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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 08:59 PM
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Finally got my kit on!!! (warning: it's a supra)

I've noticed a ton of nice rides here. Thought I'd add a little flavor to the lot and show you guys mine Check it out: http://www.webshopllc.com/swedemix/S..._VA_Meet2.html -

It's the white supra. I don't know about you guys , but I get nightmares when I'm away from my car. So, the whole time at the shop I was a wreck. After she came back, I was pleasantly surprised.
Old Apr 23, 2002 | 02:45 AM
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Thumbs up

You got one cool car. Is that a Bomex series bumper? I'm not sure so correct me if I'm wrong. Kinda too many vents for my taste, but supras are crazy anyway you look at it. nice..
Old Apr 23, 2002 | 04:56 PM
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yup - good guess - the front and rear are bomex and the sideskirts are varis - i'm staill waiting for my wing - just dunno when it's coming in
Old Apr 24, 2002 | 03:41 PM
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no offence, but Im not a fan of that body setup.... sorry. it just doesnt flow correctly.... and hood scoops do NOT belong on supras, lol
Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:07 PM
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On the road, it wouldn't really matter sinfestboy, all you would be looking at is the taillights
Old Apr 25, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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thats rad

i have an idea

i'll trade my alty for ur supra

good..we have a deal than
Old Apr 26, 2002 | 12:21 PM
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Nice ride J!


Originally posted by Sinfestboy
... and hood scoops do NOT belong on supras, lol
The hood scoop may not belong but its actually functional. It helps feed air directly to the air port that helps cool the turbo.
Old Apr 27, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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Nice ride J!




The hood scoop may not belong but its actually functional. It helps feed air directly to the air port that helps cool the turbo.
ok, then its all good.

but if it wasnt functional I would tell you it didnt belong

but if you wanted to help cool it, why didnt you get a hood with vents, like one of these 2?:

http://www.takakaira.com/aerokits/trd/supra3000gt.jpg

http://www.takakaira.com/aerokits/ab...pratype1_f.jpg

and yes, I know the first one is F&F, they ruined that hood forever
Old Apr 27, 2002 | 12:07 PM
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Yeah those hoods are very nice and VERY pricey. The scoop I believe just bolts on to the OEM hood. Cheaper solution to cooling.

Those extra vents on the TRD hoods you listed are there to release heat from the engine bay. It looks damn nice though!
Old Apr 28, 2002 | 04:55 PM
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The hood scoop is actually oem for the european supras - my only concern with those other hoods would be keeping rain out of the engine - i'm wondering a believer that the body kits helps - I went down to the track last night and my personal best was 12.4 - now after the body kit, she ran a 12.3 - it's a small difference but at least it's a bonus
Old Apr 28, 2002 | 08:15 PM
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Nice ride I'm a big fan of the Supra, the recent model series that is

All you need know is the wing your waiting for, I hope your not referring to an aluminum GT wing
Old Apr 29, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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aluminum? well sort of....lol

here's the link to what it looks like - as fas as I know, there are only two being shipped to the states - one guy's in L.A and the other is me. hopefully, it'll be in about another month or so, the shop said it would have to be special ordered

http://www.importfan.com/product.asp?0=360&1=363&3=855

i hope it comes in soon - for me, i believe money is wasted until your product comes in cause that's money you could be putting to use..
Old Apr 29, 2002 | 04:43 PM
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Ouch $900! Looks sweet though. Hope to see it on your car sometime soon.
Old Apr 30, 2002 | 04:58 AM
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I guess this wing is ok since it will color match your car, its still kinda pricey though.

Did you order it from Evolution?
Old May 1, 2002 | 11:14 AM
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yup -ordered it from evolution - my other stuff came in quick - they told this would take about 6-8 weeks - well, i'm halfway there now ...grrr.....it's SOOOOOOOOOOO long!!!!! well, i hope i'm pleasantly surprised ...



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