meph137 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Hi all, I'm thinking of gettnig a supe, spoke today to a mechanic who said he has heard of nothing but problems with all the import supra's not running properly on UK fuel, I've read a couple of times about the standard vs super unleaded debate and it seems most people say it doesn't matter. Also he said that parts were very expensive, while I image they will be more than UK parts, it doesn't seem they would be extortiante, not with the amount of import supra's in the UK. Just interested to hear peoples opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I think the general rule around here is, TT runs on super unleaded N/A will quite happly run on normal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 And you can get genuine parts for cheap from the Traders on here, like Whifbitz and Nic the import pimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Alot of parts are the same on both cars, although there are differences on some parts. As for fuel, just make sure you run it on V-Power and you won't have any issues. I think your mechanic knows jack shit mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benyon Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 My n/a hasnt had any problems i run that on 95oct and so did the guy before me, Im not made of money and i dont find parts expensive. Sounds like your mech is trying to put you off the idea of getting one, Brake discs + pads for my supra are cheaper than the ones i bought for my merc 190 for instance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Find a new mechanic who knows what he is talking about. Parts are easy to get and from my experience no more expensive than a UK model. Toyota do a discount through the club as well. As for imports not running properly on UK fuel, I have never had a problem and don't know of anyone who has. Speak to some of the traders like Paul Whifin who know what they are on about and you will get good advice with the appropriate knowledge to back it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 They run fine on UK fuel, and the vast majority of parts are identical to the UK spec cars, even the ones that are different are not more expensive than the equivalent UK spec part. Yes he is talking out of his arse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I never had any problems with unleaded in my TT or NA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I wouldnt worry about parts you have the internet to source them, Traders on here, people on the american forum and as for expensive you can get some great prices on toyota parts Whifbitz and Nic as juanchan said, also there is quite a few breakers so there loads of second hand cheap bits flying about. as for fuel I woud run the TT on High octane as its mapped for 100 ron. Lew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Sounds like your "mechanic" is trying to put you off so he can flog you something else instead. The wally doesn't have a clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I run my import Na on vpower or ultimate unleaded just to be sure. Petrols so expensive now, might as well pay abit extra! Havent had any problems at all so far, only little niggly electrical ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meph137 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hmm, I shall ignore that advice then! Thought it sounded a bit pants. I guess you can remap the supes to run on standard UK fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hmm, I shall ignore that advice then! Thought it sounded a bit pants. I guess you can remap the supes to run on standard UK fuel? No need to remap. You would need a piggy back to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I run my na import on normal uk unleaded and its never missed a beat runs perfect:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Hmm, I shall ignore that advice then! Thought it sounded a bit pants. I guess you can remap the supes to run on standard UK fuel? Yep ignore the advice mate its b*llocks! I used to run my old n/a on 97 RON (super unleaded) and my TT on 99 RON (high octane) although you *can* run a TT on 97 RON but wouldnt recommend if you ran the TT on 97 RON all the time imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMagic Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Supes have knock sensors anyway don't they? Nothing to worry about IMO, he’s probably an old (40's, 50's right?) mechanic talking from his experience in his hay day back in the early 80's when Imports really didn't like UK fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 TT's run just fine on 97 or above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Hmm, I shall ignore that advice then! Thought it sounded a bit pants. I guess you can remap the supes to run on standard UK fuel? Closed ECU's on the Supra so no you cant re-map them, only run piggy back devices for fueling like an AFC or similar, otherwise you're looking at a new ECU..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Love my uk spec. Runs fine on 95 my NA import was a bit slugish on 95 but fine on 97. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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