Scoboblio Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Gazboy's story in spirited driving has got me thinking that maybe the Supra has the most myths associated with it in all of the car kingdom. Some classics we hear often; The UK specs have bigger turbos The TT's have different sized turbos Ones without a spoiler are N/A Ones without a bonnet vent are N/A BPU ones are 500 bhp They can't handle. MKIV's have head gasket problems (only heard this a few times but it's still a moronic confusion with the MKIII). Honestly, where DO people get this rubbish from? I can't think of any other car that has anywhere near the crap spouted about it by 'car enthusiasts'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 More myths UK Spec turbos spooler faster Wider wheels mean more grip Jpecs always have smaller brakes Lowered suspension improves handling oh and: Veilside spoilers look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 The UK specs have bigger turbos I was under the impression they did... slightly tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 UK specs have 46bhp more than J-spec TTs You can't tune VVTi Supras. RHHP = RWHP UK turbos are 'stronger' than j-spec Hybrids are an upgrade Stage 3 hybrids aren't the minimum spec. All FMICs are equal. Drilled brake discs work better. The stock shock absorbers aren't 'coilovers' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 I was under the impression they did... slightly tho Nope, IIRC someone (probably IanC) , posted a side by side pic... the j-specs were actually slightly bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Nope, IIRC someone (probably IanC) , posted a side by side pic... the j-specs were actually slightly bigger. Branners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 TT drivers have larger penises (or is that peni? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted February 16, 2007 Author Share Posted February 16, 2007 Branners Oh, I stand corrected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Nope, IIRC someone (probably IanC) , posted a side by side pic... the j-specs were actually slightly bigger. It was Branners, details here (and one of the oldest threads on the forum ): http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=680 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 TT drivers have smaller penises Nice to know you NA boys acknowledge that it's not true. I bow to your experience of this matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 darn!!! i cocked that one up lol:d well spotted jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 BPU's are the fastest thing this side of a Veyron... The rear spoiler is decorative. Fast & Furious graphics add £15k at an ebay auction... They weigh two tons... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getrag Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Auto's are slower. But I still prefer my 6spd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 NA's are cheaper to insure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Red is faster (clearly its black ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Aerotops handle well. J-spec brakes are shit. Supra TTs can be 'chipped' to 500bhp Tuned to 280bhp NAs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 red is not pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 red is not pink Bitch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Ones without a spoiler are N/A Of the three strangers I've ever talked to about my car at petrol/service stations , they've all assumed it is an N/A. I have no spoiler (apart from small roof one) and its staying that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 You missed a couple - "You can convert to a reliable, well working, high performance single turbo for less than 10k." and "Silver is the best colour". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 "I beat a bike that was over 50cc" everyone knows that's impossible. And hybrids are an upgrade if done right -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 It's easy to get a Supra out of the gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbleyuk Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 They are a 3.0 V6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 They're actually a Subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 They're actually a Subaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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