What did you do to your Supra today?

[BraveDemon]

My Uniden R7 arrives later today. When you were installing yours did you notice if you could use Uniden's wire-tap or is it necessary to hardwire to the fuse box?

I just bought a mount that came with a mirror tap kit. This one specifically:

Radar Mount Mirror Mount Bracket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0788XRBTV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Wanted to get a blend mount but they seem pricey for what they are. Let me know if your R7 auto powers off if you hardwire.

IMHO, use the mirror tap to hardwire the R7. It’s easier to work with than the passenger fuse box. Save the fuse taps for hardwiring dash cams.

Edit: also just to remind folks, take the time to disconnect the negative battery terminal in the trunk before doing any electrical work.

 

[wheeliedub]

Got some dyno action today ? pump e70 numbers. Not too shabby

 

[Carl - Driveway Labs]

I’d love to have a front and rear discrete dash cam for the Supra. Please share your thoughts and photos. Thanks

I'm looking at kits on Amazon

 

[MyCorolla]

Finished up hardwiring the front Rove R3 dash cam. Also hid most of the wire slack but could not figure out how to take off the passenger seatbelt cover trim so a little bit of the wire is showing in the passenger b pillar. Will have to search the forums and figure that out later.

See step 3 here:

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/blackvue-dr900s-2ch-install-diy.4921/

 

[MyCorolla]

I’d love to have a front and rear discrete dash cam for the Supra. Please share your thoughts and photos. Thanks

There’s a thread with detailed steps and photos:

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/blackvue-dr900s-2ch-install-diy.4921/

I found step 2 was completely unnecessary. I also didn‘t need step 5 as I was able to push the wires after removing the panel in step 3.

I chose the Thinkware U1000 dual-channel system and I’m happy with it.

 

[zrk]

Got some dyno action today ? pump e70 numbers. Not too shabby

Right in that spot I expected out of your build, Eli. E1R or Ignite Red should push you into the 1150-1200 range. I imagine you're going to leave torque about where it is?

Are you pulling any timing with the shitty fuel?

 

[wheeliedub]

Right in that spot I expected out of your build, Eli. E1R or Ignite Red should push you into the 1150-1200 range. I imagine you're going to leave torque about where it is?

Are you pulling any timing with the shitty fuel?

Yeah, torque is gonna be here or lower. Got a lot of room to play with it still, just don’t want to break more stuff.

timing is pretty spot on, Marin is working his magic with that. Just testing out some trans stuff now that I want to do no prep

 

[zrk]

Yeah, torque is gonna be here or lower. Got a lot of room to play with it still, just don’t want to break more stuff.

timing is pretty spot on, Marin is working his magic with that. Just testing out some trans stuff now that I want to do no prep

Yeah, if you're doing no-prep, you're gonna wanna dial torque down just a tick.

 

[darkknight302]

I’d love to have a front and rear discrete dash cam for the Supra. Please share your thoughts and photos. Thanks

This is what I'm running. I took it to Best Buy about 2 weeks ago. I'll post pictures when I stop being lazy lol.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09FSDHCVS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

My Uniden R7 arrives later today. When you were installing yours did you notice if you could use Uniden's wire-tap or is it necessary to hardwire to the fuse box?

Just get this and watch some videos on youtube on how to install it. It took me like 10 minutes because my dumbass struggle to push in the pins with my fingers. Once I figured out that by using a needle plier to put them in, it became easier.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0788XRBTV?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

[underdonk]

Finally got the pile of parts that was sitting in my office installed. MST V2 intake, FTP charge pipe and an AA catted downpipe. Now just to wait for rain and traffic to go away so I can actually try it out.

Question for you (or anyone who knows): Does the MST v2 intake pull fresh air from the factory air inlet behind the passenger side headlight? I can't really tell from pictures or install videos of it (kinda looks like it does?) if it integrates it into the system as a whole or if it just kind of leaves it hanging out there blowing air into the engine compartment. I'm thinking about buying this, but I also have a Velossa Tech Fresh Air Intake System Thingy (TM) (I refuse to call it a "ram air" system like they advertise) waiting to be installed. The latter component would be a waste if the MST v2 didn't take advantage of the factory fresh air inlet. I appreciate any assistance anyone can provide. I'm doing a big round of upgrades for the car right meow!

 

[Mimosa]

Question for you (or anyone who knows): Does the MST v2 intake pull fresh air from the factory air inlet behind the passenger side headlight? I can't really tell from pictures or install videos of it (kinda looks like it does?) if it integrates it into the system as a whole or if it just kind of leaves it hanging out there blowing air into the engine compartment. I'm thinking about buying this, but I also have a Velossa Tech Fresh Air Intake System Thingy (TM) (I refuse to call it a "ram air" system like they advertise) waiting to be installed. The latter component would be a waste if the MST v2 didn't take advantage of the factory fresh air inlet. I appreciate any assistance anyone can provide. I'm doing a big round of upgrades for the car right meow!

The MST box encloses the air inlet. Nothing integrates into it, but the box at least keep the hot air from the engine/turbo from getting in there.

 

[underdonk]

The MST box encloses the air inlet. Nothing integrates into it, but the box at least keep the hot air from the engine/turbo from getting in there.

My man. Exactly what I needed. I appreciate it - thank you! I just pressed order on the airbox. Is the seal pretty solid where the metal air intake panels meet the inside of the engine compartment? Also where the turbo inlet pipe sticks through into the interior of the box created by the system? Seems like it's a pretty high-quality part but thought I would inquire. There's always my favorite tool ever for home and car projects if not... spray foam!

 

[Thraxbert]

My man. Exactly what I needed. I appreciate it - thank you! I just pressed order on the airbox. Is the seal pretty solid where the metal air intake panels meet the inside of the engine compartment? Also where the turbo inlet pipe sticks through into the interior of the box created by the system? Seems like it's a pretty high-quality part but thought I would inquire. There's always my favorite tool ever for home and car projects if not... spray foam!

The seal is alright, but all these intakes are so-so IAT because they're trapped in the engine bay. All the marketing about boxes/carbon/inlets in the world can't defeat being trapped in a hot metal box.

 

[xkenx1995]

Got a dash cam and spent my twin’s nap time today (2hrs) furiously trying to get the rear cam setup done. My dumbass lead the thick side of the cable in first and I paid for it when I got to the rubber hose opening. Absolute bitch getting the cable through that rubber hose.

Otherwise install was not to bad. Used a dremel to make a guide hole for the wire in the brake light trim cover.

Didn’t have time to open up the interior panel behind the seatbelts to hide the extra wire slack - if anyone knows how to do that let me know, hope to get it done tonight after the twins go down for the night.

How did you hide the wire from the hatch lid to behind the seat belt area? Did you use the tube that conceals the wiring to the brake light?

 

[underdonk]

The seal is alright, but all these intakes are so-so IAT because they're trapped in the engine bay. All the marketing about boxes/carbon/inlets in the world can't defeat being trapped in a hot metal box.

Yeah, I suspected as much. It's kind of like my dumbass 17yo self drilling small holes in the top of my GTI's airbox so it could suck in all the hot air from the engine compartment. Still going to try and plug any gaps with... something. These heat MGMT projects I actually enjoy.