reNeglect
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Hey Everyone!
So I finally decided to start a build journal for the very first time. So back in summer of 2020, July/August, I started to really do a lot of research on the brand new GR Supra. At the time, I was debating on selling my G37 Coupe and getting a different car. Ultimately it came down to a used 997.1/2 or 991.1 911 Carrera S or the new Supra. Well I guess you guys know which car I decided to go with haha.
Modification List:
Wheels & Tires:
- Volk Racing TE37SL (OG Stickers) - Blast Bronze Original Finish, but now powdercoated to closest OG Bronze Finish
- Michelin Pilot 4S 265-35-19 & 305-30-19
Suspension , Brakes & Bracing:
- KW V3 Coilovers with Cancellers
- Blitz Front Strut Brace
- Eibach Front Sway Bar
- Eibach Rear Sway Bar
- SPL Front Tie Rod Ends.
- United Speed Racing Harness Bar/Brace
- SPL Adjustable Caster Bushings
- PowerStop Z23 Ceramic Pads (Front & Rear)
Performance:
- MST V2 Intake
- Mishimoto Chargepipe
- AMS Catless Downpipe
- RK Titanium Signature Single Exit
- Visconti Flex Fuel Kit
- EcuTek Flex Fuel Tune by Marin Nelson
- CSF X VF Engineering Super Intake Manifold
Exterior:
- Full Suntek PPF
- Gloss Black Wrapped Roof
- Window tint - 35%
- AMS Anti-Wind Buffeting Kit
- Artisan Spirits Rear Carbon Duckbill
- Fly1 Motorsports Carbon front lip
- IND Distribution painted front & rear reflectors
- Carbon Fiber Side Mirror Caps
- Sayber Designs Front Fenders
- AimGain Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
- Fully Gloss Black Supra Emblem (no more chrome surround)
- IND Painted Black GR Emblem
- Future Classic License Plate Frame
- Rexpeed Ultrawide Blue Tinted Side View Mirror
- OLM Carbon Fiber front bumper extensions/fangs
- Exhaust Hole Cover
Interior:
- Recaro Sportster CS by AMX Performance (Carbon Back & Bottoms) - in production
- Reupholstered OEM Steering Wheel by DrozdUpholstery
- NV Specialties Carbon Fiber Dash (left & right side)
- Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
- Full Screen Carplay upgrade
- Ethanol Fuel Sensor Gauge
- Ported Rear Sub Box
- Front & Rear Dashcam
- Red Seat Belts (re-webbed)
- Red OEM leather Knee pad trim
- Red OEM leather Cup holder
- Rexpeed Carbon Fiber Interior Dash Trim
- OLM Alcantara Wrapped Gauge Cluster Trim
- OLM Carbon Fiber Lower Gauge/Dash Trim
Upcoming Mods:
- Mevius Black Lug Bolts (need to install, stud conversion was just too costly… as I would’ve splurged and got Project Kics
- P3 digital boost gauge (working with them, ill be the first beta tester ?)
- Carbon Engine Cover (Trimmed for the Intake Manifold)
- Carbon Ecu Cover
Future Mods:
- PureTurbo 800/850 or AMS Big Turbo kit with T51R Mod??? (Researching for power delivery, driveability) - might actually go for the Remnant Performance kit, as theres a lot more value and T51R
- Pure Driveline Transmission build/upgrade
- HKS Carbon Fiber Rear Strut brace (If they ever release this lmao)
August 29 2020, is the day I took delivery of my Supra. I am located in Calgary, AB Canada, I had to make a short 3 hour journey to Edmonton, AB Canada to take delivery of my Absolute Zero 2020 Gr Supra. But what is a car guys journey without some hiccups? I had committed to purchasing the "managers" demo vehicle with 6000KMs on the odometer. Wishing I had knew better but I had requested the vehicle to not be washed upon delivery (huge mistake, as the dead bugs in front of the vehicle.. well some of them were not bugs but rather than some deep scratches down to the bare plastic.) Washed upon delivery (huge mistake, as the dead bugs in front of the vehicle.. well some of them were not bugs but rather than some deep scratches down to the bare plastic.) This was only noticed after I had left the dealer and headed towards the car wash so I can rinse and tape up the front end with masking tape before the journey home. Long story short now, the dealer had agreed to pay a good chunk of bumper refinish.
