michael Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I thought I'd better take the black whale out for a little drive today, her brakes were rusty and it's been about a month since we last had some time together... Bless, isn't it odd how a car can make people smile - I lost count of the number of people who looked and smiled as they passed (or were passed), lots of passengers pointing and smiling, children struggling against seat belts to get a better look, people pointing camera phones, people just staring, people happy to see a 14 year old car with a noisy exhaust driving near them. Everyone let me out of junctions, people flashed to let me pull out to overtake, people moved in to the inside lane on the motorway, the Supra seemed to make people normal, it was interesting and nice at the same time. The 10 minute drive turned into a 3 hour trip to nowhere, the planned trip to the Porsche dealership was cancelled... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 That kind of stuff never happens to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I get more kids putting their thumbs up when I'm driving the Supe than when I'm driving the Porsche ten fold. It's like 'Whoooaaaa, a Supra, nice car man' :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 I guess today was a good day.... even if the Marks & Spencer stores I thought existed actually didn't... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I guess today was a good day.... even if the Marks & Spencer stores I thought existed actually didn't... I had that recently. Where did you think one existed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 I had that recently. Where did you think one existed? Colton, Wakefield near PC World, Huddersfield And Dewsbury next to Sainsbury's - I just didn't fancy a trip to Owlcoates in Pudsey. I even let CoPilot have a go at finding one but it reckoned on a 60 mile trip south. It wasn't to be, maybe tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 well now i get it all the time people staring, saying positive comments etc etc. The other day i had two guys come to the garage one kept shaking my hand saying how much he loves the car and how well iv chosen the right kit along with the big deep dish wheels. It really puts a smile on my face as all the hard work has paid of with positive comments, i wanted to create a supra so all the people that say supras look shit need to think twice:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 i love the attention it gets when you boot it past the cars that would not believe it could Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 well now i get it all the time people staring, saying positive comments etc etc. The other day i had two guys come to the garage one kept shaking my hand saying how much he loves the car and how well iv chosen the right kit along with the big deep dish wheels. It really puts a smile on my face as all the hard work has paid of with positive comments, i wanted to create a supra so all the people that say supras look shit need to think twice:) if you are really happy with your car jazz why have an avatar of someone else:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 if you are really happy with your car jazz why have an avatar of someone else:blink: well that supra looks ace:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 well that supra looks ace:) so does yours jazz so does yours;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jazz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 so does yours jazz so does yours;) well yea but after seeing it everyday it just gets normal, but seeing another supra excites me and i love to see different ones so long as they dont look too veilside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 well yea but after seeing it everyday it just gets normal, but seeing another supra excites me and i love to see different ones so long as they dont look too veilside ouch you can be so hurtfull sometimes, be glad and happy for what you have young jazz, so many others would give so much for what you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 but jazz's doesent run right, michaels does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Have to say, the odl 6 speed tt supras do give u that feeling, and everyone else! they have to look.. i love them, best car ive ever owned! on my 3rs 6spd tt now and only hope i can own a well thorted thingle one of these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I've owned lots of cars in my little history as a petrolhead, but the Supra is the only car I have owned more than one of. On my third now and still love 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I like it when people are turning around to see what the hells coming down the road, even though they probably think what a tosser, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I like it when people are turning around to see what the hells coming down the road, even though they probably think what a tosser, That's never bothered me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I do a lot of work in Schools and if I'm leaving at "going home" time, loads of the kids see/hear the car and usually part like the Red Sea to let me past...thumbs up and all that. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philstowell Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 i had some kids come and tap on the window down at colchester at some traffic lights, they asked me to rev it, so i did, they were like wow all smiles, then they asked if it was a turbo like fast and furious? when i said no(looking at my feet, i might add) they turned around and walked off??? still sounds good though? ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 but jazz's doesent run right, michaels does it runs fine just have a little issue with my clutch but i want it to go so i can fit a proper spec one:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 That kind of stuff never happens to me. Happens all the time to me too, like below I get more kids putting their thumbs up when I'm driving the Supe than when I'm driving the Porsche ten fold. It's like 'Whoooaaaa, a Supra, nice car man' :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 I don't get any attention at all, which to be honest i prefer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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