marshallpre1's Supra: Has new shoes

[marshallpre1]

Well, someone suggested I start a journal... so here I am. Before I talk about the build up, lets get through the story (you can skip this if you want)...

I have always wanted a Supra ever since I could remember. I guess it all started when I was around 11 or 12 and I played NFS 1:SE on the computer. It had all sorts of sports cars, but I fell in love with the Supra. I probably didn't really care much about cars back then, but as I got older I really started liking the car. It's pretty funny, there's never a day where I don't talk about the Supra. I have always wanted a 1997 Royal Sapphire Pearl TT 6 speed. There are only 31 of those in the US (including the 98s), so I knew my chances were pretty low. My AIM sn before I got my Supra was/is SUPRAman97TT. Fast forward to last May... I just graduated college, and the Supra dream was getting closer and closer. Despite all the damn student loans, living on your own, expenses, savings, etc., I had to get one. They were not getting any cheaper. So as a pretty conservative guy, I was aiming to purchase one Spring 2008. I have seriously contemplated on picking up an STi or Evo. I love those cars. Plus, they can be my DD- good in the snow, 4 doors, pretty good room, quick. Also, you can pick them up pretty cheaply, especially a couple year old ones. My gf told me that if I don't get my Supra, I'll always be a grumpy, whiny, little biatch.

So the hunt was on. For the same amount of money I could spend on a 2005 Sti/Evo, I can only find 1993-94 Supra TT 6spd with high miles. So I decided to wait until spring. But then, I found a Deep Jewel Green, 100% perfectly stock 97 TT from CA. The price was higher than I wanted to spend, miles were pretty high, plus I really did not want to fly there and check it out. The great thing about supraforums is that people know other people, so I was informed from many members that the seller was honest, they've driven in the car, and the conditions he reported was accurate. After he and I negotiated, we determined a way to not screw each other over, and the deal was done. I had the car shipped here, and picked it up Nov 14 in NJ.

There she was- my dream car. I sat in, all the gauges were facing me- exactly like a c0ckpit. My gf who was sitting in a driver's car. I was a little weary because I've never driven a car like this before. This supposed "320" bhp (we'll get to that later) car had nearly three times the power of my corolla. I started the engine. She had a nice rumble. She drives like a normal car for the most part, until you just floor it...HOLY SH*T. You feel the first turbo kick in, and then around 4800 rpm the second one just plasters you to the seat. It was pretty intense. My first fill up in NJ became an interview. The guy was asking me all about it, where'd I get it, how fast it is, etc. I told him, "I really don't know how fast she is. I just got her today!" So now I know those supra guys in the forums weren't kidding. This car is an attention whore- not from girls, but from guys.

Fast forward the story to today. Recent encounters have been pretty crazy. I've had people literally standing out of their car's windows screaming "OMFG it's a Supra!!" Ummm shouldn't you be watching the road? lol But yes I am very happy. No regrets. Everyday is like Christmas. I still have to pinch myself once in a while to realize I really do own my dream car. I can go on and on, but you guys are bored, so lets get to the good stuff

[Cardriverx]

im glad to hear your happy! I could only dream to own a supra, lol. Good luck with it!

Do you have any plans for it?

[marshallpre1]

The car is 100% stock. Here are some of the pics:



My two babies!






I dyno'd my car on a dyno dynamics during my first Supra meet/dyno.. People joked about my stocker. They said they couldn't hear it. Of course not, there were 700 hp cars at the meet!

Here's the sheet 302 rwhp- not bad for a stocker!

[marshallpre1]

Plan right now is BPU. I would love to get 400 at the wheels. This seems doable since it seems like I have a healthy stocker I know I need a front mount, but that would have to come later. They're expensive!

