Jata

I guess it's as you say, people have a specific goal in mind before starting and do a lot of research. Just looking at the threads it's easy to assume people just know this stuff. I guess I have an awful lot of reading to do! :-)

I love to trawl through the project threads looking at what wondrous things people are doing with their Supras. However, I can't help but wonder how you acquire the knowledge to do these builds. The simpler things like changing wheels, exhausts, brakes etc I can understand but it's the full on engine builds I'm wondering about. I have to say I'd be very nervous about dismantling my car to such a degree. I know Google is your friend etc but there must be certain tips and wrinkles you only learn on the job. Perhaps the people taking on these builds are mechanics by day? I'm just curious really...

Well I have to say I think I'm sold. Come next year I think I will be selling the MR2 and hunting for a Supra! Most of what has been said has confirmed what I suspected, however I'm pleasantly surprised to hear that the build and ride quality are noticeably superior. I suppose it makes sense what with it being more of a GT style car. You're quite right about going BPU prior to going single. I'm getting ahead of myself there eh! The only thing I'll want to do prior to selling is nab a ride in one so I know what I'm letting myself in for. Perhaps someone on here could oblige closer to the time? I've just been watching this: I could do that all day! Lovely roads and a lovely car! Thanks everyone for taking the time to reply.

Hello all, I've never posted on here before and do not currently own a Supra but I'm hoping you may be able to help me with that. I currently own a standardish Rev3 MR2 Turbo and have come to a cross roads of sorts. I'm looking to build my dream car and am debating whether to stick with the MR2 or sell up and get a TT manual Supra with the possibility of going single later on. My concern is that I could spend a lot of time and money on my MR2 only to possibly regret it further down the line. I'm on an average sort of income and foresee incremental upgrades over time. I'm a relative novice at car maintenance / mechanics but am looking to learn by fixing and upgrading my car myself where possible. So I'll try and spell out the comparative pros and cons as I see them. MR2 good points: Feels compact and chuckable Accelerates well for comparatively little power Cheap to run and maintain MR2 bad points: It feels a little 'flighty' at higher speeds which I understand to be a common trait rather than a specific issue with my car. I'd prefer it to be a little bit more long legged in top making for a more relaxing drive. Working on the car is an absolute sod due to the engine bay being so tight. Supra good points: Long legged relaxing drive (When desired!) Easy, reliable power while still being quite torquey Front engined, easy to work on? Supra bad points: Quite a large car, potentially not very nimble? Comparatively expensive to buy, run and maintain I've seen and most importantly heard some gorgeous single Supras and am very very tempted. Essentially then I'd appreciate people's advice on this. Has anyone made that same swap from MR2 -> Supra? Are you happy you did it? Is there something I've perhaps not considered? I appreciate I'm posting on a Supra forum and so more than likely will get a somewhat biased response but all the same I'd like to hear your views! If I did make the jump I'd most likely do it next year but for the moment Supras are haunting my dreams! Anyway enough rambling! Over to you...