allawyg Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi guys. The supra I brought about 6 months ago apparently has traction control, its got this knob and switch that apparently is there to control the settings but nothing works, the guy told me that the rear abs sensors need replacing for this to start working, does that make sense? do you guys know anyone in london to check it out? winter is comming and its getting wet so I need TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 winter is comming and its getting wet so I need TC No you don't necessarily, good tyres (don't skimp, just pay the hundreds) and common sense such staying off boost in the corners got me through wet/snowy weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allawyg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I got 19x355 tyres. they are amazing but the triple plate clutch and my love for racing on road and doing stupid maneuvers without thinking requires me to have TC cos I dont trust myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 my love for racing on road and doing stupid maneuvers without thinking i think you should stick to a push bike TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 id put mine on in very bad weather but since its my first rwd i'm very careful. shes kicked out a few times but the snow button saves me every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 19 x 355 rear tyres + Supra + wet roads + "stupid manoeuvres"??? Are you in BUPA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 seriously, id just take it real slow mate, they can be killers if you take your eyes off of em for a second, if you seriously NEED to do stupid manouvers keep it in a car park where knowone else is or on the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Wow we've got another one here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Dude take it easy man we don't want another loss. I have driven mine a year now and thought I got to grips with it. NOT SO!!! On Friday, on a Road I travel daily, do the same thing every day I kicked down a gear in the Supe on a wet manhole cover (silly move) and the ass end broke out all over the shot till TC kicked me back in. Oh and I am an old Bird not a Boy Racer, so don't be a fool please appreciate the Power a Supra delivers and don't get complacent like I had. Cause in the end the Supra will WIN!!! Be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 What they said /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_shock.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allawyg Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 appreciate the concern, I know u have to take it real easy in the wet, but sometimes theres that 911 at the traffic lights giving u dirty looks while his girl in the passenger seat is smiling at u, you just gotta race him. Thats why I need to sort out my TC, anyone out there in london u can recommend. As I said my car has TC installed, its just not working, need to get it checked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 appreciate the concern, I know u have to take it real easy in the wet, but sometimes theres that 911 at the traffic lights giving u dirty looks while his girl in the passenger seat is smiling at u, you just gotta race him. She's not smiling at you, she's laughing at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 19x355's? You've got 14 inch wide tyres? What they hell are they, wrinkle wall drag tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 i can understand the need to race i really can, cause it is tempting, just know that sometimes its easier to just swallow your pride (espesh during the winter) .. or loose your car or life... or worse, someone else's life... TC on my TT is rubbish any way.. it wouldnt get u any a quicker start! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just come back from Whitchurch in the little Matiz, a local hot shoe in one of those (fast) BMW turbo diesel estates comprehensively lost it on a huge slick of mud on the local B roadH he was coming towards me, I jinked onto the right side of the road, he went by on the left side, backwards and buried the back end in the bank. I stopped to see he wasn't hurt, and he comes out with the gem, "Did you see it, all that mud, it's a disgrace". Just said, "Yep, saw it, was driving like a grannie as a result, saw you losing it, avoided you too, with luck *I'll* also see the mud on road sign 100 yards further up, the twin of the one i have just passed, that's been there all week, and avoid hitting that as well". Maybe he's learnt about wet mud and RWD cars? Probably not though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Just come back from Whitchurch in the little Matiz, a local hot shoe in one of those (fast) BMW turbo diesel estates comprehensively lost it on a huge slick of mud on the local B roadH he was coming towards me, I jinked onto the right side of the road, he went by on the left side, backwards and buried the back end in the bank. I stopped to see he wasn't hurt, and he comes out with the gem, "Did you see it, all that mud, it's a disgrace". Just said, "Yep, saw it, was driving like a grannie as a result, saw you losing it, avoided you too, with luck *I'll* also see the mud on road sign 100 yards further up, the twin of the one i have just passed, that's been there all week, and avoid hitting that as well". Maybe he's learnt about wet mud and RWD cars? Probably not though.... See, all that could have been avoided if he had 355 tyres and his traction control had been working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 allawyg has a BM to?! ................ joke please dont get offended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 19 x 355 rear tyres + Supra + wet roads + "stupid manoeuvres"??? Are you in BUPA? Without any doubt at all, be careful. Those tyres are very wide, much wider than the average used on here and with a low sidewall too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Without any doubt at all, be careful. Those tyres are very wide, much wider than the average used on here and with a low sidewall too! Sound like Aquaplane Specials to me. A good friend used to have a 911 Turbo, he always pretended to be in economy mode on wet motorways after aquaplaning across 3 lanes and kissing the barrier. I used to upset him by getting to long haul destinations in the pouring rain faster in my 2CV, which rode monsoon conditions like a charm on its narrow little Michelins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 See, all that could have been avoided if he had 355 tyres and his traction control had been working LOL, I should have tried to flog him something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Oh and I am an old Bird not a Boy Racer... What's this? Keancy in "I'm an old Bird" shocker? I won't have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeatphr Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Hi guys. The supra I brought about 6 months ago apparently has traction control, its got this knob and switch that apparently is there to control the settings but nothing works, the guy told me that the rear abs sensors need replacing for this to start working, does that make sense? do you guys know anyone in london to check it out? winter is comming and its getting wet so I need TC Just rip it off. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 What's this? Keancy in "I'm an old Bird" shocker? I won't have it! LOL it's true tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 LOL it's true tho http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff125/keancy70/oldbird.jpg Nein! Nichts als lauter Lügen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Nein! Nichts als lauter Lügen Haha, danke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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