Guest Malamute Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hello all, how are you doing ? I am a newbie, please be gentle with me, I wish to obtain your words of advice and wisdom on the subject of which to go for an N/A or a TT. I currently have an FTO but cannot help drooling over any Supra that I see. I know that a TT will give me what I want power and performance wise, but I am worried about turbo's blowing etc etc. Will the N/A give me a big grin or will it be a similar experience to the FTO or an ST202 Celica that I used to drive ? I really would like an Aerotop but finding a Twin Turbo Aerotop is like finding hens teeth - I do not want to be dissapointed by purchasing the N/A Aerotop and finding that it does not give me anymore than the Celica or FTO. Many thanks for your patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hello! As an NA aerotop owner I am not disappointed with its performance and lets face it the "pose" factor is huge. I've never driven a TT but have been out in one and the difference in acceleration between the two is pretty noticeable. I suppose the best way forward for you is to go out in one and see for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Both versions will be faster that what you drove previously. The turbos are strong, good for 100k miles and many go even further, they only blow-up premauterely when people max the boost out of them. If you find a mid (50k) example, UK or J-Spec you'll be find for years, and i'd even say you would with 100k milers. too. Good luck in your hunt for the hens teeth, there are some out there... somewhere Go TT tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle kev Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Hello. I was the same. unsure weather to get a TT or N/A. my advice is dont have a go in a TT cos you'll want one ! if you have a go in a N/A and its not enough. Then try a TT. Happy hunting ! kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 TT all the way... I'm not saying the N/A is a bad car just that as you get into the scene and start going to meets etc, you may find yourself wishing you had got the TT after all if you buy an N/A. There has been quite a few threads on here over time from people in that very position enquiring about converting a N/A to TT. Everyone agrees it's a lot cheaper to have just bought the TT in the first place. Cheers:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted May 13, 2004 Share Posted May 13, 2004 Do you want to go fast, or do you want open top motoring? If you're happy to pootle and pose then get the N/A aerotop, (I'm sorry N/A owners:D) if you want shattering performance from a standard car, with lots more easily obtainable, then its no contest, TT all the way. Aerotops are really cool, TT ones especially, but don't get too hung up on it, remember its the UK we're living in. I guarantee the top will spend more time ON the car than OFF Saying that, when its sunny, I really miss my MR2 T-Tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I think Uncle Kevs advice had to be the best there http://www.shaunssite.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/new_notworthy.gif Also Im lucky enough to be able to drive both, but after driving the TT for over a year, even after now only driving the NA for the last 4 months, it still feels slow in comparison to the TT. Once you drive a TT your expectations really do raise the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 The N/A is faster than the FTO so if you're happy with your current performance then I'm pretty certain you'll be happy with a nat-asp aero top. Of course the TT will be faster although my non modded car doesn't feel as "blisteringly" fast as many owners report. The turbos will last a long time if cared for. i.e. idling after a fast run etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I've had both a NA and now have a TT. To be honest the TT makes me INsurance costs aren't a great deal more if any and you get Slip Control and active spoiler with TT most NA's you don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 I think the general advice is: Only get the N/A if it's an aerotop. Otherwise go TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by Malamute I really would like an Aerotop but finding a Twin Turbo Aerotop is like finding hens teeth just out of interest (and with the sun shining brightly today:) ), what would an stock aerotop TT be worth ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 well ? ....................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by Roy just out of interest (and with the sun shining brightly today:) ), what would an stock aerotop TT be worth ? I'll give you £50 for her mate...... http://www.shaunssite.co.uk/forum/images/smiles/smile_idea.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 £60 if it had a rear wing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by 200SX Boy £60 if it had a rear wing... You might want to knock £20 off as no.2 turbo was missing a while back...... So bidding up to £40, any more advances......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 And by the looks of the avatar the roof panel is missing too. That's gonna cost. I think we're down to £30 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Originally posted by 200SX Boy And by the looks of the avatar the roof panel is missing too. That's gonna cost. I think we're down to £30 now. Going once.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Malamute Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 Thanks for all your replies, its nice to see a forum that actually communicates well. I am going to take Uncle Kevs advice initially and try out the n/a aerotop, see what the grin factor is before buying that red aerotop tt in the trader Thanks again folks and hope to speak with you all again soonest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 14, 2004 Share Posted May 14, 2004 As an N/A aero owner that is in the middle of sorting out a TT conversion then I would say that if you don't mind the hassle have a look around for a nicely priced N/A aero. If you like a nice interior get that leathered up. Put your own individual ICE in. Spend a bit of cash on the exterior if kits are your thing. Do the big brake conversion (which requires 17" wheels). Then when you have all this done look at the info I will be providing on how to do a TT conversion and do that. Woolah you have an individual TT aero on a more installment plan style way and get to drive the car in the meantime. So far I am doing mine with cast off bits from this site and ebay specials and group buys from here. I expect my bills to be running at close to 5 grand by the time I get my TT engine installed but bear in mind my car value before I started was circa £7k to be generous, when I have the TT conversion done with my other mods I am insuring it for £13k so it is worth going this route on a financial basis. It is a lot of hassle and a lot of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffvalenti Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Originally posted by dangerous brain I expect my bills to be running at close to 5 grand by the time I get my TT engine installed but bear in mind my car value before I started was circa £7k to be generous, when I have the TT conversion done with my other mods I am insuring it for £13k so it is worth going this route on a financial basis. It is a lot of hassle and a lot of work. Whats the insurance like on a modified N/A? Sometimes they want more than a standard TT. I know it doesn't make much sense, but then most insurance quotes don't seem to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Well the insurance hike for 40 % more power with a supercharger was only £138 on a £450 annual policy so with the modifications being standard toyota parts for a similar power hike I forsee a similar rise in insurance costs. That is based on tesco's actually re-insuring me this year. Seems they have a thing about insuring SZ supras at the mo going on the thread trend at the mo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 Personally, I never even considered a N/A. I knew that after owning a n/a for 5 mins I'd be kicking myself for not getting the TT. I'm sure that all N/A owners would tell you the same if they're being honest. As for Aerotops, you can get TT ones but I believe that most are N/As. I guess Aerotops are OK if you like that sort of thing but they're a bit 80's looking and leave you open to all those "chestwig" type comments. So . . . Short answer : Buy a Hardtop TT Longer answer : If you're unsure whether you want a N/A or a TT then you should take several of both for a long test drive - then buy a TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 16, 2004 Share Posted May 16, 2004 You wanna hard top TT performer get an RX7 lol. You want a tasty roof off car get an aero supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by Jake I guess Aerotops are OK if you like that sort of thing but they're a bit 80's looking and leave you open to all those "chestwig" type comments. OMG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Originally posted by Jake I guess Aerotops are OK if you like that sort of thing but they're a bit 80's looking and leave you open to all those "chestwig" type comments. is there going to be a group buy on chest wigs? if so i'm in...... ......BTW Jake can you tell me where i can get my Mkiv supra. net pipe and slippers now that i'm in the auto brigade:) i was never a huge aero fan but this weekend has been fun with one. Auto is fine, but all things being equal ie price availability etc then i'd have a manual. I don't really use the TT's extra over the NA that often, but its nice to have it there for the odd blat or to make overtaking easier etc....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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