That evening, the very first mods were being installed! Bimmercode, the usual.
August 31 2020, Vehicle was dropped off for some TLC, full Suntek PPF, and PPF on interior trim (Carbon center console, infotainment screen, and door trim), Gloss Black Roof, Suntek Carbon Tint 30% all around. I believe the Supra comes up a very mild factory tint? As the 30% I have seems darker than my other vehicles tinted at the same 35%. Full body PPF took 5 days to complete, was able to pick up the car that friday!
September 7 2020, Vehicle was dropped off for front bumper refinish, Bumper was done by thursday, however the paint match was very off and needed to be resprayed. My G37 was also the tri-coat pearl white, so I understand how hard it is to color match. I was not that upset with the shop, as they were willing to make it right and try again without any additional expenses to me. Unfortunately, this had to wait as i wanted to have the car for the weekend and monday it was going in for the first service!
Ironically enough, the BMW dealership was across the street, so I had made a pit stop for some touch up paint!
September 14 2020, Vehicle was dropped off at my local dealer for the very first service (as this was a demo vehicle, and the oil change light came on) and GPS Navigation was not activated. Low and behold, everyone at the dealer was commenting on the poorly color matched bumpers and the parking lot attendant decided to rev my Supra as soon as he started the car to move it.. in the service bay drop off... heard everything in the waiting area. I made sure my service advisor
knew that he should not be doing that, and I got an apology. Car was ready for pick up in a few hours.
Mod Time! In between this fiasco, another mod has arrived, AMS Anti Wind Diffuser, IND Front & Rear Reflector Delete, as well as the rear diffuser reflector delete. Install happened that very evening! Can finally drive with the windows open!
September 15 2020, Vehicle was dropped off at the shop again for them to try color matching the bumper. Vehicle was ready for pick up Thursday and the match is about 90% this time! They had to send the gas cap to the distributor (PPG) for them to mix the paint this time.
Keep the mods coming! My Proclip USA mount came, this was very quick and sleek install that gave me that perfect phone mount location without being intrusive.
September 16 2020, vehicle was dropped off at the PPF shop to get the bumper wrapped and I can drive without worrying about rock chips, mismatched bumpers or the ugly scratches from when I took delivery. Yes I know typically, you should wait 1-2 weeks before PPF after fresh paint. However the bumper was double baked as per my request to aid with quicker curing.
Rexspeed goodies also arrived, Passenger vent badge, and steering wheel badge. Install was very quick and easy! Made the interior feel more special.
September 23 2020, its the small stuff that counts. I had purchased a GR Supra lanyard and a carbon fiber key case, which had finally arrived!
October 5 2020. While winter is literally around the corner here in Canada, the last wave of mods are still trickling in. Carbon Fiber mirror caps! These were ordered off AliExpress for a fraction of the cost of OEM's. Install was quick and easy and a very nice addition to the exterior aesthetics!
October 7 2020. MST Intake! Huge shoutouts to Speed Industry on getting me the intake, while this was sold out everywhere and restock just happened.. I was able to secure myself the intake and get it with express shipping before the Thanksgiving long-weekend! (Canada remember folk, October 12 vs November 26)
Install was quite easy for the most part, the hardest was getting that breather plug off. However post install and going for a quick test drive, the increased turbo sound was sooooo worth it.
October 9 2020. Quick stop at the PPF shop to get the mirrors PPF wrapped and protected!
October 15 2020. Personalized license plate has arrived! "N0TA2JZ" twinning with a newfound friend in Edmonton "N0TTA2J"
October 28 2020. One the last mods for the 2020 season. Autotecknic Carbon fiber paddle shifters.
After fighting with airbag and finally getting it off, install was super easy and quick. Fantastic addition to interior and driving experience. With my G37 Coupe the paddle shifters were straight out of the R35 GTR and being column mounted. Still getting use to steering wheel mounted paddles... But with these extended paddles, they definitely make it a lot easier.
