My new F
04-29-13, 08:21 AM
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My new F
Ive been a supra fanatic for years and finally got sick of the constant attention from ricers, tickets from police, etc... so I got myself an ISF. Found the car at an insurance auction, recovered theft car. Picked it up for a song and proceeded to fix it up and modify it.
The last of 5 supras. Sold it a couple months ago.
Auction pics, this is all I saw before I bought it, 52k miles, said it started, good enough for me, its a lexus, we all know how reliable they are!
Showed up very dirty but pretty intact. Whipped out the buffers and the paint came back to life pretty quick, and cleaned the inside as well. needed a new battery and I did a quick oil change and she started right up.
Bought a brand new front bumper painted by sewell (what a deal that is!) And bought a set of rims from a member on here. Weds sa-55ms. Spooned on all new tires as well.
Pulled out all of TPMS sensors from the stock wheels and put them in a canister so now I can switch up wheels whenever I feel like. Got a new door from a 2013 is250 painted starfire pearl. Was hoping to do a door panel swap and thats it but the entire wiring harness and speakers, handles etc had to be swapped as the 2013 electrical was quite different from the 2008 F. No biggie, just an extra hours work
Cut out the stock resonator and custom fit in a QTP electric cutout. Best of both worlds, great deep sound when open, and just a hair over stock closed with the lack of resonator.
Also threw in a ML+ system I bought off of here as well as tein springs in the front, and will be putting on SPC front and rear camber kits so i can get the alignment dialed back in. Pretty happy with the car, should make a nice daily driver. Not quite the thrill of the 600, 750, and 1150+ rwhp supras, but much more civil to drive, much newer, and sure to be much more reliable. and much less attention from the 5-0. All good in my book.
The last of 5 supras. Sold it a couple months ago.
Auction pics, this is all I saw before I bought it, 52k miles, said it started, good enough for me, its a lexus, we all know how reliable they are!
Showed up very dirty but pretty intact. Whipped out the buffers and the paint came back to life pretty quick, and cleaned the inside as well. needed a new battery and I did a quick oil change and she started right up.
Bought a brand new front bumper painted by sewell (what a deal that is!) And bought a set of rims from a member on here. Weds sa-55ms. Spooned on all new tires as well.
Pulled out all of TPMS sensors from the stock wheels and put them in a canister so now I can switch up wheels whenever I feel like. Got a new door from a 2013 is250 painted starfire pearl. Was hoping to do a door panel swap and thats it but the entire wiring harness and speakers, handles etc had to be swapped as the 2013 electrical was quite different from the 2008 F. No biggie, just an extra hours work
Cut out the stock resonator and custom fit in a QTP electric cutout. Best of both worlds, great deep sound when open, and just a hair over stock closed with the lack of resonator.
Also threw in a ML+ system I bought off of here as well as tein springs in the front, and will be putting on SPC front and rear camber kits so i can get the alignment dialed back in. Pretty happy with the car, should make a nice daily driver. Not quite the thrill of the 600, 750, and 1150+ rwhp supras, but much more civil to drive, much newer, and sure to be much more reliable. and much less attention from the 5-0. All good in my book.
Last edited by neloner; 04-29-13 at 08:27 AM.
04-29-13, 08:32 AM
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Nice save and welcome! Glad someone who cares about cars got a hold of this one and fixed her back up to par. Curious was it worth the pickup or did you break about even with the funds you spent?
I also sold my supra to get my F and I don't regret it one bit. It seems the supra made little boys get retarded. I too enjoy the upgrade of interior and luxury.
I also sold my supra to get my F and I don't regret it one bit. It seems the supra made little boys get retarded. I too enjoy the upgrade of interior and luxury.
Another F saved and in the hands of a capable owner.
04-29-13, 09:15 AM
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Not much planned in the way of mods. Im very happy with the cutout, great sound open and next to stock closed, no drone anywhere either. Thought about headers but honestly not worth it to me for my intents with the car. Its purpose is not to be the fastest in town, been there done that, but be a fun capable dd, and reliable. Side bonus that it matches my wifes Is350 as well.
Edit: yea, I would say it was worth the pickup, with all the mods and wheels/tires etc Im still well below what an 08 with 52k mile would run used. Im happy with it.
Edit: yea, I would say it was worth the pickup, with all the mods and wheels/tires etc Im still well below what an 08 with 52k mile would run used. Im happy with it.
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04-29-13, 09:38 AM
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Very nice restoration. I see that you are in NY, so I would recommend you join NEISF, it brings us Northeast ISF's together: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...sf-thread.html.
You JUST missed the ISF mega meet this past weekend, but I am planning an NYC rally in May some time. Which part of NY are you in?
You JUST missed the ISF mega meet this past weekend, but I am planning an NYC rally in May some time. Which part of NY are you in?
