Guest farnell182 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 being RWD alot of people have said a supra will be a death trap in bad weather conditions, which i understand especially with that much power behind them wheels, bu how hard to drive/control are they? drivable? or best to keep in the garage over winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I drive mine in the snow, no problems. If its an AUTO forget it, its not as easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supracars Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 stay in the garage in snow otherwise be precautious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 That's a very subjective question. I've never had any squeeky bum moments in the Supra, but I am a cautious driver when the conditions require restraint. The accelerator seems to be used as a switch by most, heard a lot of "When the 2nd turbo came in the back end just slid out" comments leading me to believe that the owner was giving it some stick when the conditions didn't permit. Afterall, what would you be doing up at 4krpm if just driving normally? As long as you have grip to physically move the car, you should have no more problems in the Supra than any other car. The fact that you can steer independantly from the power should make it more controllable in the worst of conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Don't drive it hard at all, infact, just leave it in the garage, actually, sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i went in the snow just for the fun of it to see how it handled. To be honest it was fine aslong as you dont do anything stupid! When the back end did come out it was very smooth and gently a bit like being in slow motion. TBH its worse when you get the tail out in the dry because its more violent and you have to be much quicker to catch it as your driving at alot of leptons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 As long as the car is in good condition, set up properly, has decent rubber, and is driven to the conditions - you will have no trouble. I drive mine all year round, absolutely no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'd be more worried about getting stuck than what the back end is doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I've driven mine in the snow. But I had no other option. Now we have 2 cars. One of which is 4x4 it stays on the drive in the snow. If it's frosty on the road in the morning just be carefull. If it's wet it's fine unless your being stupid. Or skimping on tyres, have stupid rims or bad geo setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I drove my auto TT in the snow. Didn't crash, die, wind up on the 3rd page of the local paper etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 yeah its when you stop that is the problem. I was reversing off my mums drive in the snow and she came out and called me to stop for something or other......car stuck half in the road and half on the drive for an hour. Auto + Snow = Very difficult to get moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 yeah its when you stop that is the problem. I was reversing off my mums drive in the snow and she came out and called me to stop for something or other......car stuck half in the road and half on the drive for an hour. Auto + Snow = Very difficult to get moving Put t'handbrake on a couple of clicks and youd have been away no probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Auto + Snow = Very difficult to get moving I respectfully disagree with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 It's fine as long as you're careful. I lifted the clutch too quickly in 2nd going round an island (more of a bend as I was going 2nd exit, about 1/3 of the way round the island) at about 25mph and the back slid out a bit. Very easy to control, just let off the throttle a bit and it straightened up without any issues at all. The road was wide and empty so I don't think I'd have gone so quickly if it were busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I was on flat ground in my auto in the snow and as soon as R was selected just wheel spin..... real slowwwwwwwwwwwwww I managed to get out of my parking spot at work and ventured out of the car park and onto the snow covered roads... turned back and left it at work. Did not like the auto in the snow at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I was on flat ground in my auto in the snow and as soon as R was selected just wheel spin..... real slowwwwwwwwwwwwww I managed to get out of my parking spot at work and ventured out of the car park and onto the snow covered roads... turned back and left it at work. Did not like the auto in the snow at all You know if you put your foot on the brake. Then put it in R then release the brake gently you will move. Works in D aswell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanisLupus Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Just buy decent Winter Tires and you want have any problems... Did over 1500Miles this winter in the worst possible conditions(snow ice and other sh...) and had no Problems with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sams Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i have and auto and found it fine in wet/ice/snow over winter drive with respect to the car you will be fine, be heavy on the load pedal and she will bite you. but that dont mean you have to act like a funeral car driven by the towns eldest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 NDguzaW0AvA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I didn't know you had it in you Wez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conan Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Auto was terrible, I had 2 lads trying to push it up the hill with no joy and had to get some spare carpet and towels under the rears just to make it over a speed bump even with 2 brand new 265 Falkens. Ended up putting it in 2nd with the O/D off as suggested on here and it worked a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 NDguzaW0AvA Cool, looks like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 It depends on the conditions, if you can get enough traction then you can drive through it, if you can't get traction then you're stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Luckily mine was a weekend car, but I got caught out in the snow in my auto TT, no issues. You just need to drive according to the conditions, just be VERY light on the pedals and smooth turning of the steering and not rush yourself when turning in or pulling out. Even though auto and wide tyres are the two worst things in the snow, it handled pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 You just need to drive according to the conditions, just be VERY light on the pedals and smooth turning of the steering and not rush yourself when turning in or pulling out. Even though auto and wide tyres are the two worst things in the snow, it handled pretty well. Just be careful, and it will be fine. Get a spare set of stock wheels with good tyres, and stick something heavy in the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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