BA9092
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- First Name
- Christian
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- Dallas/Fort Worth
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- 2020 GR Supra Absolute Zero Premium
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I bought my Absolute Zero 2020 Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium (w/ DAP) brand new back in August of 2020 from Doenges Toyota just outside Tulsa, Oklahoma. I drove it home to Dallas, Texas that evening. Love at first drive? Absolutely.
Fast forward 5 years and just under 18000 miles, I feel like it maybe time to move on. Not for a lack of enthusiasm, but this is by far the longest I’ve ever kept a car. My goal was at least 3 years, so my heartstrings were definitely pulled for keeping it this long. By then, I had paid off the loan and received the clean title - what a nice feeling that was too!
Working from home and having a garage helped to keep the miles low and the paint fresh as it has only been hand washed…always. Yes, it still smells like new too! Definitely a garage queen. I’ve only had water bottles in the cupholders. No smoking, no pets, no food…ever! Since it has only seen rain like 8 to 10 times, if that, the wipers are still the same ones that came with the car! It has, however, seen light flurries one night during a weekend trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas but it all melted by the time I started up later that morning.
As to commemorate the 5 year anniversary, I decided to go with a little change: A full color change PPF wrap in Pearl Green! I only found out after ordering the wrap that the A80 15th anniversary edition color was also a pearl green. How cool!
The PPF has a full 5 year warranty along with another 5 year warranty ceramic coating!
Now, for the condition….
All the body panels are original with no dents, scratches or repairs! There was minor paint correction done prior to the full frontal PPF which was done a couple weeks after picking it up. Thankfully I wasn’t too worried as it came with the factory PPF, so that was a relief but definitely needed to change to a full hood, bumper, headlights, A-pillars and side mirrors coverage by Xpel. Also had the Xpel window tint done at the same shop at the same time.
Luckily, I’ve never had any issues except for the battery occasionally running low. Once I replaced it with a lithium battery from PowerTex along with a CTEK lithium tender for those times I went without driving for more than a few days, all was good. I’ve also been lucky to never have experienced a CEL or any leaks of any kind. With every mod, I’ve always checked for codes. Mostly just sensors that tripped and cleared themselves after a short drive. Oh, and both key fobs are fully functional.
Maintenance…
I’ve always performed my own with the exception of tire/wheel balancing/mounting and alignment. I only brought it in to the dealership once for the brake recall a few years ago. The brake-in oil change was done at 1200 miles on 11/2020 then LiquiMoly TT6600 0W20. The oil changes from then on were done every November at approximately 4000 mile intervals with LiquiMoly Special Tec 5W30. The cabin filter was replaced twice - once at 5000 miles and another at 14000. I perform the oil measurement function every week, especially since I’m on the original plastic oil pump - measures to 100% every time with no issues. Differential fluid was changed at 16500 miles on 3/2025 with Motul Gear 300 75W90. I needlessly also replaced the OEM spark plugs at 13000 miles on 4/2025 with the NGK 96206 along with the Dinan red ignition coils. Lastly the brake fluid was flushed at 9000 miles on 6/2023 with Motul RBF600.
While I was blessed with a fully unlocked ECU (DME date 10/24/19), I’ve only flashed it with MHD. Since I bought and installed an Active Autowerke catted downpipe and only used 93 octane, I stuck with stage 2. However, I also added the XHP TCU flash (also stage 2), the AWE Resonated Touring cat-back, an AFE Momentum cold air intake with the Pro Dry S filter and the Wagner Tuning intake manifold along with modifying the OEM engine cover to fit.
Speaking of mods… Here we go!
