benkei Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 My mate told me the other day that the Supra autos can be used similar to a manual, as in you can push the gearstick up to change up, and down to change down. Never having owned an auto car, or even driven one I could not comment, however I was under the impression that was like a 'dog leg' box, which are amazingly expensive, and would not expect to find one in a Supra! Can someone explain to me how the auto box works, as I thought that you could only shift manually on a triptonic Supra?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Ian C's post covers the basics The Autobox Modes of Operation. You can use First/Second/Third in Manual (though first has a lockout, so you need to press the button), and it'll automatically change to Overdrive if you get that fast in Third. It's not quite up there with an actual Manual, but it is a lot more involving experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Interesting post! I kind of understand, but without watching it happen I dont think I'll ever fully understand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I use the auto like a manual all the time, and it's great. Getting the boost up on my terms, and for engine breaking too. I have no idea why anyone would want a manual after driving one of these. Unless it's a bit icy out that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Interesting post! I kind of understand, but without watching it happen I dont think I'll ever fully understand! Where are you in the Midlands? I can always show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemo_arta Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 im not 100% sure but i think supra's can have a triptonic box fitted. not my cup of bog water.. if i wanted to shift.. get a 6spd manual.. its only 3k fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 Where are you in the Midlands? I can always show you. I'm in Coseley, near to the BP garage and the McDonalds on the B'ham new rd. There are plenty of autos about, just thinking it may be a viable option if I can get my head around it and feel comfortable using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 i didnt use mine for a while. never realy saw the point of the manual mode. then i experimented a bit more. did a track day and it forced me to use it. i use it all the time when im out on my own. with anyone else in the car it makes the geer changes a bit more uncomfortable, manu mode seems to make the car sound better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 I'm in Coseley, near to the BP garage and the McDonalds on the B'ham new rd. That's about an hour away, bit far for me to pop over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted January 18, 2010 Author Share Posted January 18, 2010 No worries dude, maybe at one of the meets then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Auto to Tiptronic conversion is not feasable, but if your Supra is an N/A, you could fit a Suprastick. These are not compatible with T.T. trans. http://www.latentsolutions.com/suprastickuv.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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