steve0 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 why not buy a scooby i know a guy wae one running 300bhp gets 13 MPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 but we are looking at 3k for a TT auto.... China Are you kidding Thats very very cheap i thought that was a price for a NA when i first saw that post. Surely not 3k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase_93tt Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 3K for a TT auto - check the scrapyards, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Please tell me this is a wind up! If i had to put £10 of petrol in my supra at the garage i would have to hide my face in shame! Anyone who does this, shame on you! I dont care if your skint, leave the car at home! I put £10 petrol in the Supra sometimes, just when I need it filled to the 'F' mark. i.e. only when it needs a little topping up, as I like to have a full tank of fuel most of the time I don't find it shameful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest merlin2002 Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thought I would join in lol, I just sold my 300zx TT which would do about about 20miles on a tenner, so thinking of getting a Supra N/a, my 300zx drank more fuel than any car I have owned yet, including GTO 3000cc TT and R32 GTS-t, so going back to where I started with a N/a Supra Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Man Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Are you kidding Thats very very cheap i thought that was a price for a NA when i first saw that post. Surely not 3k nono I am quite sure that was right, another one for sale and 5k for a UK tt shocking what kind of cheap supra out there and I am sure they are rubbish quality too. That wouldnt stop any chav buying will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mista_V Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 starting to think my car needs a tune up... 35 to a tenner today and that was taking it easy...Auto NA i've just seen the "LPG Supra" thread aswell and its got me thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 starting to think my car needs a tune up... 35 to a tenner today and that was taking it easy...Auto NA It is not really possible to 'tune' a Supra in this sense of the word, as pretty much everything is controlled electronically by the ECU computer. First thing I would try is to reset the ECU by disconnecting the battery for a few minutes. Then go for a drive for a few miles, it may run a bit rough to start with, but the ECU will relearn certain settings after a few minutes driving. If this does not help improve things, then it's most likely to be old worn out oxygen sensors. The oxygen sensor is one of the most important sensors, if it is not working properly, the ECU gets a poor reading and pumps in big bucket fulls of fuel, to ensure the engine does not run lean. Replacing the oxygen sensors (2 on an NA) with new ones is an easy job and they should improve fuel economy, make your engine run smoother at lower rpms and reduce emissions. New O2 sensors are a little pricey, but they will pay for them selves quite quickly in fuel savings. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35940 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 On the oxygen sensor issue mine has double de cat and the oxygen sensor is not attached at all, just pushed behind a heatshield. I know because it fell out from its hiding place one day outside the local Toyota garage as it happens so they put it back for free. Is this likely to be causing me any fueling issues at all? Car is only NA but still? Drinks like a fish in traffic but on a run she isn't bad. I can get about 300/340 to a tank but as i say traffic crawl really makes it slurp. m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 On the oxygen sensor issue mine has double de cat and the oxygen sensor is not attached at all, just pushed behind a heatshield. I know because it fell out from its hiding place one day outside the local Toyota garage as it happens so they put it back for free. Is this likely to be causing me any fueling issues at all? Car is only NA but still? Drinks like a fish in traffic but on a run she isn't bad. I can get about 300/340 to a tank but as i say traffic crawl really makes it slurp. m. your fuel consumption sounds about right to me mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 i always run a full tank, never let it go below half and it costs me 30quid to fill it from half. Depends on my driving most ive had is 145 miles to half tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 On the oxygen sensor issue mine has double de cat and the oxygen sensor is not attached at all, just pushed behind a heatshield. I know because it fell out from its hiding place one day outside the local Toyota garage as it happens so they put it back for free. Is this likely to be causing me any fueling issues at all? Car is only NA but still? Are you sure the sensor was the O2 sensor and not the temperature sensor for the cat? When the cats are removed normally the cat temp sensor is tied up out of the was, this has no effect on the running of the car. If your O2 sensor was removed you would definitely hear it, because it woud leave a 1cm hole in your exhaust manifold which would be very noisy. I tend to think it will have been the temp sensor, not the O2 sensor. The O2 sensor is usually the main reason for poor fuel economy, it is very likely to be this, even on your NA. O2 sensors should be renewed around every 3 years (depending on mileage done). Here are a couple of links that explain things fully: http://www.accessconnect.com/oxygen.htm http://www.autohausaz.com/html/emissions-oxygen_sensors.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 your fuel consumption sounds about right to me mate. You must need a new O2 sensor too Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 You must need a new O2 sensor too Ian ah why not Nic, might as well send me two i suppose eh ....once i've paid off my credit cards which will be some time next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 My Last service cost £1000, take my advice, if your worried about costs dont by a super car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 My Last service cost £1000, take my advice, if your worried about costs dont by a super car! err, thanks? who was that for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Just wondering how many miles can you get for a ten pounds of petrol because i get 50-55 miles now on my 1.1 punto and i was thinking if it is similer i should upgrade to a supracar I get about 280-300 miles to £70 so I suppose 40 ish to £10 and this is the thirstiest car I have had even more than 4 litre v8 jag. thats some thirsty Punto you have!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 i have sold my R32 skyline to buy a supra, maybe i should stick to the skyline and buy another one after listening to you guys. by the way i work in a garage so maintanance isnt a problem at all. I had a R33 with grade one mods (400bhp ish) and that was slightly better mpg than the Supe I have now although this is auto as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I did 120 miles to £20 of petrol last week. I have a fairly new o2 sensor from the pimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 I did 120 miles to £20 of petrol last week. I have a fairly new o2 sensor from the pimp In a twin turbo and how much was sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 In a twin turbo and how much was sensor? In a 6 speed twin turbo, But my car is stripped right down so that will make a bit of difference to economy. You will have to ask Nic what he can do for you, i got mine as part of a group buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 In a 6 speed twin turbo, But my car is stripped right down so that will make a bit of difference to economy. You will have to ask Nic what he can do for you, i got mine as part of a group buy. cheers but yo've obviously noticed an improvement with it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 A vast improvement, it is much smoother to drive round town on and off throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Meh, just buy the damn supra and worry about petrol later. work out your milliage that you are doing at the moment and then divide by 20. and times by about a 5. this is how much ye gnna spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boombastictiger Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 LOOOOL ....a 3000cc and a 1100cc big different....supra is a big more solid and heavier aswell, has more electrics and more hi tech stuff....and you have to be realistic mate....when you jump from a 1.1 to a 3.0 supercar you rigth foot will get so excited at the peddle it will be so hard not to push ur car every now and then....expecially with the added attention ull get to show off and that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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