SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) Hi all, just a thought, does anyone think that maybe there should of been an option for the Supra in it's production days, should of been 4wd?? Even though it's fun that it's a rwd car, imagine, with it's engine, gearbox and a 4wd system, that would of been an interesting combination. It would of give Evo's and poobaru's a challenge in the wet and round corners... The reason im saying this is a chav tried to have a go at me in his R32 4wd Golf the other day in the wet and unfortunetely, i couldnt get the power down round the corners and the straights because the she kept trying to put me sideways as it was so wet that day... Edited August 5, 2008 by SilverSoop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolarbag Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 (edited) There is as many good things as there are bad to having 4WD, RWD makes the Supra imho Just have to learn how to use it in the wet more, once you do let us know;) Edited August 5, 2008 by bolarbag (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-No-Knee Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well there is a 4wd Aristo about so maybe the running gear is compatable/swappable and if you look hard enough, maybe you too can find the A Team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Search is your friend: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=154707&highlight=4wd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Search is your friend: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=154707&highlight=4wd Ahhhh, thanks matey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 There is as many good things as there are bad to having 4WD, RWD makes the Supra imho Just have to learn how to use it in the wet more, once you do let us know;) Lol, in my defence, it was really bad out there, and i value my life and my Supe too much to let that chav kill me! So, she was warning me not to push her because otherwise, i would of been roadkill... In the dry, Mr chav in his R32 golf would of stood no chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Well there is a 4wd Aristo about so maybe the running gear is compatable/swappable and if you look hard enough, maybe you too can find the A Team. It would be interesting though wouldn't it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Never race or even drive half quickly in the wet IMO, esp if its an AUTO as kick down is absolutely lethal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I really like the idea of getting more power down, but I also like the loose back end .. ooh err... The cost would be what put me off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Oi Shane!! 2 things, firstly there is nothing chav about the R32 and secondly they certainly ain't Quattro!!! Don't you work for Audi? Supras and wet weather aren't the best combination so take it easy chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Oh, and can anyone say understeer? The chassis is a RWD one mate, learn to love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Oi Shane!! 2 things, firstly there is nothing chav about the R32 and secondly they certainly ain't Quattro!!! Don't you work for Audi? Supras and wet weather aren't the best combination so take it easy chap. Only because you drive an R32 Golf lol... No i like the R32, but it was the numpty in the driver's seat that i didnt like lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Oh, and can anyone say understeer? The chassis is a RWD one mate, learn to love it The R32 Golf's are 4wd though arent they?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 I really like the idea of getting more power down, but I also like the loose back end .. ooh err... The cost would be what put me off... I just think that if the Supe was a 4wd drive, it would be an immense combination! Especially with the 2JZ-GTE engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 The R32 Golf's are 4wd though arent they?? They are, but certainly NOT Quattro! I dunno, can't get the staff these days can you Audi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I just think that if the Supe was a 4wd drive, it would be an immense combination! Especially with the 2JZ-GTE engine... It would understeer horribly and drive like a bag o' shite. IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 It would understeer horribly and drive like a bag o' $#@!e. IMO. Yeh the Supra does have a heavy engine and heavy body but maybe if Toyota made a lightweight race derived version 4wd system, it could of been good... The R34 Skyline isnt too bad and that's 4wd drive i believe, maybe Toyota could of adopted this and fine tuned it to the Supra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 a bit like the Toyota Celica GT4 then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Yeh the Supra does have a heavy engine and heavy body but maybe if Toyota made a lightweight race derived version 4wd system, it could of been good... The R34 Skyline isnt too bad and that's 4wd drive i believe, maybe Toyota could of adopted this and fine tuned it to the Supra... R34 is also a heavy b*tch!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 a bit like the Toyota Celica GT4 then ? Kind of, but with loads more weight over the front wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 R34 is also a heavy b*tch!! Thats why i said why couldnt have Toyota made a lightweight race derived 4wd Supra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Didnt think Chavs drove R32s - they're quiet pricey arnt they? I'm sure Toyota had other concerns in mind when developing their car mate Its a RWD GT Coupe.. the best alternative solution would have been a system like the GT-R use... but that'd add even more weight to the car. Just accept that you're not going to have the grip in the wet like the 4WD will, and tbh its not smart to be racing around in those conditions anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Didnt think Chavs drove R32s - they're quiet pricey arnt they? I'm sure Toyota had other concerns in mind when developing their car mate Its a RWD GT Coupe.. the best alternative solution would have been a system like the GT-R use... but that'd add even more weight to the car. Just accept that you're not going to have the grip in the wet like the 4WD will, and tbh its not smart to be racing around in those conditions anyway. No, i was just hypothetically speaking, it just would of been interesting thats all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 Didnt think Chavs drove R32s - they're quiet pricey arnt they? I'm sure Toyota had other concerns in mind when developing their car mate Its a RWD GT Coupe.. the best alternative solution would have been a system like the GT-R use... but that'd add even more weight to the car. Just accept that you're not going to have the grip in the wet like the 4WD will, and tbh its not smart to be racing around in those conditions anyway. Except for Gaz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Except for Gaz... Correct, I'm the WORLDs biggest chav. In fact, let me just grab my faux gold jewellery and my tracksuit and I'll get out of your thread. You carry on racing around in the wet and when I see you in the Golf (or the Supra) I'll give you a wave as I overtake on the way to me Julies'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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