Guest zrchris Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I have been on the forum for a short while now just browsing, but I have now decided to go ahead with my ambition of owning a supra. abit about me zrchris, from the Norwest. the name comes from being an mg zr owner after spending 5 or so years and every penny to try and scrape 400hp out of my zr I sold it 2 weeks ago to pursue a supra. I have learnt a valuable lesson over the last few years do it once and right, so with this build I intend to try and stick to it this time. (The mg took several attempts due to compromise on parts to save money here and there) I’m unsure of what my exact plan is yet either na turbo or tt so single all depends what comes up for sale over the up and coming months. The only things set in stone for now are it has to be a manual. My ideal is a 6 speed twin aero (but looking at car for sale they are all nice standard examples and would be a shame to take originality away from them………… as well as a 15k price tag!) I always like the idea of built not bought but cash always makes the decisions especially with a new addition to my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome Chris. You may pick up some valuable info from the NW members. There are meets usually in the Wigan/Preston area. If you want around 400Hp then I would get a TT and BPU it if it isn't already. You could then go single if you need to. If a decent built single came up at the right price then it would make good financial sense to buy it. Good luck. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zrchris Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 thanks harvard, that was my thinking all depending what i learn over the next few months of research that may be what i do........just bide my time and wait for the right car to come for sale. am i correct in saying 600hp is safe on a stock bottom end (i will be using meth to protect anyway but dont want to rely on it) thanks chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 thanks harvard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome to the club, theres a single turbo in the for sale section at the min for a cracking price, it might be worth test driving a tt bpu and a single first though Good luck with your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zrchris Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 am i missing something ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Not missing something as such. Harvard will explain... Welcome btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome mate, Where abouts are you...? Plenty of knowledge on the forum to pick at. Btw the never made an aero tt manual over here, all would be auto unless they have been converted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 An MG ZR you say Pics of the ZR I am sure I will remember it, wasn't red by any chance was it ? I too came from an MG ZR to a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Harold wont be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 am i missing something ? It's a touchy subject but hardly anyone can spell my name correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 thanks harvard, that was my thinking all depending what i learn over the next few months of research that may be what i do........just bide my time and wait for the right car to come for sale. am i correct in saying 600hp is safe on a stock bottom end (i will be using meth to protect anyway but dont want to rely on it) thanks chris Yes 600bhp is fine on a stock bottom, some people run even more than that! You wont need meth just make sure you get an descent ECU to control it all properly and use quality parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calzo21 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hello and welcome! Just IMO I would do a number of test drives! As I'm sure you are well aware the driving experience is very different from a high powered FWD to a powerful RWD. You may find a BPU 6 speed a good drive but perhaps a bit slow compared to your ZR. Many many moons ago I had a BRM and chap in the club had a Honda powered 200 (very similar platform) it was running 435hp and rapid! I would compare it a small ish single i.e. 575-600 hp. I went through about every stage with my Supra and it cost a small fortune so if you're after something rapid I would look for a ready done 6 speed small single. Then if you've not done something like this before I would do one of these:- http://www.catdrivertraining.co.uk/ Best mod you can do I'm sure I'll see you a NW meet Harold wont be happy Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zrchris Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thank you for for all the welcome messages sory if i have spelt someones name wrong my spelking is crap generaly as you will all notice. That is a very nice zr i miss mine! I had a blue mk 2 Aries pistons 86mm Pauter rods Piper 270 cams Piper ajustable pullys Tubular manifold 2.5" turbo back exhaust Gt3071r Rc 750 cc injectors Dta r8 pro It was an adventure but one i am glad to get away from as folk just dont apriciate them. Also i am from wigan and i will certainly come to a NW mert. Il pop up in the shitroen dispatch (bathroom blue) haha (i ride motocross so needed a van :-) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Im only round the corner in Leigh.. More than welcome to have a testdrive of mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) Thank you for for all the welcome messages sory if i have spelt someones name wrong my spelking is crap generaly as you will all notice. That is a very nice zr i miss mine! I had a blue mk 2 Aries pistons 86mm Pauter rods Piper 270 cams Piper ajustable pullys Tubular manifold 2.5" turbo back exhaust Gt3071r Rc 750 cc injectors Dta r8 pro It was an adventure but one i am glad to get away from as folk just dont apriciate them. Also i am from wigan and i will certainly come to a NW mert. Il pop up in the shitroen dispatch (bathroom blue) haha (i ride motocross so needed a van :-) ) What area of Wigan are you. There are quite a few Wigan members. We are in Aspull..!! Edited March 18, 2013 by Havard spelling (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Thank you for for all the welcome messages sory if i have spelt someones name wrong my spelking is crap generaly as you will all notice. That is a very nice zr i miss mine! I had a blue mk 2 Aries pistons 86mm Pauter rods Piper 270 cams Piper ajustable pullys Tubular manifold 2.5" turbo back exhaust Gt3071r Rc 750 cc injectors Dta r8 pro It was an adventure but one i am glad to get away from as folk just dont apriciate them. Also i am from wigan and i will certainly come to a NW mert. Il pop up in the shitroen dispatch (bathroom blue) haha (i ride motocross so needed a van :-) ) I take it you were running a T series then ? Always wanted to do a T series on mine but feared it would ruin the handling a bit with that big heavy lump up front. I will at some point buy a 220 coupe as I love them even if they are an old rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zrchris Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I have recently moved from aspull (st davids crescent) to hindley green (near kebab king) so quite near you both! And I won’t test drive but a passenger ride would be nice (not a fan of driving other peoples pride and joys). And ye Tyson I rude the Honda bread t series it wasn’t as light and nimble as the k but it didn’t kill it as much as I expected it to. Once complete it weight 1150 (ish). i wouldnt mind a 220 gsi hatch best rover ever made imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 when you drive the supra you will realise theres no auch thing as a "best" rover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zrchris Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 haha hopfully we will soon see jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahlil Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 welcome mate, and all the best on finding your new pride and joy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
add heywood Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Oooo kebab king lol. Was just at the gym on swan lane in the car this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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