splurge

Hi, I don't know much about Supras (yet) but I do know a bit about autos... The fastest way to launch is to put the box in "drive" (or "1" if you're gonna use manual mode), your left foot hard on the brake, and your right foot about 1/4 of the way down on the throttle. This should work especially well on the Supra as this should get one of the turbos spinning ready for action Then when you want to go you floor the throttle and sidestep the brake simultaneously. Of course, depending on your traction control this can result in a lot of smoking tyres, so try it a few times to see just how far down you need to put your right foot before launch, and how quickly you need to floor it. As has been mentioned above, this isn't something you really want to be doing except at the drag strip, as it's usually not great for the car. You should be able to get nearly the same speed by leaving it in "Drive", holding the brake with your right foot just lightly enough to stop you creeping forwards, and then letting go and flooring the throttle when you want to go. Again, dilute to taste depending on how much traction you're getting. Thunking the car from neutral into Drive at high revs is not a good thing. Hope this helps!

Boot? Nope, had a good look but I couldn't find it. I'd assumed that luggage was what the back seats were for? They certainly can't be expecting you to put people on them...

Thank you all for the warm welcome and for all the useful information. Based on this, I'm gonna go ahead and buy the Supra just as soon as I can sell my car. Sweet! I'll let you know the best insurance deal I find, just for the record. Thanks again. Splurge Soon-to-be-'96-TT-owner

Afternoon all, Just wanted to introduce myself - I'm just about (90% sure) to buy an imported facelift '96 Supra TT, but wondered if I could hassle you guys for a bit of advice that I haven't been able to find elsewhere... 1. Where the heck do you guys get insurance? I'm 26 and can get a superb quote for £600 for a UK Supra from Elephant, but they don't want to cover an import at all :-( 2. How far can you go in a Supra on one tank of petrol? Assuming you drive it like a sports car should be driven, that is :-) 3. ...and what sort of petrol will I need to put in it? 4. How much does it cost to service the thing? 5. Where's the best place to get a lush white/cream leather interior? 6. Anyone want to buy a '98 XJ8 4.0? This is my current drive, and its servicing prices are what have finally persuaded me to come over to the Toyota camp! I reckon the Supra is the car I always wanted, but only recently found out existed: fast, but still comfortable; spacious, but not too big; great looking, but with power to go with it... Sorry to be a pain asking all these questions straight away. I'll try to contribute more as time goes on. Anyway, cheers for any advice! Sweet... Splurgey