monsween Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) Ok thanks for all your replies guy, got some good info whats peoples thoughts on the auto over manual? The auto's are as good as the manuals. The auto's have power limitations if your going big power. Best bet is to drive both and see what you like Edited December 25, 2010 by rob wild (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dannyte Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) ok cheers mate, Are the manual boxes stronger then? Edited December 25, 2010 by rob wild (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 The manual boxes run big power and you need a built autobox to run the same power levels. It all depends on what your long term plans are and your driving style. Pro's and Con's for both I have the 6speed manual and thats purely personal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 ok cheers mate, was gonna go there and test em but guess i got my answer!! Are the manual boxes stronger then? Stock 6 speed boxes are bullet proof, just get the appropraite clutch. The stock autobox is 500bhp-ish limited. Boostlogic and Titan can rebuild them for silly power levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 (edited) Ok thanks for all your replies guy, got some good info whats peoples thoughts on the auto over manual? Hi Dan there can be no mention of that trader. Details here:- http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?208654-Posts-Regarding-Trade-Cars Cheers Rob All posts edited Edited December 25, 2010 by rob wild (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 As mentioned I've not long had my Supra mate and having come from a big bike background I can tell you that its another kettle of fish! my supra only has around 470hp @ fly and im yet to deploy all the ponies - it seems to really stuggle with grip.... (19x10" rears with Goodyear eagle f1's) I really dont know how the guys with 500+ hp actually get the power down! must be launch control/trac control with stand alone ecu's and what not..... atleast thats what I'm telling myself as I save for one good luck, have fun! I can't understand how you have traction problems with 470 bhp. I have 630 bhp and am running semi-slick tires...when warmed up, they stick in 2nd gear at full throttle. Even on street tires, I only had slight wheel spin in 3rd gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I can't understand how you have traction problems with 470 bhp. I have 630 bhp and am running semi-slick tires...when warmed up, they stick in 2nd gear at full throttle. Even on street tires, I only had slight wheel spin in 3rd gear. Showoff As for the mentioning of the poor standard traction control, sadly its true, but you can always pick up a RLTC unit for 300-400 second hand on here (they come up a few times a year). It's far superior and has the optional extra of Launch Control....which i have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliRR Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Oooh, whats been done to yours? Single i take it twin hybrids of unknown source mate, all mods done by the previous owner including the dyno plots at "Extreme Motorsport" on a Dastek dyno showing 471.1 @ 6244rpm / 411 lbft @ 4867rpm. tbh though wether or not its as much as 470 im not fussed - its plenty fast enough for me at the moment, some nice plans for 2011 though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 You should not have traction issues with 400bhp, get a good geo setup and avoid super low profile tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlliRR Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Cheers jamie, I must admit i think the tyres are too low profile, I'm looking at getting a new set of rims/tyres for the summer when I start tracking the car. the geometry was set up recently for "fast road" use, dunno if its a good set up or not though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 If you did a proper geo, a nice set of rubber should give you plenty of grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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