Wheels:
- Advan GT Beyond wheels in Racing Hyper Black with Machined Lip finish - Front: 19x9.5+25 / Rear: 19x10.5+32
- Bonoss lug nut style black bolts & locks
Tires:
- Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires - Front: 265/35 / Rear: 295/35
Brakes:
- PowerStop Z16 ceramic brake pads
Suspension:
- Eibach Z4/Euro sport lowering springs
- Whiteline front adjustable end links
- Cusco rear chassis brace
- BMS billet front strut braces coated in Cerakoat black
- AFE adjustable front sway bar
Sound:
- Alpha One Lightwave DSP/amplifier
- Alpha One full speaker replacements
- Subwoofer port mod
- Dynamat & Noico front door cards and rear hatch area sound deadening
Interior:
- Matching dead pedal
- Red aluminum tach ring
- Bonobo red aluminum S emblem start button
- Silver aluminum a/c & radio knob rings
- Blackline Spec billet silver paddle shifters
- Blackline red performance hood latch handle
- EOS carbon fiber center a/c switch panel cover
- EOS carbon fiber center console panel cover
- EOS carbon fiber side door panel covers
- Custom silver colored seatbelts
- Anti-glare infotainment screen protector
- OEM+MODS GR Supra logo black carpet floor mats
- Airbag warning stickers black label covers
- Marvel Motorsports custom carbon fiber & perforated leather steering wheel
- Custom leather airbag cover with OEM stitching & gloss black emblem
- Custom Alea Leather Rosso Red leather seats with OEM silver stitching and perforated diamond pattern inserts
- OEM cargo nets & side cargo net
- OPT7 RGB interior footwell light kit & RGB LED dash strip
- High strength rear hatch struts for carbon fiber wing
Exterior:
- Triple7 GT4 Style vent hood custom painted in heat-resistant gloss black
- Megachip splash guards
- Aimgain-style rear carbon fiber wing with UV clear coat
- Carbon fiber exterior door vent trim
- Maxton Design V2 gloss black front lip splitter
- Acexxon rear reflextor inserts
- Custom smoked lens rear tail lights
- M-Style carbon fiber mirror caps with UV cleacoat
- Brembo logo caliper decals
- Rexpeed polarized anti-glare convex side mirrors with BSM
- Motorsport+ Race Yellow DRL modules
- AMS gloss black side mirror wind buffeting trim
- Custom front and rear gloss black emblems from Juan
- OLM carbon fiber front bumper inlet trim
- OLM V2 F! Style reverse/4th brake light
- OEM+MODS gloss black open front vents
- OEM+MODS gloss black open hood vents
- OEM+MODS rear diffuser fins
A few things from Verus:
- Verus black jack point pads
- Verus turbo heat shield
- Verus master cylinder brace
- Verus red caps - a/c lines, gas cap, w/w fluid, coolant, oil
Dashcam setup:
- Blackvue DR970X-2CH Plus dash cams
- Blackvue Power Magic Ultra Battery B-124
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Since pricing is very subjective especially with modifications, I want to hear some suggestions. I’ve seen 2020 models with prices between $46K and $56K depending on mods, condition and mileage. With that being said, I wanted to ask the group what your thoughts are on pricing. Asking? Selling? Starting? Bottom?
In closing, I’d like to thank @FLtrackdays @razorlab @zrk @FuzzyRev @Supra93 @Dannyvandelft @puzzled @Andrew4Supra @Loco38SUP @BMWAF @Rocksandblues @XtremeMaC to name a few and anyone else I forgot to mention for their knowledge, insight, recommendations and contributions during the last 5 years. I couldn’t have done this without you!
Photos up next!
Thank you all again!
Fast forward 5 years and just under 18000 miles, I feel like it maybe time to move on. Not for a lack of enthusiasm, but this is by far the longest I’ve ever kept a car. My goal was at least 3 years, so my heartstrings were definitely pulled for keeping it this long. By then, I had paid off the loan and received the clean title - what a nice feeling that was too!
Working from home and having a garage helped to keep the miles low and the paint fresh as it has only been hand washed…always. Yes, it still smells like new too! Definitely a garage queen. I’ve only had water bottles in the cupholders. No smoking, no pets, no food…ever! Since it has only seen rain like 8 to 10 times, if that, the wipers are still the same ones that came with the car! It has, however, seen light flurries one night during a weekend trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas but it all melted by the time I started up later that morning.
As to commemorate the 5 year anniversary, I decided to go with a little change: A full color change PPF wrap in Pearl Green! I only found out after ordering the wrap that the A80 15th anniversary edition color was also a pearl green. How cool!
The PPF has a full 5 year warranty along with another 5 year warranty ceramic coating!
Now, for the condition….
All the body panels are original with no dents, scratches or repairs! There was minor paint correction done prior to the full frontal PPF which was done a couple weeks after picking it up. Thankfully I wasn’t too worried as it came with the factory PPF, so that was a relief but definitely needed to change to a full hood, bumper, headlights, A-pillars and side mirrors coverage by Xpel. Also had the Xpel window tint done at the same shop at the same time.
Luckily, I’ve never had any issues except for the battery occasionally running low. Once I replaced it with a lithium battery from PowerTex along with a CTEK lithium tender for those times I went without driving for more than a few days, all was good. I’ve also been lucky to never have experienced a CEL or any leaks of any kind. With every mod, I’ve always checked for codes. Mostly just sensors that tripped and cleared themselves after a short drive. Oh, and both key fobs are fully functional.
