CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 So...has anyone with a good BPU Supra still wonder about a Bayside Blue R34 GTR? So tempted to sell and go looking...please, someone talk me out of it! The Supra has it on looks, sound & fun, but it's just one of those things I guess! Anyone been in a similar position? Comments welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inazone Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 You'd regret it, then struggle to get another Supra as they are becoming rarer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 If I could have both then I would, but I wouldn't like to have regret for selling then not being able to find another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?309619-R34-GTR-Owner-Experiences Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPG Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Thought about this recently also Craig, although I wouldn't be selling the supra to get one. You'll struggle to find another Sup like yours in the years to follow. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I think like everyone else we all have a soft spot for the R34GTR. But when I do the comparison between the Supra and R34, it came down to the curves of the Supra and also the interior is way better than the R34. I love how the dash wraps around the driver in the Supra. If I could own both, I would but I wouldn't sell the Supra to get a R34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Id never buy a 34, when for another couple of grand you can get an R35. Plus they're not really that good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Carroll Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Are you talking entirely stock R34 vs BPU?? I've been asked my opinion on this a number of times since driving a stock (and perfectly maintained) R34 round Japan last October... I always sum this up as: - 2JZ GTE > RB26DETT (stock RB26DETT felt slow in comparison to my BPU TT6 - and the BPU equivalent RB26DETT R32 I drove round Fuji Speedway didn't have the torque, but better response... personal choice I guess there) - R34 handling > Supra handling - Interior design / Quality is WAY better in the Supra - another league - Styling - personal choice - Engine / Exhaust note - personal choice - I love the sound of a 2JZ, but a properly tuned RB26 at full chat is a special sound For me, you can tell the Skyline was more of a sports car when it rolled of the production line than the Supra - although a Supra can be pulled to the same level with ease (and most have done so). As with any of the Jap 'tuner' cars, you can modify to such an extent all of the above goes out of the window. I am just trying to give my personal assessment based on experience of BPU TT6 vs stock R34 GTR and 400+BHP R32 GTR. I wouldn't sell the Supra for one, but maybe on my next stint in Japan I will bring an R34 back to sit next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Craig, wait and see how you feel after the summers Applecross run, I predict you will make a strong bond with the supra afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Scratching the itch never ends well! It will be too late to get the old girl back when you trade her in for another model! Just admire them from afar and stay faithful. Even a test ride will upset your current ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'd rather have my nuts shaved by Sweeney Todd than sell my supe for a taxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'd rather have my nuts shaved by Sweeney Todd than sell my supe for a taxi Like it, descriptive and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Take it from someone that had the same itch (for an R33 GTR instead though). I sold up and bought the other "dream car", yes it is a really good car to drive and it performed faultless in dragonball, it just didn't have the same feel as the supra! The parts are more expensive and you have to spend a lot to get it up to bpu level! One of many reasons I bought the supra back was the fact I missed how it felt compared to the GTR.....plus the fact the GTR had a "damaged" engine and was off the road for 5 months, helped my supra love come back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Craig, wait and see how you feel after the summers Applecross run, I predict you will make a strong bond with the supra afterwards Well noted [emoji106] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Well noted [emoji106] You have no idea of how good a weekend it will be mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Honestly...I cannot bloody wait! [emoji106][emoji41] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Are you talking entirely stock R34 vs BPU?? I've been asked my opinion on this a number of times since driving a stock (and perfectly maintained) R34 round Japan last October... I always sum this up as: - 2JZ GTE > RB26DETT (stock RB26DETT felt slow in comparison to my BPU TT6 - and the BPU equivalent RB26DETT R32 I drove round Fuji Speedway didn't have the torque, but better response... personal choice I guess there) - R34 handling > Supra handling - Interior design / Quality is WAY better in the Supra - another league - Styling - personal choice - Engine / Exhaust note - personal choice - I love the sound of a 2JZ, but a properly tuned RB26 at full chat is a special sound For me, you can tell the Skyline was more of a sports car when it rolled of the production line than the Supra - although a Supra can be pulled to the same level with ease (and most have done so). As with any of the Jap 'tuner' cars, you can modify to such an extent all of the above goes out of the window. I am just trying to give my personal assessment based on experience of BPU TT6 vs stock R34 GTR and 400+BHP R32 GTR. I wouldn't sell the Supra for one, but maybe on my next stint in Japan I will bring an R34 back to sit next to it. Thank you for the in depth comment [emoji106] much appreciated. I'll keep it and buy an R34 to have alongside it someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 Take it from someone that had the same itch (for an R33 GTR instead though). I sold up and bought the other "dream car", yes it is a really good car to drive and it performed faultless in dragonball, it just didn't have the same feel as the supra! The parts are more expensive and you have to spend a lot to get it up to bpu level! One of many reasons I bought the supra back was the fact I missed how it felt compared to the GTR.....plus the fact the GTR had a "damaged" engine and was off the road for 5 months, helped my supra love come back! Such a shame that the engine was Buggered but from all the comments I've decided to keep the Supra [emoji106]thanks guys! [emoji846] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 I'd rather have my nuts shaved by Sweeney Todd than sell my supe for a taxi [emoji23] very vivid picture you've drawn there! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Such a shame that the engine was Buggered but from all the comments I've decided to keep the Supra [emoji106]thanks guys! [emoji846] It turns out the engine wasn't buggered after all though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigMoSupraRSP Posted January 31, 2016 Author Share Posted January 31, 2016 It turns out the engine wasn't buggered after all though Oh man, just rubbish compared to BPU supra? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted January 31, 2016 Share Posted January 31, 2016 Such a shame that the engine was Buggered but from all the comments I've decided to keep the Supra [emoji106]thanks guys! [emoji846] Glad to hear it Craig! Roll on summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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