Guest ELD Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 hey all im new to this site so please bare with me. im in the Armed forces and im on tour till christmas so i have time to find a supra and will have enough money when i get back, if any one has any advice on buying a RZ (TT or single turbo) that will be very much appreciated. bit of back ground on my car now i currently own a very light weight mk1 ford focus i use up castle combe (when i get chance)and i love the car very much as it is cheap and easy to fix and is a good laugh round the track just lacks big power, but over the recent years ive taken a liking to rwd cars. ive tried 4wd off road and on road aka evo's and scoobys and its just not me. so ive fallen in love with the supra, and its just a matter of time before im back then im looking to buy a supra. any help will be most usefull thanks ELD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Welcome. Good choice on the Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 welcome dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hey, do u have a budget in mind? Age of car? Etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprakeith Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Check out JM Imports dude it's Jurgen on here or Paul Brown I think it is he has a wide range of Supras for sale. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ELD Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 up to 15000quid roughly, any age, has to be in mint condtion and a 6speed manual not fussed on body kits or colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 up to 15000quid roughly, any age, has to be in mint condtion and a 6speed manual not fussed on body kits or colour Nice budget. Go single! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 If it's being used primarily for track use and a bit of weekend fun I would buy a facelift bpu 6 speed for around £10k, and then invest some money into brakes, suspension, tyres and maybe a cage. It would be in theory more reliable than a single, and less harsh on the pocket, however singles are ALOT of fun, where areyou based by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 you can buy mine for 20k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 If it's being used primarily for track use and a bit of weekend fun I would buy a facelift bpu 6 speed for around £10k, and then invest some money into brakes, suspension, tyres and maybe a cage. It would be in theory more reliable than a single, and less harsh on the pocket, however singles are ALOT of fun, where areyou based by the way? I'd go this route too, though remember won't be cheap fix like the Focus! Welcome to the club too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 you can buy mine for 20k. Don't be soft!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ELD Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 portsmouth based. cheerz guys i was thinking of maybe using it on track now and again, but really use it as a fast street car, when ever im back on leave. ive not been for a drive in supra yet sat in them but never known any one who would take us out for a spin in it. so im open to ethier a TT or single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 It's just weather you want 400ish hp or upwards of 550hp?? You should really try and a get q passenger ride in them to see what you like, singles are a handful, but to me' just feels how they should be. On the other hand I go in a friends bpu tt and think Christ that's so smooth and torquey low down.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Definitely get a ride out in a tt and a single as there like chalk and cheese, tt horse power stops at a max of 450 which is pretty impressive until you try a single with a modest 650 which to be honest is stupidly quick, then after that its pretty insane and the numbers are kind of irrelevant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Welcome, with your budget I would go for a single turbo if I were you, most people seem to start off saying a tt is fast enough for them, then get bored and go BPU and say thats fast enough for them, then eventually it becomes the norm, and they seek further power, it'll work out cheaper to buy a single setup ready done, than to buy a stock car and convert it yourself but you need to know what has gone into the build before you buy it (receipts, quality/trusted components used etc). As suggested, you really need to test drive or at least have a ride in both. There's a wealth of knowledge on the single turbo subject on here (i'm not one of them), who i'm sure will be happy to answer any questions you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Welcome, with your budget I would go for a single turbo if I were you, most people seem to start off saying a tt is fast enough for them, then get bored and go BPU and say thats fast enough for them, then eventually it becomes the norm, and they seek further power, it'll work out cheaper to buy a single setup ready done, than to buy a stock car and convert it yourself but you need to know what has gone into the build before you buy it (receipts, quality/trusted components used etc). As suggested, you really need to test drive or at least have a ride in both. There's a wealth of knowledge on the single turbo subject on here (i'm not one of them), who i'm sure will be happy to answer any questions you have. Might be worth also noting the OP's current car is a MK1 Focus, although buying a single can be cheaper to buy built it could be a whole different story how it ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1994-Toyota-Supra-500-bhp-PHR-T51-Single-Turbo-6-speed-/320749837154?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4aae2e1b62 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomgeer Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Might be worth also noting the OP's current car is a MK1 Focus, although buying a single can be cheaper to buy built it could be a whole different story how it ends up. Thats a very good point, especially if buying in the winter months, supra's aren't the best cars to be learning to drive in snow and icy conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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