Karma Supra's HiLex

[Karma Supra]

I've seen 30 mpg (tank average) on a very gentle (like 60 mph for the entire tank) motorway drive.

I probably average about 20.... as petrol is cheaper than diesel fuel wise its not that much of a biggie.

[Lewd Lux Lover]

That mpg is fine and dandy.

I still have plenty of road to go with the 1kz. its getting a 3'' exhaust and a tune up and i am sure it will be good for years to come but having this sat at the end of the road is a very happy destination to head for

[Karma Supra]

A quick update...

The truck has been running strong for a few years now!

I did have an aircon compressor failure... I have a new pump and condensor to fit.. I just need to clean out the old system, and rebuild and regas...

Since regearing the speedo has been off.. I have a module to correct it... but not had time to fit it, likewise, I have an engine oil and a transmission oil cooler waiting to be fitted, along with a better oil take off plate from our own Scott.

The best bit though is today I went to Shakey raceway, and broke the 16 second barrier!

The Hilex ran a 15.96... which isn't fast... but we are talking a jacked up 20 year old surf on 33s!

Added bonus, the chap I was paired with had a GT-86, totally factory... (which is the best Toyota offer these days....)

The surf was faster both times I ran against him.

*smugface*

[Triv]

That alone makes everything worth it Charlie.
Building things better than Toyota!

[Trunks]

Happy Days

[Karma Supra]

Cheers guys!

Some Videos.

Slowest Run, vs. GT - 86
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=4N3k2BwDkXw

HiLex VS. GT - 86
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=yuMZ8k-l_qs


15.96 run... made to look really slow by a fast RX7...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=18inl9_yZ1k

[Sylux]

Excellent

[AlexKzn130]

Cheers guys!

Some Videos.

Slowest Run, vs. GT - 86
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=4N3k2BwDkXw

HiLex VS. GT - 86
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=yuMZ8k-l_qs


15.96 run... made to look really slow by a fast RX7...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=18inl9_yZ1k

What was ur max speed when u finished the quarter?

[Karma Supra]

What was ur max speed when u finished the quarter?

86.94 MPH at the line.

[AlexKzn130]

86.94 MPH at the line.

nice

[scott-lee]

lovely sound track, buddy.

[marktippins1981]

Well I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread. Awesome job mate, wish I had the time and the knowledge to do something like this.

Gotta start small, and I'm off to view a Surf today, after being Surfless for 8 years

[scott-lee]

[QUOTE=marktippins1981;838001]Well I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread. Awesome job mate, wish I had the time and the knowledge to do something like this.




can't help with the time, but there are plenty of forums out there,and people doing this. lots of information is accessible, these days.
but time will be your nemisis.
and your bank manager!

[Karma Supra]

[QUOTE=scott-lee;838007]

Well I thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread. Awesome job mate, wish I had the time and the knowledge to do something like this.




can't help with the time, but there are plenty of forums out there,and people doing this. lots of information is accessible, these days.
but time will be your nemisis.
and your bank manager!

There weren't plenty of VVTi 3rd gens though

Thanks Mark Tippins!

[Trunks]

Brilliant, nice one. Bet if you took the spare off you'd get another .3 of a second