Guest ugp Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 So were turning the Supra forum into a "you should sell it (or break it because you can't sell it) and buy a GTR forum"? You can't expect everyone on here to agree that the GTR is better etc etc, when not so long ago, people with big power Supra's were slating the GTR saying they'd never buy one. Makes no sense to me. http://www.onestepfurther.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sheep.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Eh? So sticking with the same theme you've basically you've just admitted to chasing after old women, well great, erm enjoy Think I'll stick to driving my GTR Just out of interest for a "full of testosterone" supra owner what power are you running and when was the last time you where on track? Was on track 2 weeks ago, running just bpu (plenty for track as traction is well...there is none!) Well if women i chase are as old as the car i drive then whats wrong with that??/ A nice 20 year old!!! Lovley! (-: You, on the other hand.....Oops!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Grip and road holding are different to handling, which is all about feel - and cannot be quantified with a stop watch So you may have had more feel - but overall, he's had more grip and not used it - and then decided to bid you adieu! The MX5 is designed to be an involving and rewarding drive. The GTR is designed to be fast and to grip like 'ell. I wouldn't consider the GTR to be a 'drivers car', it was designed for its astonishing performance to be accessible by all. This surely dilutes the experience and detracts from the satisfaction of mastering a car? Give me one with a clunky manual gearbox and RWD, then we'll talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Answer is simple - get the GTR I love my supra (the one Rob refered to in his post earlier) and it was great fun 'not' racing with Rob round cadwell. Now my car has no driving aids what so ever, no TC LC etc etc and the GTR walked all over me out of the corners because it can get the grip down much earlier. A supra does not have to be a hand full though mine is really easy to control and put the power into the track, once you have the car straight you can put all the power down. If you want something that is fast, reliable and does not break every time you go out in it then the GTR is the answer. p.s mines broken again with a massive boost leak somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 So were turning the Supra forum into a "you should sell it (or break it because you can't sell it) and buy a GTR forum"? You can't expect everyone on here to agree that the GTR is better etc etc, when not so long ago, people with big power Supra's were slating the GTR saying they'd never buy one. Makes no sense to me. http://www.onestepfurther.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sheep.jpg Your post makes no sense to me We're all car enthusiasts here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Give me one with a clunky manual gearbox and RWD, then we'll talk. You may as well stick with a supra dont get me wrong on any of this, i love Supras, in most of the big events like top speed and 1/4mile the GTR is still playing second best to the Supra, i know which one i would rather drive home though, and as a street car the GTR is 20 years ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Well thanks everyone. Since I got back from holiday and travelling overnight I have had trouble sleeping, this thread has sorted it no problem..!! Anyway, what is better an Xbox or a PS3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Can you turn all the driving aids off on a GTR? Just out of interest what do you think your lap times would be like round a circuit if you did? I'm interested, as I spanked a GTR through some roundabouts the other day…. in a 1.8 MX5. It was late and there were 3 clear mid-sized roundabouts in a row. I flew past him on the outside off the first, and when he tried to keep up through the next two, no luck! He blasted past as soon as the road went straight, but he wasn't catching me in the twisties. Not bad for a £250 car! Not a dig at the GTR, maybe the bloke was just a poor driver. I'd have a GTR if I could afford it, i'd just want to be able to turn the driver aids off fully and actually drive it. Would also be nice if they had a proper manual box, but then I am a tad old school in my preferences! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vbd3E6tK2U&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'd like to recomend the Fiat X1/9 at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) Was on track 2 weeks ago, running just bpu (plenty for track as traction is well...there is none!) Well if women i chase are as old as the car i drive then whats wrong with that??/ A nice 20 year old!!! Lovley! (-: You, on the other hand.....Oops!!! LOL although you forgot cars age in dog years plus 18 anyway good man for getting it on track but honestly GTR is way more of handful on track than you are thinking (ask Mike )! I'm organising some track days for next year you're more than welcome to come alone and I'll show you Edited August 23, 2012 by rob wild (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Answer is simple - get the GTR I love my supra (the one Rob refered to in his post earlier) and it was great fun 'not' racing with Rob round cadwell. Now my car has no driving aids what so ever, no TC LC etc etc and the GTR walked all over me out of the corners because it can get the grip down much earlier. A supra does not have to be a hand full though mine is really easy to control and put the power into the track, once you have the car straight you can put all the power down. If you want something that is fast, reliable and does not break every time you go out in it then the GTR is the answer. p.s mines broken again with a massive boost leak somewhere LOL and this is from someone that owns an awesome Supra and tracks it!!!! Gutted its broken again dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Was that not the point of the thread? to quote the OP you're right, I spose I was just making the point that it's a non starter in many ways as the older cars are being pushed to absolute limit to mirror the newer cars stock state. So I can see those power hungry types reasoning if you want/need 500bhp+ then it's a no brainer. I haven't the means to consider a GTR, still think a stock TT is massively fast! and so the thoughts of a GTR are as far away as the thoughts of (building at least!) a Single turbo. Supra best value 320bhp car and GTR is the best value 530bhp car, can we agree on that!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 for 30,000 euros, stick with the supra because I think your dreaming if you think you can find a gtr for that just yet. When they do come down in price I'll be all over them but I cant see them dropping into the 20's for a uk car for a long while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Oh god, Why did I bother. The GTROC has invaded with their bus passes and walking sticks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 LOL although you forgot cars age in dog years plus 18 anyway good man for getting it on track but honestly GTR is way more of handful on track than you are thinking (ask Mike )! I'm organising some track days for next year you're more than welcome to come alone and I'll show you You'd whoop me everywhere!! But, yeah keep us up to date on those!!! Surely the only issue for a GTR is finding tyres that would cope? Or what dinner jacket to wear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 You'd whoop me everywhere!! But, yeah keep us up to date on those!!! Surely the only issue for a GTR is finding tyres that would cope? Or what dinner jacket to wear? Yeah buts not the point as long as your having fun Nope tyres are find even seriously pushing on for 7+ laps at 27c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Kong Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yeah buts not the point as long as your having fun Nope tyres are find even seriously pushing on for 7+ laps at 27c This is true!!!! What tyres do you use? Some dude i spoke to said that R888's are rubbish on the GTR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 This is true!!!! What tyres do you use? Some dude i spoke to said that R888's are rubbish on the GTR! Never used the R888's on the GTR I'm using Bridgestone Run Flats and they're great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Never used the R888's on the GTR I'm using Bridgestone Run Flats and they're great I'll probably move to MPSS when I get mine. Are you on the "Square" setup, Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Supra for me although should I ever change the weekend car it'll be for a lambo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 surely if you have 30k euros you can find a way to test drive both?! you may absolutely hate the way a single supra delivers its power, you may absolutely hate the size of a gtr, its your money, buy the car you like most!! No good having a car that half the forum rave about if it doesn't push your buttons, that would be a serious waste of the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 For 30k euros you can have mine, after ive found the boost leak obviously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 For 30k euros you can have mine, after ive found the boost leak obviously For €29k he could have mine, and I'd refund everyone plus a tenner each for inconvenience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'll probably move to MPSS when I get mine. Are you on the "Square" setup, Rob? Yeah I'll move MPSS next time and square set up although ATM I've no issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) What a thread, whilst we are on the topic I am going to test drive a GTR tomorrow Edited August 23, 2012 by Abz (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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