Maintenance…
I’ve always performed my own with the exception of tire/wheel balancing/mounting and alignment. I only brought it in to the dealership once for the brake recall a few years ago. The brake-in oil change was done at 1200 miles on 11/2020 then LiquiMoly TT6600 0W20. The oil changes from then on were done every November at approximately 4000 mile intervals with LiquiMoly Special Tec 5W30. The cabin filter was replaced twice - once at 5000 miles and another at 14000. I perform the oil measurement function every week, especially since I’m on the original plastic oil pump - measures to 100% every time with no issues. Differential fluid was changed at 16500 miles on 3/2025 with Motul Gear 300 75W90. I needlessly also replaced the OEM spark plugs at 13000 miles on 4/2025 with the NGK 96206 along with the Dinan red ignition coils. Lastly the brake fluid was flushed at 9000 miles on 6/2023 with Motul RBF600.
While I was blessed with a fully unlocked ECU (DME date 10/24/19), I’ve only flashed it with MHD. Since I bought and installed an Active Autowerke catted downpipe and only used 93 octane, I stuck with stage 2. However, I also added the XHP TCU flash (also stage 2), the AWE Resonated Touring cat-back, an AFE Momentum cold air intake with the Pro Dry S filter and the Wagner Tuning intake manifold along with modifying the OEM engine cover to fit.
Speaking of mods… Here we go!
Wheels:
- Advan GT Beyond wheels in Racing Hyper Black with Machined Lip finish - Front: 19x9.5+25 / Rear: 19x10.5+32
- Bonoss lug nut style black bolts & locks
Tires:
- Continental ExtremeContact Sport 02 tires - Front: 265/35 / Rear: 295/35
Brakes:
- PowerStop Z16 ceramic brake pads
Suspension:
- Eibach Z4/Euro sport lowering springs
- Whiteline front adjustable end links
- Cusco rear chassis brace
- BMS billet front strut braces coated in Cerakoat black
- AFE adjustable front sway bar
Sound:
- Alpha One Lightwave DSP/amplifier
- Alpha One full speaker replacements
- Subwoofer port mod
- Dynamat & Noico front door cards and rear hatch area sound deadening
Interior:
- Matching dead pedal
- Red aluminum tach ring
- Bonobo red aluminum S emblem start button
- Silver aluminum a/c & radio knob rings
- Blackline Spec billet silver paddle shifters
- Blackline red performance hood latch handle
- EOS carbon fiber center a/c switch panel cover
- EOS carbon fiber center console panel cover
- EOS carbon fiber side door panel covers
- Custom silver colored seatbelts
- Anti-glare infotainment screen protector
- OEM+MODS GR Supra logo black carpet floor mats
- Airbag warning stickers black label covers
- Marvel Motorsports custom carbon fiber & perforated leather steering wheel
- Custom leather airbag cover with OEM stitching & gloss black emblem
- Custom Alea Leather Rosso Red leather seats with OEM silver stitching and perforated diamond pattern inserts
- OEM cargo nets & side cargo net
- OPT7 RGB interior footwell light kit & RGB LED dash strip
- High strength rear hatch struts for carbon fiber wing
Exterior:
- Triple7 GT4 Style vent hood custom painted in heat-resistant gloss black
- Megachip splash guards
- Aimgain-style rear carbon fiber wing with UV clear coat
- Carbon fiber exterior door vent trim
- Maxton Design V2 gloss black front lip splitter
- Acexxon rear reflextor inserts
- Custom smoked lens rear tail lights
- M-Style carbon fiber mirror caps with UV cleacoat
- Brembo logo caliper decals
- Rexpeed polarized anti-glare convex side mirrors with BSM
- Motorsport+ Race Yellow DRL modules
- AMS gloss black side mirror wind buffeting trim
- Custom front and rear gloss black emblems from Juan
- OLM carbon fiber front bumper inlet trim
- OLM V2 F! Style reverse/4th brake light
- OEM+MODS gloss black open front vents
- OEM+MODS gloss black open hood vents
- OEM+MODS rear diffuser fins
A few things from Verus:
- Verus black jack point pads
- Verus turbo heat shield
- Verus master cylinder brace
- Verus red caps - a/c lines, gas cap, w/w fluid, coolant, oil
Dashcam setup:
- Blackvue DR970X-2CH Plus dash cams
- Blackvue Power Magic Ultra Battery B-124
----------------------
Since pricing is very subjective especially with modifications, I want to hear some suggestions. I’ve seen 2020 models with prices between $46K and $56K depending on mods, condition and mileage. With that being said, I wanted to ask the group what your thoughts are on pricing. Asking? Selling? Starting? Bottom?
In closing, I’d like to thank @FLtrackdays @razorlab @zrk @FuzzyRev @Supra93 @Dannyvandelft @puzzled @Andrew4Supra @Loco38SUP @BMWAF @Rocksandblues @XtremeMaC to name a few and anyone else I forgot to mention for their knowledge, insight, recommendations and contributions during the last 5 years. I couldn’t have done this without you!
Photos up next!
Thank you all again!
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