Mike M Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 That cheered me up a bit. That was just today, yesterday I went to change the discs on the g/fs clio and found one of the wheels was just about ready to fall off cos of the bearing. She did say it was making a funny noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Push it into the road, set it on fire and put the old girl out of her misery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 That's why I sold my car. It was sold within 4 weeks. I was getting bored of it. Time to move on. Next car - will be a Raw Striker purely as a track-car and I'm tempted with a Hayabusa engine and box. I really love the idea of the 6 speed sequential gearbox that would go with the Busa lump and that in can redline to 12k RPM. But the bike engine has peak torque is 100 ft lbs at 7k RPM. And peak BHP of 160 at 10k RPM. So, quite late in the rev range. ... Whereas the 4AGE engine which is as light as a fag packet. Horsepower 112 bhp @ 6,600 rpm Torque 97 ft lbs @ 4,800 rpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Lets have a bloody good look at it Mark, and see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Mark, I know exactly how you feel. My dislike of the car stems from wanting to do so much for it aesthetically and yet only getting to replace part after part of worn shite that, while it may only need doing once, still costs a small fortune. The Yorkshire roads are shite but my local wheel place do free tracking checks and I'm going to start popping in once a month. I get fed up with the car on a 'one week on, one week off' basis but then I'll give her a wash and she'll look all shiny and get positive comments and I go a bit giddy. In traffic she makes me proud. I look around at all the silver and black family boxes that you can't tell apart from one another and I think how happy I am that I'm in a bright pink red sportscar that'd leave all the others for dead while looking fabulous with it.... ...if only that fucking Matiz would get out of the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 For sure I've read them, but can't recall the problems. Totally understand though, haven't been able to drive mine for 2 months, it really loses it's appeal when its not working properly. I actually enjoy driving a 'normal' car now, it's nice to able to drive it without thinking 'what was that noise' or worrying it'll get bumped in the supermarket carpark. Got an '06 Ford Fiesta 1.4 right now, it's shit, but I don't care Would you go down the single route again? Many people seem to have got the 'what was that noise?' syndrome after going down that road... Too much hassle with too many variables to go worng...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I go through phases like this sometimes. But I always come back round to loving the car shortly afterwards - I'm a petrolhead at heart and just love cars - no matter what they are. Yep, I'm the same. My car has now done 980 miles since Feb 05 so I never really drive it. I spend ages away from the UK and when I'm back I always have something in pieces in the engine or interior or whatever!! It sounds funny but I too get frequently pissed off with my Supe but my enjoyment will come in a couple of weeks when its finished (and then Ill be away for 3-4 months again so won't see it) - so unfair!! JM, you probably need to just get back out on the road, otherwise, it may be a case that your shelf life for Supe interest has expired and you need to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I know what you mean Mark.I've been fed up with mine for months and I have not driven my car for 8-9 weeks.It's also for sale as it happens,but if I ever sold it I would buy another Supra right away.Hang in there bud.Oh and happy christmas all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraHuman Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Would you go down the single route again? Many people seem to have got the 'what was that noise?' syndrome after going down that road... Too much hassle with too many variables to go worng...? Very true.My next Supra will be bone stock I tell thy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soonto_HAS_soop Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 As the title said I have lost all intrest in it, the car has sat in the drive for nearly 3 weeks now and I have no desire to drive it. Come the end of January I am going to declare it off the road. Get away with ya man! I've not driven mine for close to 15 weeks now due to poor quality parts, and traders on here promising me things and then failing to supply after 5 weeks of chasing. I've also just spent over $1000 on it on parts from Dusty, and I have no thoughts of not enjoying it when I finally get it back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 i sold mine because i was bored of it. i bought myself an evo8 now and am loving it. complete different driving experience and although not as fast as my supe it is lots more fun. I do miss my supe though I think ill get myself another project supe in the new year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjodrell Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Mark, I know exactly how you feel. My dislike of the car stems from wanting to do so much for it aesthetically and yet only getting to replace part after part of worn shite that, while it may only need doing once, still costs a small fortune. The Yorkshire roads are shite but my local wheel place do free tracking checks and I'm going to start popping in once a month. I get fed up with the car on a 'one week on, one week off' basis but then I'll give her a wash and she'll look all shiny and get positive comments and I go a bit giddy. In traffic she makes me proud. I look around at all the silver and black family boxes that you can't tell apart from one another and I think how happy I am that I'm in a bright pink red sportscar that'd leave all the others for dead while looking fabulous with it.... ...if only that fucking Matiz would get out of the way. AMEN :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 SORN it and store it out of the way. Buy a cheap 300ZX and within a month I can guarantee the supe will be taxed again I know what you mean though. With mine I had a few electrical niggles left over from the previous owners gadget freakness on a budget. I put expensive seats in it, new tyres on it, changed all the oils in it and it just sat there for the majority of the year looking at me drive my diesel motor everywhere instead. When I added up the cost of 2000 miles motoring I almost cried and that was what made me sell it. I think I have never forgiven myself for that descision and have spent the time since trying to find an adequate replacement. I am hoping my next purchase will be the last one for a while as 4 cars in 2 years is just silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyin_scouseman Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Oh maaaaan cheer up you have a Jap Uber Super car FFS The car looks friggin gorgeous If it has problems mate then that's a bit of a hinderance which nobody likes when things on their motors go tits up, but that's all part and parcel of having a performance motor(thank F**K it ain't a Ferrari ). New years reselution: Get car fixed Get massive loan Get some monster upgrades Chin up mate and be proud to own that fine piece of Japanese Engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 It's not that mate, I would instantly buy another but you have seen the threads that I have posted with my troubles on this car (not the recent ones that are teething problems tbh). Mr name is Earl comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Mr name is Earl comes to mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 You didn't get it....thought it was fairly obvious Slowing down in the old age eh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 You didn't get it....thought it was fairly obvious Slowing down in the old age eh... I can read what you put, but it makes no sense, and isnt relevant to the thread I rather suspect old chap that you meant 'my name is Earl' in a sneaking sly underhand dig at Marks nature that you seem to think is that of a simpleton, when it is not, which is a bit out of line.... Its my job to take the piss out of Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Its my job to take the piss out of Mark Oh! so I'm redundant now then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Oh! so I'm redundant now then! Sorry, you can assist if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I can read what you put, but it makes no sense, and isnt relevant to the thread I rather suspect old chap that you meant 'my name is Earl' in a sneaking sly underhand dig at Marks nature that you seem to think is that of a simpleton, when it is not, which is a bit out of line.... Its my job to take the piss out of Mark Nope, didn't mean it that way at all.......try again.....wasn't meant to be sinister at all......I have every faith in you figuring it out else the simpleton chalice is yours to keep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 Anything to do with karma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I dont watch MY name is Earl, i dont know what Mr name is Earl means, and its not like i care....back on topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 I dont watch MY name is Earl, i dont know what Mr name is Earl means, and its not like i care....back on topic No shit sherlock, knew the title simpleton would get you out of your closet Anything to do with karma? correctomundo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 23, 2006 Share Posted December 23, 2006 So what has Mark, his troubles with his car and his feelings towards his car got to do with karma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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