Pot Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Mr G - You got ££ for water damage? I remember you said your shop got flooded so I guess thats insurance yeah?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geneb Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Mr G - You got ££ for water damage? I remember you said your shop got flooded so I guess thats insurance yeah?... Aye thats the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 NA's aren't slow? I used to beat one up quite regularly in my old MX6 - that's what persuaded me to get a TT when I went SUPRA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I got my ass handed me by a ford ka in my NA. These days theres alot of very nippy little motors about that'll easily whallop an NA supe to 70 ish mph. Regarding suped up corsa's and the likes I had a double take once as a corsa followed me off a roundabout and proceeded to hold his own til speeds got a bit daft. When I pulled in at a garage he followed me and couldn't believe he'd been had. He had a cali turbo engine with a bigger tubby and nitrous on it. Mine was BPU plus some other bits. Moral of the story not every car on the road is what it seems, and NA's these days are not what I would consider competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Cars these days are getting quicker and these litte run around cars dont weigh a lot at all. Remember the supra is a GT car and so will kill them after 100 when they run out of puff. As for the mini was it old or new?? the new coopers should stick to an NA however if it was an old one sounds like it was running either a 16v lump or a bike engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 NA's aren't slow Compared to what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Get it decatted before making any rash decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 N/As are not slow and there is no way a new mini could keep up with an N/A at all and there is not loads of cars that could either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 N/As are not slow and there is no way a new mini could keep up with an N/A at all and there is not loads of cars that could either. Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 N/As are not slow and there is no way a new mini could keep up with an N/A at all and there is not loads of cars that could either. OK keep living the dream lol. Real on-road performance in legal arena speeds there'd be very little in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Beast Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 hi guys, the mini was tuned by bmw AC Schnitzer, and was fully loaded with body kits and alloys and the likes, very smart piece of kit!! i agree with what you guys say about being a GT car and i would rather have it for looks alone than drive a corsa!! however a bit of performance is what is needed now, i have rang around a few places now and the general concencous seams to be to put in a TT engine, a small few mods to get 400 BHP! does this sound about right? if so i am on the look out now for an engine! that place in silverstone is it TTS performance or is it just that guy? that does it from his garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 N/As are not slow and there is no way a new mini could keep up with an N/A at all and there is not loads of cars that could either. Deluded much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 QSD is the breakers yard in Daventry where the engines etc all come from. They are then fitted at Silverstone gargage in Silverstone. All owned by the same guy (i think?) Id recomend them. Had my car there recently for some new pads and a few bits and bobs to be looked at. The guys there are great. And hopefully it will go back for the TT conversion after xmas. If all goes well and i have enough money! Would be the only place i would recomend arround here for serviceing etc. Also club members get a supra as a curtosy car opposed to a fiesta Conversion takes about 2 days. http://www.silverstone-garage.co.uk/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 N/As are not slow and there is no way a new mini could keep up with an N/A at all and there is not loads of cars that could either. Bless. I wouldn't say NAs are "slow" - you're unlikely to be left behind by a stock ford focus (at least, as long as it's not the ST). However - they are also not fast, and there are plenty of hot hatches / tuned cars etc. that can keep up with them or leave them behind. These days, there are plenty of hatchbacks etc. which will give the 964 a run for it's money, and probably some that will leave it behind (at least up to 70-odd). And the 964 is noticable quicker than my Supra (I was surprised at how much quicker). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Simple fact is that 220bhp isn't much nowadays - same as a lighter Focus ST and even cars that are down on power like a Golf GTi (197bhp) weigh less so performance will be pretty much identical. When you consider something like a Mazda 3 MPS is chucking out 250bhp and 280lb ft it puts things into perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I would say my redtop corsa that i had (150BHP) was nearly as quick as my N/A. But i know i would rather have a supra than a corsa thats for sure. There are not many car (within reason ) that i wqould rather have than the supe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Isn't NOS just a one off boost in a straight line? For all out fun would I benefit from a Turbo, little reluctant to change car as its a black aerotop. Black aerotops come with turbos as well:D:D:D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Isn't NOS just a one off boost in a straight line? For all out fun would I benefit from a Turbo, little reluctant to change car as its a black aerotop. What you need is a TT Aerotop. Buy this!(It'll be up for sale very soon!) Problem solved!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 yeah but if you sell a na aero and buy a tt aero i would imagine your going to spend more over all than getting a engine swap. i know with my facelift 5spd na. the cost of selling it and buying another in the same colour with the same spec and the kitting it and spraying it it would be a right pain in the arse. and would leave me quite a lot more out of pocket. unless someone can find me a quicksilver facelift tt, with do-luck, trial rear, trd wing and oem skirts with a lsd, without leather seats and with a perfect interior for 8k then let me know but i very much doubt i can. i love my car the way it is and wouldnt want to fork out again fitting kit etc. I hate leather seats so wouldnt want them. and my interior is spotless not even a mark. I hate a scrappy interior if i didnt have a perfect one it would drive me mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Buy a car with a turbo on it! That's why I sold my NA to get a twin turbo GTR. Loved my NA but unfortunately they are all show and no go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 N/As are not slow and there is no way a new mini could keep up with an N/A at all and there is not loads of cars that could either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Buy a car with a turbo on it! That's why I sold my NA to get a twin turbo GTR. Loved my NA but unfortunately they are all show and no go. If speed bothers you, I agree. I don't need or want a turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 you are FIT!!!! sorry back on topic................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 If speed bothers you, I agree. I don't need or want a turbo. Exactly, it's down to personal choice at the end of the day. I just got sick of looking the part in my Supe and not been able to back it up with the power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Exactly, it's down to personal choice at the end of the day. I just got sick of looking the part in my Supe and not been able to back it up with the power. Maybe that's the thing - I obviously don't look the part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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