1999 Twin Turbo 6 Speed Manual Supra RZ

[spikedjack]

Hi all,

New here so thought i'd start of by putting a few photos up

I've had it for 4 years from fresh import, until me it had 1 Japanese owner from new and i imported it on 44,000miles. Its on a little over 60k now (mostly due to the first year), but the last few years has done around 5-600 miles a year.

Being a 1999 RZ, its a facelift and benefits from a few nice additions over the usual spec (recurs, leather rears, carbon steering wheel, better brakes etc. etc.) so was the one to have when importing, especially being the 6 speed manual.

Either way, i hope you like:










Cheers
Jack

[samoht]

Sweet, looks fantastic in that dark red and those wheels.

What suspension is it on? Is it any good at bumpy B-roads, or is it more suited to smoother tarmac?

Had any memorable drives in it on road or track?

[spikedjack]

thanks, the wheels came on it when importing, they fit well, right offset/width and look well so kept them, they're Work also, so decent quality

Its on HSD Mono-pro coil overs, pillow ball mounts and a "lance" fast road set up. It handles well (past my capabilities anyway) on road, and you can notice the stiffness on some of the less well maintained B roads, but seems to have a lot of mechanical grip. For sure best suited to smoother tarmac

A few memorable road moments nothing too outrageous mind and sadly i've never had it on a track... yet!

[deuchars]

Great looking Supra, anymore pictures?

[AdamIndy]

That is absolute jap perfection. Maybe a touch low for me but that doesn't spoil it. Perfect colour and wheel combo too!

Any decent mods worth mentioning? You know those engines will take massive power without even opening it up don't you!?

Stunning car, enjoy it.

[W00DY]

Now that is how a Supra should look.

I will get one someday.

[spikedjack]

i'll dig some more pictures out shortly

noting outrageous brief spec:

Greedy profecB spec 2 electronic boost controller
Greedy fuel cut defender
Sard boost gauge
HKS induction
Chris wilson primary and secondary decat
RSR magic exhaust
SRD Front mount Intercooler kit
Walbro fuel pump
colder grade plugs
Cusco brake master cylinder stopper
TRD front strut brace
TRD rad cap
Chris wilson fast road brake pads all round
DoLuck braided brake lines all round
Motul dot 5.1 fluid
HSD monopro coilers with pillow ball top mounts
Work Emotion CAI wheels
RMM urethane front lip
HID's

Stock nice bits
4 pot front 2 pot rear big brakes
carbon fibre steering wheel
Recaro seats
Active yaw braking system
REAR suspension (now removed)
Optional skirts/spats

Haven't had it on a rolling road since the intercooler went on but prior to that was 409.something bhp and around the same tq so quick enough to put a smile on my face

I had another supra prior to this (1998 same spec in grey) that sadly got written off by a young driver racing and cutting a corner straight into my path (head on) whilst i was stationary. this was its replacement

I'm quite aware of the potential of these, and if it wasn't for grown up stuff like buying a house and renovating over the last 2 years and a wedding to pay for, i would have done something daft with it already :P

[RS Grant]

Always had a thing for a late spec Supra, with standard bodywork rather than a big bodykit. They look fantastic, sound great and with a few small mods perform really well too.

Enjoy it.. and don't be shy with the pictures.


Cheers,
Grant

[ikarl]

best supra I think I've seen, that looks absolutely perfect to me....beautiful colour/wheel combo

[Ved]

That looks terrific. Any mechanical issues to deal with or are these as over engineered as they appear?

[BenWRXSEi]

Love it!

[spikedjack]

Ved said:

That looks terrific. Any mechanical issues to deal with or are these as over engineered as they appear?

I've done about 18k in this over 4 years and only issues i've ever had are trivial (blown bulbs, out of balance wheels, blown fuse etc.). Wouldn't like to speak too soon, but they are pretty bullet proof.

They do suffer with age mind (earliest models are now 23 years old, this being nearly 17), upper/lower arms are in the region of £4-500 each as and when they go wrong and sadly you can't replace ball joints in them, so unfortunately people do buy cheaper examples and forget they come with 90's supercar running costs

[Zombie]

Not much of a fan of the map stuff, but that is really rather nice.

[Ved]

spikedjack said:

Ved said:

That looks terrific. Any mechanical issues to deal with or are these as over engineered as they appear?

I've done about 18k in this over 4 years and only issues i've ever had are trivial (blown bulbs, out of balance wheels, blown fuse etc.). Wouldn't like to speak too soon, but they are pretty bullet proof.

They do suffer with age mind (earliest models are now 23 years old, this being nearly 17), upper/lower arms are in the region of £4-500 each as and when they go wrong and sadly you can't replace ball joints in them, so unfortunately people do buy cheaper examples and forget they come with 90's supercar running costs

Nothing out of the ordinary then. Excellent work sir. More pics asap!

[johnxjsc1985]

That is so nice I had one of these wonderful cars way back in 1997 I had the Mk1 first. Enjoy it.

[LasseV]

This is a stunning Supra. Well done mate. You should drive it more tho

[Mr E]

This is precisely my sort of bag.

[LP670]

probably the nicest supra ive seen, the red really suits it over the usual white/silver/grey. would be good to see some engine bay shots...

[TheAngryDog]

Very nice and clean. Not over the too like many that have to advertise their bhp etc. Need some interior pics!

Any more plans for it?

[Altrezia]

Lovely. That is how you do a Supra. Very few bolt-ons and none of them nasty. Looks great, just as it should