cossack Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 its something ive often wondered when watching top gear etc, how do you think a modified supra would do aginst the some of the best modern day super cars? (ie the whole package around a track) would be great to see:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 no contest if it's a well sorted single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 i thought the same thing after watching the clarkson dvd were he takes the pi55 out of people who tune there cars and say they can beat a lambo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivingTheDream Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Wait for the summer and I'm sure you'll read a few threads in the "Spirited Driving Chronicles"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 i thought the same thing after watching the clarkson dvd were he takes the pi55 out of people who tune there cars and say they can beat a lambo.. Ask Jamie P. Im sure he will advise how a well sorted single does against most supercars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 In a straight line i expect the Supra would hold its own but round the twisties no chance. The supercars are designed with the power they have in mind so suspension brakes etc are matched to this output whereas most supras with big power use the stock components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supradibbs Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 i destroyed a gallardo on a 150+ sprint in my old gt40 single supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 a) define "supercar" b) define "modified" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Myself and PIG wiped the floor with a few at raf marham track day. and I have on a few other private test tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 a) define "supercar" b) define "modified" Spot on, also define "supercar" while you are at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Spot on, also define "supercar" while you are at it. Additionally - define what "supercar" means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Additionally - define what "supercar" means Isn't that what I said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Isn't that what I said? Now i'm confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Now i'm confused Let's just define everything to be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Let's just define everything to be safe OK. You start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossack Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 sorry, didnt really make myself clear, by supercar i ment Ferrari F430, Koenigsegg CCX,Lamborghini Murcielago lp640 (the stuff found on the top gear board) etc as far as modified supra goes, i mean no limits - as well sorted and tuned as possible (but still road legal, everyday usable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cossack Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 messed up this reply, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Koenigsegg CCX,Lamborghini Murcielago lp640 Are these not classed as "Hyper cars"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Are these not classed as "Hyper cars"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 In a straight line i expect the Supra would hold its own but round the twisties no chance. The supercars are designed with the power they have in mind so suspension brakes etc are matched to this output whereas most supras with big power use the stock components. couldn't have put it better myself, even off the mark a top super car would leave a supra behind and would take a fair amount of time for a big power supra to catch up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I'd be game to try almost anything except the like of a Mclaren or the like, I find most stuff is over rated and a well modded supra can hold its own. Will get a go at an R8 shortly when the weather improves and John takes it out. That will be easy meat MY car goes like a rocket, handles great and stops on a plate, it would take a very very fast car to outrun me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 And let's not forget you are one of, if not the, greatest driver in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 And let's not forget you are one of, if not the, greatest driver in the world. Aaaaawwwww...you can be nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Aaaaawwwww...you can be nice Credit where credit is due Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 power is never a problem, and with enough stripping and tuning you could get it to go round a track properly, but I have serious doubts that on road tires a powerful supra would be able to keep up with the top echelons of the leaderboard around a track that demanded majority of 3rd gear work. I can't think of many tracks that need 4th gear for very long. It's why I like Marham as I can't stretch her legs safely anywhere else; but i bet Marham is 3x the size of the top gear track. Maybe I will change my mind once my suspension has a professional set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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