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☆☆ My 97 Top Secret Project ☆☆

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#1 · (Edited)
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Hey guys,

I am gonna be updating this thread throughout the rest of the year, there are some big plans for this car...

I picked it up a few months ago, it had a Top Secret widebody kit on it, which was a plus for me since I originally wanted to do a Top Secret car. The kit was in "OK" shape, there was a few minor defects here and there, but all in all the kit was great!

I didn't like how a few things came out, so I am redoing the entire exterior/interior and making it a complete show car.

As far as performance goes, the car was pretty much stock when I picked it up, it had a few bolt-ons like a BOV & Intercooler... :chicken:

Here are some pictures of it in Mississippi where I had purchased it..

:bigok: The M5 belongs to a good friend of mine..

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Here are some pictures of when the car first arrived to my house in AZ...

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As you can see it had that hideous Blitz wing... that came off real quick!

The previous owner of the car spent all of his money on the body kit and couldn't afford the widebody wheels, so he kept the stock fitment wheels on there! :scratch: Which turned out to look hideous, the chassis literally looks like it is floating going down the street...

Comparison between a stock body and my car...

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Once the car arrived I sent it over to my friends shop where the car was to be repainted and redone. The body kit has some weak spots in some areas, they are being refiberglassed and reinforced as well..

Some pictures of the process:

Disassembling car:

(Rear windshield wiper + squirter to be shaved)
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#2 ·
Door panels being reupholstered...

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Sanding process begins...Tyler's (Vicious) Supra on right...

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Doors removed, Targa removed, Hood removed...

Glass will be coming off next..

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#3 · (Edited)
Some things that are on order:

iForged Triumphs
19X13 rear, 19X10 front
345/30/19 rear, 295/30/19 fronts Pirelli P-Zero's
Matte Black Face, Gloss Black Lip, Top Secret Gold Rivets

- Authentic Top Secret Rear Diffuser
- Authentic Top Secret Rear GT2 Wing (Carbon Fiber)
- Top Secret Style LED Tail Lights

Current Mod List:

3.5" Veilside Titanium Exhaust
RMM Downpipe
Boost Cut Controller
02 Sensor Fooler
GReddy Profec Spec II Boost Controller
GReddy Turbo Timer
Defi BF Gauges (Oil, Boost, Water)
Defi Controller
Titek Carbon Fiber Intercooler Cover
A-Pillar 3 Gauge Pod (60mm)
HKS Cam Gears
Authentic Top Secret Shift Knob (Gold)
GReddy 3-Row Intercooler
Tein Comfort Sport Suspension
TTC Dash Rings
Max Air Intake Box
Front and Rear Cameras
Kenwood Touchscreen Unit

Future Plans:

Custom Twin 61mm Turbo Kit
Built 3.4
ProEFI
Tilton Clutch
Custom Carbon Fiber Sound System
GReddy Brakes (Gold)

The works.... :)




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#11 ·
Thanks bud.

damn you rich bastard.. buy a wide bodied supra and jump right into ordering your wish list why don't ya...

Awesome supra!!! Looks like it's in good hands..
Thanks.

nice +1 for taking that ugly wing off!!! keep it wingless please.
People keep telling me to go wingless, I'm gonna see how it looks with the Top Secret GT2 wing, if it doesn't look good I'll just go wingless and maybe just throw the wing on for shows, events, etc.

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It looks like somebody sat on it!
What do you mean?

^i conquer with above fellow.. we all know wingless looks sick on wb. Maybe keep a trd wing for when you wanna switch it up..

Nice build, this is gonna be great!!!!
Thanks bud, how is yours coming along? You making it out to HIN?

is the front bumper molded to fenders?
Yes sir, the previous owner had them molded. I wasn't very into it, but now its growing on me. The FMIC & Other cooling necessities can be installed easily as long as you have access to a lift. I'm having the front of the car reinforced to prevent any stress cracks or unusual wear.

Alek's car is going to be bad-ass. You guys are all in for a real treat.
Thanks Tyler, we gotta go for a cruise when our cars are done!!
 
#8 ·
^i conquer with above fellow.. we all know wingless looks sick on wb. Maybe keep a trd wing for when you wanna switch it up..

Nice build, this is gonna be great!!!!
 
#12 ·
great start and awsome build list! let me know if i can help with anything

Tony
 
#19 ·
your car your choices but I would 100% unmold that front bumper.
 
#20 · (Edited)
What are some disadvantages of having it molded besides the obvious? (Removal of Bumper, FMIC Install, Stress cracks, Cooling components install, etc)
 
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Thanks guys, I will talk to my body guy about un molding it. Shouldn't be too much of a hassle should it? I think it is molded with fiberglass.

The previous owner had the front bumper molded, it wasn't really my call, just thought it looked good :)
 
#32 ·
Thanks!

Dude....digital camo. :rolleyes:
:kekegay:

Looks like it was a mighty tight squeeze getting it into that trailer. That thing is redonkulous. Looking forward to the updates. Congrats, btw!
Thanks bud.

I mean that from that angle, there are no hard lines in the bodywork and it seems distorted. It's like somebody squished a stock-bodied Supra. ;)
I see what you mean, pretty funny! :)

holy shit that is so fat
:angel:
 
#36 ·
Wow I knew wotm and intense had some sweet supra's here in az but i had no idea that there was this many.. This thing looks like its going to be amazing!! I would love to see it in person when you finish.. What are your plans with it after finishing the body and paint? Show car? Track car?
 
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Look what came off the car today.... :)

BIG Thanks to Al over at Hollywood Customs!

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Making custom brackets to fit the bumper....

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