Hemanhead Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Hi, i expect you hear stuff like this all the time, but here i go anyway..... I am looking at getting a supra within the next 2 years and have already been saving up,and want some advice on what to do. I want a single turbo supra and would like to aim for about 600hp with the goal of eventually joining the club and getting a few runs in at Santa pod myself. But i want to know whether or not it is a good idea to just buy one at that spec and maintain it from there ( i notice they're usually 14k - 16k, but would obviously save rather alot of money and time ) or is it more sensible to get a stock TT ( UK preferably) and perform the conversion and upgrades myself so i know what has happened to the car? ( I should point out here that my car knowledge is pretty limited, however i maintain aircraft so i do have transferable skills and learn very very fast ) I am 90% certain i am going to the Jap Show at Santa pod in October, i believe there is a good attendance from the club on Sunday 4th? Might it be a good idea to pop over and have a chat with a few 'in the know' members? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I would personally buy one already done. You are going to end up spending alot more on a stock TT and doing it all yourself. Try Jurgen at JM-Imports on here. He would be able to get a very nice example for your budget. Paul Whiffin at Whifbitz has a good reputation on the forum aswell. Just be carefull what you buy, go through a reputable dealer or buy from a member on here. In 2 years I might be ready to part with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Welcome. Be carefull what you buy if thinking of going with a ready built single turbo car, lots of badly speced cars out there full of shitty ebay parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I personally thing starting from scratch is better, I know my car inside out, it's exactly how I want it with all the parts I want on it. Sure it's more expensive, but researching the parts and watching your car grow is part of the alure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemanhead Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Thanks for your replies. well i already have about 10k to spend, but im going to save alot more, probably nearer 20k and just see where to go from there, im quite young so i dont mind waiting a couple of years just for insurance premiums to cool down. I would like to build my own so i know it inside out but if there are reputable sellers both private and commercial then i dont mind buying one complete. Hope i get to chat to a few of you next sunday, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supramkivcork Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'd be speaking to Jurgen of JM-Imports if I was you, never heard of anything but excellent reports from customers of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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