If you don't take the bumper off, i'd say you can add an hour to the process.
It took me from around 4pm to 6pm, including degreasing the parts, etc.
It took me from around 4pm to 6pm, including degreasing the parts, etc.
What did you do to your supra today? Pics
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I guess removing my bumper would be a good time to replace the bulbs in them since my passenger side parking light bulb is out lol.
I replaced the dead power antenna in my 1990 today. Installed a $20 generic Princess Auto power antenna in its place.
Removed the portion of the 3 piece spoiler:
Pulled the power antenna. 10mm wrench to pull the mount nut, and a pair of slip-joint pliers to get the nut at the top. Here's the antenna removed. The top mounting pieces come off, and I re-used these to mount my $20 generic power antenna replacement.
Unpacked the generic replacement
Used the OEM top mounting hardware with the nut supplied with the generic kit.
Cut the connector from the OEM kit and wired it to the 3 wires on the replacement. Blue/red to red, White/black to black and red/blue to white. I'm not sure about the red/blue, since the person who installed my deck was a moron, and cut the factory wire harness, and I'm not sure that he correctly attached the power antenna. I'm going to have to double-check that, since blue/red currently seems to get accessory power. This means that the antenna will go up every time the car is on, but at least I'll have an antenna, and it will retract when I turn the car off. (Still really need to fix that though.)
Voila. One working power antenna. Please excuse how dirty the car is. It's spring thaw here, and the road grime is atrocious.
Removed the portion of the 3 piece spoiler:
Pulled the power antenna. 10mm wrench to pull the mount nut, and a pair of slip-joint pliers to get the nut at the top. Here's the antenna removed. The top mounting pieces come off, and I re-used these to mount my $20 generic power antenna replacement.
Unpacked the generic replacement
Used the OEM top mounting hardware with the nut supplied with the generic kit.
Cut the connector from the OEM kit and wired it to the 3 wires on the replacement. Blue/red to red, White/black to black and red/blue to white. I'm not sure about the red/blue, since the person who installed my deck was a moron, and cut the factory wire harness, and I'm not sure that he correctly attached the power antenna. I'm going to have to double-check that, since blue/red currently seems to get accessory power. This means that the antenna will go up every time the car is on, but at least I'll have an antenna, and it will retract when I turn the car off. (Still really need to fix that though.)
Voila. One working power antenna. Please excuse how dirty the car is. It's spring thaw here, and the road grime is atrocious.
After selling the 88 Supra I picked up recently, I went and picked up this lil guy an 85 Toyota MR2, and I still have extra for a new paint job and to finish my rebuild on my 90 so I'm excited. Gonna have to restore him too now lol.
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awesome!! white mr2 plus gold rims = mint, they sell the nicer rims in small sizes for a car like that too. It's an n/a I take it? you plan to swap the supercharged motor or the turbo? my friends working on turboing his old n/a he figures it'll rip compared to the supercharged original.
Beals;1927081 said:
Yeah, it does kind of look like they are gold in that pic for some reason. They are actually kind of like a gunmetal grey with a wrinkle finish. 16" 225s with chopped springs, but he threw in a new set plus a bunch of other parts like spoiler, side skirts, MAFS, and more. Best part was the price, only $600... I jumped on that right away haha. Probably leave this guy an N/A, I have two turbo Supras, that'll be enough boost for me haha.
supraguy@aol;1927109 said:
Thanks, I've actually wanted one for a real long time. Finally came across a great deal on one and had extra money on me. Just got sideswiped last week in my 3000GT... GEICO is gonna pay my ass lol. Mine is a manual as well. I like how the sunroof completely comes out. Didn't know they did that.
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Dan_Gyoba;1927058 said:I replaced the dead power antenna in my 1990 today. Installed a $20 generic Princess Auto power antenna in its place.
Removed the portion of the 3 piece spoiler:
Pulled the power antenna. 10mm wrench to pull the mount nut, and a pair of slip-joint pliers to get the nut at the top. Here's the antenna removed. The top mounting pieces come off, and I re-used these to mount my $20 generic power antenna replacement.
Unpacked the generic replacement
Used the OEM top mounting hardware with the nut supplied with the generic kit.
Cut the connector from the OEM kit and wired it to the 3 wires on the replacement. Blue/red to red, White/black to black and red/blue to white. I'm not sure about the red/blue, since the person who installed my deck was a moron, and cut the factory wire harness, and I'm not sure that he correctly attached the power antenna. I'm going to have to double-check that, since blue/red currently seems to get accessory power. This means that the antenna will go up every time the car is on, but at least I'll have an antenna, and it will retract when I turn the car off. (Still really need to fix that though.)
Voila. One working power antenna. Please excuse how dirty the car is. It's spring thaw here, and the road grime is atrocious.
Looks damn nice, a little thicker than the oem antenna as well, mine was recently replaced but during the winter it was freezing up pretty bad, may take your route to resolve the issue
O.K. Here is what I did on 3/29/13: Drag DR38, 17x9 -38 off set, shod with 255 40 BFG g-force Sport Comp 2. All I need do is make small adjustments to the wheel stops so they won't rub on the fender or frame, etc. The fender and liner are stock, (no pulling).
The benefit is increasing the contact patch from 8 to 10 inches, at the same time not increasing the weight on the hub. This means higher speeds in the corner at the limit of the tire, more braking and improved scrubbing of speed before going into a corner and improved steering response, from what I've been used to. Van
The benefit is increasing the contact patch from 8 to 10 inches, at the same time not increasing the weight on the hub. This means higher speeds in the corner at the limit of the tire, more braking and improved scrubbing of speed before going into a corner and improved steering response, from what I've been used to. Van
Van;1927406 said:
255/35/18 never rubbed on the front of my '87. I'm using the same rims with 235/40/18 on the front just cuz I want less tire overhanging the rim
I am now the proud owner for two Supras without engines. lol
Pulled the engine from the '91 on Sunday... there are a lot of hoses and wires on car engines! I have rebuild dozens of motorcycles and ATV's over the years but this is my first car build. The motor will be pulled apart for inspection and a freshen up then going into the (nicer) '88.
My friends have already started the jokes... you might be a redneck if you own more cars without engines then with engines...
Pulled the engine from the '91 on Sunday... there are a lot of hoses and wires on car engines! I have rebuild dozens of motorcycles and ATV's over the years but this is my first car build. The motor will be pulled apart for inspection and a freshen up then going into the (nicer) '88.
My friends have already started the jokes... you might be a redneck if you own more cars without engines then with engines...
Got it legal to drive!!!
And checked the progress of the engine swap at JE Import Performance
Not a lot of room for a clutch fan :/
And checked the progress of the engine swap at JE Import Performance
Not a lot of room for a clutch fan :/
I just got mine legal to drive last week too bud. Your engine looks great so far.
I took mine to the gas station. And saw a twin turbo s4 with some serious power. 24 pounds of boost. 11 sec 1/4 mile... Thing was ridiculous. He got on it on the way out of the gas station one of the fastest cars I seen around my area took of like a raped ape
I took mine to the gas station. And saw a twin turbo s4 with some serious power. 24 pounds of boost. 11 sec 1/4 mile... Thing was ridiculous. He got on it on the way out of the gas station one of the fastest cars I seen around my area took of like a raped ape
Thanks bro, it's costing a freaking arm and a leg though (and I get mine half price lol) can't wait for it to be done so I can quit borrowing a friends jetta (vomit in mouth) and get back into a real car, prob by the end of the week 