harness so I can paint... Any suggestions to take off the wiper motor?
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Updated previous post with more pics.
  13. RedPhoenix

    ABS delete? 87 turbo.. Q's

    I removed mine, pulled non abs lines off a yard car, removed the ecu for the abs.
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Okay I actually got the chance to work on the SC400 spindles and stuff. Mostly everything bolts together... The following is required: 1) SC300/400/MK4 LCA (Custom bushings required) 2) SC300/400/MK4 Spindle/Upright 3) MK3 Upper control arms OR custom upper control arms (that have castor AND...
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    H&R Springs Opinions Please (because you cannot search 3 letter words...)

    I definitely like the way it drops the car. This is without an engine in the car... My current issue right now is.... what do I do for shocks. The car came with good tokico illuminas in the front but oem blown shocks in the rear... I was offered new KYB GR2 rears for $60, but I don't...
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    haha only the car is mine. and... she got my car towed for free... so happy or not, I can only thank her lol.
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Had to move the Supra again, moved it back to my place of residence. Need them side moldings!
  18. RedPhoenix

    Another 1uzfe mk3

    I kinda skimmed through the thread but if you get an LS400 engine, I have a SC400 oil pan/dipstick for trade for your LS400 one if you decide to. Also check out www.Quantum-Auto.com for a manual adaptation kit. My buddy runs it. Plus its local (Tampa), so no shipping or anything. Depending...
  19. RedPhoenix

    Chambers Build Thread - "Daily Eighty-Seven"

    Looking GREAT! Hit me up on AIM when you can.
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    Operation Daily Driver 1uzfe 88 MK3

    Soon enough ill post pics of the arms. Steering angle wise, not sure yet... let you know once its all bolted down.