BoostJunky86 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi All, Just a quick hello. Always had the bug for a MkIV Supra. With the cossie going up for sale thought I'd join up and see what's about and what to look out for. I apologise for stupid questions if I ask them Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysdan Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Hi tom I was a cossie man and nothing could come close I had 4 in the end. Till I drove a supra. What you looking for. TT6 or auto As for the stupid questions I wouldn't worrie about it mate I've been on here since 2008 and I still ask them. Welcome to the club Edited January 12, 2016 by sidewaysdan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Welcome dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhid Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I think the biggest shock for me was just how easy to drive the TTs are. Goes like stink if you prod it but very sedate on light throttle. Also, don't fear the jap imports (beware rust if it's been driven without underseal), if you talk to a specialist insurer I found they give almost the same price as for a UK car (about £20-25 different for me a year). Big old list of things to look for here: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?67644-What-to-check-when-buying-a-Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 got to be manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi tom I was a cossie man and nothing could come close I had 4 in the end. Till I drove a supra. What you looking for. TT6 or auto As for the stupid questions I wouldn't worrie about it mate I've been on here since 2008 and I still ask them. Welcome to the club Got to be manual I think. Wether that be an auto car and convert it or not I don't know. See what budget will allow once Cossie is sold. But think I've already spotted one I want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Don't get caught up in the whole manual thing, drive an auto, you may even like it! A lot of members here came in with manual fever and bought autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATT RR Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 to the club mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 As Swampy said mate, I have had both an Auto and Manual, TT and currently Single Turbo. Manual is awesome but Auto is a sterling box. Mash your foot and it doesn't hesitate to propel you at warp speed. Both have their individual brilliance and flaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 People seem to have huge auto stigma don't they? I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 People seem to have huge auto stigma don't they? I don't get it. depends on the cars usage. If mine were purely a weekend toy, I'd have a manual. Daily driver/ long distance tourer the tiptronic is best, though you have the renowned speed limiter issue that is expensive to sort properly. Auto beats them both by a huge margin on price and availability. Thankfully, there is a Supra to suit every use and budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Welcome Tom. What type of Cossie are you selling? I've always had a soft spot for them. I remember travelling up to a Fast Ford event in a convoy of Sapphire Cosworths, happy days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Welcome Tom. What type of Cossie are you selling? I've always had a soft spot for them. I remember travelling up to a Fast Ford event in a convoy of Sapphire Cosworths, happy days! Hi Stevie. I've currently an Auraulis blue Escort Cossie. 500bhp - 480ft/lbs Straight cut box 6 pot AP's Etc etc. Needs arches painting though and a few bits sorting. Gonna get them sorted and put it up for 25k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Not a stigma at all buddy. Just for what the car would be used for I want a manual. The other cars I'm looking at are auto/tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hi Stevie. I've currently an Auraulis blue Escort Cossie. 500bhp - 480ft/lbs Straight cut box 6 pot AP's Etc etc. Needs arches painting though and a few bits sorting. Gonna get them sorted and put it up for 25k Pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 you have seen the light at last, but we dont need another green supra in crawley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BoostJunky86 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Thought I'd pasted this Sorry. Spec list. 1996 Escort RS Cosworth Auralis Blue 60k Miles SPEC: ENGINE: Full Managment swap to Weber L8(big turbo management) from EECIV Harvey Gibbs/ SCS Built Engine, Built from Brand New 200 Block and New Head, spec: Oil Sprays Long Studded(6) Quaiffe Peg Driver pulleys Mountune cambelt BD16 Inlet BD14 Exhaust Cams, Nick Waples Ported and polished Head, matched inlet and throttle body Small Turbo YBP inlet Manifold Mahle pistons with valve cut out, WRC Headgasket Low Compression - 7.54:1 SCS 4x4 Big wing and baffled sump with Aeroquip oil return 2WD exhaust manifold and spacer Bailey Turbo Damper Garrett GT3076 Turbo, with bronze bearing carriers with .82 Exhaust housing.