TRD1 - Back to the original
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TRD1 - Back to the original
Right, I've been meaning to get this up and running for ages.
As most of you all know, I bought TRD1 from Mick (Topgun) back in October 2009. Mick had put a lot of effort into getting it into a great condition and many may have thought it was finished.
Not me...I saw scope for making it even more original.
Since this 1993 car was brought back to Toyota Technocraft factory in Japan in 1998 for 1 of the 35 limited TRD2000GT conversions and choice of spec upgrades, I decided to put as much of the TRD spec back into it as I could.
So what have I done so far...
Found some Alumi K's...
Had them refurbed...
A quick test next to the car to see what they looked like. The orange tape is just there to protect the rims. Eventually they will have Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tyres.
Bought some TRD tyre valves...
Speedhut black dials. I didn't fancy an original km/h dial. This looks pretty much the same but in mph...
TRD gearknob...
Removed Cusco front strut brace and installed TRD chromed brace...
TRD shoulder seatbelt with CG-Lock...
New black headlight cowels and clear corner lights.
One of the headlights was slightly drooped when down and didn't line up with the bonnet. Sorted that and here is how she stands today... (That's my rev 4 in the background in case you are wondering )
Bought myself a XMas present...
Removed Cusco ARB's and fitted TRD ones...
Removed Eibach springs and fitted TRD ones...
Bought some TRD seats...
I also have a TRD exhaust to go on to replace the Japspeed :-)
TRD all the way!!!
As most of you all know, I bought TRD1 from Mick (Topgun) back in October 2009. Mick had put a lot of effort into getting it into a great condition and many may have thought it was finished.
Not me...I saw scope for making it even more original.
Since this 1993 car was brought back to Toyota Technocraft factory in Japan in 1998 for 1 of the 35 limited TRD2000GT conversions and choice of spec upgrades, I decided to put as much of the TRD spec back into it as I could.
So what have I done so far...
Found some Alumi K's...
Had them refurbed...
A quick test next to the car to see what they looked like. The orange tape is just there to protect the rims. Eventually they will have Yokohama Advan Neova AD08 tyres.
Bought some TRD tyre valves...
Speedhut black dials. I didn't fancy an original km/h dial. This looks pretty much the same but in mph...
TRD gearknob...
Removed Cusco front strut brace and installed TRD chromed brace...
TRD shoulder seatbelt with CG-Lock...
New black headlight cowels and clear corner lights.
One of the headlights was slightly drooped when down and didn't line up with the bonnet. Sorted that and here is how she stands today... (That's my rev 4 in the background in case you are wondering )
Bought myself a XMas present...
Removed Cusco ARB's and fitted TRD ones...
Removed Eibach springs and fitted TRD ones...
Bought some TRD seats...
I also have a TRD exhaust to go on to replace the Japspeed :-)
TRD all the way!!!
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Awesome car and some really nice pics!
This is one of the cars that inspired me to go the widebody route.
Have you not fitted your Alumi K's yet?
This is one of the cars that inspired me to go the widebody route.
Have you not fitted your Alumi K's yet?
Infamous- Posts : 98
Join date : 2011-01-25
Location : Ireland
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love the way this car is going and it looks amazing. only my opinion but i think the strut braces would be better in the original colours, only because you seem to be making it very original
jack- Posts : 105
Join date : 2010-10-19
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also i was just wondering, how come in some of the pics it looks like the false sidestrips are losing the bottom line on the front bumper?
jack- Posts : 105
Join date : 2010-10-19
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Have you not fitted your Alumi K's yet
No not yet. This Summer :-)
i think the strut braces would be better in the original colours
I agree, but the "blinging" had already been started by Mick so it was easier to continue with that theme.
it looks like the false sidestrips are losing the bottom line on the front bumper
Too much paint used in that area when the car was resprayed. My aim is to cut the lines back in when I get around to having the paintwork touched up.
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Have the below TRD goodies to fit
One of the seats reclining mechanism is bust. Must have been during transit.
The exhaust has a dent in it unfortunately. I am going to clean it up shiny shiny
One of the seats reclining mechanism is bust. Must have been during transit.
The exhaust has a dent in it unfortunately. I am going to clean it up shiny shiny
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Its certainly coming along.
