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That's correct. I think the lack of response is just down to the fact that it's hard to diagnose over the internet without inspecting it yourself.

We know! I would be concerned if it was the engine. It's always difficult to diagnose such a noise. Have you tried jacking it up , leaving the wheel on and spinning it/feeling for play?

Yes, that's exactly what I've heard too. The ones that are used every day seem to be generally more reliable. I spoke to the local TVR dealer and he said the cars don't have all these fancy electronic monitoring devices like for instance BMW do, he said you've just got to maintain a closer eye on fluid levels etc and make sure you warm it up properly before you give it any stick.

Autos versus Manuals versus Tiptronics The Supra auto isn’t your typical ponderous auto box - this is a responsive unit with three speeds plus an overdrive and with excellent kick down that revs all the way to the red line. In addition it has a full manual mode - press the manual button next to the gear selector and you can manually shift through the gears yourself. Having said that, there’s no doubt that if you want a more involving driving experience the manual is the one to have, ineither five or six speed versions. As already mentioned on UK cars autos are the more plentiful variety and you could be waiting some time for a manual to become available. JSpec cars are a different matter as there seems to be a good mix of both types. Most people’s first reaction on thinking about getting an auto Supra is ‘no way’, but don’t dismiss it. If you get the chance to try out both before buying then do so, as this is quite a personal thing and reactions vary greatly. Some drivers instantly fall in love with the auto while others just want to have more control and choose the manual. I had never owned an automatic car and was very wary of getting an auto, but now I doubt if I’d ever have a manual Supra. Basically if you want the maximum driving involvement from your Supra then go for the manual. If you're happy to just plant your foot on the floor and have a solid 'wall' ofacceleration then go auto. Acceleration is more fun in the auto, but the corners are more fun in the manual... and there lies the problem in trying to decide. Try both. What about the Tiptronic version then? This was only available on facelift cars (so if you’ve been paying attention you’ll know that means you can’t get a UK Tiptronic, right?) and the Tiptronic gearbox is exactly the same as the Auto (it’s the A340E if you want to impress your friends). Essentially this is an auto box but with a full manual mode controllable via four buttons on the steering wheel – facing you are the ‘down’ buttons (one on each side) and on the side of the steering wheel facing away from you are the ‘up’ buttons. To enable manual mode you move the gear stick into auto and then nudge it to the right which shows 'M' on the digital display. Two important things to note: firstly you can shift up and down through all four gears, whereas the standard auto gearbox in manual mode only allows you to shift through three (overdrive isn’t available). Secondly, when you slow down for junctions, roundabouts, etc, even when in manual mode the Tiptronic will act like an auto and change down for you. When in standard auto mode the buttons don’t do anything and in manual mode it won’t let you over-rev the engine by changing down too soon (it just beeps at you). Overall then quite a neat bit of kit. What’s it like to drive? Although generally recognised as being pretty pointless for pootling about if you want a bit of spirited driving it’s great. The buttons could do with being a bit bigger (and they lack ‘feel’) but generally the Tiptronic is an excellent combination – all the advantages of easy auto cruising and then the fun of manual gear changes without taking your hands off the wheel when you want a bit of a thrash. The only problem is finding one – they are still relatively rare and even in Japan didn’t sell particularly well so not too many available for import.

Speed 6 or a V8? My brother was thinking about getting one recently.

No! What a pile of shite!

LOL

That does sound good. The VVTI's are supposed to have about 25 bhp more than a normal TT.

It will work, it's been done before. What about the MOT though, it's necessary to put back on at least one cat for that.

Yes

That was bad! Don't you just hate it when you get 160 views and only 2 replies.

Yes I'm not sure about the illumination wire - 12V lamp on

There's a limit on how wide you can go on a wheel of a certain width, that's obvious really. In my opinion you're way over that. It's just not worth the risk.

I've been looking foward to this install being documented! Don't forget to take plenty of nice pics, some of yourself and Michel would be good too.

I better not , sorry about that. Funds are a little tight at the moment. I tried sending you a pm this morning, but You should put it for sale on here, I'm sure there'll be lots of interest.

Sure you've got enough gauges? I like that double gauge mount , I've never seen one like that before. Where are you going to mount the other ones?

Not working for me either.

Disgusting! One of the worst looking cars that I've ever seen!

A brave man.

No trouble at all, I was bored.

I've seen it quite a few times on the Discovery channel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1WfE56X-x8&mode=related&search=

New or secondhand?

http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/parts/toyota_filter/index.html

That's exactly what I'm after! Thanks