spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 hey guys! first post after doing a lot of reading here. I learned a lot but i can not find the answer i am looking for lol. I have never owned a RWD or AWD car before, so any of those cars will be a first for me. But i just moved to the UK couple month ago, and i was so scared of the small roads, and since i never owned anything bigger than Hatchbacks i bought me a mini. Great little car, So slow but easy to drive around and park. Now, please advice me. I am torn between an Evo8 or a Supra TT. I will be doing just basic mods on both. What would be the easiest car to use daily, what about the rain, or snow. Do you find yourself driving in circles for ever to find a parking spot on the streets? what about reliability. Would u get the evo for DD and supra for fun, or other way around? Btw, any good shop around Bournemouth area? or locals i can chat with. hope you guys can help me lol, all i can do all day is think about that. alex ps: Financially, the supra is cheaper to buy and cheaper to insure too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 The evo is by far the more practical car. I don't drive mine daily, it's a toy to me, but you could use an evo as anything you want. I'd certainly go for an Evo8 over a supra if you're wanting something that will tick all boxes. It comes down to cost in the end however, and you can pick a non-turbo supra up for pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 As a DD I'd say Evo 8. Would be better in wet and crappy weather conditions as it has AWD and more up-to-date technology to help with traction control and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 P.s, the Supra isn't great in the rain being RWD. It's not terrible, but wouldn't be as good as an Evo for traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meko Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 What would be the easiest car to use daily, what about the rain, or snow. I find running on broken legs easier than driving the Supra in in heavy rain or snow. Do you find yourself driving in circles for ever to find a parking spot on the streets? Only if it's dark! in the Supra i turn into a girl as soon as it turns dark. I lose the ability to reverse because i can't see jack out of the back window and with the fat back end i can't judge the distance of anything in the mirrors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Btw, any good shop around Bournemouth area? or locals i can chat with. hope you guys can help me lol, all i can do all day is think about that. alex ps: Financially, the supra is cheaper to buy and cheaper to insure too Isn't the service interval for an Evo 8 quite small? Mileage wise etc. A stock TT I would have thought would have been cheaper to run. Evo 8 would probably be more comfortable in the roads around our area with having a more modern suspension setup. There's a couple of places that do servicing. If you get a UK spec you can also get Toyota dealership in Poole to work on it (admittedly this will not be cheap). Otherwise for real specialist work you're really going to be looking outside of Dorset for things supra specific I would say. Triton Motorsport over by Hurn Airport way are a general Jap Garage who mainly do Scooby stuff but they can do servicing, have a RR and can work around a turbo charged engine with the fundamentals. I'm from Christchurch myself btw. Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I find running on broken legs easier than driving the Supra in in heavy rain or snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Get a Mk2 Toyota Aristo best of both worlds (It's not 4 wheel drive though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Don't EVO's need a rebuild every 3 miles or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 thanks for the info guys... the Supra has been my dream car for over 10 years now I study by the airport and i see everyday a Grey TT, i need to talk to him... lol triton... hmm yeah i think i know where they are. I could afford both. but i just got no where to park them Since i am new to the UK, was in florida, i amalso new to the MOT... i surprised you guys are doing so many mods and passing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 MOT is just check to make sure it's safe have you drven a works cooper it's definitely not what you'd call slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephendjb Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Don't EVO's need a rebuild every 3 miles or something? Mate of mine has one he's only modified it up to 420hp & it's always broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) thanks for the info guys... the Supra has been my dream car for over 10 years now I study by the airport and i see everyday a Grey TT, i need to talk to him... lol triton... hmm yeah i think i know where they are. I could afford both. but i just got no where to park them Since i am new to the UK, was in florida, i amalso new to the MOT... i surprised you guys are doing so many mods and passing it... What's holding you back buying your dream car then? Hmm, trying to think who locally owns a grey TT. There's SimonB but I'm unsure if he's still rebuilding his. I think MRX bought another one but cannot recall the colour. Ahh, parking may be an issue but if you live down a quiet street in Bournemouth I don't think you'll have an issue. Then again I've only owned 2 cars and they've both been Supras, so quite frankly you get used to parking it and it's easy enough in car parks etc. It's just the other inconsiderate motorists around but you're going to suffer them no matter what car you buy MOT you only have to worry about if you're removing both cats from the car. You could buy sports cats if you're that worried. Driving around the county the only issues you're going to have are some of the multi-story carparks if you're going to get a modified one with clearance issues. Don't be concerned about bad handling in the wet, unless you're pushing it beyond the limits of grip to kick the back end out on purpose, that's down to the driver and not faults with the car. If it's slipping and sliding around in the wet in a dangerous manner within the speed limits in any RWD car then that's a fundamental grip/suspension setup issue. Good tracking, good suspension and good tyres and you won't have anything to worry about. Snow... well now that's another matter. Just got to be cautious. Where abouts in Bournemouth are you bud? Could pop by and see you sometime. Mine's not a TT any more though.. Edited December 1, 2009 by caseys (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 nah i don't want any FWD cars any more. i sold my 430WHP Mazda3 before coming here. i am done with FWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 nah i don't want any FWD cars any more. i sold my 430WHP Mazda3 before coming here. i am done with FWD I would love to hear more about that Mazda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 (edited) i sold my 430WHP Mazda3 before coming here. i am done with FWD Bullsh!t! - did you build that from a 2.3 turbo model? Edited December 1, 2009 by Matt H (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 i live near boscombe piers. Sure, just let me know and i ll charge my cam, and remove the spider webs from my tripod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 i live near boscombe piers. Sure, just let me know and i ll charge my cam, and remove the spider webs from my tripod Some pics would be great and some spec details, I dont see many of these being modded, oh and ignore MattH, he is limited to 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Some pics would be great and some spec details, I dont see many of these being modded, oh and ignore MattH, he is limited to 120 Maybe but I'm struggling to comprehend 430 wheel HP out of a front wheel drive Mazda 3! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Maybe but I'm struggling to comprehend 430 wheel HP out of a front wheel drive Mazda 3! Me too but lets give him a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Bullsh!t! Hiboost Big boost turbo KIT : 19PSI @106 Oct = 418WHP 442Tq T3/T40E 60trim, .63 A/R TH Cast Iron 4-1 Ported manifold Wastegate Port pipe 3" downpipe Tial 38mm wastegate Haltech F10x ECU Haltech boost controler Greddy Type RS BOV wiseco pistons 8.1:1 CR carillo rods cosworth rod bearings arp main and head studs hiboost billet gears (3rd/4rd) custom ACT clutch Spin on conversion Cossi oil cooler 3 Bar map sensor 1000CC RC injectors HKS Highpower CBE TB coolant bypass Buddy Club racing Condencer (BCC) Corcksport rear engine blue mount insert If i didn't have to leave, the car would hve a gt35r, and 4" TBE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 BTW that's a 2.3L, i think here in the UK u only get up to the 2L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 I'm guessing from that list that you may not leave a TT stock for long... If you're into modifying, I'd say TT for sure. Evo 8 yes you can modify, but it just won't give as much bang for buck. Can't see those pictures at work, will check it out later Well I'll let you know next time I'm heading down Boscombe Pier way. I keep meaning to check out the reef in decent weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Hiboost Big boost turbo KIT : 19PSI. Very impressive spec! Have you got a dyno graph to go with that? If that 418whp is for real, I bet that was a right mare to handle! If i didn't have to leave, the car would hve a gt35r, and 4" TBE. Same turbo as I have on my supra. Why did you leave the car anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooling Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 waves aren't great. we had 2 good days... but hoping wednesday next week should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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