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MKIV.com Site Update Status
The goal when we took over MKIV.com a few years ago was to revitalize the site and foster member engagement and keep the site relevant and useful for the Supra community. There have been some ups and downs and quite a steep learning curve.
We initially moved the site to a new pro bono host in the Supra community and set to work on the functionality of the site. It became clear pretty quickly that the web designer contracted by the previous owner wouldn’t be available to make the repairs and updates to the site. We contemplated going back to the old site framework. We determined that the WordPress platform gives us the functionality necessary to have user interaction and the ability to have multiple contributors adding, editing and updating articles.
After some time, the pro-bono host had a change in business focus and we had to search for a new host. We found a host who specializes in WordPress hosting and transferred the site. Since then, we have been working (albeit slowly) on fixing functionality (as users report errors) and doing the groundwork to add new features.
A few months ago, the site was hacked and went down. We worked to get site back up. Despite many anti-malware and spam tools, we recently realized that the theme that had been used was still harboring some suspect code. It was a good (and necessary) opportunity to replace the site theme.
Based on feedback, we’ve changed theme and are working on making the site more user friendly and giving it a look and feel more familiar long time users while still keeping and improving the current functionality. We are still working out a few bugs with the new theme but they should be resolved in the near future.
As we near our 20th year as a website and resource, we look forward to help make and keep this site relevant and useful for many more Supra owner generations to come.
Sincerely,
-MKIV.com Admin Team
If you have constructive feedback and/or would like to become a site contributor, please respond to this thread in the form below, leave a comment or message the Admin Team.
Update (July 15th):
Afternooon all!
As you may have seen, we have the site running on the new theme. However we are still having some issues with old code fouling up the menu functions, etc.
In the next few days we’re are going to be doing a full reinstall, so there may be some downtime while we’re working on the repairs.
If the site is down, please check this post on our Facebook Page for updates.
Favorite Supra Picture? Show MKIV.com Yours!
We all have a favorite Supra image stored on our computer/laptop/tablet.
For some of us, this image is our background.
I know, like me, the members of MKIV.com have a huge folder of Supra photos on their computer – and they always go back to
a select 4 or 5 that are their all time favorites.
To keep this short…
I want to see what your favorite all time MKIV Supra photo is.
It’s easiest to reply via Facebook — so visit the MKIV.com Facebook page (linked on the right sidebar).
It can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMKIV
If you haven’t joined – please do and then show us your favorite image ever.
You can also link a photo in the comments section.
I’m eager to see what photo(s) are your obsessions!
I have one that I’ve always liked – it’s a bone stock QS that I used to own:
– Aron
’93 hardtop supra turbo
Hello readers at MKIV.com I’m Mario and thought it’d be nice to share something about my own supra and how she has been evolved since my ownership.
I own an originally Red june-1993 supra SZ which was bought by me when first imported into the Netherlands back in august 2009.
Since my ownership the car has been undergoing a few major changes, for example the 2JZ-GE got exchanged for an 2JZ-GTE, also the 5-speed W58 got exchanged for an 6-speed V160 in combination with an A02B differential.
While the previously fitted 2JZ-GE was taken out of the engine compartment the supra was sent off to the paint shop to get the engine compartment resprayed.
Installation of my 4” HKS Titanium exhaust system, customized for more ground clearance.
BPU’d the 2JZ-GTE and upgraded the j-spec 2/1 pot configuration into the ‘’US-spec’’ brakes all round.
The system exhaust got upgraded to an 4’’ HKS Titanium.
The supra is recently completely overhauled, the previous owner(s) resprayed the supra in a goldish, top-secret ish color with an aftermarket body kit. I wanted to get the supra back in her original shape with only OEM exterior parts. The supra received a full overhaul and is sprayed in Toyota’s 040 white, during the overhaul she received new window seals and installation materials as bolts, nuts, clips etc. Also she received OEM facelift lightening all round. Also new CCW wheels got fitted.
A few pictures of the restauration and how she sits at the minute, I will let the pictures do the talking.
Exchanged the final drive from A02B>B03B this included the prop/ and driveshafts to be exchanged as well.
While at it the stock old brake lines got exchanged for the HKS braided lines,
Still lots of things in mind, will keep you updated.
Mario.
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