Search results

  1. J

    Starting issue?

    background, car ran fine. after changing plugs one of the wires popped off while driving, arced and melted. i purchased a new set of ngk wires replaced the plugs again and it started right up and worked again. fast forward a week later it just turns over and will not start (it seems to fire...
  2. J

    Urgent: decent shop in fremont, ca?

    car split a coolant hose under the t-stat housing last night, and is sitting in fremont. need to tow it to a shop this morning, but am not that familiar with the area. suggestions? i'd rather not take it to the dealer. thanks
  3. J

    Temperature rising when stopped, and underboost

    while driving at freeway speeds the temp stays normal, but when i climb hills or boost it tends to go up. Also, when city driving the needle bounces around from normal 1/4 of the way up, all the way up to 3/4. i just replaced the radiator cap, considering a thermostat next (does this sound...
  4. J

    Good tires for stock sawblades?

    Getting the supra back on the road after the accident. Need new tires/brakes badly. Before I go and spend $163 at my local costco out of convenience on some Michelin - Pilot® Exalto® A/S. Can you recommend alternatives/?
  5. J

    Got rear ended today

    sitting at a red light, first rainy day in a few weeks, guy slams into me. will post pics tomorrow. other car is worse off. bumper is pretty dented. this sucks :icon_evil pre damage
  6. J

    Tanabe Hyper vs touring medallion?

    is there that noticeable of a difference between the two to justify the difference in cost? will be in the market shortly for a quieter, more stockish looking 3" on a side note, as my exhaust leak gets worse, it's actually sounding better. go figure
  7. J

    ...Aaaaaaand i'm back! 89 Mahogany Pearl *pics*

    hey guys, been away a few years. the other day whilst browsing craigslist i came across a supra i just couldnt turn down. 89 turbo/targa/5spd. brown mahogany pearl with tan leather interior. one owner, driven less than 5 thousand miles a year with 94,000ish miles total (verified w/ carfax)...
  8. J

    Post pics of Brown Mk3's

    just test drove an 89 brown mahogany pearl. never seen that color before. post up more pics to convince me that i need to buy it!
  9. J

    Clutch Question: slipping when in boost in high gears

    Test drove a brown mahogony pearl 89 today (never even seen that color before) all is well but i think the clutch is worn, due to the slippage. I also noticed that the pedal doesn't have much clutch feel (the only grab? feeling is very near the firewall). Could it just be a matter of...
  10. J

    Pay $5k for an 87 turbo with 68000 miles?

    Worth it? It looks to have a few minor problems (like faded bumpers, leaky valve cover gaskets, horrible aftermarket windshield wipers/pedals, a flaky leather shift knob, and a passenger side window switch that won't roll up. but all in all looks pretty good. Still don't know how i feel about...
  11. J

    New (old) member returning.

    How's everyone doing? Haven't used the site much since the database changed. i used to own 2 mk3 turbo's a white 89 white package with blue interior, and a burgandy 90. i'll try and get pictures of them up (on an old pc). anyway i'd figure i'd drop a line as i might be getting back in to the...