(V-Band) -31 Actuator Inline Oil filter to Turbo SCS spec Air Injectors Bailey breather with Aeroquip fittings, Header tank, Rocker Cover etc all in 'Crackle' black finish Forge Strut brace Airtec 70mm Black RS500 Style intercooler, Larger Radiator Uprated, slimine 2 speed fans and mounting plate. Group A K&N cone filter. All Blue silicon hoses, Nimbus GII Heatshielding for turbo. 3.5" Decat Exhaust system. Motorsport HT leads, Group A Coil Few shiny bits, for aesthetics, ie tanks lids and covers. 2 x external pumps and swirl pot fuel set up, fed by in tank uprated pump, all aeroquipped. -8 feed to fuel rail Live mapped by Harvey Gibbs. Peak boost 33Psi, holding 28Psi. Rev limit 7400Rpm. Dyno'd: 490+BHP 480+ FT/LBS EXTERIOR Fully Resprayed, bare shell and underside, Crystal morette headlights painted sidelights, smoked front indicators RS500 fog grills, Creative Carbon front splitter pack(inc hockey sticks) Wolf Carbon rear bottom spoiler lip. smoked side repeaters, nomad smoked rear lights Carbon Fibre front grill blanks WHEELS and TYRES 18x8" Compomotive MO6 in Anthracite with painted Auralis lips, wrapped in Yoko Parada Spec II's(225/40/18) with good tread left. Or 18x9" Rota Force in Gunmetal With 245/35/18 Yokohama S-Drives again very good tread. SUSPENSION Gaz Gold Coilovers, with Fast Road specced springs Fully Polybushed(whole car inc gearbox, exhaust, engine etc) Adjustable TCA's BRAKES Front - 362mm 6 Pot AP's(7040) with Ferodo DS2500 Pads(2 piece disc and alloy bells) Rear - R+B 300mm Rear Disc upgrade with DS2500 Pads(2 piece disc and alloy bells) Motul RBF600 Fluid TRANSMISSION MT75 Gearbox rebuilt by DPE with Straight Cut 2nd and 3rd Gear. Plated/Strenghtened front diff. Standard Rear diff. R&B reduced throw gear linkage. INTERIOR: Usual Lux Pack refinments Full Black Raven leather, in Very good condition, Sony Head Unit, Manual cooling switch for fans RS 4 Spoke Steering Wheel. Sunroof, Air Con removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Hello Tom. Ive still got my cossie and I don't think I'll ever be able to sell it. Yours looks simply incredible! What makes you want a supra? Are you in need of more power? I'd deffintly recommend driving an auto, I was dead against auto but I couldn't be happier with my UK spec auto now. Looks like there might be a few gearbox swaps coming soon that will handle more power than the stock auto...and won't be as rare as a good manual box... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Just always loved the shape. Fancy something bigger power, properly quick and RWD. One last hoorah before being sensible I guess lol I'm not sure I could sell it. But it's advertised. See how it goes. Needs to test drive a few supras I guess first. I haven't completely ruled it out and if the right car came along I would consider it. But just preference tells me manual. Then maybe in a few years get an RS6 or 35GTR then I've gotta go auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I love how you say 'properly quick' as if your cossie isn't quick enough haha Deffintly see if you can get yourself to a few meets or find a car to test drive, will help you decide what you really like. Like looking for any car, wait for one that's right for you, no point settling for somthing you don't like to start with. Maybe have a look at importing one? Torque gt down in Devon would be my recommendation for an importer. Good luck with the search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Yeah it's quick to be honest. But not 700-800bhp supra quick. Any local meets run near Gatwick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
and1c Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Nice Cossie! You would probably have to break it sadly to realise its value I guess? yes, that's the great thing about a supra. You can run 500rwhp all day long with a totally stock block and supporting mods of course. Good luck on your hunt. You will be wanting manual if you are wanting big hp. Or possibly a powerglide for drag only action. Or an upgraded auto box for easy street driving and a little less on the hp front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Yeah possibly. Can't bear to pull her apart just yet though. Had offers around 23 so not far off in 2 days advertising. Likely bring collected Saturday so will be on the hunt I think soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostJunky86 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Think she's getting collected Saturday. So be on the hunt soon I think. Sorry for all the questions that may follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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