far Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 Originally posted by Russraff *** PS: I have just noticed that you seem to have a Veilside car - OOps! It's just my opinion ya know! I just like the supra the way it is *** LOL no worries dude each to there own. I would also look out for UK brakes - they are more sought after and increase the stopping power no end,you can do the conversion later if you like for about 700 quid. Have you tried approaching an importer and getting one ordered to your spec ? Good importers will supply you with a J_spec with full service history and the jap grade sheet (v.important IMO) look for a grade 4 car or above,also its worth asking the place where you are buying from what auction grade the car was and if they have the sheet. Do a search for "rltc" on this board IMO its the number one safety & performance mod and is highly regarded - Termy is the resident expert and his Dat files are second to non. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 The 200SX (any model) is a little skittish in the wet. The earlier S13 version has rock hard suspension so while it's great in the dry - very chuckable indeed - it's waaaaay too hard for wet weather. The later S14/S14a versions were a little softer... but not a great deal 'safer'. I got used to just pootling about in the wet. Having said that, are there any rear wheel drive cars that could be described as 'safe' in the wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Originally posted by 200SX Boy Having said that, are there any rear wheel drive cars that could be described as 'safe' in the wet? BMW's 50/50 weight distribution - and rear wheel drive,my mate throughs his 325 about like a maniac in the wet on full throttle - its very unforgiving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russraff Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 If the 50:50 weight distribution helps, then the Mazda RX8 and RX7 should also be okay? Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 Or a honda NSX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryan Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 I bought my UK 1993 Twin Turbo in September and have discovered a few things. 1) The Supra is the worst car ever to drive in snow....even a little bit of snow or ice. 2) It's a bugger to drive in the wet too if you're not careful. Trying to put the foot down in the wet just spins the rear wheels and the back end dances about all over the place. I've lost the back end badly on a slow 90 degree turn and it wasn't even raining! 3) It's mega expensive to service, repair and run. £60 of fuel will last 300 miles if lucky. Toyota charge £50 per hour for a Supra. 4) My car is almost 12 y/o and has had numerous niggly little problems that when added up have cost me a shed load to sort. Circa £2K! 5) It's so bloody quick in the dry that it'll leave most other cars standing including Scoobys and other "fast" cars. No beating 3 litres or torque! 6) The 2nd turbo comes in around 4,000rpm by which time you're well above legal speed limits and risking your licence. Seems quite unnecessary to me for a road car. 7) It doesn't handle very well as all the weight is over the front axle. So no chucking it about like a 4wd car. But having said all of that, it's easily the best and most fun car I've ever driven! I wouldn't swap it for much else on the roads today. It's got looks that turn heads everywhere you go, power in abundance, build quality to die for (12 years old and still got the original turbos and exhaust etc!) and you'll be thrown back in your seat like no other car could do, except maybe a skyline or other exotic cars. Buy one!..........But make sure it's a good one otherwise your hand will never be out of your pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Toyota charge £50 per hour for a Supra. Don't get it serviced by Toyota. Few on here do! 4) My car is almost 12 y/o and has had numerous niggly little problems that when added up have cost me a shed load to sort. Circa £2K! build quality to die for Bit of a contradiction there! 6) The 2nd turbo comes in around 4,000rpm by which time you're well above legal speed limits and risking your licence. Seems quite unnecessary to me for a road car. So why did you buy it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Well, that's what I thought when I got the GT4: It's a Jap car and a Toyota no less so it'll be indestructable. Nope. Termostat went, which can be expected after 65K. But the front suspension is also knacked, necessitating a £400 repair. Apparently all GT4's have this problem. How many other problems are there? Of course, you are quite correct, a Supra will be so much faster, higher spec more bearable and looks 400% better than a Type R, but will a Supra last another 5 year, or will a "knacked suspension" scupper the party? Russell The money it would cost to replace the suspension in the Supra would be a lot less than the depreciation of the Type R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Who and why was this crap revived!! GRR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Sorry, I feel partially responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 hi mate am from newcastle area and if u want a spin i have a very fast tt 6speed in at moment and also looks gorgeous but that will be gone by next weekend so if u want to have look let me know i also have a monster rx with a single turbo now that is fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith C Posted March 11, 2005 Share Posted March 11, 2005 Closed it because thread necrophilia on this scale should be illegal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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