Guest jimmy4lfc Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hi guys, im thinking of selling my Supra. Ive only had it a few weeks. The reason for this is that i come up against a pug 306 at the lights the other night and went for it, but the 306 wouldnt budge! it kept right by my side. The reason for me buying a supra was because i love the look (and still do) but want the speed more so! I automatically assumed that the supra would be rapid! especially when you put your foot down and hear that massive roar!!!! I looked into getting a TT, but the costs would be silly for me and it'd take me a couple of years to save up! To sum it up, i'm really gutted about my supra! Ive got the N/A 4 speed AUTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I automatically assumed that the supra would be rapid! especially when you put your foot down and hear that massive roar!!!! I looked into getting a TT, but the costs would be silly for me and it'd take me a couple of years to save up! Oh dear. A couple of sayings for you: 1) Assumption is the mother of all f**k-ups. 2) Buy cheap, buy twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 A bit more of a helpful post from me: you could keep it and save up for a TT swap? You've got to weigh up whether you can afford to keep a powerful car though. If you bought a NA auto, I'm guessing price was a major factor in deciding what supra to buy. A supra is a heavy 15 year old car, and many modern cars will keep up with an NA supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED_ROCKET Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 you couldnt beat a 306 lol do you know how to use the manual mode,most modern cars even my honda diesel will top the n/a top speed but do you look and feel as good as when your in your supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 How did you get beat by a 306? A supra na isn't that slow. I'd take the spare wheel out, tool kit and all the other crap for a start. Get some v.lightweight alloys and decent tyres. And as Red Rocket says, learn to use the manual mode. Change the exhaust to a lighter straight through model if you have not already. Take cats out for that few extra bhp. Do a tune up and you should be a bit quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3LL Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 You shouldnt sell your car on the merit of losing against one car, regardless of its size. As stated your supra is not the "high performance" version, you do however have a whole host of class and style that a plain old pug will never match. If you went up against something like a GTI, its simply down to the general rule of thumb with regards power to weight ratio.. your gonna get creamed unles syou have something tuned! At the end of the day if you bought a supra to race other cars or have something faster than the next bloke two things concern me.. One, thats your doin all this on the roads, what if someone walks out infront of you..and two, that you have chosen the wrong version of supra [N/A] to be going off racing every tom dick and harry. My honest advice would be to enjoy what you have and stop worrying about not being able to beat everyone else in a race. How common are pug's and what not in comparison to Supra's. Chin up old bean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJames Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 The chances are that the 306 wasnt standard if it managed to keep up.. imo My N/A wasnt that slow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 How to beat a 306: 1. Wait for green light. 2. Release handbrake. 3. Floor it. If 306 is still with you go back and check step two again. Jobs a good 'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 How to beat a 306: 1. Wait for green light. 2. Release handbrake. 3. Floor it. If 306 is still with you go back and check step two again. Jobs a good 'un. Sage advice . Made me laugh after a crappy day... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 and all the other crap for a start. The driver maybe!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitz Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 lol you gotta Love this forum. The posts, the advice... ahhh Happy Days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 maybe it was a GTI-6 then it would keep up although i have driven one and it didnt seem as fast as my supe. http://www.club-306.com/information/peugeot-306-gti ---- only 167 bhp standard when you where racing where you just in " D " If so thats why you got owned edit: ask yourself this what car would the 306 owner rather be crusing round in his or yours ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Oh dear. A couple of sayings for you: 1) Assumption is the mother of all f**k-ups. 2) Buy cheap, buy twice. So true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 In all honesty, if you bought it to race chavs and pikeys then you bought it for the wrong reasons in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 In all honesty, if you bought it to race chavs and pikeys then you bought it for the wrong reasons in the first place. Bit persumpsious!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Sounds like the driver needs an upgrade to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 GTI-6's are quite nippy. Crap traction, poor driver skills.......yeah I can see perhaps why he kept up. So what? Go and enjoy the damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Bit persumpsious!! I have no idea what that word is or means but I guess I must be!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I have no idea what that word is or means but I guess I must be!!! I think it means he can't spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I think it means he can't spell. I guessed as much but didn't want to be presumptuous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 u guys are funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I guessed as much but didn't want to be presumptuous!! It doesn't hurt to be a little presumptuous now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimmy4lfc Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 well guys, thanks for the kick in the nuts!!! lol. On a serious note, thanks for all the positive feedback. ive decided to keep the supe now and to see how it goes. ill eventually save up to buy a TT or just do an NA-T conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimmy4lfc Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Another thing, when using the manu mode, how do you guys use it? whats better (performance wise)? sticking it in D or using L, 2 and then D??? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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