cookci Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 any suggestions... think i want rid of my supra already. its not quick not fun and does too few MPG. looks stunning though so will be missed if i do decide to ditch it integra DC5 2.2? anyone ever driven one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 i take it you have an n/a then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Nissan Silvia S15a nice http://www.jm-imports.co.uk/cars_forsale_s15.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 buy a turbo with BPU mods and see if you think thats too slow mate:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Nissan Silvia S15a nice http://www.jm-imports.co.uk/cars_forsale_s15.htm "Deposit Taken" or did u just use it as a picture reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 i take it you have an n/a then? Ohhh lit the blue touch paper there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Ohhh lit the blue touch paper there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 yeah its a nasp :I its more of a cruiser really than anything however the MPG is terrible too. Turbo = even worse MPG hey? just been offered a new job but its further away hence me deciding to swap it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 that silvia is stunning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Turbo = even worse MPG hey? Yeah by about 1mpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 my friend has a dc5, i have driven one too, you'll be impressed, handles great, but i have friends who have n/a supras too and they don't complain about it being no fun, if you want the dc5 you'll have to rag it to make it feel quick with it's vtec and driving it hard most of the time which you will you'll find it'll do terrible mpg also unless you keep it out of vtec zone (the no fun zone), i had a civic type r with the same k20 engine in it (minus the better cams in the dc5) you had to really rev the nuts out of it and it has low torque, it a 2.0L not 2.2 unless you mean you want to put the 2.2 stroker kit on it, if this is what you want to do you'll need a hondata ecu it'll then be fairly quick, around 300bhp n/a will be thirsty and then it'll become a hand full with that power in a fwd car. i know lots about these motors so if you need anymore info fire away, it is a great car but will cost you, and i know someone selling a tuned one with even lairer cams and thottle bodies (itb's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Puma 1.7! Well it looks like a squashed Supra and they are very, very fun. Very slow but the mpg is good lol. Think you'd struggle to beat a DC2 for what you're after... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 dc2 is also good, but the dc5 has a much better tranny and engine, much strong and look alot better imo, but a fair bit more, my girlfriend had a 1.7 puma, was a great little handling car but pace wise you want to move forward my girlfriends now going for an s2000 after my advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 It's not a linear equation, but more performance generally comes from fuel consumption. More power=more fuel. I had a DC2 Integra, and yes it was reasonably economical if you were carrying miss daisy to and from sainsburys, but take it for a spirited drive and the fuel soon disappeared ! Fun tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 what about an FTO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 how does an FTO compare performance wise to a N/A supra? You will never get a quick car with 30-40mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 MGF ??? ;) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=50187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 it always amazes me when people moan about the mpg after they've bought a straight six 3 litre, honestly are people expecting 50 mpg out of a 1600kg 3 litre car, if you want mpg go buy a Yaris:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 i take it you have an n/a then? or buy a turbo with BPU mods and see if you think thats too slow mate:D or Yeah by about 1mpg Sod off the lot of you.!! NA does not mean slow, and you know it. Richie, no thank you for your membership pack from this NA driver I see, and Leett no thanks off you for extra beers etc last year ar JAE!! Beware of Mods guys !! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookci Posted March 21, 2006 Author Share Posted March 21, 2006 its not slow it just feels it i think it'd feel quite reasonable in a 6 speed manual instead! my circumstances are probably going to change... its a bit pointless keeping the supra really as id be spending most of my extra wage increase on petrol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Oh- fighting talk!!!! Running your mouth 'cos your car can't fight your battles??? (ofcourse I'm joking) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 This is a common problem with expensive cars that drop to 20% of their original price. They are often bought by people who don't realise that the running costs have not dropped to 20% neither has the cost of upkeep dropped - it has actually gone UP due to age and things falling apart (the reason behind the depreciation in the *first* place!) The n/a supra isn't exactly a car bought for power kicks either --- looks is what it's best at. Even the TT feels rather flat in stock form. Deceptively fast at high speed because it's so smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 any suggestions... think i want rid of my supra already. its not quick not fun and does too few MPG. if your looking for mpg buy a diesel, or a micra, IMHO if your worried about mpg you should give up on the sports car scene and if you want fast (which is not everything and sounds a bit boy racerish) then you have to sacrafice something which would be mpg not trying to get at ya mate just mpg and sports cars dont mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Sod off the lot of you.!! NA does not mean slow, and you know it. Leett no thanks off you for extra beers etc last year ar JAE!! touched a nerve did we? i dont think you'd ever turn down a beer:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 The new generation of turbo diesels is excellent in mpg and midrange torque. Highly recommended if you do lots of miles. Saves the supra from excess wear'n'tear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.