Guest miniboy11 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 hi guys i am new to the forum i am most probably going to buy a supra in december time i have always loved them and i am at the age now where i can insure one the only problem being i have my much beloved mini cooper s 05 plate which i have spent a lot of hard earned cash on which is running 248bhp but most of the money has gone on suspension parts and colour coding exterior etc. to make the most money from my car i am going to have to put it back to standard and sell the performance parts etc but before i do that i need to go out in a supra i have never actually been in one so i need this to make the decision to start breaking the car as i really am attached to my mini. so just wondering if anybody would be kind enough to take me for a quick spin i would pay the petrol you use etc. i live in essex so anyone kind enough around this area would be very very much appreciated. i would go have a look at one thats for sale but i wont have the money until december so i dont want to waste the sales persons time if you get me many thanks leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What type of Supra you looking for, no good going for a ride in a TT if you are looking at NA's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 whereabouts in essex are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest miniboy11 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sorry I should have said which supra I was looking at I was looking at getting a manual tt and somewhere down the line I want to go single if gI can find one I will buy a single supra in December but there isn't too many floating around. I live in colchester aswel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Sorry I should have said which supra I was looking at I was looking at getting a manual tt and somewhere down the line I want to go single if gI can find one I will buy a single supra in December but there isn't too many floating around. I live in colchester aswel There have been several singles for sale lately, still some great cars on here now for sale, I would be happy to take you out on mine in a couple of weeks if you can get to Purfleet, or maybe come over to the bluewater meet and get a look at a few cars BIG step from 200BHP mini to a 600BHP RWD single supra, I would get a ride in a BPU car and see what you think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 i'd be happy to take you out for a spin mate in a couple of weeks, got a slipping clutch atm but it should be sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I would get a ride in a BPU car and see what you think I should be bpu then too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 i'd be happy to take you out for a spin mate in a couple of weeks, got a slipping clutch atm but it should be sorted soon I have an almost new stock clutch coming out of my car early next week if you need a clutch for a good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for the offer mate but unfortunately i'm still on the 5 speed box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for the offer mate but unfortunately i'm still on the 5 speed box Time for a 6 speed then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 What type of Supra you looking for, no good going for a ride in a TT if you are looking at NA's His mini will be quicker than any NA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I like the NA manual, great start to Supra ownership Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I like the NA manual, great start to Supra ownership Whats your opinion on an NA Auto? Poverty model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Whats your opinion on an NA Auto? Poverty model? As good as the auto box is I find the NA engine does not mate well with the auto gearbox, makes it feel very sluggish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 As good as the auto box is I find the NA engine does not mate well with the auto gearbox, makes it feel very sluggish Know exactly what you mean. Hoping to get a 6 speed box in sometime next year depending on how work goes then when im 24-25 go TT-BPU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 photos of mini?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilentAgro Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 As good as the auto box is I find the NA engine does not mate well with the auto gearbox, makes it feel very sluggish Yeah. It is pretty damn slow. Need at least 1 turbo in the car damn it!! >. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 There have been several singles for sale lately, still some great cars on here now for sale, I would be happy to take you out on mine in a couple of weeks if you can get to Purfleet, or maybe come over to the bluewater meet and get a look at a few cars BIG step from 200BHP mini to a 600BHP RWD single supra, I would get a ride in a BPU car and see what you think I went from a 190bhp astra to a 600bhp supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtin90 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Welcome. Also interested in seeing pics of the mini and whereabouts are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I went from a 190bhp astra to a 600bhp supra err.....well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest miniboy11 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 thanks a lot for all the replies guys i may have to take you up on that offer (tooquicktostop) your only an hour away so not too bad if you wouldnt mind letting me no when you are free. i am in colchester. the mini is no slouch i have had a run in with some fast cars and not done too bad i ran a 13.9 at santa pod this month but i have done the mini more for handling its a lot of fun here is my project thread on minitorque plenty of pics etc on here and whats been done http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f273/leon-black-minge-25121/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I went from a 190bhp astra to a 600bhp supra And broke the bloody gearbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 thanks a lot for all the replies guys i may have to take you up on that offer (tooquicktostop) your only an hour away so not too bad if you wouldnt mind letting me no when you are free. i am in colchester. the mini is no slouch i have had a run in with some fast cars and not done too bad i ran a 13.9 at santa pod this month but i have done the mini more for handling its a lot of fun here is my project thread on minitorque plenty of pics etc on here and whats been done http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f273/leon-black-minge-25121/ Bpu Supra's "Stage 1" can run 1/4 mile in low 13's maybe a high 12 if you have it running well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 thanks a lot for all the replies guys i may have to take you up on that offer (tooquicktostop) your only an hour away so not too bad if you wouldnt mind letting me no when you are free. i am in colchester. the mini is no slouch i have had a run in with some fast cars and not done too bad i ran a 13.9 at santa pod this month but i have done the mini more for handling its a lot of fun here is my project thread on minitorque plenty of pics etc on here and whats been done http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f273/leon-black-minge-25121/ Sure, should be out of the garage in 2 weeks, will be around 600 bhp all being well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Welcome Miniboy. May be good to try and get a spin in a few different types of Supra to match your driving style and expectations. I had a NA 5 speed and loved it. I now have a TT and don't really enjoy it as much as the NA. I could throw the NA about and always feel in control. The TT will bite you if you are not careful. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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