Guest davy1100 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 hi folks im new here and im on the hunt for a supra i dont want an auto and i want a facelift one id eventually like to go down the single turbo route and id like some advice on what would be my best model to start with an sz ,sz r or tt any help would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I would get a single that has already been built and tested, it makes a lot more sence cost wise in the long run, there are some chaep ones about right now, its a buyers market Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davy1100 Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 not sure which model to go for ie is there much more work turbo ing an na or easier to convert a tt and is any model better than others sz , sz r or tt ive read the write up on them in here but still not sure which one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Have you driven high powered rwd cars before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supratoy Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 N/A are not as well spec'd out the box as a tt. Your best with a tt if you want power but if your planning a single turbo conversion your best buying one already done. As posted above there a few cheap ones for sale:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Have you driven high powered rwd cars before? Do you have a budget? If you can stretch to single turbo money and you can handle 500bhp plus to the rear wheels go for one ready built. From what people have said on here that have gone TT to Single, your looking at £5K for a good build without cutting corners. Going N/A to T will liberate maybe another 100-120bhp from the standard 220bhp N/A so it depends how power hungry you are. Getting the power down in the wet is another issue, with so much power on tap you could find it spinning in 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear so it may not be so usable on a daily basis....horses for courses If your used to FWD cars of about 120bhp then have a few months with an N/A then move up to a tubbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 If you have the money look at getting one which has already been done, properly. Many people will tell you that to go from a TT to a single properly will set you back £10k at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartworm Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Do you have a budget? If you can stretch to single turbo money and you can handle 500bhp plus to the rear wheels go for one ready built. From what people have said on here that have gone TT to Single, your looking at £5K for a good build without cutting corners. Going N/A to T will liberate maybe another 100-120bhp from the standard 220bhp N/A so it depends how power hungry you are. Getting the power down in the wet is another issue, with so much power on tap you could find it spinning in 1st, 2nd, 3rd gear so it may not be so usable on a daily basis....horses for courses If your used to FWD cars of about 120bhp then have a few months with an N/A then move up to a tubbie I thought hte common thought was around £8K, thats what ill be looking at having in the bank before thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 RZ-S TT Auto Facelift are the best imo....but i would say that;). Seriously though people here have supes for all sorts of reasons and driving experiences, you have to ask your self what are you looking for? a track car, drag strip car, daily commuter or an all-round package. Read as much as you can here on the forum and it might help you decide. good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davy1100 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 :)thanks guys for all the info at the minute i have a 2.0 gt gen 6 celica but i fancy a bit more power i want to spent around 5 k so the single turbo sounds out for now so wot do u recommend the sz sz r or tt i want power good extras ie leather seats big brakes and not to hard on the pocket for insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 :)thanks guys for all the info at the minute i have a 2.0 gt gen 6 celica but i fancy a bit more power i want to spent around 5 k so the single turbo sounds out for now so wot do u recommend the sz sz r or tt i want power good extras ie leather seats big brakes and not to hard on the pocket for insurance Ok so you want a supra thats insurance friendly and has a single Good luck with the search ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davy1100 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 as i said in my post chris the single turbo option is out and by insurance i mean i dont wanna pay £1000 etc i just dont know which model to go for is the na the cheapest to insure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRZ-S Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 i have a rz-s tt facelift manual and i love it. I use to hate driving really long journeys but in this i dont mind. Its my first RWD and my first really powerful car but i took it handy when i got her and im slowly easing up . I think theres serious power in this car the engines are very reliable and its easy to get a extra bit of power out of her like , decat, iridium plugs, new fuel pump etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 I think there is only 1 insurance group between them. If you get a na you will wish it was a tt because you will want more and more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 as i said in my post chris the single turbo option is out and by insurance i mean i dont wanna pay £1000 etc i just dont know which model to go for is the na the cheapest to insure None. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Just make sure they know the TT is an import or they will quote you on a uk spec which will sometimes come out cheaper than an N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 get a TT, with the price of supra's (and cars in general now) there's no real reason to fall short and get a non turbo. Now that your money is going further, its also a good time to be choosey about the quality of the car you go for aswell so hold out and get a clean/straight one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davy1100 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 [GRIN][/GRIN] thanks folks for all the good advice are there any big differences in the runnin costs between an na and a tt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 [GRIN][/GRIN] thanks folks for all the good advice are there any big differences in the runnin costs between an na and a tt More bits to go wrong on a TT but nothing major as long as you look after it oil changes are a must. Will use more petrol if your booting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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