fri3ndly Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hello everyone and let me introduce myself to the club My name is Simon, Im 20 years old and come from Maidstone Kent. I currently drive an MR2 non-turbo, but am buying a Supra Twin Turbo Automatic tomorrow. Im really excited and have gone through a nightmare getting the cash together but its all ready now. I just worried myself by reading the post entitled ' My first night as a Supra owner = NIGHTMARE!' but Im sure everything will be fine, even though it has a veilside bodykit and I have a steep drive! Any way, just wanted to say Hi really as I'm sure I will be posting much more when I am too an owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Quick question, on average how often do Supras go wrong? Tough question to answer really but they are very strong cars. As with all things though they can and do go wrong from time to time, If you are finding it hard to get the cash together to buy the car dont be surprised if it feels expensive to run and look after, and looking after it with regular services etc is very important to avoid larger expense later, hope you enjoy it mate and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Welcome mate, all in all they are reliable, but like all cars they are not without faults. Hope you enjoy your car mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Welcome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 HI and Welcome... Sleepless night to come eh ? Hopefully you will be OK with the VeilSide, I have a big bump into my garage and it was fine. I suspect it's more dependant on how low your suspension is. If you need and audi / alarm / RLTC doing I can recommend Sextons at Maidstone as they are very good and Supra friendly. A membver on here Matt Harwood, used to own it and the new owner & staff like them a lot. Have fun, drive carefully (for a bit anyway) G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexsum Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well done on the move - I used to have an MR2 turbo and can promise you will notice a big difference in power - so take it easy at first, especially if it is wet! Anyway if the car is leaking anywhere that's generally bad!! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well...to be honest.... I have had sleepless nights already so im dreading tonight! It has got tien coilover suspension which he told me is adjustable (not sure how though) Also, the alarm is a toad Ai606, anyone got this alarm and is it a good one? Here is a pic of my soon to be pride and joy! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/199097-1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 drive it steady until you get used to it or it will bite you in the ass, if you go to wild to soon.Give respect in the wet even in a straight line .THEN ENJOY:):) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wlcome mate, enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DODGYDODDS Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Just looked at the pic nice mate, i would say that, The bumper aint to bad to get around with, providing the car isn't slammed to the floor. And respect for getting one at 20, can i ask what insurance quotes you have got, i alway reccomend adrain flux mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leon Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I bought my first sup not so long ago. Give it respect! supra an awesome car but it can easily bite you in the ass if you push it. Just get used to it before you nail it!!! I also have one of those alarms! mine seems ok. the only thing i have noticed (and i could be just mine), if you leave the car unlocked for about 5min, it will lock its self!! Its good but just dont leave your keys in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well done mate, as said, what sort of insurance quotes are you getting? I'm looking at getting a supra too when I hit 20 (not long now!), hence the curiosity. Also, who with? And whats happening to the MR2 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazla Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Welcome to the club;) You definitely wont be able to sleep tonight then. I got my new supe about 4weeks ago now and i still cant sleep through the excitement:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sted Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well...to be honest.... I have had sleepless nights already so im dreading tonight! It has got tien coilover suspension which he told me is adjustable (not sure how though) Also, the alarm is a toad Ai606, anyone got this alarm and is it a good one? Here is a pic of my soon to be pride and joy! http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/images/199097-1.jpg Welcome I'm new to all this too, I only picked mine up last sunday and it's been brilliant ever since. My new pride and joy is fitted with a toad Ai606 and it seems really good. It's insurance approved which is the most important thing and proxy sensors as I found out at a trip to the petrol station last night... when some plonker in a jeep parked too close. I don't know about you having sleepless nights it's my neighbours who've had them so far cause when I get up and go to work everyone gets up!!! The exhaust could house a small family, not that they'd live there long with the de-cat pipe:imsorry: Good luck tomorrow, not that you'll need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi everyone, sorry i didnt reply earlier! I hunted around for insurance EVERYWEHRE and Adrian FLux quoted me £2300 with my mum and my girlfriends mum as named drivers. I then tried Admiral with the same thing and tweeked the online insurance generator until I managed to get it down to £1650 fully comp with major mods claimed. I have not found a better price than this and I am happy to pay this....I did however notice that if i changed the form to say it was a UK spec the price dropped by £500 down to £1150!!!!! Cant wait for tomorow, speak soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papercutout Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I was about to ask how old you were! lol, have you tried getting a quote with sky insurance too, since they are the official sponsors of the forum? They quoted me £2300 with induction kit and exhaust on a j-spec N/A. To which I thought no-siree! Will be looking around a lot more when I actually go to buy a car. What no claims have you got? Welcome and nice supra mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fri3ndly Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 Yeh, lol Sky refused to insure me. I have 2 years no cliams and been driving nearly 3 years. Dont think anyone could have come close to that quote. It was just amazing how adding two females with 20+ years driving experience dramatically lowered the premium! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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