mikeyb10supra Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 wise words guys I always exercise caution in this sort of weather./....you would'nt believe how carefull I actually am....I must piss other road users right off as I drive so slowly ha ha another little tip....I tend to brake very very early when approaching junctions etc.... 1 - to avoid skidding right onto the junction and 2 - also to let other know behing im slowing down.....if you brake normally as you would on a sunny day....those beghind may also brake at the last minute and slide right up the back of you...so I let em know nice and early to avoid them skidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 It is quite hard in an auto - nearly caught me out this morning - half way round a mini roundabout and the car decides to drop it down a gear It is quite amusing though - other drivers think 'what a cock' - but we cant help it sometimes - RWD and a heavy arse make it like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 It is quite hard in an auto - nearly caught me out this morning - half way round a mini roundabout and the car decides to drop it down a gear It is quite amusing though - other drivers think 'what a cock' - but we cant help it sometimes - RWD and a heavy arse make it like that Word of caution mate....if you have never driven a supra in the winter.....just be very very carefull, if it that back end goes properly there is no stopping it. TRUST ME its hapenned to many of us, you will find yourself ass pouting in now time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptik Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I smacked mine on the first day i picked it up. Never even got home. This was due to bald tyres, slippery road surfaces and first drive in a RWD car...and in June! Now i take it extremely careful and only use it when i really have to. I envy FWD cars in this weather. They've got it so easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudger Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I wasnt saying it was DELIBERATE - it has just changed down for no reason (no pressing of throttle at all - just holding it constant until the apex then slowly adding more throttle)... I used to own a rx-7 a few years ago and that was 100000000 times worse than the supra with the back end coming out in the dry - and not driving it like i stole it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 It is quite hard in an auto - nearly caught me out this morning - half way round a mini roundabout and the car decides to drop it down a gear Use manual mode to keep it in gear. Stops it dropping down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 That doesnt seem to work for me. put it in manual mode. if i press hard it still changes down???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I think the idea is that you don't press it hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 oh i see, that will be why then lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Like I posted elsewhere on here today, I managed to break traction and spin the Supe from 5mph whilst in manual third. That was without pressing hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klump Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Yep just as others have said dont try like an idiot and you'll be fine, lucky for me though is that I commute to work by train now so I don't have to drive the car through winter! it's going under the cover today. what colour is your supe fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanK Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Like I posted elsewhere on here today, I managed to break traction and spin the Supe from 5mph whilst in manual third. That was without pressing hard! Auto box? if so, how can you be in 3rd when only doing 5mph? The box will only be in 2nd at that speed and wont change up into 3rd until you're well over 10mph. (even in manual mode) 2nd gear in the damp is more than capable of spinning the wheels at any speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Personally I love these cold temps. Driving home from work -5deg c at 5am gives you something to think about. Instant response from those colder intake temps and spinning it up at 80mph+ in a straight line gets your attention. (but I was pushing it lol) Never had a moment once tho.(except where it expected it!) You've just got to respect the conditions, don't try and floor it even in a straight line, if in an auto use manual mode more to prevent kickdown be aware of where frost is likely to sit (micro climates) etc.Set the car up for corners by balancing the throttle and at all time try to be smooooth. Progresive on the throttle and brakes. But it does improve your driving, makes you think more about what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 As I understand it if you have the car in third and switch to manual mode it will stay there until you stop. I put it into third as I slowed for the car park and crawled along without it having changed gear. I can pull away (slowly) in third and it feels slower than doing the same in second and I don't feel any gear change at all. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanK Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Personally I love these cold temps. Driving home from work -5deg c at 5am gives you something to think about. Instant response from those colder intake temps and spinning it up at 80mph+ in a straight line gets your attention. (but I was pushing it lol) Never had a moment once tho.(except where it expected it!) You've just got to respect the conditions, don't try and floor it even in a straight line, if in an auto use manual mode more to prevent kickdown be aware of where frost is likely to sit (micro climates) etc.Set the car up for corners by balancing the throttle and at all time try to be smooooth. Progresive on the throttle and brakes. But it does improve your driving, makes you think more about what you're doing. completely agree, definitely increases your concentration. I've only had the car since June but i haven't had the car do anything it shouldn't. but then i don't expect to get grip at WOT going round a corner in the damp with 400bhp going through the rears! with smooth acceleration/deceleration in the wet, never had any problems, touch wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanK Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 As I understand it if you have the car in third and switch to manual mode it will stay there until you stop. I put it into third as I slowed for the car park and crawled along without it having changed gear. I can pull away (slowly) in third and it feels slower than doing the same in second and I don't feel any gear change at all. Who knows? very odd, im certain that mine will pull away in 2nd from standstill if 3rd's selected in manual mode. My FTO would only let you pull away in 2nd too, this is to protect the box, same as it wont change down if the revs are too near the redline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Some real good advice on this thread! I only got my Supe on Saturday and have never driven a RWD car like this before. Obviously when I got it I was all excited and couldn't help putting my foot down. I almost lost the back end a couple times over the weekend, even in straight lines! I've waited what seems like an eternity to own this car and you can rest assured I'll be driving very careful over the next few months! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithaldo Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Some real good advice on this thread! I totally agree. I'm coming up to my first winter in the Supe and although I have a Focus aswell doesn't stop me wanting to drive it all the time. I've had the back end come out on me whilst take a mini roundabout slowly. Also coming round a particluar corner near me it almost always happens so I just take it really slowly now. All about common sense really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpher Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Think that your driving on a skating rink, most of the time you will be Like me Supra is...in my sig. (no, thats not white'ish asphalt ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Like me Supra is...in my sig. (no, thats not white'ish asphalt ) Mate, that's not some frozen over lake is it? Is that safe? Oh yeah, is Norway as expensive as some fella said on the Off Topic forum? £8 a pint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpher Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Mate, that's not some frozen over lake is it? Is that safe? LOL Nahh...its just a frozen parkinglot nearby where i used to wash my car Oh yeah, is Norway as expensive as some fella said on the Off Topic forum? I guess you could say that BUT..you could also turn it around and say that...for us Norwegians...many other countries are cheap to visit I was in London here a while back....and comparecd to what im used to...food, drink etc. was a bit cheaper than im used to £8 a pint? Nah....thats a tad exagerated BUT...a 0.5liter beer (in a pub or restaurant) can cost from £3,5 to £6,5 depending on how fashionable the place is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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