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Thanks.

Thanks I may do that, but would still like a recommendation for a good body shop if possible.

Here are two pics. The first is at the very top of the fender and right on the crease. The second is toward the rear of the fender, and is more on the inside part of the fender lip. Third pic is the car with new wheels http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/IBAUCLAPlaya/photo23_zps414a94a9.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/IBAUCLAPlaya/photo31_zps16cfd10a.jpg http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/IBAUCLAPlaya/photo14_zpsd873b73d.jpg Sorry for the crappy iPhone pics

I tried getting a pic with my iPhone and none of the photos came out well. I'll try getting a pic with my SLR camera and posting shortly. Thanks for the feedback.

Hi there. I recently moved to the Columbus area. Originally from Cleveland but been in florida for past 4 years but happy to be back in Ohio. I've been into cars since the day I started driving and have owned a wrx that i autoxed on a national level, 400whp stock turbo e85 Evo, s2000 and my current 97 supra twin turbo all original with slight bpu. I went to ips to have my rear fenders rolled on Friday to fit my new ccw classics 11.5 wide in the rear with 315s. Brent (I think that was his name) was awesome and took his time rolling them because he mentioned every supra he has ever done has had the paint crack. The driver side was completed with no problem but when I got home I noticed the passenger side looks to have had the slightest cracks. I'm not sure if it makes sense to go ahead and get the fender resprayed based on the minimal cracking, but want to get ahead of it and use the CR advice of the best body shop around to respray the fender if needed. Of course I'm looking for a fair price, but I'm more concerned on a great job on my 16 year old car that's all original including paint. Please share your insights. Looking forward to meeting some of you in the future as you'll probably see me at some of the ovr autox events this year (spectating not driving...yet) TIA Matt

Factory tt 6spd. Bought from original owner 60yr old judge, bone stock except for wheels and only 58k miles. Plans are bpu. Since owning I've installed downpipe exhaust and intake so far. No plans to race it, only drive it on weekends around town. I want to keep it long term in stock like form. Down the road, I'll get a dedicated race vehicle or kart. Thanks for the welcome!

It was very well maintained with general maintenance...all fluids (oil, tranny, diff, coolant, etc), greasing of the bushings, timing belt, WP, etc). Shockingly, the glass tranny and clutch were still like new, but it was the rest of the car that was struggling. By the end, the car needed an overhaul, simple as that. Forgot to mention all the misc rattles, and squeaks that developed...but I'm sure some of that can be attributed to the overall build quality. Almost all serious auto-x'ers will attest to significant long term wear & tear from the sport, especially on dual purpose vehicles that are also driven through Northeast ohio winters.

I don't have many yet...please ignore the cheesy wheels...CCW classics are on order! http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn228/IBAUCLAPlaya/Supra/13-09-22/IMG_3332_zpsb205cca7.jpg Regarding autox, I'd say that's a common misconception. Recreational participation won't hurt a car, but running it competitively for 3 seasons straight, 20 events a season really puts a lot of stress on the vehicle! Launches (prosolos), hard acceleration, hard brake, and every corner pushing to the max grip of the tires really adds up. By the time I sold the Suby, 4 years after buying new off lot, every bushing in the vehicle needed replaced, we think the engine block was cracked (had an oil leak and replaced every gasket known to a Master Certified Tech that still didn't resolve the problem), and several issues with axles popping out of the rear diff, you could tell the car had seen better days. If I get back into Auto-x again, it will be either as a co-driver, or buying a more affordable dedicated vehicle or kart.

Hi there, My name is Matt and I just moved to Dublin in December. I'm from Cleveland, been in south florida the past 4 yrs and now happy to be back in Ohio (aside from the snow!). Been into cars since hs. Had wrx that I autoxed at the national level for a bit. Sold that and since have had Evo and s2000 and now my newest gem a 97 supra. Looking forward to meeting some new friends and getting familiar with the local car scene. I'll be out at the local ovr autox events (spectating not driving and destroying my gem).