Guest Essex_RS Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Alright guys, If I am looking to buy a Supra, whats the best way to go about it and which is better the UK TT or import cars? Someone told me the insurance is alot more on imports? Pro's / Cons?! Cheers Essex_RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Have a look using mate - this has been asked soooooooooooooo many times, you'll find loads of info, anything specific once you've had a look, post up. Theres a fair bit of info in the resources tab up top too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 OH MY GOD!!! Please do a quick search on this, there's tons of info on here and it's all ver opinionated. They're both very good cars /diplomacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 If no one else will say it then I will!! UK'S ARE LARDY AND SLOW WITH DILDOS ON THE BUMPER! Dude will be along shortly to second that!! :p Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Yes, please buy a J-Spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Essex_RS Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Isn't insurance more expensive on imports? Isn't the UK version a higher spec'd car generally? Essex_RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Use the Luke! Let it guide you........... Seriously mate, all these q's can be answered by a good read through the threads that will come up on a search with "jspec vs uk" or whatever, and make your own decisions, theres pros and cons on each, just depends which one for you the pros matches yours needs best........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Many UK's are now being 'De-horned' thank god as a lot of pedestrians were injuring themselves on the frontal protrusions (pic at the end of post) unfortunatly we are seeing a lot of instances of rear intrusion in UK owners , this is normally caused by something like a milkfloat 'slipstreaming' the ugly bug and the UK then applying its one good trait the brakes and said milkfloat nters the rear at a great pace !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 The J-Spec is far superior, buy two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Essex_RS, FWIW some people say the UK and Jap spec insurance is now the same and it may well be for some companies but from my actual experience of owning both the UK can be insured both easier and very much cheaper. Also the banter on here about UK v J-spec is just that, banter. Both are extremely fast cars as standard (stock UK sub 14s 1/4 and true 160+ top end) IMO you won't be disappointed by either car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 bet it moves fast than the original fitment If you want a younger car it's going to have to be j-spec or a 7year old uk.... which is heavier..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Timwildman bet it moves fast than the original fitment Kin right , but that wouldnt be hard , my mum moves faster than a UK !!!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Oh lordy lordy, it was only a matter of time before Dude found this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop Dude will be along shortly to second that!! :p Told Ya!! All we need now is Chris Wilson to put a word in, and the thread is finished! :thumbs: Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Soonto"HAS"soop Told Ya!! All we need now is Chris Wilson to put a word in, and the thread is finished! :thumbs: Ben.. He doesnt need to .......... see my sig !!!!!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by dude He doesnt need to .......... see my sig !!!!!!! Dude:flame Dev THIS THREAD IS OVER! Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Just having a laugh at your sig.. if you had better traction control (uk spec) you might be able to go faster in the conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Bobbeh Just having a laugh at your sig.. if you had better traction control (uk spec) you might be able to go faster in the conditions Yes, but I have a facelift, so have the so called "better" traction, it's still crap, and still gets turned off. Much more fun and impressive power sliding out of corners and from standstill. :D Plus J-Specs are lighter so are easier to do it! :p :D Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Bobbeh Just having a laugh at your sig.. if you had better traction control (uk spec) you might be able to go faster in the conditions MKIV supra traction control phase test 1)J-spec traction control, uk traction control, J-spec facelift traction control. In less than 40 word describe the benefits of the 3 systems. Points will be awarded for fastest launch, and 60ft reaction time. 2) Most likely system to save your arse in the wet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Timwildman MKIV supra traction control phase test 1)J-spec traction control, uk traction control, J-spec facelift traction control. In less than 40 word describe the benefits of the 3 systems. Points will be awarded for fastest launch, and 60ft reaction time. 2) Most likely system to save your arse in the wet..... 1. I don't bloody care, it's crap I turn it off. 2. RLTC Ben.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Bobbeh Just having a laugh at your sig.. if you had better traction control (uk spec) you might be able to go faster in the conditions Not fast enough to outrun Plod though !!!!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 You'd be suprised actually John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 The problem with both JDM and UK traction control systems is they both have a fixed time delay before they do anything. ie once the systems detect a difference in front and rear wheel speeds there is a fixed time before either system does anything about it. Both systems work by shutting a butterfly in the throttle body cutting the power not very subtle. The UK system also adds progressive pressure to the brake system until the difference in wheel speeds is back to normal. The time delay is fine if you are driving slowly as not too much ground is covered. But if you are moving fast a lot has happened by the time the systems cuts in, and does it cut in!!!, often killing power too much and leaving you floundering. The best thing to do with either system is turn itoff or disable it completely. They are both great cars, you will enjoy which ever you get. But just remember you enjoy a JDM car more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon F Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Buy an import. The UK cars are shite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Originally posted by Gordon F Buy an import. The UK cars are shite I like this man !!!!!!!!! Dude :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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