Guest Henessey Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Im in the market for a Mark IV Supra, And I know about the pricing. My main Question is; From a rolling start, 40-60mph, is an automatic TT that much worse than a 6 speed? What im really asking is since it is an automatic and i cannot downshift to get the rpm that i want to start at, will i be just the same threat from a roll as from a dead stop? Second question: I have 3, well really 2 routes to go as for a supra. 1. automatic tt 2. 5 speed Na 3. 6 speed tt (id rather not) How much work/money/parts dose it usually take to get NA-T supras into the 10's quartermile wise and build 500 whp? Im aware the TT is a far better car off the bat, So if the answer to my 1st question is a good one, Im guessing tt automatic is right for me. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Auto = quicker mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 auto TT. simple as that. to get an na-t to reliably 500bhp and ten's for the quarter mile will need a LOT of cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 auto will beat a 6 speed maybe not to 60 iirc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I think a bpu auto is as quick as if not quicker than a bpu manual... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I think a bpu auto is as quick as if not quicker than a bpu manual... Why is that just purely because they change gear quicker, and stay in gear longer? I thought the auto's lost some BHp thru the transmission, would that not slow them down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucifer Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I think a bpu auto is as quick as if not quicker than a bpu manual... Correct, accept off the line unles syou ahve a high stall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Why is that just purely because they change gear quicker, and stay in gear longer? I thought the auto's lost some BHp thru the transmission, would that not slow them down? Basically because the rather good autobox shifts better than any human being in a straight line. It simply is foot to the floor for optimal performance. Human error or inexperience/technique can affect performance with the manual... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henessey Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Thanks guys, But from a rolling start, lets say a 40-130mph dash, do auto TTs perform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarjo Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Thanks guys, But from a rolling start, lets say a 40-130mph dash, do auto TTs perform? Wouldnt know mate - you're not allowed to go that fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Thanks guys, But from a rolling start, lets say a 40-130mph dash, do auto TTs perform? In my experience of driving on my long private driveway, I'd say 40-150 is really where the Auto TT shines. Phenominal (SP) power delivery all the way to the top, I'd say most people will bottle out long before the car does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadyn Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Pulls all the way to 170 leptons and beyond @ bpu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Get yourself a test drive and find out for yourself you will not be disappointed i can guarantee you that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 What im really asking is since it is an automatic and i cannot downshift to get the rpm that i want to start at.... You can downshift in an auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henessey Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 Wouldnt know mate - you're not allowed to go that fast oh i NEVER go fast. Wow thats very good. Around here an auto TT cost about 16-18k usd. If i were to import one to the states... anyone know the garbage I have to go through to ship, and legalize an RZ? The RHD would be a nice touch thanks alot guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 28, 2006 Share Posted May 28, 2006 oh i NEVER go fast. Wow thats very good. Around here an auto TT cost about 16-18k usd. If i were to import one to the states... anyone know the garbage I have to go through to ship, and legalize an RZ? The RHD would be a nice touch thanks alot guys when i was about to move to the states i enquired into this and they said that my car would have to be dismantled and then shipped in parts and then rebuilt over there nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Henessey Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 ^ I bet. Well as for built automatic transmissions... any examples? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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