Most people email me: "hey are all those modifications on your site,
applied to your own car?" And the answer is: "Well, they used to be on
my car, but nowadays I even write about other cars".
So the second question is: What are your modifications and how did you apply
them, in what order etc.
I've included the price as well. Note these prices are exclusive shipping
and exclusive V.A.T. A general rule of the thumb I use for converting dollar
prices to NLG is times 4. So if you're Dutch and you would like to buy some
performance parts from any dealer (well, there is only one and that's me ;-) use
this rule. Shipping is really killing you and the tax rate is just increased
from 17.5% to 19% !!! Import tax is sometimes another 6%
And the last notice: Some prices has gone higher. For example, I can't find the
Apexi AVC-R boost controller anymore for the price I paid for it!
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The Car
Hehe, the first modification I did to my life, was the car ;-) I bought the
car in October 1999, with 85085 km on the odometer. I bought the car at the
Toyota dealer in Haarlem, called "Kooyman en de Groot". I paid too
much for it, but at that time, the price was about what I wanted to spend on a
car. And I always wanted a Supra AND the car was (is) in excellent condition. So
after all, I'm complaining too much ;-)
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The Car |
USD 11730 |
NLG 27450 |
ICE
Well, the stock radio was shitty so I had it replaced with a Kenwood
CD headunit and a Kenwood CD changer in the trunk |
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ICE |
USD 609 |
NLG 1424 |
NEW ICE
I replaced the old ICE unit with a new one: The Z919 player of
Kenwood. Imported straight from Japan. A friend of mine from Canada took
it with him on his last trip and it was sent to me afterwards. This unit
is so super cool! |
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ICE |
USD 432 |
NLG 1010 |
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Sold old Kenwood radio to Marcel |
USD 320 |
NLG 750 |
Alarm and start cutter
Yeps, a car is nice and so think the rest of the people in this
country. Let's have a good Alarm fit in. |
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Alarm |
USD 555 |
NLG 1299 |
Rims and Tires
After a little accident I had with my car when some concrete pole just
walked across the road where I was driving I had to replace my rims and
tires. I damaged one original rim and an original replacement rim (toyota
5 spoke) was too much money and not easy to get for the dealer. So I
replaced my rims and tires, because I wanted 17 inch wheels. Now I want 18
inch wheels b.t.w. |
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Rims and Tires |
USD 1071 |
NLG 2550 |
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Wheel locks |
USD 21 |
NLG 50 |
Radar detector and Laser Jammer
Yeps, people a car is for driving it around. I got the best radar
detector and laser jammer available. |
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Preventive maintenance |
USD 1303 |
NLG 3050 |
Exhaust System
My exhaust system was the first modification I build into my car.
Well, I'm lying a little, a friend of mine did build this into my car. I
don't like unfinished or half finished work, so I replaced the downpipe,
the cat and the cat back. |
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HKS downpipe |
USD 225 |
NLG 527 |
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Apexi Dunk exhaust |
USD 550 |
NLG 1287 |
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Random tech Cat |
USD 235 |
NLG 548 |
Strut bar
The same day as the exhaust system, I installed a Cusco Strut tower
bar. Very good upgrade. I only got one under the hood (you can have one in
the trunk as well) |
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Cusco strut tower bar |
USD 149 |
NLG 349 |
Turbo timer
I installed a Blitz Turbo timer as my next modification. The
installation place was in the middle console, where normally the TEMS
controls are. My car has no TEMS (like most Dutch Supras) so this space
was spare. I'm currently relocating the Turbo Timer into a DIN panel
underneath my neat Z919 MP3 player. |
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Blitz Turbo Timer |
USD 129 |
NLG 302 |
