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  1. theKnifeArtist

    Is my job ripping me off?

    So i'm an audi tech at a big stealership in my area. To avoid retyping this whole thing again, here's an exerp from an email i sent to teacher about my situation. "Working there was nice, except for one thing. The lot. New cars keep comming in and they're not exactly going out. The cars...
  2. theKnifeArtist

    200K Mile Supra Body Issues

    So hypothetically of course.. I'm lookin' to see what there is to worry about in getting a supra body with over 200K on it. ..and lets say I'm looking at a rust free car. What other issues should i be aware of?
  3. theKnifeArtist

    Buy a Used AFM?

    Is that a good idea? Do these sensors deteriorate or get lazy as they age? I got a code 31 multiple times after clearing and checking and i think its part of the reason my car's been stumbling. I cleaned it with some electrical equipment cleaner shit and it didn't do much as suspected. So i...
  4. theKnifeArtist

    Recommend this O2 Sensor?

    http://sparkplugs.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=1278480&pid=18287 NGK. $35. that seems very cheap. Why is it so cheap? If it's only because you have to splice the wires yourself, then i'm sold. this bosch one is $106 http://sparkplugs.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=1278480&pid=30883 is it better? or...
  5. theKnifeArtist

    Ebay-Leather seat covers

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Supra-leather-interior-covers-leather-seats-NEW_W0QQitemZ380074021838QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item380074021838&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 anyone know anything about this. Do you stitch this in? seems you gotta to make it as...
  6. theKnifeArtist

    Sick 2.0 MKIV Supra!

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mitsubishi-Eclipse-99-ECLIPSE-CUSTOM-SUPRA-WIDE-BODY-AIR-RIDE-MUST-SEE_W0QQitemZ330280221742QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330280221742&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A3%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 :nono: made me chuckle a little
  7. theKnifeArtist

    CPS: Dealer Price?

    Anyone know how much a cps is from the dealer? Where can i get it cheaper? Part Number is 19300
  8. theKnifeArtist

    Intermittent Stumble and Stall

    So this has been occuring not too long ago out of the blue. When comming to a stop and dropping the RPMs (not even abruptly), the car will go into a low rpm idle where it will feel like its missing or something, even with a little help with some gas trying to even it out. This happens randomly...
  9. theKnifeArtist

    North Jersey Caravan to Englishtown

    So who's comming to cruising down to englishtown? North Jersey Supras, where ya at? Where are we meeting? Let get some shit rollin! (if there is a thread on here about this..please close this)
  10. theKnifeArtist

    Speedo Cable Year/Model Differences

    I used to have an auto. Then i swapped it for a W58 and the speedo cable was a little long. I ended up tucking it above the trans and not securing it properly. It broke..somehow. I haven't had a working speedometer or odometer for about a year now. So i bought another speedo from someone...
  11. theKnifeArtist

    Boost Gauge Suggestions

    I like my gauge setup. But i guess its gettting a little too flashy for me. I am returning my cockpit to near stock-looking, and so i'm looking at getting a less flashy boost gauge to match the stock green gauge display. -I'm looking for a 2 bar or 20psi gauge -vacuum or electric(prefered)...
  12. theKnifeArtist

    Learn me some HID knowledge

    so i'm thinking about getting HIDs. i'm lacking a little of this HID lingo and shit. here's my questions. Color Temps (6000K,8000K,etc): my understanding...This is the color of the light and not necesesrily intensity of the light. Different temperatures of light are more usable than others...
  13. theKnifeArtist

    TPS Sporatic Fault=DTC code?

    as the title goes.. if i have a sporatic circuit short or open in the TPS, will it set a code 41? it doesn't mean there's a fault occuring all the time right? i would have a major throttle input concern and a MIL light if this was the case right?
  14. theKnifeArtist

    Got a Shipment In

    Supra Parts in the Mail. Gotta Love it. New Brembo Blanks and PBR Pads and Lower Ball Joints. I love close ups. PBR Organic Ball Joints This is BG Brake Quiet. It gets applied to the friction surface of the pads and soaks in. I have an extra one from...
  15. theKnifeArtist

    Brake Pads for Brembo Blanks

    First of all i wanna appologize for making another one of these threads, but i just cant seem to make an answer for myself reading the threads. I'm gettin 4 brembo blanks. (http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/details/QQToyotaQQSupraQQBremboQQBrake_DiscQQ19871992QQBR25336.html) What kind...
  16. theKnifeArtist

    R8s are siiiick

    i started my new job at an audi dealership this week and its been pretty sweet. i love these cars. i'm enjoying working on them and enjoying road testing em.:icon_bigg I'll buy me an audi one day, once a deal comes up. So today, i took a ride with the top tech in an audi, of course, to take...
  17. theKnifeArtist

    Front End Clunk and Clank

    So I've been doing some research on my clunks and clanks. Not always, but sometimes, more times than not, when reversing out of my parking space and turning the wheel (not full lock steering), i get a clunk. It usually happens when i'm making K turns too, and very rarely taking a turn with...
  18. theKnifeArtist

    Probe vs Probe Look-a-Like

    so this happened a while back, but i thought it would be fun to share. i'm drivin home from a friend's place about an hour away. It's getting dark out and I'm just puttin' along mindin' my own buisness here on the highway. In the corner of my eye, I see a car hangin' with me on the left...
  19. theKnifeArtist

    Nsx>f50

    this is probably a repost. i'm just cleaning out my favorites and finding some cool shit. http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=6&i=54674&t=54674 check out those sweet vans in the background!!
  20. theKnifeArtist

    Guys talkin about their Racecars, haha

    i was bored and found this video. It's pretty funny... http://videos.streetfire.net/video/GuyTalks-about-V6-Mustang_157808.htm ..and it reminds me of this video.. http://videos.streetfire.net/video/the-mustang-GTR-guy_162545.htm These guys make me laugh. Got anymore of these?