Kev.O Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I know the biggest advantage with a UK spec when I was looking for one, was the insurance. Most companies wouldn't insure a 'grey import' due to my age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 "best" or "better" at what? Define that and then you can start narrowing things down a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 How on earth did you get that quote? M n/a was more than that its about the same as my UK now. As for the smell, if you dont know i wont tell you:p *goes to play with his headlight washers* Full NCB, garaged, cat1 alarm, clean licences, 4500m PA and a second car. I'll assume by your avatar it smells like a canoe factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Full NCB, garaged, cat1 alarm, clean licences, 4500m PA and a second car. I'll assume by your avatar it smells like a canoe factory. OOO getting touchy are we, Thats my old n.a My uk car is stock...........Smells better stock too. *goes to check his heated seats still work* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinitom Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 thanks people! i know the uk model is 340 hp aprox more 40hp that Jdm's and have bigger brakes! and more things... For what i see in a few places the jdm have more torque and is more fast 0-60 than uk spec, now about the engine quality is the same or the jdm could be better?! Shame that the uk model doesn’t have the vvt-I engine! It would be nice! This is why I’m thinking on the jdm ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 thanks people! i know the uk model is 340 hp aprox more 40hp that Jdm's and have bigger brakes! and more things... For what i see in a few places the jdm have more torque and is more fast 0-60 than uk spec, now about the engine quality is the same or the jdm could be better?! Shame that the uk model doesn’t have the vvt-I engine! It would be nice! This is why I’m thinking on the jdm ! The Hp figures you've quoted are not correct. Officially the UK spec cam with 326bhp, the JDM with 280bhp (can't remember the torque figures, but the JDM is higher). In reality, the BHP figure is much closer, several stock JDM cars have been dynoed at 300bhp or slightly above at a reliable dyno, so the real difference is around 20bhp at the top end. However this must be balanced with the power delivery, the UK is more laggy, but with a higher top end, the JDM has noticably less lag, but runs out of puff once rpm's get high. The UK's do have some great advantages, the main ones being the larger brakes as standard and (for most of us below 40) a lower insurance premium. UK specs are very rare, especially as a 6spd and command a premium. If you want VVTi you'd be looking at a late spec JDM model which IMO are the best choice now that ECU's and knowledgable mappers are out there to make use of them. From a tuning point of view it's very easy and cheap to get more power from the JDM, a little more expensive from the UK, but in theory has a higher reliability factor if it's been looked after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 korean ..... is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 there are dogs everywere UK or JDM.. but you cant beat a mint Grade 4 JDM fresh import.. Mine is a grade 4 fresh import Mine's a grade 5, and its still got the sticker on the windscreen. So there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 i know the uk model has bigger brakes! and more things... You do realise that some J spec cars came from the factory with big brakes ( uk spec brakes)? The spec of a J spec car can vary significantly. My J spec car came with: (I was very fortunate) VVTI engine 6 speed gearbox Big brakes (uk spec) Toyota original side skirts and spats Toyota reas suspension Leather recaro's Carbon fibre steering wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsupraTT Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Mine's a grade 5, and its still got the sticker on the windscreen. So there ha ha big head mine should of been a 5 maybe they got yours mixed up with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 OOO getting touchy are we, Thats my old n.a My uk car is stock...........Smells better stock too. *goes to check his heated seats still work* Could have answered a straight question instead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Mine's a grade 5, and its still got the sticker on the windscreen. So there lol thats not your auction grade ..its your jap tax disc lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Yep the jap cars vary hugely. My old NA was a 98 model so had all the nice facelift extras like the "leather" headliner, black carpets etc and a 5 speed (not a 6) It also had the LSD and ABS. But still had small brakes and stock suspention. It seems to be very much a lucky dip! You wont get your ideal car if your picky. You will have to find one close then add the bits after if you desperately want them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsupraTT Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 lol thats not your auction grade ..its your jap tax disc lol lol wounded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 lol thats not your auction grade ..its your jap tax disc lol Well according to the following website, mine is the grade 5. http://japanimport.co.uk/auctiongrade.htm I've got the original form in my documentation too. Phoenix said it was one of the best they'd seen when they inspected it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsupraTT Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 According to the auction grade it says grade 4 has minor scratches or dents but mine dont have 1 scratch or dents at all. But my dash has a few light scratches and the gear stick but would that come into it but my bodywork is mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Well according to the following website, mine is the grade 5. http://japanimport.co.uk/auctiongrade.htm I've got the original form in my documentation too. Phoenix said it was one of the best they'd seen when they inspected it. that website does not say your car is grade 5 it says grade 5 is like new.. i doubt your car is a grade 5 it will be a 4 or 4.5 at most.. if its a grade 5 a bet any money you would of payed silly money and i dont think you did.. send me your auction sheet so i can check it on the system:sly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 am sure we had this discussion before and you came back and said it was 4 or was that someone else.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 i have seen only 3 grade 5 supras through auction in 7 years of the ages 1993-1997. they went for over 2 million yen in japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 i have seen only 3 grade 5 supras through auction in 7 years of the ages 1993-1997. they went for over 2 million yen in japan Really? It'd be nice to have a low mileage supra. Not seen a low mileage supe for ages. Low as in below 5000miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatsupraTT Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 am sure we had this discussion before and you came back and said it was 4 or was that someone else.. Mine says grade 4 but on the site says with few scratches and dents but mine has not got 1 scratch or dent on the body but the dash has couple of light scratches so has the gear stick. would that be why its a grade 4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 My old rx7 was a 4 or 4.5 and the condition was nearly flawless and stunning - like new. Didn't get why it didn't get a 5 tbh. Not that I cared.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Oopsy No, that wasn't my car, but it may as well have been! After giving that website, and my documentation a good looking over, it turns out its a grade 4! The guy I bought it from assured me it was a grade 5, and he instructed the import company that he wanted as such. Maybe he didn't understand the documentation either! Phoenix did say it was a very good example though :sigh: Well I still love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 Oopsy No, that wasn't my car, but it may as well have been! After giving that website, and my documentation a good looking over, it turns out its a grade 4! The guy I bought it from assured me it was a grade 5, and he instructed the import company that he wanted as such. Maybe he didn't understand the documentation either! Phoenix did say it was a very good example one though :sigh: Well I still love it your car does look mint mate:D here your car is 5 on window as its prob a 93 ?? http://www.horsefrog.com/japanese-translator-patent/mod/resource/view.php?id=110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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