Carl_S Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I've been driving a skyline r33 around for the best part of the year, now I have a supra and the difference is staggering. Not talking so much about the power, I mean the build quality its a world apart. The skyline seems plasticky and like a toy, or a mondeo, or a cavalier. The swiches and the sound of the door close and everything appears to be more solid than the r33. I love it. There is also i kinda of vintage futuristic feel.. especially with the supra i have. The way it feels so solid on the road and stable at speeds is amazing. I guess my skyline days prepared me for these days of supra ownership. (I did own widebodied supras before, but they were the mk2 version - which is probably why i went for widebody this time - love the look so much.) Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Good to hear your loving the Supra Yeah I've also thought the Skyline seems plasticky too... Although I still love em lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I've been driving a skyline r33 around for the best part of the year, now I have a supra and the difference is staggering. Not talking so much about the power, I mean the build quality its a world apart. The skyline seems plasticky and like a toy, or a mondeo, or a cavalier. The swiches and the sound of the door close and everything appears to be more solid than the r33. I love it. There is also i kinda of vintage futuristic feel.. especially with the supra i have. The way it feels so solid on the road and stable at speeds is amazing. I guess my skyline days prepared me for these days of supra ownership. (I did own widebodied supras before, but they were the mk2 version - which is probably why i went for widebody this time - love the look so much.) Carl Good good, love the GTR myself, u are talking about a 2.6 TT GTR yeah and not the 2.5 turbo gts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Nah mate im talking about the GTS 2.5 turbo- never experienced the GTR. The R34 GTR is a great looking car in the flesh, but im done with skylines for the moment. It is supra time again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tones Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Nah mate im talking about the GTS 2.5 turbo- never experienced the GTR. The R34 GTR is a great looking car in the flesh, but im done with skylines for the moment. It is supra time again. Thought you might be yeah, have been in both the 2.5gts and gtr and the gtr is a totally different kettle of fish , i still prefer my supras though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 I've been driving a skyline r33 around for the best part of the year, now I have a supra and the difference is staggering. Not talking so much about the power, I mean the build quality its a world apart. The skyline seems plasticky and like a toy, or a mondeo, or a cavalier. The swiches and the sound of the door close and everything appears to be more solid than the r33. I love it. There is also i kinda of vintage futuristic feel.. especially with the supra i have. The way it feels so solid on the road and stable at speeds is amazing. I guess my skyline days prepared me for these days of supra ownership. (I did own widebodied supras before, but they were the mk2 version - which is probably why i went for widebody this time - love the look so much.) Carl Will you be posting a copy of this thread on the Skyline forum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Will you be posting a copy of this thread on the Skyline forum? LMFAO.. I have already informed them that i have finshed with skylines. but no i won't be posting it.... unless someone asked me if im enjoying my supra.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 i went for widebody this time You did? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Yeah jake. Check my gallery / garage.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Yeah jake. Check my gallery / garage.. Looks like a standard body with overfenders, no ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 i call it widebody. makes me feel better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 i call it widebody. makes me feel better. Then thats all that matters mate..... But for reference a wide body Supra is a TRD wide body kitted Supra..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I only got my first supra 2 weeks ago and i love the thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 nice shane, may this love last. My dad saw my supra today for first time and he loved it. Even my mum loves it lol. And yeah. Now I know what my car is for reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Cool, good to hear that coming from a Skyline owner, but tbh the only skyline i would have over a supra is the R34. I think everything before hand looks like 2girls1cup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest S.Pharmacist Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 lol spot on matt!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 I agree Matt. R34 Skyline gtr in bayside blue. I'd have that IF ever I got fed up with my current supra, and wanted to spend a lot of cash on another car. But TBH this supra i have now, just has a few final mods to do to make it very nice indeed. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 ....which is probably why i went for widebody this time.. Good choice. Narrow-body feels less stable but more nimble. Can't have everything eh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 No I guess not :-) I'd go for stabilty more, plus it looks good, in my opinion. My mechanic said "Its a very odd looking car". He says that changing the suspension to TEIN adjustable all round will seriously help my speed bump problem and improve the ride quality. As it is my shocks are quite bouncy, and prob have not been changed since new. That wont help my speedbump problem. Lowering my high back end with help with the level of the car - he says. So i wont be driving around an obvious wedge shape that bounces and catches on each speedbump. I'm guessing TEIN will be a good choice. Carl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamK Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 You cant compare a Supra to a GTSt :O Supra vs. the GTR I've had all three 480bhp MKiv TT 300+bhp R33 GTSt 500bhp R32 GTR Supra does 'feel' a superior car, better built with a more refined engine. A much better motorway car. BUT my R32 is more fun... prob all down to setup etc though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 true adam, but i can compare them if i feel like it not saying they are in the same league though, but as you say it depends on the setup,. my gtst has a stock engine. so you have and use a supra and a r32 gtr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 It's the cornering ability of the GT-R that really did it for me, that and the way you can lay the power down in the wet and dry. Prefer the Supra as an autobahn stormer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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