Is the auto box on an na any good

[chris0132]

I'm looking at getting an na supra and there aren't too many manuals around so started looking at autos as there's quite a few but should I just wait or are the autos actually any good I've for an is300 auto at the moment but that's a 5 speed and pretty good but heard that the auto in the supra is a 4 speed so don't know if that's gonna be as good

What they like guys?

[Slam]

Mine taken a beating. It's lasted a year of my driving. pretty sure top end is less than a manual

[mellonman]

Auto tt is great auto na or anything else na is just not good enough

[chris0132]

Are they not that good then there seems to be loads for sale not many manuals its only gonna do me for a few years then I can get a tt so just after a car I can have fun in

[Mace]

Cheap way to get a supra, not that cheap these days though, on the good side they're strong boxes don't tend to break. Its all about the looks with an n/a auto.

[Fly]

The na box serves the purpose of getting the limited hp from the na to the wheels. Apparently they are pretty weak if you start pushing up the hp. If you are content driving an auto na then that's fine but performance wise, if you ever consider updating look towards a new box. Keep looking you will be surprised what crops up. I was looking at an auto until my six speed found me

[chris0132]

That's made my mind up then lol manual it is just need my Lexus sold fingers crossed its soon though

[Shane]

The na auto box is slick and fast. Its a pleasure to drive and once driven most drivers admit they ,love them, even the manual diehards. Yes its true that don't handle power over the 300hp mark well but neither does the w58 on many na cars, but there is a guy on here who can cure that easily and relatively cheaply. The box was well ahead of its time when new and has stood the test of time.

[chris0132]

Is an auto na fast as a manual na then?

Not gonna up power just gonna make it look better then get a tt I'm a few years

[Josh42]

I'd say not mate, my aero top NA started life as an Auto and I converted it to a manual and I think it's quicker:)

[Fly]

Edit....

[chris0132]

The manual I went out on ie scott87's one felt way quicker than my is300 I know it's the same engine but different box but it shouldn't be too different to an auto supra

[Shane]

Have a look at the drag times, that would give you an indication of an difference. I have had a couple of na autos and loved the box. I drove a na w58 and it felt quicker off the mark but not sure it really was, its a perception IMO as the auto is more controlled.

Edited May 5, 2013 by Shane (see edit history)

[straightsix]

Have a look on the Lexus Owners Club - sure there was someone on there after an IS300

[chris0132]

Thanks for the heads up ill have a look mate

[L18msy]

My n/a manual is for sale in the classifieds if you are looking for one

Edited May 6, 2013 by L18msy (see edit history)

[Rich.2211]

Having driven both I'd go for the manual Chris. The auto box is great when mated to a TT lump but having driven an NA auto they feel really slow compared to a NA manual, albeit probably not much difference in real life. Josh42 is best to ask, he converted his from auto to manual with a lsd.

[chris0132]

Mate you don't understand how much I've been looking at yours it's stunning shame you wouldn't take a swap lol if mine sells for enough and yours is still there I'll probably make you an offer lol

[chris0132]

Having driven both I'd go for the manual Chris. The auto box is great when mated to a TT lump but having driven an NA auto they feel really slow compared to a NA manual, albeit probably not much difference in real life. Josh42 is best to ask, he converted his from auto to manual with a lsd.

 

Thanks for that rich that actually helps quite a bit someone just offered me a stripped out supra with a 4 point cage buckets harnesses and a body kit as swap plus 250 my way but I think ill keep looking but that was a manual

[Rich.2211]

Thanks for that rich that actually helps quite a bit someone just offered me a stripped out supra with a 4 point cage buckets harnesses and a body kit as swap plus 250 my way but I think ill keep looking but that was a manual

 

Any links to that Supra you've been offered mate? I may be cheeky and message the seller to see if he wants to sell the cage

[Swampy442]

Just drive an auto, make your own mind up. Gossip is just that, gossip. I wanted a 6 speed until I drove one, awful gearbox.

[chris0132]

Any links to that Supra you've been offered mate? I may be cheeky and message the seller to see if he wants to sell the cage

 

You have a pm mate

[chris0132]

Just drive an auto, make your own mind up. Gossip is just that, gossip. I wanted a 6 speed until I drove one, awful gearbox.

 

Yh I suppose that's the only thing I can do really just need to find some close by

[LOGIE]

Just drive an auto, make your own mind up. Gossip is just that, gossip. I wanted a 6 speed until I drove one, awful gearbox.

Short and straight to the point. Yet informative. +1 on all above

[LOGIE]

A lot of auto owners (or auto haters) prob don't drive it correctly. Its about throttle control, sinking the foot straight into the floor isn't the best way to go fast. Try imagining the pedal is stiff and trying to push it all the way down.. like trying to push it through thick mud.