Todd Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 What about the guys with no turbos..... same applys for all autos regarding sticking it in manual, n/a or tubby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 both my turbos come in at 4k revs how bad is this going to be. while it has been dry i have been out and about getting used to the supra and its very tricky for a newbie to keep hold of,coming of a roundabout earlier with traction control switched off got the car straight in second gear foot down and back end was all over the place. traction control i seem to get on well with dont know of any other peoples opinion on this though if thats at full chat, you can say goodbye to supra ownership if your coming off a bend or a 90 degree turn in the winter months....drive off boost in bad conditions trust me I dunno.... maybe make sure you don't hold up milk floats or something. I do that in the wet and winter months and im in a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I dunno.... maybe make sure you don't hold up milk floats or something. milk floats? dude this aint the 90's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 same applys for all autos regarding sticking it in manual, n/a or tubby Can't say I've ever had it kickdown on me going around a roundabout. It might be something to do with entering at the correct speed and maintaining it with a steady foot and only hitting the gas when straight. Maybe mine's broken! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 milk floats? dude this aint the 90's! I'm up in Yorkshire! Trust me, it's barely out of the 80s up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'm up in Yorkshire! Trust me, it's barely out of the 80s up here. You should be getting perms and shellsuits soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 You should be getting perms and shellsuits soon I said Yorkshire not Liverpool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 if thats at full chat, you can say goodbye to supra ownership if your coming off a bend or a 90 degree turn in the winter months....drive off boost in bad conditions trust me will do mate top tip cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 good post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Woman Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am dreading driving this winter as it will be first experience of a Supra on ice and snow. Is R/W/D much of an issue in poor conditions? i have a very steep hill to climb when taking my daughter to school, is the car likely to make it when road conditions are icy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 good luck with that;) I couldn't move my car when there was a little bit of snow last year on a slight hill.... and everyone check those tyres, not worth losing the supe for a sake of a few hundred quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDriver Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 * If you should get into a slip, is it best to declutch and let the other pedals untouched? * what brand of tire is good in the winter? I have continentals, dont know if they are good or not. - Peter - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am dreading driving this winter as it will be first experience of a Supra on ice and snow. Is R/W/D much of an issue in poor conditions? i have a very steep hill to climb when taking my daughter to school, is the car likely to make it when road conditions are icy? Earlier this year when we had bad snow and ice i was going to my brothers house who lives up a little inclining road (not very steep) and i was having trouble with the wheels spinning getting up. not fun when there are cars on either side of the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 As I mentioned in another post, wind, rain, sleet or snow I drive mine. You just have to take it easy, part throttle, smooth driving, and stay off the second turbo. ...and it's "lose" by the way, not "loose" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am dreading driving this winter as it will be first experience of a Supra on ice and snow. Is R/W/D much of an issue in poor conditions? i have a very steep hill to climb when taking my daughter to school, is the car likely to make it when road conditions are icy? Me too!! It's scary thinking about! I am def going to be using my mums car when it's icy!! I live down a narrow road that has so many cars parked either side the gritters don't come down it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDino Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am dreading driving this winter as it will be first experience of a Supra on ice and snow. Is R/W/D much of an issue in poor conditions? i have a very steep hill to climb when taking my daughter to school, is the car likely to make it when road conditions are icy? Park at the bottom of the hill and walk the rest of the way. The exercise will do you both good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snooze Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 For people planning to use their Supra's (or Aristo's! ) over the winter who don't have experience of skid control, I can't recommend finding a skid-control advanced driving course enough. For just £100 or so, take your car out with an instructor who'll teach you stuff which may just save you from stacking your £10k car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 This is a useful thread, its my first winter with the Supra aswell. I think ill be using my FWD car 98% of the time and leaving the Supra for those one off decent days as suggested. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekymonkey Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Looks like mine will be coming back from the bodyshop just in time for Winter *grin* Guess it's a good time to start those projects then people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Drive safe guys or get a slow everyday car (no N/A jokes intended) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I am dreading driving this winter as it will be first experience of a Supra on ice and snow. Is R/W/D much of an issue in poor conditions? i have a very steep hill to climb when taking my daughter to school, is the car likely to make it when road conditions are icy? Yes, very much an issue especially on a car with such wide tyres. The only advice I can offer with regards snow driving in a Supra is keep the revs real low and be in a higher gear than you would normally be in. I would also suggest pulling the ABS fuse for snow driving - it's completely useless and in fact dangerous in the snow as you get very little to no braking force. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 For those on wide aftermarket wheels get a set of 16" for the winter with a more winter biased tread pattern on the tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 For those on wide aftermarket wheels get a set of 16" for the winter with a more winter biased tread pattern on the tyres. I'm going to be switching back to my UK 17's soon, would love to be able to fit snow chains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_y3k Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 but for those that do stack it ... first dibs on wheels Sorry ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Get a £400 runabout for the winter !!. It would cost you less in the long run if you smash your supe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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