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05-12-09, 12:40 AM
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Unfortunately I didn't know much about wheel sizes when I purchased the wheels. My importer (who also owned a Soarer) ensured me that going any wider/lower offset would require me to get wider guards, which I didn't want to do. So, trusting his word I went with some relatively safe offsets. I now know I could have gone more aggressive but too little too late!
All these kudos and not one person mentions how the TT needs more aggressive wheels? Maybe I missed it...
05-12-09, 12:41 AM
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05-12-09, 12:44 AM
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Hey fellas, long time reader from Sydney, Australia here.
There are some really great rides on here so I figured I'd formally introduce myself and show you what our rides are like from Down Under
I currently own two Soarers, one being a '96 JZZ30 TT model and the other being a '94 UZZ31 V8. The TT is the subject of most of my modifications, most of which have been cosmetic. Planned future mods include a big single turbo with all supporting ancillaries as well as some decent brakes.
The V8 is used as a daily and was my very first car, purchased in 2004. Only modifications I have done to it has been a late model front bumper upgrade and a respray. I am also an established member on the Soarer Central and ALSC forums.
Anyway enough chatter. Here are a few pictures of my TT:
Cosmetic Modifications:
Also, what are the rules for selling items on this forum? Do I need to have a certain amount of posts before I can post an ad? I have a factory Toyota black leather steering wheel that no one in Australia seems to want. Maybe some of you US fellas would like it.
Anyway tell me what you guys think~!
There are some really great rides on here so I figured I'd formally introduce myself and show you what our rides are like from Down Under
I currently own two Soarers, one being a '96 JZZ30 TT model and the other being a '94 UZZ31 V8. The TT is the subject of most of my modifications, most of which have been cosmetic. Planned future mods include a big single turbo with all supporting ancillaries as well as some decent brakes.
The V8 is used as a daily and was my very first car, purchased in 2004. Only modifications I have done to it has been a late model front bumper upgrade and a respray. I am also an established member on the Soarer Central and ALSC forums.
Anyway enough chatter. Here are a few pictures of my TT:
Cosmetic Modifications:
- Origin front bar, Vertex sideskirts and Vertex rear lip
- Full respray in Mazda Velocity Red and WRX Black with extra gold metallic
- Interior trims resprayed to match exterior
- Custom Italian red leather interior with perforated inserts
- 20"x9.5, 20"x8.5 Volk Racing GT-C in Top Secret Gold
- Vertex clear indicators
- 6000K HIDs
- Climate control unit and buttons changed to white and blue LEDs
- OEM Toyota Soarer floormats dyed red
- OEM Toyota brand new late model headlights
- OEM Toyota late model tail lights
- OEM Toyota late model front grill
- OEM Toyota late model door inserts
- TRUST GReddy Turbo Timer, Electronic Boost Controller, and manual gear ****
- Blitz Mirror Drive Temperature and Pressure gauges
- Alpine DVD touchscreen head unit
- TRD red on black SRS steering wheel (new so don't have any pictures of it yet)
- Full R154 manual conversion
- C's R154 short shifter kit
- Exedy heavy duty clutch
- Apex'i AP Engineering Power FC
- TRUST GReddy V-SPL FMIC
- Blitz BOV and POD filter
- Fujitsubo Legalis R catback exhaust system
Also, what are the rules for selling items on this forum? Do I need to have a certain amount of posts before I can post an ad? I have a factory Toyota black leather steering wheel that no one in Australia seems to want. Maybe some of you US fellas would like it.
Anyway tell me what you guys think~!
i just feel there is too much RED on the Dash.. kinda old school 90's to me
but its a SICK SICK CAR PROPS to you
05-12-09, 01:15 PM
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^^^Good god... why would you quote all of that again?
Lol... I know how that feels! At least you bought some pimping wheels, so you should have no problem finding a buyer for them when it's time to go with something more aggresive... I can't wait to see what you pick!
Unfortunately I didn't know much about wheel sizes when I purchased the wheels. My importer (who also owned a Soarer) ensured me that going any wider/lower offset would require me to get wider guards, which I didn't want to do. So, trusting his word I went with some relatively safe offsets. I now know I could have gone more aggressive but too little too late!
12-20-10, 05:39 PM
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Small update, upgraded the suspension to Tein Super Street adjustable coilovers. A big single turbo conversion is also being planned now as well so I'll finally have something to show when I take pictures of the engine bay!
I actually contacted my Volk supplier about getting more aggressive offsets for the fronts but they no longer sell the specs I want! My front wheels are Type A which were designed specifically with big brakes in mind, so going with different spec rims I'd risk them not being able to fit over the 4-piston JZA80 brakes I have planned to go along with the big single upgrade. Sucks huh?
I actually contacted my Volk supplier about getting more aggressive offsets for the fronts but they no longer sell the specs I want! My front wheels are Type A which were designed specifically with big brakes in mind, so going with different spec rims I'd risk them not being able to fit over the 4-piston JZA80 brakes I have planned to go along with the big single upgrade. Sucks huh?
12-21-10, 05:46 AM
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Looks great. Did you have to modify the Shifter and lengthen it back or is that where it sits in its stock position. I am just about to do this to my SC300 and swap some of my MKIII Supra stuff accross and wanted to see if this is where it normally sits unmodified