So I finally decided to start a build journal for the very first time. So back in summer of 2020, July/August, I started to really do a lot of research on the brand new GR Supra. At the time, I was debating on selling my G37 Coupe and getting a different car. Ultimately it came down to a used 997.1/2 or 991.1 911 Carrera S or the new Supra. Well I guess you guys know which car I decided to go with haha.
Modification List:
Wheels & Tires:
- Volk Racing TE37SL (OG Stickers) - Blast Bronze Original Finish, but now powdercoated to closest OG Bronze Finish
- Michelin Pilot 4S 265-35-19 & 305-30-19
Suspension , Brakes & Bracing:
- KW V3 Coilovers with Cancellers
- Blitz Front Strut Brace
- Eibach Front Sway Bar
- Eibach Rear Sway Bar
- SPL Front Tie Rod Ends.
- United Speed Racing Harness Bar/Brace
- SPL Adjustable Caster Bushings
- PowerStop Z23 Ceramic Pads (Front & Rear)
Performance:
- MST V2 Intake
- Mishimoto Chargepipe
- AMS Catless Downpipe
- RK Titanium Signature Single Exit
- Visconti Flex Fuel Kit
- EcuTek Flex Fuel Tune by Marin Nelson
- CSF X VF Engineering Super Intake Manifold
Exterior:
- Full Suntek PPF
- Gloss Black Wrapped Roof
- Window tint - 35%
- AMS Anti-Wind Buffeting Kit
- Artisan Spirits Rear Carbon Duckbill
- Fly1 Motorsports Carbon front lip
- IND Distribution painted front & rear reflectors
- Carbon Fiber Side Mirror Caps
- Sayber Designs Front Fenders
- AimGain Style Carbon Fiber Side Skirts
- Fully Gloss Black Supra Emblem (no more chrome surround)
- IND Painted Black GR Emblem
- Future Classic License Plate Frame
- Rexpeed Ultrawide Blue Tinted Side View Mirror
- OLM Carbon Fiber front bumper extensions/fangs
- Exhaust Hole Cover
Interior:
- Recaro Sportster CS by AMX Performance (Carbon Back & Bottoms) - in production
- Reupholstered OEM Steering Wheel by DrozdUpholstery
- NV Specialties Carbon Fiber Dash (left & right side)
- Carbon Fiber Paddle Shifters
- Full Screen Carplay upgrade
- Ethanol Fuel Sensor Gauge
- Ported Rear Sub Box
- Front & Rear Dashcam
- Red Seat Belts (re-webbed)
- Red OEM leather Knee pad trim
- Red OEM leather Cup holder
- Rexpeed Carbon Fiber Interior Dash Trim
- OLM Alcantara Wrapped Gauge Cluster Trim
- OLM Carbon Fiber Lower Gauge/Dash Trim
Upcoming Mods:
- Mevius Black Lug Bolts (need to install, stud conversion was just too costly… as I would’ve splurged and got Project Kics
- P3 digital boost gauge (working with them, ill be the first beta tester ?)
- Carbon Engine Cover (Trimmed for the Intake Manifold)
- Carbon Ecu Cover
Future Mods:
- PureTurbo 800/850 or AMS Big Turbo kit with T51R Mod??? (Researching for power delivery, driveability) - might actually go for the Remnant Performance kit, as theres a lot more value and T51R
- Pure Driveline Transmission build/upgrade
- HKS Carbon Fiber Rear Strut brace (If they ever release this lmao)
August 29 2020, is the day I took delivery of my Supra. I am located in Calgary, AB Canada, I had to make a short 3 hour journey to Edmonton, AB Canada to take delivery of my Absolute Zero 2020 Gr Supra. But what is a car guys journey without some hiccups? I had committed to purchasing the "managers" demo vehicle with 6000KMs on the odometer. Wishing I had knew better but I had requested the vehicle to not be washed upon delivery (huge mistake, as the dead bugs in front of the vehicle.. well some of them were not bugs but rather than some deep scratches down to the bare plastic.) Washed upon delivery (huge mistake, as the dead bugs in front of the vehicle.. well some of them were not bugs but rather than some deep scratches down to the bare plastic.) This was only noticed after I had left the dealer and headed towards the car wash so I can rinse and tape up the front end with masking tape before the journey home. Long story short now, the dealer had agreed to pay a good chunk of bumper refinish.