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Wiring harness MA-70 |
USD 12 |
NLG 28 |
Boost Controller
After the turbo timer I installed a boost controller. The boost
controller is a very decent one, the Apexi AVC-R. |
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AVC-R |
USD 464 |
NLG 1086 |
Fuel Computer
I bought the fuel computer in Las Vegas in a performance shop. So no
import tax nor V.A.T. (sorry government). |
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AFC |
USD 376 |
NLG 857 |
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HKS Metal headgasket
I already bought the HKS metal headgasket 1.2 mm long time ago,
because I knew I would have to replace the HG some day. |
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HKS 1.2 mm HG |
USD 129 |
NLG 302 |
Lexus Air flow meter
I got my Lexus Airflow meter from the wreckyard. A wreckyard in New
York b.t.w. cause the wreckyard in Holland (van dyne) wanted to charge me
600 guilders!! |
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Lexus AFM |
USD 150 |
NLG 346 |
Six 550cc Fuel injectors
For the Lexus Riemer upgrade I had to buy six new fuel injectors. I
got the reworked units from Python Venom. They were USD 79 a piece. |
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6 Fuel injectors |
USD 474 |
NLG 1110 |
Racelogic Traction control
I got the traction control of racelogic in my Supra MA-70. Very neat
unit. |
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Traction control |
USD 940 |
NLG 2200 |
K&N FIPK filter kit
Something quite essential as well I would say. Those were hard to get
btw. Cost over 600 guilders here in Holland so I had to buy one in the
states, which wasn't easy either. |
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K&N FIPK |
USD 140 |
NLG 330 |
Walbro fuel pump
Yeps, something essential. I think the price is including shipping
b.t.w. |
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Fuel pump |
USD 115 |
NLG 280 |
AMS Hardpipe set for 89+ Supra
Well, when I bought this one I originally intended to run with the
stock intercooler first, but yeah you know how it goes, it hasn't been
installed yet and I already ordered an upgrade intercooler (Sorry Chuck
;-) The AMS series two intercooler will soon be here on my car I hope. |
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AMS Hardpipe set |
USD 399 |
NLG 935 |
| TRD Oil cap |
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Oil cap |
USD 42 |
NLG 98 |
| TRD Water cap |
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Water cap |
USD 30 |
NLG 70 |
| TRD brake lines |
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Brake lines |
USD 113 |
NLG 265 |
Various Supra stickers
Yeah, people I ordered some cool Supra and Toyota stickers from
sixspeed.com Quite cool, haven't put one on my car yet, but well, who
knows! |
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Stickers |
USD 45 |
NLG 105 |
HKS 3000 Pipe
For optimal flow in the upper intercooler pipes near the throttle
body, I got the 3000 pipe replacement of HKS |
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HKS 3000 pipe |
USD 95 |
NLG 222 |
NGK Wires S3T
Some high performance wires for the spark plugs. Always cool,
especially when you already intended to replace the stock ones |
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NGK Wires |
USD 69 |
NLG 162 |
G-Tech performance meter
Well, although this device is certainly not very accurate, it's about
the best I could get for the money. |
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G-Tech Pro |
USD 129 |
NLG 302 |
ARP headbolts
Yeps, now that the head is taken of, we need to fasten it the best way
we can. Put some bolts in. I originally planned to put studs on, but I
hope never to take the head off again! |
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ARP Headbolts |
USD 125 |
NLG 293 |
Blitz din panel
To remount the turbo timer, I bought a blitz din panel. The turbo
timer was in the middle console first, but now it will be remount under
the Z919 car radio |
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Blitz din panel |
USD 29 |
NLG 68 |
Apexi boost gauge (electronic)
Yes people, this is among the nicest unit you can buy. The boost gauge
looks great and the quality is very high. It has playback capabilities,
peek hold and warning signal as well. |
