Another uk spec gone to supra heaven and a word of warning to young drivers........

Thought i ought to let everyone know another Black uk manual in very good condition and stock bodied has sadly been written off. It's not mine but heard through the grape vine about it.

I'm not at present an owner of a supra but had my first uk spec manual at 19, followed by a big single uk spec manual and a bpu facelift auto, i'm always looking at them on pistonheads and on here and will no doubt be back in one in the not to distant future.

This thread was basically started as a word of warning to the young/inexperienced drivers of these wonderful cars, show them a bit of respect, i'm no micheal schumacher but know these cars bite back if you don't, not saying you need to drive like a catholic nun, but know your limits.

Sad day, losing a piece of supra history.....

was it a member on here that wrote one off?

if its the same one i know of its not been written off by an insurance company yet....

I'm not 100% sure he's a member LOGIE and it probably is justin, it's in a bad state justin, i'm pretty sure an insurance company would condemn it :-(

is it the one that happened a week or so ago? i've only seen a dark picture, the one thats taken all the damage at the rear?

sounds like the one.....

yeah he's a mate, and a member on here but doesn't post much. I agree from the picture i've seen its not looking great, last i heard he was looking to get it on a jig to see if she was still straight and then would go from there. You make a valid point though, these cars can bite hard! luckily him and his mate are ok....

o/s rear quarter

n/s rear quarter

boot and glass

rear bumper

front bumper

both headlights

front wings

bonnet

exhaust ripped off

wheel damage

poss subframe damage

both airbags

Gonna be one expensive repair, be amazing if he could get it back on the road, wish i had brought it myself and wrapped it in cotton wool for the next decade or two, really was a special, rare car.

Write off for sure

We're his tyres in good condition?

wow i didnt realise it was that extensive, the picture i saw was from the rear, and it didnt look great from that! yeah from that list the chances are slim, pity

I will take the engine if its going It will be good in an earotop

im guessing by the sounds of it, it was a lovely example? any pics of it before the accident?

ha the vultures have started already! the six speed box is mine if he breaks it just so we are all clear i think his other plan was to transplant it into his n/a, will have to have a talk with him

Young kids shouldnt have Supras.

ha the vultures have started already! the six speed box is mine if he breaks it just so we are all clear i think his other plan was to transplant it into his n/a, will have to have a talk with him

i have spoke to him about this... i will be seeing him monday and advising him on his best option!

They can't with todays insurance prices. lol

How young is too young?

How young is too young?

I had my first TT at 19 and have had three all together, only 26 now, it's not the age, it's respect.

How young is too young?

Thats a very good question!

I'm 22 and had an NA at the start of this year and have just started my TT BPU project. In between that I drove a stock uk spec and thought that's enough experience with stock power I want more lol

Thats a very good question!

Always risky if it ones first RWD car, not to mention 300 bhp in stock form.

In most cases people skimp on good rubber and live to regret it.

 

In most cases people skimp on good rubber and live to regret it.

I skimp on rubber to make sideways slightly easier and cheaper.

I think the problem is as mentioned, lack of respect for what is infact a deadly weapon. Does make you wonder where these youngsters get the money, cos I sure as hell couldn't afford to abuse my car to the extent of bending it!

Dont care, at 19 you're not experienced enough to drive a 300hp, near 2 ton car. If that riles anyone, Im not sorry, its a fact.

Dont care, at 19 you're not experienced enough to drive a 300hp, near 2 ton car. If that riles anyone, Im not sorry, its a fact.

To be fair i totally agree, but knowing from experience, when you're young you just wanna go faster/have a faster car than your mates, my little bro is just coming up 19 and there is no way on gods earth i'd advise him to go out and buy a supra. Not saying i was an exception but i've always shown these cars respect and only driven within my abilities.

i bought mine at 20 and im 22 now, to be fair it scared the crap outta me when i first got it. aslong as you respect it and dont drive like a nob theres no reason why you shouldnt be okay

but alot of people my age with some serious power under their foot with rwd...not always a good combo