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SJ-Ray
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Probably the last "update" post before the Supra goes into storage during autumn / winter.
The Speed Engineering wing won't get fully mounted yet, because i was not able to get an appointment at the paint shop.
Why a visit to a paint shop? Well when i took the ducktail spoiler off, i also damaged the paint while i was removing the adhesive with a vinyl eraser.
I did try to be as careful as possible, but at some spots the adhesive stuck really badly to the paint.
Well regardless i started to drill the holes for the wing and did a loosely test fit.
Some things i wanna mention.
The reinforcement plates i got from Speed where not bend the same way they showed in the installation guide / video.
Had to trim some plastic off, behind the trunk lock, so i could probably screw them on.
Also the screw sleeves used on the mounting adapters for the wing are ass.
On most of them the threads are not fully cut, so i ended up with some gaps and the wing all wobbly...
Speed send me new ones, but only 2 from 8 are usable... Made in germany quality doesn't mean shit.
So i plan to just use some washers and thread locker to make sure everything holds up nice and tight.
2
The KW suspension is not yet TÜV approved. The inspector was not happy about the -2,5° camber at the front, that is 0,25° over the manufactures tolerance.
So i have two options.
First - Get for the current tires i have a "Declaration of Non-Objection" (from Yokohama) that there is no concern regarding the camber, but that would mean i'm only allowed to run that tire type + extensive test drive by the inspector.
Second - Turn the camber back into the proper allowed range
So yeah, i will go with option two. Meaning next year another alignment, but i will mark down the current position so i can turn them back after the TÜV inspection. big middle finger to our german rules
3
Took care of the end of season oil change.
Oil looked still very clean, saw nothing concerning in it, also nothing visible in the oil filter.
Aaannd went for one last drive.
You can actually see the Alps if the sky is clear from here.
Sadly some clouds and a lot of mist currently hovering around.
The Speed Engineering wing won't get fully mounted yet, because i was not able to get an appointment at the paint shop.
Why a visit to a paint shop? Well when i took the ducktail spoiler off, i also damaged the paint while i was removing the adhesive with a vinyl eraser.
I did try to be as careful as possible, but at some spots the adhesive stuck really badly to the paint.
Well regardless i started to drill the holes for the wing and did a loosely test fit.
Some things i wanna mention.
The reinforcement plates i got from Speed where not bend the same way they showed in the installation guide / video.
Had to trim some plastic off, behind the trunk lock, so i could probably screw them on.
Also the screw sleeves used on the mounting adapters for the wing are ass.
On most of them the threads are not fully cut, so i ended up with some gaps and the wing all wobbly...
Speed send me new ones, but only 2 from 8 are usable... Made in germany quality doesn't mean shit.
So i plan to just use some washers and thread locker to make sure everything holds up nice and tight.
2
The KW suspension is not yet TÜV approved. The inspector was not happy about the -2,5° camber at the front, that is 0,25° over the manufactures tolerance.
So i have two options.
First - Get for the current tires i have a "Declaration of Non-Objection" (from Yokohama) that there is no concern regarding the camber, but that would mean i'm only allowed to run that tire type + extensive test drive by the inspector.
Second - Turn the camber back into the proper allowed range
So yeah, i will go with option two. Meaning next year another alignment, but i will mark down the current position so i can turn them back after the TÜV inspection. big middle finger to our german rules
3
Took care of the end of season oil change.
Oil looked still very clean, saw nothing concerning in it, also nothing visible in the oil filter.
Aaannd went for one last drive.
You can actually see the Alps if the sky is clear from here.
Sadly some clouds and a lot of mist currently hovering around.
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