rob wild Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Great seeing everyone! I am glad I've finally got a car that can take me too and from a car meet! It was quite a novelty tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Good to see you all tonight, great to put a few faces to the names. Rob, your motor brought a smile to my face as it disappeared into the distance - I knew what you were going to do as I turned to Steph and said "watch how fast Rob disappears - I'm not going to change speed!" I dread to think how close to 70 you got as you accelerated away. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Good to see you all tonight, great to put a few faces to the names. Rob, your motor brought a smile to my face as it disappeared into the distance - I knew what you were going to do as I turned to Steph and said "watch how fast Rob disappears - I'm not going to change speed!" I dread to think how close to 70 you got as you accelerated away. Mike Lol I think I must have hit a full 70mph as well How did it look/sound as I pulled away? Any flames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Nice to catch with everyone. Also had a laugh on the way home watching the R35 fly away. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 Nice to catch with everyone. Also had a laugh on the way home watching the R35 fly away. H. You know you want one lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 You know you want one lol I know I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Apologies for not making it again last night as i wasn't feeling too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sted Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Good to see you all tonight, great to put a few faces to the names. Rob, your motor brought a smile to my face as it disappeared into the distance - I knew what you were going to do as I turned to Steph and said "watch how fast Rob disappears - I'm not going to change speed!" I dread to think how close to 70 you got as you accelerated away. Mike Myself and Ian got stuck at the lights at Tc:( It's was good to meet up with everyone again. Sorry I was a bit late. It's a fantastic bit of kit Rob:) and johnny's Supra is a great looking car to , I love that colour . Ste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Myself and Ian got stuck at the lights at Tc:( It's was good to meet up with everyone again. Sorry I was a bit late. It's a fantastic bit of kit Rob:) and johnny's Supra is a great looking car to , I love that colour . Ste. Cheers Ste, sorry I dived off early, but I had to get home and get some (much needed) beauty sleep - as I was up early, again to get to work in Leeds today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Cheers Ste, sorry I dived off early, but I had to get home and get some (much needed) beauty sleep - as I was up early, again to get to work in Leeds today! I didn't get a goodbye kiss either..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I didn't get a goodbye kiss either..!! I put Karl Pilkington on the telly and gave it a hug..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I put Karl Pilkington on the telly and gave it a hug..!! Sounds reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake supra Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Any pics from the meet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supralad Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 My supra was a very capable car that started off life as bone stock then BPU AUTO, Small Single AUTO, BUILT single BL AUTO, BUILT Single ML Auto then 6 speed Built Single. The problem I always found was traction and it always being very lively, hence the 'winter driving' thread and even at BPU Auto I lost it many times and consider myself very luck as I didn't hurt anyone, myself or the car in that order! As being part of the club for the past 8 years I've seen many that haven't been so lucky! I realised after driving a few R33 / R34's that it was the next logically step as they handled pretty much as I want it to within my own skill set as a drive (no, I'm not a racing driver and simply will never have the car control of some i.e. Jamie and the like). For me the R34 gtr I had running quite a bit more HP than the Supra was is soooo much faster both off the line, cornering etc etc i.e. the way it grips and just has so much more usable power! As well as me being able to get the power down in the wet, unlike my Supra! I know for a fact that round a track I would be significantly quicker in the R34 to the Supra. The problem with the R34 (although mine now after mass expense is perfect!) is it no better in reliability terms when highly modified! The only difference is it costs way, way more for parts! The other problem with R34's and particularly mine is they are not a cruising car like the Supra was. I loved the Supra for just popping to the shops or a really long drive! For me it what my Supra was best at! It was in my book very cool, very relaxed and a nice car to drive about in! The R34 is a nightmare, too loud and totally uncivilized in comparison! The R34 is an excellent drivers car IMO. They're very RAW with awesome levels of grip and high speed control, I safely completed moves that I would just have not dreamed of in the Supra! The thing with R34 is so make them truly entertaining you need to modify them a bit like the Supra with most folk moving to BPU then Single. The problem then is they can be a pain in the rear with parts being very expensive! In the end after a year or so I just had, had enough of constantly spending cash on it and really I want a car that had much better manners. Having said all that I've been out in plenty of other R34 running 500ish hp and were totally civilised so I suppose its how much performance you want IMO sticking to around 500 gives you the best of both worlds. I'm sure there are many that would disagree and would rather be going slower in a RWD but having a more RAW experience. I will miss the R34 with the windows down, full high boost with an RB26, To4z, open screamer and flames spitting out an every change! Possibly the exciting thing ever lol All just IMO thanks dude, enjoyed reading that Cant wait for my R34 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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