tDR Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It doesn't matter on gender - what does matter is skill and experience in such cars. Jean was quite happy driving mine 'til she managed to go 2nd turbo still with steering angle applied coming off a roundabout. My Supra was very nearly written off that day and Jean hasn't wanted to drive it since... blaming me for 'ruining it' and 'making it undriveable' with my mods I think she realised, as do many people male and female, that she had stuff to learn about driving high powered RWD cars and now is thinking about Supras again but wants an NA so it's easier for her to handle and wants me to give her Supra driving lessons lol Personally I think an NA is a good introduction to powerful RWD cars, it should be very reliable without the turbo related stuff to go wrong and also not end up going down the same slippery modding slope as I have with my TT... Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 hope you have some good pics to remember it by pah, women'll be wanting the right to vote next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 My misses drove the Supra more than I did, I never had a problem with it. She's a good driver but was never over confident, she knew what the car could do, and respected it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 supras were made to pick women up originally... so i was told:sly: Well...works for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 My Girlfriend hates my Supe as she when we have a falling out, she always mentions " oh yeah, I don't want to slag off your bloody precious Supra" The language is more colourful than that but it's along those lines... Infact, all of my Girlfriends in the past of owning both of my Supra's over the last 2 years have said pretty much the same sort of thing, come to think of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 My Girlfriend hates my Supe as she when we have a falling out, she always mentions " oh yeah, I don't want to slag off your bloody precious Supra" The language is more colourful than that but it's along those lines... Infact, all of my Girlfriends in the past of owning both of my Supra's over the last 2 years have said pretty much the same sort of thing, come to think of it... Be strong sir. They need to know where they stand in the rankings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I think the soops are made for women n e way Izit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich8v Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 It doesn't matter on gender - what does matter is skill and experience in such cars. Thats my thoughts as well. My girlfriend is insured on my supe and i have let her drive it (even on her own). But high power and rwd comes with higher risks, and i know for a fact that if something happens while she is driving she wouldnt know how to control the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy W Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm always more worried about the missus getting hurt rather than the car. She drives a 1L Corsa so it's a bit of a leap in terms of power, and require a totally different driving style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 For a first RWD car I'd recommend an MR2 MK2. Can pick one up for under £2k now (n/a) and there's some nice ones about, cheaper than the Supe, cheaper insurance, and also smaller, so easier to park! It's a good starting point, that's what I did anyway. Buildoing up to a Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SUP_R_G Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 my other half has a Civic Type R, but even she agrees the Sup will be a different kettle so to speak lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 First time my wife drove the supe, she didnt even get out of the parking space outside the house before she kerbed the alloys !!!. She had literally moved about 6yards before i heard an almighty grinding noise Then instead of reversing she just carried on and kerbed it a load more Come to think of it she only ever crashes into stationary objects 2007 - Supe into kerb 2005 - Zafira into bollard on patrol station forcourt (protecting the pumps), carried on driving and smashed front door +sill, rear door, rear quarter and rear wheel. 2004 - Escort into stationarly bright orange bollard in car park Having said that, she is generally a good driver, very confident and doesnt mess about. So long as it moves, she wont crash into it:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 Any truth in the rumour that she could beat your brother in a race too? Bignum isn't going to like you for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 Bignum isn't going to like you for that. He was here when i read it, he said the CHEEKY b$%stard lol, well i bet she could you no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 He was here when i read it, he said the CHEEKY b$%stard lol, well i bet she could you no. Pink slips, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 what again i own you bitch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Pink slips, For a pink Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 (edited) My late mum, in her nineties, drove my TT and my R33 GTR, and in her late eighties my Renault GTA turbo and Renault 5 Turbo 2 (mid engine homologation special one). I seem to recall she had a few stiffeners before she had a go in the GTA as she found that intimidating for some reason (probably `cos it was low and hard for her to see out well). I tried to persuade her have a go in my Dallara, but she wasn't having any of that In the wars you have to remember women often had to drive all sorts of weird stuff, they are mollycoddled these days, give them a fair crack at things and they might surprise you. Surprise you the wrong way though and you should give THEM a fair crack .... Edited October 23, 2008 by Chris Wilson (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Sound advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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