imi Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Here you go, an Auto Supra showing some proper cars the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psymon Posted August 13, 2005 Author Share Posted August 13, 2005 Cool.. Thats my Fav track too on Forza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 Ive always wondered, if you kick down in an auto come to corner, let off,little feathered throttle round the corner gradually building up the accerlaration. during the feathering period does it jump back up a gear instead of being in the lower gear? whi Not if you have the manual mode selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 The very first time that Autocar ever drove a Supra was as an auto at a group test on track. The UK car they had beat both a 911 and Esprit round the track, which I'd say is pretty good going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRoy Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I have an auto and love it but IMO a manual would be quicker. BUT, if i wanted a track car I'd buy one. As its a road car then auto suits me fine, wouldnt swap it for a manual:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 I have an auto and love it but IMO a manual would be quicker. BUT, if i wanted a track car I'd buy one. As its a road car then auto suits me fine, wouldnt swap it for a manual:D I said that til I got offered the second only in the UK manual 6 speed aristo then I kinda defected lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 lol, I was looking originally for a uk spec 6 speed manual but rapidly gave up as I realised there are hardly any, it took me long enough to find a decent j-spec one. As it turns out I'm happy I got a j-spec, the single thing I would like is the better uk breaks, but that can be done as a cost effective upgrade at any time , so it's no big deal So dangerous_brain, are you saying there are only 2 uk spec manuals and you have one of them? Nice one lol Oh and awesome video! I can't wait to show that to people at work who have hinted in the past that the supra only goes fast in a straight line and doesn't handle, brake etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 The very first time that Autocar ever drove a Supra was as an auto at a group test on track. The UK car they had beat both a 911 and Esprit round the track, which I'd say is pretty good going. Got a link? Presume it was an Esprit S4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Here you go, an Auto Supra showing some proper cars the way forward Nice try IMI!!! BUT.......................One small problem...................... The Supra is a MANUAL in that vid! The only Auto on that track is the NSX. Watch the clip as the Soop passes the GTR! MANUAL DUDE!! SORRY GUYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShox Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 definitely auto man - for reasons of preserving my engine and having no clutch to worry about, i like the way the auto quickly finds perfect gear to kick in the turbo and then launches so you dont even notice the up shifts. i'd like to see even a pro shifter in the relatively hard work getrag 6sp beat a computer controlled auto. i reckon the 6sp would close up tho against a 4sp auto in the higher gears tho. for practicality also i cant stand manuals in traffic! only trouble is on corners (dont know if you get this in manuals) - accelerate too hard and the turbo rush can easily make you lose the back end! The getrag is tougher mind and if you're a modder - think you'll be better off. Personally im happy with 300bhp and dont wanna spend any more 1000s to reach the crazyness of 450 - 500bhp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Nice try IMI!!! BUT.......................One small problem...................... The Supra is a MANUAL in that vid! The only Auto on that track is the NSX. Watch the clip as the Soop passes the GTR! MANUAL DUDE!! SORRY GUYS! duh......thats what the was for Manual all the way despite me suffering from clutch problems..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 duh......thats what the was for Manual all the way despite me suffering from clutch problems..... Forgive me, for i have sinned! Sorry m8! Manual is the way for me too! Despite missing Turbos! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 The manual would be a better/faster drive than the Auto on a track, but when it comes down to it the driver is the biggest factor, so if you're not shit hot dont worry bout it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShox Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 yup bet the stig could beat all of em in a vauxhall omega auto! the auto nsx is well known for being a let down so dont let that tarnish the supra auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Forgive me, for i have sinned! Sorry m8! Manual is the way for me too! Despite missing Turbos! LOL! wait till friday fella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 definitely auto man - for reasons of preserving my engine and having no clutch to worry about, i like the way the auto quickly finds perfect gear to kick in the turbo and then launches so you dont even notice the up shifts. i'd like to see even a pro shifter in the relatively hard work getrag 6sp beat a computer controlled auto. i reckon the 6sp would close up tho against a 4sp auto in the higher gears tho. for practicality also i cant stand manuals in traffic! only trouble is on corners (dont know if you get this in manuals) - accelerate too hard and the turbo rush can easily make you lose the back end! The getrag is tougher mind and if you're a modder - think you'll be better off. Personally im happy with 300bhp and dont wanna spend any more 1000s to reach the crazyness of 450 - 500bhp! The bottom corner of Brunters cought out my autobox every time, next time I'll be braver and use manu mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Manual all the way but I totally agree that the driver is the biggest factor and I'm not claiming to be an expert driver with it yet but it sure is fun learning Either way they both deserve maximum BHP and brakes aside, I'm sure something like RLTC could actually make more of a significant difference than the old manual verses auto debate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Dont forget the extra 2 gears would even help out a noob power out of corners quicker in a manual as there is more choice etc... actually this discussion is just dumb I think in that vid you can see the difference that an auto vs a manual has by looking at the NSX's racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 Dont forget the extra 2 gears would even help out a noob power out of corners quicker in a manual as there is more choice etc... actually this discussion is just dumb I think in that vid you can see the difference that an auto vs a manual has by looking at the NSX's racing. I personally agree with you, manual offers advantages for several reasons, that being one of them That was an excellent video, I want to see more like that - especially where the Supra wins For anyone worried about the clutch, just get an uprated clutch - problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 I drive an auto but would prefer a manual any day of the week except for when I have to buy tires and that first twin-plate clutch. On a track, the manual will always win given a half-a$$ driver that knows his elbow from his earlobe. I hate to side with the manual boys auto-bros, but this time, they're right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 The getrag is tougher mind and if you're a modder - think you'll be better off. Personally im happy with 300bhp and dont wanna spend any more 1000s to reach the crazyness of 450 - 500bhp! Mate my engine puts out 475 bhp and the auto box has no trouble sticking 395 of them on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 So dangerous_brain, are you saying there are only 2 uk spec manuals and you have one of them? Nice one lol QUOTE] Well its not in the UK yet but basically yes. The other ones running 800 brake though which this one isnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Matt Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 wait till friday fella So............. i finally get a go in the silver monster do i! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 yup bet the stig could beat all of em in a vauxhall omega auto! the auto nsx is well known for being a let down so dont let that tarnish the supra auto Maybe / Maybe not....they are all very very good drivers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 That was an excellent video, I want to see more like that - especially where the Supra wins Thx.....Ive got several more of those vids...not enough webspace to host all of them nevertheless, not only does that demonstrate the superiority of man over auto, but also shows what a good handler the Sup really is.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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