That evening, the very first mods were being installed! Bimmercode, the usual.
August 31 2020, Vehicle was dropped off for some TLC, full Suntek PPF, and PPF on interior trim (Carbon center console, infotainment screen, and door trim), Gloss Black Roof, Suntek Carbon Tint 30% all around. I believe the Supra comes up a very mild factory tint? As the 30% I have seems darker than my other vehicles tinted at the same 35%. Full body PPF took 5 days to complete, was able to pick up the car that friday!
September 7 2020, Vehicle was dropped off for front bumper refinish, Bumper was done by thursday, however the paint match was very off and needed to be resprayed. My G37 was also the tri-coat pearl white, so I understand how hard it is to color match. I was not that upset with the shop, as they were willing to make it right and try again without any additional expenses to me. Unfortunately, this had to wait as i wanted to have the car for the weekend and monday it was going in for the first service!
Ironically enough, the BMW dealership was across the street, so I had made a pit stop for some touch up paint!
September 14 2020, Vehicle was dropped off at my local dealer for the very first service (as this was a demo vehicle, and the oil change light came on) and GPS Navigation was not activated. Low and behold, everyone at the dealer was commenting on the poorly color matched bumpers and the parking lot attendant decided to rev my Supra as soon as he started the car to move it.. in the service bay drop off... heard everything in the waiting area. I made sure my service advisor
knew that he should not be doing that, and I got an apology. Car was ready for pick up in a few hours.
Mod Time! In between this fiasco, another mod has arrived, AMS Anti Wind Diffuser, IND Front & Rear Reflector Delete, as well as the rear diffuser reflector delete. Install happened that very evening! Can finally drive with the windows open!
September 15 2020, Vehicle was dropped off at the shop again for them to try color matching the bumper. Vehicle was ready for pick up Thursday and the match is about 90% this time! They had to send the gas cap to the distributor (PPG) for them to mix the paint this time.
Keep the mods coming! My Proclip USA mount came, this was very quick and sleek install that gave me that perfect phone mount location without being intrusive.
September 16 2020, vehicle was dropped off at the PPF shop to get the bumper wrapped and I can drive without worrying about rock chips, mismatched bumpers or the ugly scratches from when I took delivery. Yes I know typically, you should wait 1-2 weeks before PPF after fresh paint. However the bumper was double baked as per my request to aid with quicker curing.
Rexspeed goodies also arrived, Passenger vent badge, and steering wheel badge. Install was very quick and easy! Made the interior feel more special.
September 23 2020, its the small stuff that counts. I had purchased a GR Supra lanyard and a carbon fiber key case, which had finally arrived!
October 5 2020. While winter is literally around the corner here in Canada, the last wave of mods are still trickling in. Carbon Fiber mirror caps! These were ordered off AliExpress for a fraction of the cost of OEM's. Install was quick and easy and a very nice addition to the exterior aesthetics!
October 7 2020. MST Intake! Huge shoutouts to Speed Industry on getting me the intake, while this was sold out everywhere and restock just happened.. I was able to secure myself the intake and get it with express shipping before the Thanksgiving long-weekend! (Canada remember folk, October 12 vs November 26)
Install was quite easy for the most part, the hardest was getting that breather plug off. However post install and going for a quick test drive, the increased turbo sound was sooooo worth it.
October 9 2020. Quick stop at the PPF shop to get the mirrors PPF wrapped and protected!
October 15 2020. Personalized license plate has arrived! "N0TA2JZ" twinning with a newfound friend in Edmonton "N0TTA2J"
October 28 2020. One the last mods for the 2020 season. Autotecknic Carbon fiber paddle shifters.
After fighting with airbag and finally getting it off, install was super easy and quick. Fantastic addition to interior and driving experience. With my G37 Coupe the paddle shifters were straight out of the R35 GTR and being column mounted. Still getting use to steering wheel mounted paddles... But with these extended paddles, they definitely make it a lot easier.
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