martini Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 http://idisk.me.com/martinirwin/Public/Pictures/Skitch/black-20090611-173042.jpg Skirts and bumper are really nice. Shame it's an auto really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 But it's an aerotop OEM skirts and an early Bomex front I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Shame it's an auto really... Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Why? Because it's for sale and I am after a manual. But it's an aerotop OEM skirts and an early Bomex front I think. Yeh. It's about as close to a car as nice as yours I can afford! Thanks for the info Edited June 11, 2009 by martini (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Because it's for sale and I am after a manual. Fair do's have you tried an auto yet out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Fair do's have you tried an auto yet out of interest? Can't lie.... I haven't. People keep saying how great they are but I haven't ever driven an auto in my life. I guess it's each to their own. If I can't find a good manual NA for under £5k before Christmas, then I will look for an aerotop I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Can't lie.... I haven't. People keep saying how great they are but I haven't ever driven an auto in my life. I guess it's each to their own. Try one becuase I thought exatly the same when I was looking and I love mine, had it 5 years now and still not bored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Try one becuase I thought exatly the same when I was looking and I love mine, had it 5 years now and still not bored What is it about the auto supra that you love? Just putting it in gear and then just hands on the wheel all day? I can see the appeal of the auto, I really can... I do like changing gears though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I had a 5speed n/a and two autos Wouldnt bother me each way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 What is it about the auto supra that you love? Just putting it in gear and then just hands on the wheel all day? I can see the appeal of the auto, I really can... I do like changing gears though! I know its different on an N/A but the 6-speed I tried I found very notchy and harsh. I tried the auto and it was effortless, its a real comfy easy drive and you are never stuck at any speed....pin it and you are off at speed. Im convinced that from a roll someone in a 6-speed would have to be very good at shifting to match the gear change on the auto. If you want involvement and have plans for a lot more power the 6-speed wins all day long. But for a comfy effortless drive its the auto imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Same here, I like the auto but wouldn't mind a manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 whats the difference in driving ? > auto vs manual ? Something i always wanted to know as i see so many people on here with auto supra's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 If you want involvement and have plans for a lot more power the 6-speed wins all day long. But for a comfy effortless drive its the auto imo I guess this is the dilemma. Do I go for the auto NA and get say, this really nice one, or keep looking for a manual NA and bump it to bigger power in the future... or will I just sell either and get a TT in the future anyway!? Then there's the drive. I want to drive for fun at weekends and will also be doing the M62 a lot. Auto does have some appeal, I'll be honest. I need to drive both I guess... just need to find them now! (not having a car makes viewings hard!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I used to have an auto TT. Absolutely brilliant car, wafted around town effortlessly, no stress, no bother, totally relaxed and well behaved. Brilliant fun when you planted your foot too. If you spend a lot of time in traffic, I would recommend and auto over a manual. You don't have to worry about clutches either. The only time I wished I had a manual was on country lane hooning, when you want more than 3 gears to play with. I now have a 6sp BPU TT, but this is not my everyday car. (I've only driven it twice in 3 months of ownership ) This car, (when it's finished) will only be coming out on sunny show off tastic weekends and for meets/shows, so it's not likely to stress me out on congested journeys into work. When I do bring her out though, I want the full bore caffine loaded caboodle driving experience, so the 6 sp was the way to go. If you're using the car on a regular basis, I strongly suggest you try an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Excellent post, thank you so much If you're using the car on a regular basis, I strongly suggest you try an auto. This part stood out for me. I cycle to work everyday and I will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The supra will just be a toy for me, for country lanes, sunny days and the M62 journey to visit my girlfriend. There's potential for it not to be driven for 10 days straight (doubt I could resist!) as we alternate weekend visits. Sounds like the manual actually would suit me more in the long run, but that for other people, especially daily drivers, the auto might be the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I have owned a manual N/A and a few auto Supra's, and it's auto everytime for me. The Supra is the first auto I have ever driven, and it really put me off at first, as it sounds boring, but it's a Supra remember so it's far from that, it's so smooth and effortless to drive, you can put it in to 1st and use the gears like a manual anyway. The guy who bought my black aerotop, was set on getting a manual, I persuaded him to come round and take a test drive, and he bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 The guy who bought my black aerotop, was set on getting a manual, I persuaded him to come round and take a test drive, and he bought it Maybe if I find one as nice as yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Maybe if I find one as nice as yours Yeah that was my old N/A Aerotop I was talking about, my TT Aero is just as nice, have you ever driven a Supra, manual or auto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yeah that was my old N/A Aerotop I was talking about, my TT Aero is just as nice, Yeh, I know - looked in your garage have you ever driven a Supra, manual or auto? Not yet /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_oops.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I know its different on an N/A but the 6-speed I tried I found very notchy and harsh. The 6sp you tried must have some issues with it, probably knackered old selector fork bushes. My 6sp is silky smooth, like new in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Yeh, I know - looked in your garage Not yet /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_oops.gif Ah so then you can't exclude the auto from your search before driving one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Same front as mine I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Ah so then you can't exclude the auto from your search before driving one! True... got to find the right one though. I found a great car about 6 months ago, and was looking at about 4 on here at that time too. At the moment, nothing on here seems to be for me. I found a Supra on eBay but could do with opinions... seemed low mileage... here. Same front as mine I think Yours looks ace mate. Not seen you around Manchester - where you based? I don't have a car though, so it's hardly surprising! Edited June 11, 2009 by martini (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I have a NA auto aerotop,and dont knock the auto untill youve tried it! Its great,i drive it in manu mode if playing about and auto if just cruising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 That is the early bomex and one of the best kits for the supe but needs the bomex side skirts as well. With regard the auto man discussion I have driven both and it is manual every time unless you are a lazy or bad driver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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