steve saxo Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Hi , all this is my 1st post to this forum , so I just thought I would say hi .. Hi .. I am seriousley considering a MK1v supra to replace my Saxo VTs in september when my insurance is up, I would prefer an aero top car, but I understand , these only come as 4 speed auto cars, ( eugh ), so my question is this, would it be possible to put the 6 speed manual box into a Aero top car, and if so whyat sort of costs would u be looking at . Many thanks Stephen Jones www.complete-saxo.co.uk www.pro-comp.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Think it worked out about £8k labour, and you'd have to find a manual box for it. I believe Ibrar decided it was easier to buy an NA car and transplant the engine and gearbox from a TT than to just change the gearbox!!! As an owner of a NA - Aero, and a Auto TT, the autos are NOT as bad as you might think. Yes it would be nice to have a manual, but if you want the aero you're pretty much stuck with it. And if that hasn't scared you off, you might as well slap a veilside sequential in while your at it. Now that would be a master piece in an aero. Another alternative is to get a Euro LHD one and convert it to RHD. Which is probably worth investigating (can't help you there though). Euro models (or US ones) are 'export' spec as well, which is commonly regarded as superior to the J-Spec ones. You can get some very high spec cars from the states for good money if you would consider this, or don't mind LHD. Ha, the best bet it the wait for Ibrar to finish his new supra and buy that when he gets rid of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve saxo Posted March 7, 2002 Author Share Posted March 7, 2002 Looks like ive either got to start saving , or plump for the auto Ill have a test drive in both and see what i think .. Steve ( cant wait ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Shame you cant make it down for the big Bolney meet on the 16th March, plenty of Supras there with willing owners to show you how good the different gearboxes can be. We have had the gearbox discussion many times and it all comes down to how you use it. Its only on a track that you would really notice any difference, and even then it would probably be very slight. the auto in the mkiv Supra is probably one of the best around and its tough as well. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve saxo Posted March 7, 2002 Author Share Posted March 7, 2002 Im up for meeting up , where is the meetup ? or is it supras only ? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 If you want to make this purchase early, I got a very clean (and very standard) Auto Aero-top for sale right now!! See my wife's profile pictures. (Angie Holkham, member No.113) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 Quote: from steve saxo on 11:28 pm on Mar. 7, 2002[br]Im up for meeting up , where is the meetup ? or is it supras only ? Steve Its all jap cars, about 250 at the last count. Only problem is its down past Gatwick which is a fairly long run for you. Full details are in the events section on this BBS. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 Good chice of car :biggrin: On a more serious note, be careful, as the last person who went from a 90bhp FWD to a RWD Supra didn't fare too well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve saxo Posted March 9, 2002 Author Share Posted March 9, 2002 Thanks, One little thing the saxo is 140bhp, nothing compared to your besats mind. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 It's also FWD, a totally different kettle of fish in the wet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve saxo Posted March 9, 2002 Author Share Posted March 9, 2002 Tell me about it , gotta be a bit carefull on the old bendy bits in the wet Well theres only 1 way 2 learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 (Edited by Mycroft at 4:56 pm on Mar. 12, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 OT : Who elses mental image of Mycroft just changed from Ares (like the avatar) to Ali G :biggrin: Steve : Forgive the scaremongering but it is justified. If you're worried then get race logic traction control (beat you too it PhilW ), it'll help. Or better yet find a car with it already fitted (they're becoming more common). I've found that FWD is far more forgiving, mess up a bit and you can recover, RWD mess up especially with big power, and you're in the ditch wishing you'd used a less... or worse... PEACE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve saxo Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 Oh i hear you there, dont worry guys, im a really cautious driver, i knows a car likee a Supra demands respect. Was looking at a race logic system , how much are they around 5 or 6 hundred arent they, ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Yep, about that from Justin. A good investment for a young driver, and should be your first mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Quote: from Syed Shah on 12:05 pm on Mar. 10, 2002[br]Yep, about that from Justin. A good investment for a young driver, and should be your first mod As Gareth and Syed have said RL is a worthwhile investment that you will not regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 I went from a 230bhp RWD car to a 350bhp RWD car...and still lost it. From FWD to that much power - urk! Get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC, get RLTC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Have a word with Keith, i think he's got some opinions on RLTC (Edited by Bradb at 6:36 pm on Mar. 11, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 (Edited by Mycroft at 4:56 pm on Mar. 12, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 You really are a true diplomat Mycroft. There's no taking that away from you. Good work fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 I've found that FWD is far more forgiving, mess up a bit and you can recover, RWD mess up especially with big power, and you're in the ditch wishing you'd used a less... or worse... Yeah tell me about it But I still torture myself by coming here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 (Edited by Mycroft at 4:56 pm on Mar. 12, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 Hi Mycroft I am interested in learning car control technique from you. pls let me know what dosh you will charge and what you can teach me. I've heard about oversteer and jargony stuff like that but i'm not too sure what it all means or what to do when it happens! any advice gratefully received mate. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 (Edited by Mycroft at 4:57 pm on Mar. 12, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 yeah but i keep crashing karts so i still think i need tuition ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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