NathWraith Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) ...Well I took her out for test drive, gave a good looking over. And a straight swap for my 350Z I know own a TT UK spec Supra Enough service history to sink a battleship, orignal service book and original Supra owner's manual. As the advert said, full service including spark plug change and front offside shock asorber changed. New discs and pads also. Car runs very sweet. Filled up with Esso 97 premium and was beautifully smooth. Everything is competly stock as the advert says. Bad points, seats are very worn and rear tyres are a very poor brand. The wiper arms could do with a refurb too as paint has flecked off and they are rusting slightly, not a big job but the spoil and otherwise lovely looking car! Also the number plates look a bit crap so will be getting some nice standard UK size ones on there. And the tax disc holder too lol. I tried out all the gadgets, so the aero, cruise control, heated seats all work, the UK brakes really do make a difference too. A lot more stopping power than my old j spec. Anyway enough of me. here's the pics: Edited July 30, 2012 by NathWraith (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Congratulations, looks a very nice original example Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 That's my dream car, a white uk spec auto yummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looks lovely and clean mate. Got to love the UK Spec that was a good swap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 does it have folding mirrors for when it goes in the garage? looks abit tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 does it have folding mirrors for when it goes in the garage? looks abit tight hehe, my previous supra fitted in fine with about 6 inches either side! Thanks forthe comments guys. Always been my dream car a TT UK spec supra, my N/A was good until I crashed it (still got it though!) and the 350Z was good too just not a Supra! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looks nice but i hope you went through the history to see whats actually been done to it or it could end up being a money pit. Not trying to be negative just that i know what i've had to do to my UK spec to keep it on the rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Nice looking car you have there. Do you have any pics of the 350z that you swapped for it? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Nice looking car you have there. Do you have any pics of the 350z that you swapped for it? Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Very nice. Out of interest, how does it compare performance wise to the zed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Very nice. Out of interest, how does it compare performance wise to the zed? The zed is a very polished and balanced car, linear power delivery, lots of grip and a tight chassis. Technically I would say the supra is an inferior car bar outright power. However this is very much a heart over head situation. Always wanted a clean UK TT. Now I've got one! Just ordered two new rear tyres also, contisport 3's to match the fronts. Being 17" wheels they are relatively cheap! It is nice having the original owners manual though, having all the info you need right in front of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Very nice. Out of interest, how does it compare performance wise to the zed? I had a little straight run with a 350Z in my old TT Supra and it was a huge difference. When we got to the next set of lights the chap was asking me what I tuned on it & I told him it is stock with even the cats in Same difference pretty much as a TT & NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Very nice indeed, I liked your 350z as well, hope the Supra turns out to be a good one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Nice Sup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks Nath. Abz, you actually surprise me. I always came off worse against these when my original TT was stock, which is what prompted the question. Sadly never really saw one at BPU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Nice example there, don't forget to add it to the register in the members section or follow the link in my signature below. Oh and those are standard UK plate sizes on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks Nath. Abz, you actually surprise me. I always came off worse against these when my original TT was stock, which is what prompted the question. Sadly never really saw one at BPU! To be honest I was quite surprised at the difference, my wife was with me too and she said, just don't lose! His one was a Jap Import I think (from his rear plate and dodgy fog light), though I don't think they were any different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Congratulations. Looks like a nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 The front plate has some dodgy spacing though. The rear plate has loads of dealer text on aswell so will look better with fresh clean plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersonic Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Nice car Nath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathWraith Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 Nice car Nath Cheers mate, will post on ocuk in a bit I couldn't resist another supra tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 A 350z has no chance against a TT - but the handling and sophistication shows in the newer car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbryant_knight Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q248/Destroyer105/20120614_191206.jpg I actually REALLY like that 350. The spoiler makes it look awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Nice looking car matey, congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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