I have half of the parts:

Greddy Boost Cut Controller
RMM downpipe
ngk plugs
stillen 52 mm boost gauge

Need:
Quiet, high performing exhaust: looking at hks super dragger or blitz nur spec
O2 simulator: damn obd2
Electronic or Manual boost controller with c0ckpit adjust

the downpipe sitting in my kitchen


Today was the first official day of modding. Took off the exhaust, and the catted downpipe. I just hope I have enough time because I have also started pursuing grad school while working full time. It's all worth it since the company pays for it haha

[justinlansdale]

aw man, my favorite car ever. i'm excited to see how this comes out!

[Blkmax]

car looks great man.. good luck with it.

[SpEcRv9]

damn i think goin from a corolla to that, you got one of the best upgrades ever....i now envy you and dont even know you....

that prob feels cool lol.

[TROLL]

awesome... i keep hearing the car is an attention whore from guys too (not girls!) haha...

my supra doesnt even run but i've already experienced it myself. pretty much as soon as i handed the check over and officially became the owner of mine we were waiting down the street for the pickup truck. this kid looked like he was casing the car about to steal it. i felt a little uncomfortable and said something to rich (from fuzion auto, who was with me to check out the car because he is the man) and he just kinda laughed, told me the kid wasnt stealing the car, he was just checking it out and that its something i better start getting used to. its kinda crazy, but i like it .

[PaleDSM]

I am a fan of the MKIV but I don't quite understand people's reactions to the car. Maybe I have just been around enough of them and I am not as excited. I dunno. I like them, especially with a front lip, a drop, RMM spoiler, and some wheels but I could never see myself hanging out of a window yelling OMG ITS A SUPRA!!!!!

[doug]

Originally Posted by PaleDSM

I am a fan of the MKIV but I don't quite understand people's reactions to the car. Maybe I have just been around enough of them and I am not as excited. I dunno. I like them, especially with a front lip, a drop, RMM spoiler, and some wheels but I could never see myself hanging out of a window yelling OMG ITS A SUPRA!!!!!

I'm the same way... seen it plenty of times.

When I was like 16, 7 years ago and Rich from Fuzion first came around in his Supra and did massive burn outs, i was like "OMG SOOPRUHHH!!!!"

But now.. 6 years later... I love them still, but it's not the holiest of cars. R34 GT-R FTMFW.

Nice car, good luck with the modding!

[jrtcbmw]

i have always loved the supras, like when i was little i had a poster of supra and read all about it as much as i could. one day i hope to own one.

your car is beautiful and clean and looks really good.

good luck and enjoy

-Jason

[marshallpre1]

Thanks for all of the comments. I was not trying to imply that scenes like that happen all the time. The Supra does seem to attract more attention than a corvette or an STi, etc. Part of it I think is the rarity- WTF was that? I think over the years the Supra has become well known among car enthusiast for its performance capabilities and that is why most car people (exotic, muscle, tuner) at least appreciate the Supra. I'll have to take some pics today so you can see a couple me getting down and dirty lol

And Troll, you have to come to some of the Supra meets when you get that thing running!!

I really hope to see you guys in some of the meets in the spring

[doug]

Something about a straight six that gets my juices going... haha.

[PaleDSM]

I'm not busting your balls. I have experienced it first hand as well. I have been in my friends single 93 targa and seen people go out of their way to drive past the car.


They are great cars for sure. Enjoy it.

[james_ls]

Kickass car...in a SUPER classy color.

Keep it clean, I'll be watching this one close.

[Nick 95 6sp]

A touching story but having gone thru something like that myself, I can understand how you feel about it. Best of luck with it.

[mikes93]

Ya, good luck with it.... and start looking for a right clutch. LOL.

[marshallpre1]

More parts:
NGK plugs, Greddy BCC, Stillen Boost Gauge


HKS Super Drager Exhaust

[marshallpre1]

Parts are installed... well some

I decided to get a gauge pod (still debating what to put for the third one):


dirty exhaust on a dirty car, it's 130 mm tip, 95 mm piping, pretty big, but doesn't look bad at all. The stock tip was 100 mm. And it is flush with the body of the car- HKS Super Drager



More updates and a video in a couple of weeks

[Chris215]

very nice, good luck.