Crossy Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I have a Tiptronic system in my Supra... Decided I'm going to be "That Guy" and get a leather cover for it with a replacement stick for shows, as I'm sick of people pressing up against the window staring through and ignoring the rest of the car Saw a really clean set in someone's car over the last year at a show and can't remember at all who's it was or where it was from! Any information as to where I can get these would be welcome. Have actually enjoyed my Tipteonic system a lot more than I thought I would have so have delayed the switch to a manual box in preference of saving some money towards a few things on my house haha. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) I can't help you with sourcing anything and it's your choice but who gives a f*@k what other people think. Everyone knows autos are quicker, especially with VVT-i Yes, it's a tiptronic so what. Tiptronic transmissions were developed by Porsche back in 1990. You now have a portmanteau word being widely used, Manumatic. An automatic transmission that allows convenient driver control of gear selection. Used by Alpina, Aston, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz & Porsche to name a few. Don't see many people snubbing them because of this type of transmission. Don't let others peoples lack of understanding or blinkered attitude affect they way you feel about your car and how it looks. If you wanted a more modern feel find yourself a nice Toyota or Lexus steering wheel with flappy paddles to update the look. Good luck with what ever you decide Take a look here - http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?318422-Quicksilver-progress-thread-00-TT-Tiptronic-Facelift-Yaris-wheel-fully-fitted&p=4094623&viewfull=1#post4094623 Edited January 4, 2020 by Frank Bullitt Link added. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Completely agree. Have had the discussion of Manual v Tiptronic discussion and most people who have the understanding of cars completely agree. Even shocked myself how much I enjoy using it when compared to how fast I believed I would want to swap boxes. I just cant go through another show season of having some little bastard with a Financed Fiesta putting their hands on the car pearing through the window to say "Uhhhhh it ain't Manual" haha. Just means I dont have to have the conversation with the uneducated! Any true Supra fan would notice the shape of the area around the gear stick anyway even with a leather gator over it. It's something I have made my mind up on though after seeing someone who has 1 this show season just gone, looked so tidy! Just wish I could remember who it was haha. Thanks anyway though mate! All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I used to get that ‘Oh, it’s an auto’ remark at shows all the time when I owned my aerotop, it does get tiring!! I have even heard it at shows when standing near other members cars, I contemplated doing as you’re thinking lol. After 7 years of an auto I never got round to doing it, owned my TT6 for 5 years and amazing how popular it is just because it’s a manual and not an auto. I was offered your white Supra when I was waiting for my TT6 to be sourced by JM Imports, but I held out for a TT6 and then my green Supra came up. The guy before you picked up your one the same day I picked mine up, here’s a photo when I picked mine up with yours in the background http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=234249&stc=1&d=1578156829 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bullitt Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Was your car previously owned by a guy called Mike? If it's his car, you have bought yourself a lovely motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Absolutely love that, such a small world! Honestly made up with mine and love the Tiptronic system way more than I thought I ever would, especially as the Supra slowly develops part by part over the months as time passes, but that conversation with people really does grate on me at shows. I end up getting so fed up of explaining the whole process I plan to go through to people who stop listening half way through; just hoping a cover will defer that conversation at least. The colour of DJG always amazes me in pics and even more so in person. Has to be up there as nicest colour especially in the sun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Yeah it was Mike's old one. Only met him twice, once to view it, once to buy it. Really nice guy though! The car was spotless when I bought it, and has only got cleaner as I've taken parts off to get to hard to reach areas, the underside is crazy clean for its age. Have owned it 2 years now, man time passes quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Yep that's Mike's. Top guy still see him every now and then. We went to Daikoku nights at Caffeine & Machine recently and he badly misses this Supra ! He now has an old Honda Civic Type R so not quite the same...! Pic taken a few years ago when we had a couple of meets. That car was pristine and Mike treated it like a baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 You know what costs no money or heartache to change parts out? Not giving a shit Just rise above it, put the faster auto box into S for smugness and bask in being superior to gear shifting apes lol. Just dont worry about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 As a 'gear shifting ape', I quite enjoy the luxury of an automatic transmission. One thing is for sure, the automatic transmission is such a pleasure to drive when compared to the mechanical clunkiness that is the manual transmission. Some would even go as far as saying the automatic box is more suited to the Supra, especially the later tiptronics. Ultimately, it's your pride and joy, so don't let others bog you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 I'm not concerned what people think of the Tiptronic honestly, I was it's own critic when I first picked it up, but God it changed my mind on it quickly. Absolutely no different to a flappy paddle system when I put it in manual mode (Its always in Manual mode mind...) Its simply just for shows so that I can chuck it over and have to chat less with people who aren't overly interested in what I have to say, because they wont be intelligent enough to notice haha. Everyone the last 2 years I've met have been massively impressed by it aswell, I mean who doesnt love a Supra ride anyway mind! Appreciate all the comments though. I've just been picked up as a sponsor for Juicy Details aswell on a lighter note, 1 of a few lucky people from over 1000 applicants they had to sift through. Discount code will be with me soon and I'll post it in here on a much more relevant thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I'm not concerned what people think of the Tiptronic honestly, I was it's own critic when I first picked it up, but God it changed my mind on it quickly. Absolutely no different to a flappy paddle system when I put it in manual mode (Its always in Manual mode mind...) Its simply just for shows so that I can chuck it over and have to chat less with people who aren't overly interested in what I have to say, because they wont be intelligent enough to notice haha. Everyone the last 2 years I've met have been massively impressed by it aswell, I mean who doesnt love a Supra ride anyway mind! Appreciate all the comments though. I've just been picked up as a sponsor for Juicy Details aswell on a lighter note, 1 of a few lucky people from over 1000 applicants they had to sift through. Discount code will be with me soon and I'll post it in here on a much more relevant thread If you must, maybe just throw a jacket or a cloth over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Yep I get it at shows but as soon as I take them out in it for the sporting bears charity they soon shut up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Reviews Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 The customary questions every Supra owner should get/be used to are: 1- "is it a manual"; followed swiftly by 2- "is a thousand horsepower". In that order. Part and parcel of Supra ownership around the world I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 The customary questions every Supra owner should get/be used to are: 1- "is it a manual"; followed swiftly by 2- "is a thousand horsepower". In that order. Part and parcel of Supra ownership around the world I'm afraid. Number 1 question I got asked for 7 years with my first Supra and 5 years of owning my current Supra, has always been- 1- Is it NA or TT? Followed by.... 2- Is it manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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