I just squeezed them back into the top hat and mounted them. They've been good for the last 6000+ miles since the springs were installed, with no rattling or noises so far.
Can't say I remember any of the ball bearings missing.
I didn't even know they were NOT supposed to come off like this...
The Supra is acctually one of the easiest car I've ever changed springs on.
A cheap spring compressor set that clamps onto the spring from each side, a strut top hat nut removal tool (19mm if I remember correctly) and a regular spanner and socket set are all you need.
You don't even need to...
Took some time off and went on a road trip through Europe. A couple of mates of mine came along and borrowed my 240SX for the trip.
We started the trip in Larvik, Norway, where we took the ferry to Hirtshals, Denmark. The ferry crew made sure we got the best spots.
We then travelled down the...
Yes, correct. Using 22 442C for now, just for testing, it's reading all gauges at 1 Hz in the oil level page.
But I believe the oil temp reading from the "secret menu" in the cluster uses the same reading as Mode 01? When testing the engine oil temp (Mode 01 05) in my app, it was the closest...
So, I've been away for a week on vacation, but before that I managed to update the oil level tool to be more accurate thanks to the number chart @razorlab posted.
I've been testing it for a week now, and it seems to be fairly accurate.
The engine has to be idling and the car has to be...
Based on the numbers from this post:
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/oil-level-analysis-with-ecutek.10943/#post-182251
I made this chart and added the values to an app I'm working on, so I can display it as a simple percentage bar.
I'm not 100% confident in these numbers though, and would...
Interesting! Do you happen to have this chart for the RWD version as well?
I dont have access to a xdf/bin file right now, otherwise I would have found it myself.
Edit: Did try with a bin from a Supra now, but it could not locate the BMWon_avl_CBSOilLvlRewd_T and BMWon_l_OilLvlSrvFrwd_T that...
Sorry, I don't have one. I fitted the OPF together with a Wagner downpipe and a Milltek backbox, so all my videos are from that setup.
Anyway, here is how it sounds with that setup:
I'm running the same Milltek OPF delete on my car. Looks good to me, and I can't see anything missing.
The only issue I had was refitting the gasket between the downpipe and the OPF delete, as it made it impossible to get the V-band clamp back on properly. I ended up running it without the...
Testing out some features in a new Supra themed gauge dash app I'm developing.
WiFi ENET/HZFS connection is now up and running! I've tested it with both the MHD Black adapter and the BM3 adapter so far. There's still a lot of testing to do before release, but right now I'm working on converting...
I know that on some cars, you can insert an allen key into the splined shaft where the EPB motor connects and manually retract the piston. I'm not sure if that works on our Supras, but it might be worth a try.
The OEM brake pads actually aren't that bad for street use, other than the fact that they produce an insane amount of brake dust, they have great braking power. in fact, they can be a bit to grabby when driving slow.
I'm running Endless MX72 PLUS myself right now, and they can be a bit...
Have not spent much on parts this year so far, just an oil change, brake pads/fluid and an Eibach swaybar.
Do have some plans for a long roadtrip this summer with this car, but more about that later.
I went with Endless MX72 Plus brake pads and Motul RBF660 fluid.
These pads produce noticeably...
New pads! Hopefully these won't be as dusty as the oem pads.
The oem pads are glued to the pistons. I used a putty knife to cut through the glue.
The right tools make this job so much easier.
I disengaged the e-brake and used this tool to compress the piston. Putting the e-brake in...