Anyone know a thing or two about the 3000GT VR-4's?
Im considering taking components from it's active-spoiler, to retrofit onto the SC.
I've thought about this with the Supra's active front-lip also.
My goal is to essentially have a "live" vehicle, as in:

- Active Suspension (EDFC-Active)
- Active Rear-Spoiler
- Active Front-Spoiler

Aeromotions has an active wing, that uses g-sensors to make adjustments real-time. I dunno if the VR-4's system is the same, like Porsche and many others that automatically begin to rise, or if it's manual only. Still, I think this would be a sweet system. If I can avoid spending +$1000 on Aeromotions (which I will if I have to), then I feel it'll be a bit more-custom, more-personal, and I think I'd like having developed such a functional addition to my ride.
I need data first though; anyone ever owned one of these (VR-4)?

 

Are you planning on cutting the factory 97+ spoiler and making the top part of it move like this? Is that the plan?

 

The UZZ32 "Active" Soarers had some of this in their design IIRC. Probably where the JDM Supra MKIV's got it from.

 

Im not cutting the SC's spoiler, I just wanna mount it onto the mechanism of the VR-4, so I can have an active SC (of sorts). If I have to use another spoiler due to size/mounting issues, then fine, but I need to know more about the unit itself that operates the wing; like e.g. where/how it's mounted, how heavy it is, how it could be removed/installed, etc.

 

For what? To add a bunch of weight and zero benefit to your slow car? Because I'm 100% certain that the level your car is at performance wise will see zero benefit with this.

 

An idea is an idea doesn't matter how much benefit there is, please help the OP or move on.
spoilers are probably achievable, but the active suspension no one has gone through the trouble yet and the parts are rare.

 

^ sorry Ali SC3, but I have to ask. OP is prepared to spend $1k on something so I'm curious..

OP is there a functional end goal other than it looks cool? I know some high-end cars have active spoilers, but those seem to serve more of a real function than what it would be in this application.

 

I think it's awesome, and you should go for it, and report back all your findings.

 

Yes there is.
Its not about "looking cool" however, and Im not looking for the active-Soarer OEM suspension.
Instead, Im doing the next best thing (probably better even), and installing the EDFC-Active, as an accessory to my TEIN adjustable-coilovers. This is the same thing as the EDFC, only it's a newer version that automatically makes the adjustment(s) real-time while you drive, via g-sensors.

Secondly, the front end spoiler does have practicality, and many people here have them.
The only difference is that this one isn't fixed; it's retractable instead. Well why would I want that if the other serves the same purpose, with less moving parts, and added weight?
I'll tell you in a minute ...

Active spoiler - I dunno how much downforce our OEM spoilers provide, but it can't be much, and likely takes effect at higher speeds only. However since aftermarket spoilers/wings tend to look outlandish on our cars, I figured why not use the OEM one, with a little improvement to it ...
Let's make it mechanical, with the ability to rise; in that way it would produce adequate downforce during my top-speed runs, while retaining the factory looks, while also improving the cars contemporary characteristics. Active components though they're nothing new, are starting to become more popular in the newest sports cars. So in an effort to "update" the car, since the appearance is timeless anyway ... I figured such features as active front & rear spoilers would be the missing link. Im also including a push-button starter too (but not the cheesy one's; I want the Mercedes elevator-button). It's gonna look nice on the tan leather.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-MERCEDES-KEYLESS-GO-ENGINE-START-STOP-DASH-PUSH-BUTTON-IGNITION-/400479385801?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d3e6e78c9&vxp=mtr
Ps:
Other cars have it also, my retro-fit doesn't haaave to be from a VR4; thats just one idea. I'll take the parts from whichever source seems best suited for the project (weight and task-wise).

 

Didn't know about the edfc-active, that sounds pretty interesting actually.
sounds like you need to get a spare trunk lid and start experimenting

 

I like the Tein active idea as well.
As for the pushbutton start you can look into AdvancedKeys. They use a stock Lexus push button start on their product.

 

Thank you; I like the elevator-button style in particular though.

Here's the EDFC Active:

 

i do like the edfc active as well, i wonder if it would be compatible with other brands of suspension with 16/32 damp levels

 

It's a possibility, supposing the little "dials" on top are built the same way as TEIN's. Here's the installation procedure. Sorry I dunno the nomenclature of coilovers, haha.

 

I've always thought having an active spoiler would be cool and an active front lip like the Supra would be awesome. These would be some really cool mods to do if you can make them work.