I also just read all 10 pages. Freaking amazing, great details.

I cant wait to see the engine build up sounds nasty.

when ur dun im droping off my wrx so u can have at it

jesus christ that is some seriously amazing work.

Thanks!

I'll be putting in something a lot simpler for now. I guesstimated 35-40K for the engine build up. I few things have changed in my life and I can't afford to start that build up right now. The engine I'm putting in will still match the rest of the car, but just not all out like I described earlier.

I fixed you post - Thank!!!

Thanks.



Anyways, I've been messing around in Photoshop because I haven't purchased the wheels yet. I do have a set I'm using for now, but would like something to match the car once is ready to come out and play...

I've been having this thought of changing the look just a bit and going a bit more sporty... just crossing a little bit over from luxury to sporty...

What do you guys think? Initially I chose chrome from my two options which were Red strips or chrome strips... but lately I've been feeling the red look a LOT...


This was a very quick photoshop, don't mind the details:
http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra...rianza_TS1.jpg

So what's the ETA on me getting a ride in this thing huh lol

u are one sick individual... but i love it. christ this is awesome. Keep it up bro. Subscribed.

just got looking at 10 pages worth of pics. i like this kinda build when you take everything out and put it back in better condition then it was even when it left factory. keep it up. where is final pics?

i just read through this whole build and i love it good luck finishing it up... I wish i had the patience, money, time, space,it takes to do a project like this. sorry to hear your not doing the 7m twin turbo setup.....just build a baller 7m forget the 2.5jz:mrgreen:

pretty sick build

Thanks guys. Almost done putting the suspension together. I'll post some pictures soon. Hope you all had a good holiday! I'm in Florida sucking up the sun!

Ok, a lot has happened since the last update...

I've talked to several trim companies/distributors about getting a specific size/style trim with no luck. After searching around so much and not finding exactly what I wanted (sorry, I'm picky. What can I do?), I decided to have my molding strip custom made out of aluminum. I won't be using my chrome strips anymore.

This I find is actually better. I'll be able to anodize them, coat or paint them to match the color of my wheels exactly.

So while TST was down they were finished...

The strips are all done (building them anyways). Sorry for the crappy pics... Next I ship a little piece to the "powder people" to see if they can get it done without warping the strips. If they warp, they'll get painted.

Some pieces had to be done a few times...part of that getting it perfect thing I'm cursed with :screwy: - All the bends are in. That was the hard part being that these are aluminum and not rubber :eek:
http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/IMG_7684_SMALL.jpg

I polished a little piece just to see what it would look like. Just a quick polish...

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/IMG_7687_SMALL.jpg

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/IMG_7688_SMALL.jpg

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/IMG_7689_SMALL.jpg


Next is the engine...

Detail is amazing. I wish I could be as patient as you are. The car looks like it blongs in a show case. Keep up the great work and I hope you finish it someday, if your anything like me you will never truely finish it. LOL..

Thanks guys, yup, it will probably never be done, but at least for now, it should be done soon :wink:

All PMs replied as well, thanks!

Here are a few pics that might have been deleted with recent TST issues or I just never got to post them here... enjoy.


Cars is coming along good. This was back in May last year. I've done quite some progress since.

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/IMG_5612_SMALL.jpg


http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/IMG_5614_SMALL.jpg



Some of my custom parts from Beech performance. Many more already in the making, including my custom short runner FFIM.

Most of these parts will be polished or powder coated later. You can click on the images to see a larger image.

Have fun!

Dual pump hanger. Good for about 900-1000WHP. I only want 500-600whp with insane rev and response. My custom Stainless steel lines can handle 1000+ WHP fuel delivery in case I'm feeling adventurous. Also custom short throw shifter on the right.
http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7484.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7488.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7489.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7490.jpg

Below custom oil filter relocation kit and alternator relocation bracket.
http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7494.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7498.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7505.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7506.jpg

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7510.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7512.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7513.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7514.jpg


Custom made billet pulleys.
http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7517.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7521.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7523.jpg

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7531.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7533.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7542.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7544.jpg

Custom valve covers with custom Stainless steel oil galley gasket.
http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7545.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7555.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7558.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7561.jpg

http://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7523.jpghttp://supraholics.com/supra/89supra/SIMG_7529.jpg

I caught up on the entire thread and commend you on your courageous build. Keep it up, I'm glad to see that others take the little details and make them important too. I don't know how much time and money I spent of replacing nuts and bolts with stainless or high grade chrome upgrades. Any way, I hope you don't decide to go with the red trim wheels, IMHO they are way too trendy and you would be better served with the HRE's if you have the funds. Also take a look at iForged or Kodiaks as an alternative...

Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress.

Yup details are important and Expensive!

I've been back and forth MANY times with the chrome wheels, black centers/polished lips, red centers/polished lips, black centers/red lips and I decided on the red lips for now. I can always do a quick change, so is not permanent.

Iforged are junk for the money. HREs are good, but I'm going with Work wheels. I tried getting CCW to make me custom wheels, which they happened to be working on something similar, but I guess they are too busy and I don't want what they have out there now (design wise for my car). CCW IMO right now are the best bang for your buck. Super light, durable, just nice all around...

Looking really good man can't wait to go for a ride.

You will... make sure you bring a spare set of undies ;)

WOW. Get those red wheels!!

wow, amazing! Just went through the whole thread. Quick question, where did you get the brake lines duplicated in chrome? Do it yourself of take it somewhere?

awsome build. deff alot of time and $$ in this car.

i own a mk2 and did a resto on that a few years back.