The modified and performance car collection: Alex`s Toyota Supra

Alex's Toyota Supra MKIV is the perfect blend of modified and performance when it comes to a car. Not only does the car have a comfortable amount of power under the bonnet, it's also been modified in such an elegant way.

We spoke with Alex, our customer, to find out what makes him tick when it comes to the car scene. Why does he like modifying cars? What garages does he use to perform the modifications? There's a million and one questions we could ask right now. Let's find out the answers to some of them...

Alex's modified Toyota Supra

Alex's Toyota Supra MKIV is the 1995 pre-facelift version. It has a twin-turbo, automatic (RZ-S) engine which currently gives out 380bhp (at 0.9 bar on stock twins). You may also notice the rather striking colour - this is called '6P3 Jewel Green'. This gets a big thumbs up from us. We don't come across many Supras in this colour.

Now, let's get on to listing the rather extensive list of modifications:

• Hks ssqv black
• Hks fcd
• Walbro 255lph
• Blitz induction
• 3" downpipe tb developments
• 3" midpipe
• Fully decatted
• Hks hi power racing exhaust 3.75"
• Ik24 plugs
• Aem wideband
• Apexi boost gauge
• Polished intercooler pipes
• Polished intake hose
• Polished rad brackets
• Polished rad plinth
• Polished brake res cap
• Polished shock tops
• Polished intake and throttle body
• Polished cam covers
• Polished turbo pipes
• Polished rad pipe
• Polished brake res cap
• Trd oil cap
• polished power steering res
• Polished power steering cap
• Carbon slam pannel
• Carbon cam cover
• Carbon fuse box
• Carbon abs box
• Carbon brake res cover
• Carbon battery cover
• black battery terminal covers (some of the carbon is hydrodipped)

The Wheels

• Ultralite nurburgrings gold polished lips
• 18x8.5et 30 front
• 18x9.5et 20 rear
• Rolled rear arches
• Goodyear f1s all round 245 front 265 rear

The Suspension

• Hks hypermax coilovers
• Cusco rear strut

The Brakes

• UK spec front calipers 4 pot
• UK spec rear calipers 2 pot

The Exterior

• RMM front lip black
• Custom made rx7 feed skirt extensions
• Ridox low lip spoiler gloss black
• Half carbon trd wing
• Rear wiper delete colour coded
• Zunsport grille black
• Stock bonnet
• facelift headlights
• facelift rear lights
• Facelift indicators
• Clear sidelights
• Window tints
• Gloss black scuttle panel
• Top Secret style rear diffuser
• Toyota wind deflectors
• Stock front bumper
• Rare carbon genuine ridox roof spoiler

The Interior

• Recaros
• Bride rails
• Momo handbrake
• Leather handbrake cover
• Polished speedo rings
• Polished heater rings/key/air vents/cig rings
• Polished heater control knobs
• Aem wideband x series
• Apexi boost gauge
• Momo millenium wheel
• full carbon dash
• Carbon door trims
• Custom smoky nagata signed air bag cover
• Bride arm rest
• Bride glove box
• Bride mats
• Bride custom rear seats
• Pioneer double din

To note: all of the production figures quoted for the car are from https://thesupraregistry.com/

Q&A with Alex

We asked Alex some questions about his car, his passion for cars, and his plans for the future. Here's what he had to say...

How long have you owned your current car?

I've owned my current Supra for only 4 months, although I've had numerous Supras over the past 10 years.

How many cars have you owned in total?

I have owned a total of 24 cars within the span of 14 years.

When did you first discover your passion for cars?

I first discovered my passion for cars when I was around 15/16 years old after going to a car show for the first time. It was called 'Max Power' down at Crail! At that stage, the very first 'Fast and Furious' movie came out - so from then on, I was hooked!

Favourite tracks in the UK and why?

I've only been to a couple of the tracks here in Scotland, these include: Knockhill and Driftland.

Have you used any specialist garages to perform the work on your car?

The car was imported by JM-Imports and they did all of the work upon arrival. I couldn't be happier with it. The previous Supra I owned was actually built by SRD Tuning.

Do you have any plans to further modify your car?

I would still like to join the 1000bhp club (find me a Supra owner that doesn't haha). To be honest, with regards to plans in the near future, I just want to enjoy it at BPU level which is around 400bhp.

What advice would you give to someone who wants to modify their car for the first time?

My advice would be to do a lot of research into what you want to modify and start saving! If you're going to do it, then do it right the first time! I was told when I first started "Buy cheap, buy twice" and I still stand by that.

How has your experience with Safely Insured been?

I've been with Safely Insured for the last 10 years and have insured my Supras as well as my R33 GTR with them. I've always had a good experience so therefore I've always stayed upon renewal.

A few fun facts about the Supra...

Here are just a few fun facts you may find interesting about Alex's Supra...

• Only 503 MKIV Supras were painted in 6P3 Deep Jewel Green across the world
• 114 were JDM cars
• 105 were hardtops
• 45 were automatics
• 24 were RZ-S
• 1 with a custom airbag cover signed Smoky Nagata! ?? - Alex's Car

If you want to check out more pictures / videos / information regarding Alex's car, and future projects, check out his Instagram accounts: @drift_bear (personal) and @streetkingscollective (the club Alex co-run's). You'll find plenty of modified and performance car content on the accounts!

Modified and Performance Car Insurance

Safely Insured are specialists when it comes to insuring both modified and performance cars.

Over the years, we've set-up specialist schemes with insurers to ensure the power, capability, and modifications of these cars are covered. Here's some of what we can offer within these specialist types of insurance policies:

• Like-for-like modifications cover
• Agreed Valuation cover
• Second car discounts
• Limited mileage discounts

For more information, visit our Modified Car Insurance or Performance Car Insurance webpages.

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