"I'm completely addicted to carbon fiber," Jonathan says with a laugh. "Dusty Womack of MVP Motorsports in Bridgeport, Texas, was able to source all the authentic JDM CF pieces on the exterior of the car." No easy task, considering how hard some of these parts can be to find. The car's exterior has a nice clean show look to it, but it's not overboard.
We like it because the car has been done up in the right areas, and the aero choices flow nicely with the OEM lines. The MKIV Supra is a good-looking car from the factory, and all too often people mess it up by choosing gaudy or poorly designed parts. The Top Secret kit and RRM wing look right at home, though. The factory red paint is obviously long gone, thanks to Kyle at Top Gun Customz in Alcoa, Tennessee. As Jonathan's go-to paint guy, Kyle has worked on several other projects in the past. The results are jaw-dropping - there isn't a single flaw on the entire car. The Supra literally looks as good in person as the photos make it out to seem, which isn't always how it works out.
The wheels on Jonathan's Supra are pretty crazy also; they're custom pieces made specially for him by 360 Forged Wheels. We know they're 19x9 inches up front and a massive 19x12 inches in back, but the offsets are a secret for Jonathan's eyes only.
On the inside, Jonathan has again taken a unique route by opting to go with a tan interior. Most people gag at the thought of tan, but take a look for yourself. It fits nicely with the blue and CF exterior, and just in case you're not a Supra geek, this interior has been fully converted and customized. Jonathan has dyed, painted and upholstered his way from the factory black interior to what you see here today. The dash itself is actually a Torasport carbon-fiber piece, deceiving under its milky tan skin, and the entire interior has been updated to LED lighting for a more modern look. Overall, the interior is very classy and clean, not tacked together or cheesy at all.
Like any project car, the build process is never really done. The car is actually under the knife again right now. Jonathan hopes to make 700 whp on pump gas, a feat very few Supras accomplish. The goal of 1,100 whp on race fuel (however lofty it may sound) seems like a legitimate possibility considering the team Jonathan has at his disposal. We can't wait to hear about the car as his build progresses even further. So to those out there who are thinking about building a Supra, take an example from Supraman Jonathan Dawes and his stunning MKIV.
Specs & Details
'94 Toyota Supra
Engine Toyota 2JZ GTE inline-6
Engine Modifications HKS 3.4-liter stroker kit; billet main caps; ARP L19 head studs, main studs; Hypertune intake manifold; Full-Race exhaust manifold; Powerhouse Racing Stage 5 CNC race head w/ dual valvesprings & shimless buckets, 175-amp racing alternator upgrade, timing belt tensioner, battery bracket, custom Lexus electric fan kit, breather kit, valve covers, modified oil pump; Turbonetics custom 70mm turbo; GReddy 4-row Intercooler; dual Tial 44mm wastegates; custom downpipe & midpipe; dual HKS SSQ blow-off valves, 272 cams, turbo timer, Twin Power ignition system, Carbon Ti exhaust; Power Enterprise bearings; Titan Motorsports crank pulley; custom stainless fuel cell w/ aluminum tank cover; dual Walbro fuel pumps (pump gas); FuelLab 1500 fuel pump (race gas); Injector Dynamics ID1000 fuel injectors; AEM methanol injection kit, wideband, air temp sensor; MVP Motorsports carbon-fiber radiator plate, chrome turbo blanket, radiator chrome show plate; TiTek carbon-fiber spark plug cover, fuse box cover; TTC water pump pulley, idler pulley, ABS engine cover, power steering cap, washer fluid cap, oil dipstick, igniter cover, brake master cylinder cap; Unorthodox Racing pulleys, cam gears; GReddy oil cap; TRD engine mounts; Mishimoto thermostat; stainless AN lines w/ nickel fittings; SP master cylinder cover; Top Secret hood dampers
Engine Management AEM Version 2 EMS
Drivetrain TRD limited slip diff; RPS triple carbon clutch
Suspension KW V3 coilovers; Do Luck rear cross bar; TTC upper strut tower bar
Interior Complete custom tan interior; Sparco Milano seats; Bride seat rails; custom-fitted false floor for fuel cell; Defi gauges w/ Control Link II system; AEM air fuel gauge; TiTek Version 2 carbon-fiber gauge pod; Torasport carbon-fiber dash; custom LED dash conversion; TTC A/C rings, pedals, shifter bezel, dash rings; HKS EVC 6 boost controller; TRD 10K tachometer, steering wheel; Trial carbon doorsills; custom carbon carpet; carbon-fiber center console
Wheels, Tires & Brakes 360 Forged carbon-fiber wheels 19x9" (f) 19x12" (r); Nitto Invo tires 265/30R19 (f) & 315/30R19 (r); Brembo 6-piston monoblock BBK 14" (f), Brembo 4-piston monoblock BBK 13.58' (r)
Thanks To Powerhouse Racing, MVP Motorsports, Top Gun Customz, RB Chroming