Guest Terry S Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Peachy cheers mate. How's that Diablo coming along?? Nice to see CD's car getting some praise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Ok in the interests of science how long do these lines need to be? Should one spray water on one side of the “track” to alter the grip characteristic of the surface so that grip levels are different for both wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Can you perform perfect doughnuts in the car?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Not tried:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Originally posted by Terminator Not tried:( Good test & much quicker than 3 point turns;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Originally posted by Terry S Peachy cheers mate. How's that Diablo coming along?? Nice to see CD's car getting some praise. Glad to hear you're OK and the car is now there. Great figures. Diablo? Honestly? I should never sold the Supra. Time and cost are now both way over on the kit but theres no way I can stop now so it will have to be finished by hook or by crook. Oh well, you live and learn. CD's car, yes, he's happy which is the main thing. Autos and GT2835's aren't really my bag but there you go. The FCON made things a little more bearable for him. BTW, if you hear anymore about you know what (what we last spoke about) please let me know. Cheers Nathan TDI PLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 I better not try it here at work I don't think the black ring would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 >BTW, if you hear anymore about you know what (what we last spoke about) please let me know. I'll drop you a line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_eli Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 Good question terminator, I still unsure how to test it, would like to know just for information if you know what I mean? I'm going to give Leon a call in any case, perhaps I'll learn by examples. Some things just cannot be explained in words! Nathan, its a good thing you are "trawling" websites, your knowledge and advice is appreciated! Funny you should say re Diablo. I bought my 355 Spider about 9 months ago now, and although I should have sold the Supra, I kept it because it is such a near perfect car. Its cost me a hell of a lot of money in insurance though, as the Supra has no NCB running on it. I;m not the oldest guy so I've been stung a little by it. The 355 has a warranty on it, but some items aren't covered. My bypass valve went (which is what controls the lovely sound it makes!) and that would cost £850 fitted. Expensive for such a small shitty valve. With hindsight, would you now have preferred to keep the Supra? I'm worried I'll feel the same way later. I have to sell the Supra before my insurance renewal as its a major waste of money for me to run both these cars. Just wondering whether I should let the 355 go... Would be interesting to hear your comments. Having both, I know that the 355 is quicker than Supra in stock trim, but there's not that much in it until you are near and over the ton. The handling on the Supra is not as good, but its still pretty amazing, and a well driven one is hard to leave. A Supra with a little extra "zap"? Bye bye 355. What swayed me to the 355 is the sound though, its so special and hasn't been recreated. Just hearing it through a tunnel is bliss. I wish Toyota had designed a little sound into the Supra. What a real Supercar it would be!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Originally posted by ninja_eli Good question terminator, I still unsure how to test it, would like to know just for information if you know what I mean? I'm going to give Leon a call in any case, perhaps I'll learn by examples. Some things just cannot be explained in words! Nathan, its a good thing you are "trawling" websites, your knowledge and advice is appreciated! Funny you should say re Diablo. I bought my 355 Spider about 9 months ago now, Well, like I said, not so much trawling as I don't really have the time, especially on a BBS where everything has to be done online. I'll try and keep an eye out but my main reason for looking on this BBS will be to make any corrections or if I see someone about to blow their car up. Theres certainly a lot of threads I'll miss though so don't count on me being there! As for the Diablo, you do know it's a kit don't you, and not a real one?! Yes, I'll always regret selling the Supra. I've still yet to come accross a car that gives so much for so little cash. I regret selling it because it would have done everything better than my replica Diablo except, in my eyes, look as good. I fell in love with the Diablo shape many years ago and theres still nothing like it. But my replica, even with it's spaceframe, double wishbones, coil overs and V8 noise it'll still never be anything like as accomplished as a tuned Mk4. I'd love my next car to be a 355 as it goes. I just take great offence to getting fleeced because of a badge. Especially when you could buy 3 better engineered cars (Supras) for the same money.. Anyhow, enough off topic stuff. Cheers, Nathan. TDI PLC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_eli Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 Nathan, No I didn't know it was replica. Is there much of a difference? ha ha ha only kidding(in case there are any Diablo owners reading!) Hard work, but must be an amazing feeling when its finished and you were the one who did it. Enough off topic as you say, although I will add that the 355 is pretty well engineered stuff! Interior on Supra is much more interesting though. I know you're busy so I won't take any unnecessary time, but thanks for taking the time to post here. Is Leon's number a work or home # ? PS. I love the way this system emails you when you have a response to a thread. Wonderful time saving feature. Congrats to the site owner(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Leon's ( JPS Motorsport) is closed until after Christmas. Try his mobile 07956 285219. I think he's there but just trying to finish off existing stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_eli Posted December 19, 2002 Author Share Posted December 19, 2002 Thanks I'll call his mobile now. BTW what would be the price (circa) of a used diff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 I honestly have no idea mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted December 19, 2002 Share Posted December 19, 2002 Originally posted by Terry S Can you perform perfect doughnuts in the car?? It does dounughts but I am not sure if they are perfect, I may have to do a few more to check:D I'll let you know when I have had a bit more practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_eli Posted December 20, 2002 Author Share Posted December 20, 2002 If anyone has details of any salvage companies where I can get a diff, please let me know. Also, I think it is a good idea for companies to look through forums like these from time to time (I know it can kill time but hey!). A lot of the TVR specialists and even TVR themselves do this at http://www.pistonheads.com and it works very well for them. They get to know their customers better and know what they want. Just a thought. I guess my work on this problem will have to slow down until after New Year. Thanks one and all for your help. I really do appreciate the replies. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 I have a spare one ( J spec) LSD. PM me. I have spoken to Leon & he will fit it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 whats the donut test then? I have trouble trying to get the back end spin out of a junction.. plenty of power but with a torsen diff it seems a bit hard. Could the torsen be to blame or would it be the 2200 stall on the auto? Somehow i get the feeling i wouldnt be able to donut very well.. Also, isnt drifting a bit difficult with a torsen? (PS those amongst you with LSD's - i think you all have torsens dont you?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi Posted December 20, 2002 Share Posted December 20, 2002 By sheer coincidence i saw a countach replica today driving round town when i was chrissy shopping... White one (looked like it had just pulled out of the garage it was so clean).. I presume it was a replica anyway, as the engine sounded more like a 4 pot with a straight through on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted December 21, 2002 Share Posted December 21, 2002 Just back to diffs for a moment, if you drive away on full lock at low speed, you can feel an LSD immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja_eli Posted January 20, 2003 Author Share Posted January 20, 2003 Just to say thanks to Leon and Terry for all their help. Also, my car's axle code was right, and the information from Toyota was wrong. It did have a LSD diff. Thanks to all for your help and advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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