s3upra Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 what a fantastic phrase. Phrase? I thought it was a new instrument i could put next to my boost gauge:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Phrase? I thought it was a new instrument i could put next to my boost gauge:d Maybe there is a marketing gap there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 I haven't got a large bodykit or big wheels Chris and I spun mine out at about 25-30mph round a long corner do we need to send you on a driving course?? sort of reminds of "the hamster" - "I am a driving GOD..." ..... opps.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Greg, your car is screaming something at you, please listen to it I'm not superstitious, but if I owned your car it might change my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Your probably right about the track bit, I could do with learning to corner properly although it did feel like it was at the limit you can feel the rear wanting to go. I'll get the Geo checked. Not sure what the tyre pressures should be though? 18" Potenzas dunno what exact size is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Being an ex track-virgin I can sure you that provided you have a good suspension setup, the grip available is so much more than you would think possible. I was always very nervous of my cars 'twitchy' rear end on the road (especially after an accident 2 years ago), but after going on a track it's just incredible how far you can push it. When first out I was shitting myself taking some corners at 45-50mph (arse end was all over the place and felt quite on edge), but after following Bobbeh and Bignum for a few laps I was realising this was only the start. With more and more confidence I was taking those same corners at 65-70mph but felt more in control than before. Even then I was getting left by both of them, who had less boost It's all about confidence and knowing how your car will react. One thing I've learn is I will never drive like that on the road (at least not in corners!). Get on a track day if you really want to learn the limits, somewhere like Bedford autodrome is perfect for newbies as it has massive run offs and almost nothing to hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3upra Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Maybe there is a marketing gap there.... Well im happy to market it,but you will have to do the tech stuff,you will need alot of sensors for the "Chavometer" though. 1-Hat facing wrong way sensor 2-Trousers 4 sizes too big sensor 3-Bling sensor 4-Tasteful sensor-(second thoughts,scrub that one) 5-Monosyllabic speech sensor. Think were onto a winner here:) Ps The sensors need to be very big and shiny,and the Gauge itself should ideally fill the whole passenger space. Apologies-i know this is a serious post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 lol.. I like it; In my effort to make the chavometer more accurate I would suggest the following additional upgrades; tweed pattern sensor forgot to wash sensor on the sick sensor halford sensor over-rev sensor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Its true really the supra doesnt handle very well in stock form, my 200sx s13 handles better and thats setup for drifting 185 rear tyres at 40psi i can hit roundabouts alot faster and its more predictable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Its true really the supra doesnt handle very well in stock form, my 200sx s13 handles better and thats setup for drifting 185 rear tyres at 40psi i can hit roundabouts alot faster and its more predictable. Biggest load of shite I've read in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Biggest load of shite I've read in a while. lol! Thorin: Telling it like it is since 2002. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Biggest load of shite I've read in a while. Ok il get a friend to video my 200sx against a turbo supe round some corners and roundabouts and you can see for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 You go for it mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ok il get a friend to video my 200sx against a turbo supe round some corners and roundabouts and you can see for yourself. Your 200sx stock is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 yes it is i got it for £400 to learn how to handle a car sideways i took it to a drift day at matchams this weekend. I only got it to learn in so i dont smash up my supra not that i want to drift my supra. I have found on the road i can take corners faster even when im not going sideways, and im pretty sure its leaking boost too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 . I have found on the road i can take corners faster even when im not going sideways, and im pretty sure its leaking boost too. I own both.... Much as like my s13 as its nice and narrow (good for B Roads i t can in no way match the cornering ability of my supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucasl Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I own both.... Much as like my s13 as its nice and narrow (good for B Roads i t can in no way match the cornering ability of my supra is you're supra on standard suspension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I changed it last year, but for 4 years it was standard UK spec. My coments still apply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I changed it last year, but for 4 years it was standard UK spec. My comemts still apply And the UK spec suspension is more of a wallowy beast than the J-Spec bilsteins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Biggest load of shite I've read in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The S13 is about 3-400KGs lighter isn't it? I've owned Supra's and an S13 and the S13 was certainly more "darty" and quicker to change direction...but then it's got less mass to throw around and so it's not exactly a fair comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Maybe in the sense of change of direction around really tight bends, I can see that.. but high slalom speeds /cornering the Supra is a great performer. Even on stock UK/US suspension. As Homer said, we were tearing it up bigtime at Bedford.. matching the smaller more nimble vehicles around the corners and then passing most down the straights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I agree with Bobbeh, the sup is very good in 3rd gear and upover, we had the same experience at Marham, but those 2nd gear corners are a bit of a mess for all 3 setups I have had. The shopping trollies are definately more nimble until we get some speed up. Hence tight rondabouts are not really a speciality! Looking forward to trying some 888's on 18's in the future though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ok time for the newb question. Geometory, is that differant from 4 wheel alignment? If so what exactly is it and how much does it cost to have done? Sorry again for a possibly dumb question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Ok time for the newb question. Geometory, is that differant from 4 wheel alignment? If so what exactly is it and how much does it cost to have done? Sorry again for a possibly dumb question. Geometery is just a more general term for Suspension configuration. A 4 wheel laser allignment would be the standard for a geometry check and configuration (ever heard of a car that doesn't need adjusting? ) If you're going for an allignment it might be work considering the Lance W setup instead of the Toyota one, provided you don;t have silly size wheels or it slammed to the floor. If you do then you're best off going to a specialist like Chris Wilson or Wheels in Motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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