My adjuster got broken in transit and this is how I repaired it - dont know whether its same thing as happened to yours
https://trd2000gt.forumotion.com/t46-trd-sports-seat-repairing-broken-recline-adjuster-wheel
My adjuster got broken in transit and this is how I repaired it - dont know whether its same thing as happened to yours
https://trd2000gt.forumotion.com/t46-trd-sports-seat-repairing-broken-recline-adjuster-wheel
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That looks very similar. I shall give that a try.
I bought myself a Dremel too which will be very handy for so many things on the car. :-)
I bought myself a Dremel too which will be very handy for so many things on the car. :-)
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Well the car has been in the garage all of last week and is still in there. The front calipers need reconditioning.
After a bit of detective work (thanks Dan and Michael) we reckon these are the brakes
http://www.japandirectjapanese.com/product.php?productid=303&cat=34&page=1
Pic of ones on car
It's going to cost me £379 for the pair to be reconditioned.
I'm thinking I could buy a reconditioned pair for less than that or am I dreaming??? Trouble is I don't know where from...
After a bit of detective work (thanks Dan and Michael) we reckon these are the brakes
http://www.japandirectjapanese.com/product.php?productid=303&cat=34&page=1
Pic of ones on car
It's going to cost me £379 for the pair to be reconditioned.
I'm thinking I could buy a reconditioned pair for less than that or am I dreaming??? Trouble is I don't know where from...
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Have you thought about asking somewhere like BigRed to see if they have anything matching?
repair kits
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Supra-Brake-Caliper-repair-seal-Kit-front-4313-/270351508658?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3ef234a4b2
there u go mate do it urself save some money this looks like the kit
there u go mate do it urself save some money this looks like the kit
headcase- Posts : 30
Join date : 2011-05-13
Age : 56
Location : east sussex
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DId those calipers come with an adapter bracket or did they bolt straight on?
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i'm desperate to see all these goodies you've bought fitted, any updates on this?
jack- Posts : 105
Join date : 2010-10-19
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Just got the car back from Kent Car Craft today at last.
It's had lots of little bits of work done to her again. Feels great to drive now. Need to crack on with the interior and sound system....
It's had lots of little bits of work done to her again. Feels great to drive now. Need to crack on with the interior and sound system....
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Quick run down of the work I had done:
- Replaced front discs and calipers with second hand reconditioned items
- All calipers repainted red
- Installed new steering rack gaiters
- Replaced OSF steering arm due to excessive free play
- Numerous leaks in exhaust system examined and repaired
- Removed Japspeed exhaust and replaced temporarily with Blueflame and decat pipe
- Replaced clutch
- Fabricated stainless steel manifold cover
- Serviced and MOT'd
- Replaced front discs and calipers with second hand reconditioned items
- All calipers repainted red
- Installed new steering rack gaiters
- Replaced OSF steering arm due to excessive free play
- Numerous leaks in exhaust system examined and repaired
- Removed Japspeed exhaust and replaced temporarily with Blueflame and decat pipe
- Replaced clutch
- Fabricated stainless steel manifold cover
- Serviced and MOT'd
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Didn't like when the calipers were painted gold
They look the business red
They look the business red
Infamous- Posts : 98
Join date : 2011-01-25
Location : Ireland
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Big thanks to Patrick (Headcase) for donating a set of TRD spoiler end caps to me Was good to meet you buddy and your car is coming on well.
Was a great drive there and back. I love this engine. It's so much quicker than a standard N/A. When you put your foot down it picks up instantly and then finds some more up the rev range, almost like there is little kick. Awesome, just awesome.
Was a great drive there and back. I love this engine. It's so much quicker than a standard N/A. When you put your foot down it picks up instantly and then finds some more up the rev range, almost like there is little kick. Awesome, just awesome.
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good to meet u as well mate and your car looks good hope it wasnt to late by the time u got back home
patrick
patrick
headcase- Posts : 30
Join date : 2011-05-13
Age : 56
Location : east sussex
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Finally getting round to fitting the seats. Bit stuck though. The recliner adjuster has broken and I can't get it off. The bolt you see won't budge at all. Is it this one I need to remove?
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The round center cap can be prised out and then you can see the fitting:
Have a look on this thread:
https://trd2000gt.forumotion.com/t46-trd-sports-seat-repairing-broken-recline-adjuster-wheel
Have a look on this thread:
https://trd2000gt.forumotion.com/t46-trd-sports-seat-repairing-broken-recline-adjuster-wheel
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Ahhh OK I get it now. I got the same brackets from Dan that you have. What size nuts did you use to attach them onto the bottom of the TRD seat?
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