2jzGTE SCs - The Siblings of my Supra MKIV Toys
06-08-14, 09:09 PM
#2341
Now that I am almost done helping Aaron get his 2jzgte swap running , I will be working on my Black Mamba body so I can paint it black. If I am not happy with the results then I will bring it to the professionals. The only way to learn after all is doing it so I might as well try painting 
! Every time I see Aaron's black car , I can't help but admire a shiny black SC and I know I should have one of mine painted black !
Replacing the 1992 bumper with a 1995 so I can have a removable center vent and true fog lights . I have installed an OEM lip from the 1992 bumper though. .
! Every time I see Aaron's black car , I can't help but admire a shiny black SC and I know I should have one of mine painted black ! Replacing the 1992 bumper with a 1995 so I can have a removable center vent and true fog lights . I have installed an OEM lip from the 1992 bumper though. .
06-09-14, 06:02 AM
#2342
. I have seen them. I am jealous really of that shiny black SC. Reason why I want to learn how to paint , so I can keep my cars always with good looking and shiny paint. It will be another learning process but trying and doing it is the only way to succeed. Hopefully I will be successful. I don't really think it is hard ... just need to have the right equipments and again determination. I have been doing a lot of research on some forums for car painting
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06-10-14, 07:43 PM
#2344
Paint will not stick to a surface that is not properly prepared. You will end up with peels , cracks or bubbling. You got to prepare that metal surface as good as you can so the paint job can be preserved or can last.
06-11-14, 07:09 AM
#2345
Because of the 5" wide lip (deep dish) on the wheels , my offset on the soon to be Black Mamba is at 22mm . I had to flare the rear fenders to fit in wider tires on the 18" wheel. Right now they have 275 .
After days/weeks of hesitation and since I don't get a bite for a trade or sale of my Toyo Proxes R888 315 tires , I will get them mounted on the wheels of this soon to be Black Mamba today. I hope they don't freaking stick out too much
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After days/weeks of hesitation and since I don't get a bite for a trade or sale of my Toyo Proxes R888 315 tires , I will get them mounted on the wheels of this soon to be Black Mamba today. I hope they don't freaking stick out too much
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06-11-14, 03:13 PM
#2347
This car actually still have stock suspension , Once I get the coilovers and the thread of these tires are gone , I will be able to squeeze in 335s or 345s. Right now with the 315s, I still have around 20 mm on each side to play around with.
The 315s are well inside the fender flare right now .
The 315s are well inside the fender flare right now .
06-12-14, 12:36 PM
#2349
I love the way these R888 315 tires hook up on a warm dry pavement... unbelievable 
. For those who are above 500rwhp , I believe they are great street tires. I just wonder how many miles you can get out of them before they wear out and needs replacement. Drag Radials are not known to get high mileage . You usually can get between 5-8k miles and this is the first time I used R888 and I won't hesitate to use them again even if they are a bit pricey . The 315s are around $300 each. I hope they are good on wet pavements that is if you are caught on the road and it rains.
My only comment is they are a bit noisier.... but damn ... they hook so well
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. For those who are above 500rwhp , I believe they are great street tires. I just wonder how many miles you can get out of them before they wear out and needs replacement. Drag Radials are not known to get high mileage . You usually can get between 5-8k miles and this is the first time I used R888 and I won't hesitate to use them again even if they are a bit pricey . The 315s are around $300 each. I hope they are good on wet pavements that is if you are caught on the road and it rains.My only comment is they are a bit noisier.... but damn ... they hook so well
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06-13-14, 01:48 PM
#2354
Thanks Mark .. looks like you have been busy lately 
. I see you around less now.
Thanks ... are you still going 5 speed on your RSP ? Go R154 and the GTE ...
Soon ... we have to get Rey's car running. Aaron's car is almost done.
Thanks Dennis .. you have to teach me how to paint. I am decided to play around with painting the Black Mamba. Got to learn so I can change and maintain the colors of my toys anytime I want without paying so much every time for a good paint job .
Get the Toyo R888 for your MKIV , you will love them .
. I see you around less now. Soon ... we have to get Rey's car running. Aaron's car is almost done.
.Get the Toyo R888 for your MKIV , you will love them .
06-14-14, 08:34 AM
#2355
Before I even go start sanding / preparing Black Mamba for painting, I will do some body work aligning all body lines. Today I decided to do some covers so wires behind the headlights can be hidden from plain sight.
I will get these aluminum covers either polished or chromed ..
Driver side done
I will get these aluminum covers either polished or chromed ..
Driver side done
