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Wow, not unusual then. Phil

These days the "replacement required" isn't necessarily because of TTY considerations but because the std bolt comes with a thread locker already applied from the factory. In other words the manufacturer doesn't trust the dealer techs to apply thread locker or the correct thread locker. Phil

Thats a first rate shop you have working on your car :doh: Phil

Same, same. Phil

Not really a surprise these days. Unless they have previous experience fitting an aftermarket accessory with zero issues and comebacks I can see why it's not worth it for them. Too much risk and not enough reward esp if they have a full book of work on the usual zero/minimal risk stuff. Phil

Can't agree with this in an IRS setup. The diff and engine can move about all they like within reason. Wheel hop is about uncontrolled wheel movement and related to the suspensions ability to offer the required control via suspension geometry, control arm and control arm bush flex, damper...

I fail to see how engine mounts have any influence on wheel hop. Phil

Ha paint matching. Even brand new cars can have a slight difference in shades between the plastic components and the meatal body panels, very, very common across many brands. It's usually maybe a 1/4 of a shade. When you colour match it's important to do it in natural light and especially not...

Can you think of a way to get all the exhaust valves in the closed position at the same time? Phil

Yes but when did you buy them? Post covid things changed. I've bought 3 new cars in the last 22 months and waited 5 months for the Kia, 6 months for the Mazda and 13 months to the day for the Supra which was delivered 1 year and 5 days ago. Don't know what waiting times are currently for the...

Looks like you have room for one more. Phil

Funny post. The delivery isn't as simple as buying a new TV, what were you expecting. You'll have another few weeks to wait after it gets off the boat most likely while they wait for BMW in Germany to send the Navigation software. The salesman says one thing and does another, I'm shocked. Fees...

Not sure of head availability but knowing mechanics these days and how hopeless the majority are they will likely charge you a massive labour rate/hours and still cock it up. So maybe a good SH engine is a better option. Even the dullard mechanics these days can generally do an engine swap. Phil

CF, 21st century chrome in a lot of cases. Quietly knowing it's there and being low key about it is the way for me, not making it an in your face feature. Phil

You need to get under the car and release the park pawl in the transmission manually. Brilliant system I know. Phil

Well it looks like it's cracked when you consider the images and the symptoms but to be 100% sure you could buy yourself a coolant pressure/fill tester which are very cheap to buy and pressure test the system. I've got a ton of experience in boroscoping and it's often very hard to differentiate...

Yep, the OP has literally asked for an opinion on wheels (among other questions) and out come the "hand holders". Phil

Totally the wrong style/look for a Supra. Phil

Ik thanks. Pm me when you know if you don't mind. Phil

I'm interested in the engine cover if you can ship to Melbourne Australia. USPS would be fine, not in a hurry. Phil