and1c Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Im just in the process of buying a TT supra and Im seeking some experienced advice on the best year to buy if there is one?? if so why! I'm currently very interested in 1996 Toyota Supra RZ TT...Is this a decent choice to make? Also,is there any good places for tuning these cars near Sheffield? I will be doing the vast majority of work myself as I have done a good amount of car tuning and engine building in the past but an expert on this type of car in the local vicinity would be very useful indeed!! All advice greatly appreciated! Also, are these cars still very stealable?? I didnt think they would be as they are getting older nowadays but I have just seen the post about the poor guy who had his new supra stolen I can feel mutiple security measures coming on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 welcome mate, and a little advice. 1. the search button is your friend 2. if you ain't far from Chris Wilson then you're in luck!! (shropshire, i think) 3. red ones are the fastest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 have a word with robsheffield on here he can show you his, as for model 93-96 is fine as only the different changes in supras came in 97 i beleive. it also depends if u want and auto or 6 speed manual. (both Very Good). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 dammit Jurgen, that's what i was gonna put next........honest also, if you got a budget in mind and1c i'm sure Jurgen could get you what you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 i could get you one from japan if u can wait or do the same as rob he bought of me as he is handy with bodywork and mechanics and got a good deal on a 95 car which he then fully kitted and sprayed black sorted few small probs out and i believe he is tuning it further and the car looks awesome aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Im just in the process of buying a TT supra and Im seeking some experienced advice on the best year to buy if there is one?? if so why! I'm currently very interested in 1996 Toyota Supra RZ TT...Is this a decent choice to make? Also,is there any good places for tuning these cars near Sheffield? I will be doing the vast majority of work myself as I have done a good amount of car tuning and engine building in the past but an expert on this type of car in the local vicinity would be very useful indeed!! All advice greatly appreciated! Also, are these cars still very stealable?? I didnt think they would be as they are getting older nowadays but I have just seen the post about the poor guy who had his new supra stolen I can feel mutiple security measures coming on You may find you get asked to fit a tracker....not cause they get nicked often but because the insurance companies are arseholes Thatcham Cat 1 is a must, and I'd advise a disklock too for a visual deterrent. The 1996 RZ Facelift is the pick of the bunch for me (P reg). Don't pay too much though - check with us first cause they shouldn't fetch more than 12k now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Wow Thanks guys....I love this forum already Some really insightful information there thanks.. My budget is £10-15k +/- a bit depending on the car. I would prefer it if the car has had some valuable/useful modifications done already....so a single turbo Jap import manual would be perfect have searched the forum and read the excellent FAQs / docs on the home page of this site...so will try and keep questions useful!! Which transmission is best for 1/4 mileing as I will be doing the odd weekend as well as road use.... the manual or auto out of interest? and can either of them take more power than the other? Reason I ask is the americans seem to get staggering power out of these cars sometimes with a stock transmission and I am keen to know your experiences.... Cheers Jurgen...will pm you mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The auto is easiest to 1/4 mile. The autobox in stock form will handle 600bhp...but you'd need a higher stall torque converter to get the 600BHP going. The manual will handle 1400RWHP but the clutch wont. Where were you 3months ago when I was selling my facelift VVTi 6-speed Single!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 The auto is easiest to 1/4 mile. The autobox in stock form will handle 600bhp...but you'd need a higher stall torque converter to get the 600BHP going. The manual will handle 1400RWHP but the clutch wont. Aahh..great stuff thanks. That seals my decision for a manual pretty much! That said, is it common that people drop out the auto box and replace it with a manual?? Any articles on this? Where were you 3months ago when I was selling my facelift VVTi 6-speed Single!!!!!! Awww....typical!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 People have done Auto to Manual conversions but it's about 6k's worth of kit if you buy new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flat4_ire Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 People have done Auto to Manual conversions but it's about 6k's worth of kit if you buy new. 6k! wont ever be goin that route so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The key there is "if you buy new". Can be done for much much less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesupratt Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I think all you will ever need to know is...Buy a supra and you will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 The key there is "if you buy new". Can be done for much much less. I thought as much The good old second hand market!! WHat do you reckon much less is?? Say £2k or ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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