Q While I would love to tell you something you haven't heard, I'm just not that creative - so I'll just say that I love your mag and for you to keep up the great work. My question isn't so much a tech question per se, but I'm sure there are some readers out there that have asked the same question at one time or another, especially with old school restorations and rare wheels becoming so popular. I just acquired a set of Advan RGs and while I would love to say that they are perfect, they aren't. I bought them with some curb rashes, a couple chips here or there, but all in all in really good shape. I'd like to know where I might have these beauties restored back to their original glory. Can you guys help?Bill GreerSummerville, SC
A Great find with a set of RGs, Bill. A good wheel repair shop is hard to find and you're right, it is important to have them restored to their original condition. While we recommend researching shops that might be local to wherever you're living, we do know of a few Los Angeles-based wheel repair shops that can do the job. Call around and get a few quotes, but here are the ones we'd trust: Tru Wheel in North Hollywood, CA (www.truwheel.com); American Briteworks in Garden Grove, CA (abwchrome@att.net); and RB Wheels (www.rbwheels.com). Good luck!
Q I have a '91 240SX with 210k miles and an RB20. I want to put in TEIN coilovers and a 2-way LSD, but people told me not to because the chassis is too old to do some drifting and others are saying there's nothing wrong with that. I don't know who to believe or what, but should I keep investing on parts or just buy a newer 240SX with less mileage?John MendezRiverside, CA
A If some of the world's top drifters are still using an "old" chassis like the S13, then what does that tell you? Selling your current 240 for a newer chassis wouldn't benefit you in any way really because any car you'd buy would probably need what yours needs now anyway: a set of fresh bushings. Keep doing what you're doing with your car; it sounds like it's almost drift ready with a RB20 and will be even better with the coilovers and limited slip differential.
Q First, I would like to say I love your mag! I have been getting your mag since about '02 and have loved every issue. I love the reader's rides section. Anyway, I have just bought a 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo with the 7M-GTE, but no transmission. I was thinking this might be a good time to upgrade the motor, however I don't know which one would best suit my needs for a fast reliable motor, the 1JZ-GTE or the 2JZ-GTE. I am looking for around 4-500 hp. I also want decent support for the motor. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Oh and keep up the great work.Angela DescoteauxVia the Internet
A The 7M-GTE is actually a very good engine, minus the stock headgasket. If you look back at our April issue of this year, you'll see a black MKII Supra with very built 7M-GTE. There's more than enough aftermarket support to build that motor reliably. A great place to start would be checking out www.supraforums.com and www.supramania.com. But if you had the budget for a 1JZ or even 2JZ swap, it would be of course a newer better option. But do you really need something beyond 400hp? We say just find a transmission and rebuild your engine. There's nothing like having the factory engine and not having to modify or fabricate things to make an engine fit. The money you save, you could put towards a turbo kit, and easily beat out any stock JZ.
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