J-S14A Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'm planning a trip accross europe during the summer, including a few cheeky laps of the Nurburgring in Germany, going to Worthersee in Austria, and a stop in Amsterdam I'm almost certain a UK spec supra is the way to go, due to its superior long distance cruising ability, but i'm not sure how a standard one would take to the race track. This got me thinking that maybe a Honda Integra type R is maybe a better bet, as it's quick, has excellent handling as standard and would be much more friendly n the juice than a supra (although i'm lead to believe they aren't much fun on a motorway due to little sound deadening) has anybody on here done a similar trip in a supra? any thoughts would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I'm almost certain a UK spec supra is the way to go, due to its superior long distance cruising ability This will be fun Regards, Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-S14A Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I should maybe have worded that better, I wasn't trying to start another UK vs J spec argument. (has to be a UK for insurance) sorry guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Gaz i think he means the uk is a better cruiser than the teg... oh and a bone stock UK makes for an awesome track toy, and they love the ring, trust me EDIT: lol see ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-S14A Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I can't wait. only downside is the 2-3000 miles i'll be doing (more to do withthe 2-3000 miles at 20 mpg ) and the 5-10mpg i'll get on the 13 mile circuit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 sat at about 80-85 on my way to the ring last year i averaged between 26 and 30 mpg all 3000 miles will feel effortless mate, the supe makes for a superb cruiser. i did calais to cologne in one go and got out feeling fresh as a daisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-S14A Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 To be honest i'm more bothered about going to worthersee in austria. Going to a vw show there, and they don't seem too keen on jap cars out there (nodoubt it will get vandalised by a euro vw fan who thinks his 1.3 g40 polo has a chance against my supe ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Get a "my other car is a Bug" sticker or something - should be okay then. Have driven to S. of France / Andorra / Spain in the Supe - the Pyrenees were interesting to say the least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-S14A Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 My other car was a corrado. I wonder if i could get away with putting some vw badges on it?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 A UK-spec on steady motorway cruise can get upto 32mpg. I've had 32mpg out of mine... stick it into cruise control and stay to 70mph and it works a treat. The UK-spec (and J-spec for that matter) is a great car for taking round the 'ring. Only thing I'd reccomend if you have wider than stock tyres is to put some spring assistors into your coils. This is to stop the suspension from travelling too much under compression whilst on the track. (Check out my vid from last year..... when you hear some quick grinding noises.. that's my rear tyres catching the inside of the wheel arch). If you have stock width tyres you'll be fine. http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/ajiwebsite/page5.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 HAd a great time when I did the trip. Mine included over a week of touring Germany too and the car was great the whole way. Best long distance car I've ever driven. And yes, the 'ring is very bumpy! It'll be hell on your brakes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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