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  1. mkiii222

    Supra tuning/part stores in miami/orlando?

    I 2nd Titan. They can be a bit pricey, but they're good guys and know what they're doing. One of their guys has a 1000hp 2J MK3 and from the times I've dealt with them they do keep mk3 stuff in stock.
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    Where is the oil leak coming from?

    Definitely make sure it's oil before taking it apart. Like everyone else has said, it could be power steering fluid. Toyotas use ATF (at least all the ones I've owned have). I had two leaks there and after I fixed the oil leak (valve cover gaskets) I still get power steering fluid on the...
  3. mkiii222

    *** BOTI 2009 Car Show - MK3 WINS IT ***

    Let me know when you're ready to sell. ;)
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    what do you guys think of this IC pipe?

    The only fitment problem I could see is if it's reversed. It is a little hard to tell which way it goes when you're getting ready to install. I thought I was having fitment issues for a minute, then I turned it around and it fit great.
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    *** BOTI 2009 Car Show - MK3 WINS IT ***

    Congrats. I loved seeing your car in person at the bowling alley last year. Wish I could have made it out as that was only 20 minutes from my house.
  6. mkiii222

    Strut / Shock questions

    Top nut is the most likely culprit. 17mm IIRC. It could also be a bad bushing in the lower mount. It's part of the strut but can be ordered independently. Or loose mounting nuts (12mm)... I'd just double check all nuts/bolts in that area and take it for a drive. I was just pushing...
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    Strut / Shock questions

    Does the $600 include new upper mounts and new bump stops? ~$350-$450 for decent struts ~$250-$300 for springs ~$100 for new hardware (upper mounts/boots) ------------------- $750 give or take Coilovers would include better upper mounts, be height adjustable, and cost ~$400 more (50&#37...
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    Strut / Shock questions

    If it's knocking then most likely something is loose. Worn struts give you that Caddy float feeling. If you are going to replace them and are even thinking about coilovers, then go coilover. It doesn't cost that much more than a proper replacement strut/spring set with new uppers/bump stops.
  9. mkiii222

    what do you guys think of this IC pipe?

    Made a world of difference for me. The lower hose was my only boost leak. Great product and fits perfectly. The included clamps are fine, but you can upgrade to t-bolts from driftmotion for cheap if you don't like worm drive. FWIW the included clamps have lasted 18 months so far and haven't...
  10. mkiii222

    fuel cut out at about 5 lbs

    With that many codes it's not going to be simple. Start working on them 1 by 1 and you'll have it running great in no time. http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?S=FI&P=26
  11. mkiii222

    I think my car will have code 52 forever!

    UPDATE: Well, I had to say it. I checked mine this morning due to the 52 staying on the last few days and the rear 'behind the starter' KS broke in two. At least I know for sure what it was now.
  12. mkiii222

    Battery Cable Routing

    Battery: Use at least 4 gauge wire and put it in a sealed/vented enclosure. Fusebox: Just leave all wiring routed the same. Use the same gauge wire and totally replace the wire if you have to extend anything, don't leave splices mid-wire as they'll just be weak points later.
  13. mkiii222

    fuel cut out at about 5 lbs

    Follow the piping from the intake manifold (pipe that says 3000 on top connects to the throttle body) all the way back to the turbo. In your way should be the fender(upper piping goes through this) and the intercooler (looks like a small, chunky, radiator and sits in front of the radiator).
  14. mkiii222

    fuel cut out at about 5 lbs

    I would check for a boost leak before looking at the fuel system. If you haven't at least tightened every single clamp on your IC pipes then you can't be sure (even then you're only 50% sure because you could have a cracked hose). The hardest ones to reach are the most likely culprit.
  15. mkiii222

    Refreshing Suspension

    The KYB bump stops/upper mounts are the way to go to save some $$$. IIRC the 'insulator' comes with the upper mounts. KYB Uppers: SM5160 (front) / SM5159 (rear) KYB Boots: SB101 (front) / SB107 (rear) I would also recommend new nuts/bolts while you're there: Front upper nut: 90177-12002 x 2...
  16. mkiii222

    Battery Cable Routing

    I did forget about this one. So: 2 Negative, One to the fender next to the battery, one to the block behind the a/c compressor 2 Positive, One to the fuse box, one to the starter That's all that goes to the battery unless you have an aftermarket audio system or have wired up your own relays...
  17. mkiii222

    Battery Cable Routing

    Are all cables removed? The grounds go to the fender and the block (behind the A/C compressor under the intake manifold. The positive cables should hook to the fusebox. BTW: I've found the EPC easier to follow for parts breakdowns...
  18. mkiii222

    Dead Battery

    I know what a standard 'exploding' battery looks like/does. Definitely not it. And I do electronics work and other than the wiring being a bit old for my taste it's fine. The only reason I think it went is just being old (just over 4 years) and the engine bay being so hot from driving ~45...
  19. mkiii222

    Dead Battery

    Strangest thing I ever saw/heard. It sounded like someone threw a baseball at the underside of the hood. Other than an occasional 52 KS code, nothing else is wrong with the car. Been on the new battery a couple days now and it's fine.
  20. mkiii222

    Mad mad mad

    Why shouldn't a shop road test a car they just aligned? This is common practice at any shop. Are they just supposed to assume the alignment is close enough and give it back to a customer only to have it come back 10 minutes later?