Holden1989 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Need to settle an arguement, Is this good/bad/ok for supras? a TT inperticular Were looking at a short break in Scotland, would love to take the TT because to be honest it is the most comfortable car we own but the other half is semi convinced it may kill it The journey in question is about 650miles and we would be driving for 12 hours give or take a few toilet breaks So, what do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Will be 100% fine as long as you have give it a good service , I'am taking mine to germany next week then round nurburgring 10times and back home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It eats journeys like that for breakfast. It's a Grand Tourer not some highly strung hypercar. The only problem you may have is funding it's insatiable thirst. Get it serviced first and enjoy. Then learn how to spell 'in particular'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It will be perfectly fine, Last year i drove from suffolk to scotland then to Wiltshire and back to suffolk in a weekend and it was perfectly fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Are you having a laugh..?? We as a group of NA's & TT's have done the Le Mans trip twice int eh past couple of years. That's 1200 miles in 3 days, or 600 in one go. Comfort should be the least of your worried. Petrol usage and storage space are usually the problems..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 It'll be fine. Check the Water, oil, tyre pressure, fluids, batteries and take with you a bottle of water, a packet of haribo and a good collection of Cds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Are you having a laugh..?? We as a group of NA's & TT's have done the Le Mans trip twice int eh past couple of years. That's 1200 miles in 3 days, or 600 in one go. Comfort should be the least of your worried. Petrol usage and storage space are usually the problems..!! H. Yes the supra is a very reliable car, petrol usage is the only downside, Enjoy your drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 stop being a panzy and drive the dam thing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Supra's are fine on long journeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 no harm at all. its a GT car and was made for such journies. Mine has been up to scotland without a good service. IMO saying a car needs a "good service" before you go on a long trip is stupid. Just check the fluids. Your going to be doing more "harm" to the car doing short trips to the shops or work every day, stopping and starting all the time than a long relaxed journy cruizing on the motorway. Chill out. the supra isnt some kind of ticking time bomb when you drive it more than 200 miles the wheels fall off or the turbo's implode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Need to settle an arguement, bad for supras? a TT inperticular And whoever said that needs a slap It's an insult to the supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Get it serviced first and enjoy. Then learn how to spell 'in particular'. I have always struggled with that word But thank you for being so caring and pointing it out to me Are you having a laugh..?? We as a group of NA's & TT's have done the Le Mans trip twice int eh past couple of years. That's 1200 miles in 3 days, or 600 in one go. Comfort should be the least of your worried. Petrol usage and storage space are usually the problems..!! H. I know, but our TT can be very 'highly strung' and i didnt know wether u guys who drive to nurburgring did it all in one go or stopped every few hours to give the cars a rest It'll be fine. Check the Water, oil, tyre pressure, fluids, batteries and take with you a bottle of water, a packet of haribo and a good collection of Cds. Servicing will be ok, sod the haribo, my plan is to start driving at 8pm and hope to get there at 8am with us swapping over every few hours, so red bull, ciggys and pro plus will be the only thing on the menu Thanks guys, now there is no excuse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 200 miles the wheels fall off or the turbo's implode. But its on hybrids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman 26 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 a packet of haribo. I tend to lean towards the Tangfantastics myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 my plan is to start driving at 8pm and hope to get there at 8am with us swapping over every few hours, so red bull, ciggys and pro plus will be the only thing on the menu That sounds like a MUCH worse idea. Dont take the supra if your going to do that you will end up binning it. Dont be stupid and drive when you have had plenty of sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 the problems 10 times worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden1989 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 That sounds like a MUCH worse idea. Dont take the supra if your going to do that you will end up binning it. Dont be stupid and drive when you have had plenty of sleep. Believe me, i have absolutely no trouble sleeping during the day, i will make sure i have plenty of sleep beforehand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Lol @ 'give it a rest' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I know, but our TT can be very 'highly strung' and i didnt know wether u guys who drive to nurburgring did it all in one go or stopped every few hours to give the cars a rest The only rest mine will be getting is on the ferrie, And maybe after the high speed test on the autobhan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 now now lets not get to cocky! your valve stems may let go doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j1mb0b1 Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 now now lets not get to cocky! your valve stems may let go doing that Dont be saying them things, Knowing my luck they will lol he says "As I touch my wooden desk" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I have driven from here to Bristol, stopping in total for about an hour, and come back doing the same the day after - about 1400 miles - and if you keep it at a staedy speed, any steady speed, but 95 leps suited fine, the consumption ain't bad at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 When I owned my Supra's I always went back home to Scotland in them. Both TT's, it is a lot nicer to drive up there in the Supra than a normal car (Omega). As mentioned the downside is the petrol as you cannot help but open up the taps as once you get north of the border you will see some proper driving roads and the Supra will feel at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Dont be saying them things, Knowing my luck they will lol he says "As I touch my wooden desk" im sorry!! realy i was jokin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 I'm planning to take the supra to Portugal this Christmas! it's about 17 hours on average speed of 80/90 mh, I have done it 2 times with my integra and no problems, i just hope the supra don't let me down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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