Justin Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 Did about 250 miles today split into 2 journeys. On the return leg I discovered that the area around the gear lever was quite hot as was the handbrake handle. It seemed that heat was radiating from the bottom of the stick. Is this norm? Anyone else find this? Could it be the night lights underneath? Confession: I did slip it into N whilst driving at 30 to hear my new Blitz under revs, only one time though. Is this A) a twatish thing to do and B) Maybe contributed to the heat from the auto box area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted May 17, 2002 Share Posted May 17, 2002 i just got my car back from a service and i noticed that aswell, but mine is a 6sp manual. is this normal. they changed the gearbox oil to fully synthetic, rather then a automatic transmission fluid. whould this make a differance ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 17, 2002 Author Share Posted May 17, 2002 Mike, what an histerical signature note you have there mate. The way I look at it is this: I've been with my missus 7 years (not married tho) and she ain't having me mota. What is best - Not getting the same old sex from her indoors and driving your very own Supra ............. or getting the same old sex and watching your missus drive your Supra whilst you drive around in her Renault 19 ROFL :p :p :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesca Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Isn't it a shame all women don't have their own Supra....which she lets you borrow if you are VERY good...... Why don't you buy her one too, think how grateful she'd be!! Although having said that, I prefer my Supra too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Back on thread. Justin have you checked your ATF condition or level.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Originally posted by michel lane i just got my car back from a service and i noticed that aswell, but mine is a 6sp manual. is this normal. they changed the gearbox oil to fully synthetic, rather then a automatic transmission fluid. whould this make a differance ? My 6 speed gets warm as well. The Getrag gearbox used in the Supra should only have the original specified oil ONLY by all accounts...problems with other oils have been noted in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 On the auto box if the ATF gets too hot the MANU light will flash for several seconds, the box will only allow auto mode until the temperature drops back to normal. The system self protect by automatically switching to normal mode. The manual does not give any warning about putting the car into neutral whilst driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Originally posted by francesca Isn't it a shame all women don't have their own Supra....which she lets you borrow if you are VERY good...... Why don't you buy her one too, think how grateful she'd be!! Although having said that, I prefer my Supra too I think all ladies should have Supras Fran. Appologies for the slightly sexist comments above, I know you are one of the few ladies in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 18, 2002 Author Share Posted May 18, 2002 Back to the thread. No Phil I haven't checked it - errrrrrrm, where is the level indicator located? I'm going to be down your way today to pick up my whifin spoiler you might hear me this time with me new baffle-less Blitz All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Drop in and I will show you, how to check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesca Posted May 18, 2002 Share Posted May 18, 2002 Justin - no offense at all, Mike's sig cracked me up too! And most 'ladies' I know are scared witless of the Supe! Don't know what they are missing eh. Got over being a feminist years ago, if we can't laugh at ourselves who else! BTW sorry to be Ms Threadhijack chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted May 19, 2002 Share Posted May 19, 2002 Thanks for all your replys, i dont think its much to worry about now and yes still not getting sex....... arent wemon a pain in the ass !!!! especially when they dont get there one way. I even suggested for her to part exchange her renualt for a supra, her answer was "will it be a turbo like yours !!!" i said if you pay for it, her reply was "doesent matter, ill just divorce you and take the car, you can keep the dog and renault" !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahhhhhhh. ill be on crime stoppers next week "Man kills wife over car" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted May 19, 2002 Share Posted May 19, 2002 Perfectly normal, it's just general engine, box and exhaust heat, via a poorly insulated heat route. Slipping the auto box in and out of drive on the move is not a good idea, can lead to lubrication problems, sometimes. Not dire, but just not the best idea! Same with putting them in park or neutral at traffic lights, adds markedly to their wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgaine Posted May 19, 2002 Share Posted May 19, 2002 I got it sussed... I have the Supe, the hubby has a 200SX. I buy him trick bits for the SX, let drive the Supe and he still gets sex. That way he doesn't go mental about the amount of money I spend on the Supe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cargill Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 Justin, I did about 350 miles last Saturday. It was the first big run in ages and the day after I'd fitted my new stereo. I noticed it getting unusually warm in that area. seemed to be coming from below the gear stick and the stereo. Turns out these stereos do get hot - especially at Motorway volumes, and I'd guessed the gearstick heat was just normal on such a long run. Nice to have it confirmend though, there was always a nagging worry about the car bursting into flames etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithStalker Posted May 20, 2002 Share Posted May 20, 2002 i did 250 miles on Sat. my box didnt get hot at all, I cant believe your not supposed to shift out of D while driving, mainly because you need to , to get to 2 when going for some quick o/taking......i think the manual states that you should come off the accelerator briefly when changing from ''2' back to 'd' or 'd' to '2'....*i think* i have gone from 'D' to 'N' and back, mainly when then back end is on its way round - i find my left hand is quicker than my right foot off the accelertor - and of course you dont wanna slam on the brakes, round and round you go....or even worse....lose speed !!!!!!!!!!!! is it just me, but after driving quite a few auto's now, they supras auto box is sex !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted May 20, 2002 Author Share Posted May 20, 2002 Nah ......it's not just you mate. I spose a hot box is better than no box at all:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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