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Apexi Boost Gauge |
USD 280 |
NLG 665 |
Apexi EGT gauge (electronic)
Another very nice unit, the EGT gauge of Apexi. Again very high
quality |
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Apexi EGT Gauge |
USD 280 |
NLG 665 |
Jaz PCV can
To gently catch up the PCV vapors and not poison our environment too
much, I got the Jaz PCV can. Nice unit. |
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PCV CatchCan |
USD 55 |
NLG 128 |
Dual A pillar
What other location would you mount all those gauges? |
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Dual A pillar |
USD 60 |
NLG 140 |
HKS SSBOV
Sequential Blow Off Valve. Very very nice unit! |
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HKS BOV vent to air |
USD 212 |
NLG 496 |
HKS BOV flange
The flange to connect the BOV to the intake pipes |
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Flange |
USD 54 |
NLG 126 |
Official Toyota Repair Manual
Not much of a modification of course, but it is needed for sure when
you want to do some serious mods! |
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TSRM |
USD 51 |
NLG 120 |
Official Toyota Wiring diagram
Again, not a modification but some essential book when you need to put
some gauges in the dash etc. |
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Wiring diagram |
USD 16 |
NLG 37 |
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Shipping
Yeah, people shipping is killing us European speed freaks. Here is
everything I spent on shipping the stuff over. |
| Exhaust, boost, MHG |
Private courier (Martin air) |
USD 346 |
NLG 810 |
| Lexus AFM |
UPS or something |
USD 75 |
NLG 175 |
| FIPK and Fuel injectors |
UPS or something |
USD 70 |
NLG 164 |
| AMS Intercooler pipes |
USPS |
USD 150 |
NLG 351 |
| 300 pipe, BOV, ARP, catchcan etc. |
USPS |
USD 72 |
NLG 169 |
| TSRM, rad cap, oil cap |
FedEx |
USD 73 |
NLG 171 |
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| Maintenance and repairs
Well, a car costs some maintenance and when you hit a concrete slap or
something, it costs some repairs as well ;-) Here we go: |
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| 24/11/99 |
85090 |
Repair of collision |
USD 405 |
NLG 948 |
| 11/02/00 |
89926 |
90.000 job |
USD 112 |
NLG 262 |
| 23/02/00 |
90345 |
Replace all brakes |
USD 427 |
NLG 1000 |
| 21/04/00 |
93525 |
Mount bolt at exhaust |
USD 29 |
NLG 68 |
| 05/05/00 |
93525 |
Polished the car for show |
USD 83 |
NLG 195 |
| 16/05/00 |
93525 |
Tire repaired |
USD 15 |
NLG 35 |
| 19/09/00 |
102321 |
100.000 job + Anual check |
USD 352 |
NLG 824 |
| 10/10/00 |
100497 |
Replacing right front ball bearing |
USD 530 |
NLG 1240 |
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| Parts and stuff |
| 21/03/00 |
mounting the exhaust |
USD 29 |
NLG 69 |
| 12/07/00 |
Fuel pressure parts |
USD 66 |
NLG 155 |
| 25/10/00 |
2 liter Brake fluid |
USD 18 |
NLG 41 |
| 03/11/00 |
Brake tube |
USD 19 |
NLG 44 |
| 22/11/00 |
Brake tube |
USD 7 |
NLG 17 |
| Various parts for the BHG repair and engine
overhaul |
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Penalties
Yeps, sometimes we make mistakes people. This is my hall of shame |
| Doing 71 km in a 50 km zone |
With my previous car |
USD 77 |
NLG 180 |
| Parking on a disabled spot |
With the Supra |
USD 60 |
NLG 140 |
Returning costs
Well, I'm not telling about fuel. Fuel costs way too much over here.
But the main thing is car ownership costs and insurance. This is what I
pay. Note I paid this amount of money for my previous car every YEAR. Now
I pay this every three months! |
| Car ownership tax |
four times a year |
USD 166 |
NLG 398 |
| Insurance. I got my car insured for the basic
coverage called "WA", for theft or attempt of theft (W.A.+) and
for theft of extra accessories. The basic insurance for this car costs NLG
2199 a year. Theft insurance costs an extra NLG 636 and the coverage for
extra accessories is NLG 25. As I am on level '7' with my no claim, I get
47,5% discount on the basic and theft insurance. The total insurance I pay
for the car is NLG 1514 a year, without the tax. I pay monthly. |
| Car insurance |
Monthly |
USD 61 |
NLG 142 |
| People in the car insurance |
Monthly |
USD 2 |
NLG 5 |
| Law related assistance |
Monthly |
USD 3 |
NLG 7 |
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