SupraAyf Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Guys, I have just sent this e-mail to the editor of Japanese Performance Magazine. And no, I'm not bored, but I just wanted to know JP's reasoning for categorising the Supra lower than all the other cars mentioned. Regards all, Andrew ----- Original Message ----- From: xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 9:38 AM Subject: JP's Rating For Supras - What has gone wrong JP? Reference: 4-Star Jap Performance Magazine Assessment of the Supra MkIV Dear Chris, I received the new copy of JP yesterday and like all of the other previous issues of JP Mag, I have to compliment you on the content of the publication - or at least 99% of it! The only big disappointment for me relates to the JP Jap Data section (Page 112 & 113 refers), where you guys have categorised the Supra as a 4* machine only. It is very apparent from your Data Section that 'Toyota' is the only 1 of the 6 leading manufacturers mentioned to fail to achieve a 5* rating for any of its model types. I am a real keen Supra fan and I can't see how the likes of the Skylines, RX7's, Impreza CHAV mobiles, Evos and Integras/Civics all achieve 5* ratings when the Supe can often run circles around them!! Any manufacturer can take a car and add 100 computers to make it go better (like the Liners) but the Supra, albeit technically advanced in many areas; wins its reputation through sheer power, tuning ability and style. Perhaps the guys who assessed the JapData section should take a look at this area again as I genuinely believe that the Supra should be up there with the likes of the cars mentioned above! An explanation would be great as to detail the reason why the Supe is second to all of the cars (plus others) mentioned in this e-mail and also in the JP Data Section. Thanks Chris, Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Shouldn't you be fighting terrorists or something Andrew ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 They wont want to upset the chav readers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Shouldn't you be fighting terrorists or something Andrew ? The boys are doing that Joe - I'm quite happy with my PC and planning work today mate;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 I have just received this response from Chris, the editor (quick eh!!): ----- Original Message ----- From: Japanese Performance To: Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 10:17 AM Subject: Re: JP's Rating For Supras - What has gone wrong JP? Hi Andrew Many thanks for your email. We plan to reassess all our ratings on a regular basis. I certainly take all the points you make. And the fact that the Supra is one of the most tuneable cars on the planet also plays in its favour, of course. Kind regards Chris Rees Editor Japanese Performance magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good post, lets keep bugging them till thet change their ratings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good post, lets keep bugging them till thet change their ratings I'm confident that we'll have a 5-star rating in the next issue mate:innocent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Nice one fella, I know we're a little biased, but the soop is better than most of the other cars you mentioned in your e-mail to them, and it deserves the 5 rating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonlady Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 What a crap noncommittal answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Cool, that means my car would have a 6* rating surely as it's the dogs danglies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I like it this way. It's like our little secrety society - only we know just how good these cars are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Its a fact chavs and idiots hate supras because they cant drive them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I like your email the response is a bit vague but lets face it the only real cars mentioned were the RX7 Skyline and supra the others were just to retain readers and of course i would put the supra top. Supra 6* RX7 5* Skyline 5* Evo 4* Subaru 3 1/2 * Integra 3* Civic 2* (is an old mans car or a kid who can't afford a supra but is saving hard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Good post there Kslb. Do you want me to start lobbying for a 6th-star rating for our cars in JP Mag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivingTheDream Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Let them keep it a 4*, the last thing we need is the Supra to be as popular as Scoobys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 I think thats one of the qualities of the Supra the fact it does its business without the fuss and attention of other marques. I prefer the Supra to stay in the shadows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Why do people also seem to assume a supra doesn't handle that well or not as good as say a skyline it's beyond me, i can't see why they haven't gone out and test drove a stock mk4 supra agianst all the other cars stock for stock can someone please show them the two best motoring vids of the mkiv supra clearly beating the r33gtr and the r32 gtr skyline and other damn good cars, hell ask the people that have own both and get a proper opinion or from someone who knows better like a pro again if you read of reviews out in both japan and the u.s as jap imports go the mkiv supra is regarded constantly one of the best cars the jap scene has released, forget about looks we know the car is stunning lets look at the things people seem to forget with supras build quality, chassis dynanmics both in handling grip lap times on circuits the facts and specs are out there and the supra is nearly always top on most stats, yes ahead of an rx7 which jp seem to favour and ahead of most if not all the others. some good points a supra may not have wet weather handling (but thats a non brainer it rwd and has a fair bit of power even stock although there not that bad) steering feel rear passenger space i'm stuck for anything else 4* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Time for a sensible Chris Wilson comment methinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 4* Quality Response mate:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couv3z Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hi Andrew Many thanks for your email. We plan to reassess all our ratings on a regular basis. I certainly take all the points you make. And the fact that the Supra is one of the most tuneable cars on the planet also plays in its favour, of course. Kind regards Chris Rees Editor Japanese Performance magazine[/color] what a beauitful fob off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Maybe we Supra drivers just have more refined tastes. Evos are all very good if you want to blast around everywhere but I prefer Supras. Only driven GTS-T Skylines, but they're in no way better than a Supra. Ultimately who cares what mags say, we all know we're right [GRIN][/GRIN] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Maybe we should post them the video of the supra at a skyline day power sliding past them through the corners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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