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MidwestDSM
at a stoplight in my car, yes. On the highway in my car, yes.

At a stoplight in a respectable car, no. On the highway in a respectable car, yes.
Taxiwardance
For the amount they go for anymore I think I’ll pass, I could think of a lot better things to do with my cash. Its all personal perception though, supra guys wonder why people blow all their money on f-bodys, or mustangs etc. and vice versa. or could it just be ......... ph34r.gif way2fast way2furious ? ph34r.gif
kapoosh
Honestly i would never pay the money those cars are going for....
But i do like the car, it's a dog from 0-60ish but after that it pulls and keeps on pulling. This is a stock car with full exhaust i'm talking about.

From 0-100ish i wouldnt be worried, the 350Z can hold one(be it an auto) for that long. After a 100 is another story, i dont know why but the supra pulls very well uptop.
mitsu90
i belive asiankid said there was a TT supra in pekin over the weekend
mitsu90
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 6 2005, 08:54 PM)
Chewing chewing chewing...

Looks like 20k is about where they start for a highmileage unit... Ouch!!!

right after fast and fake I saw one on ebay go for $50,000 and it was wrecked, rolled, and burnt. rolleyes.gif

I would love to own a supra and year would be fine I have always liked them.
mitsu90
I will take a shot at it. but don't miss a shift cause I won't biggthumpup.gif
JBone
do it. get the damn supra. I know how you drive. Let's be honest. The EVO is the only car that hasn't been a FR that you were impressed with. I know how you like the roll on capability that these have. and how you like to wind out until top gear. the only reasons you shouldn't get one is the seating capacity (since you have a family and all) and because new EVOs have warranties. I don't care if it delays the innevitable modding, the warranty is such a nice feature.
mitsu90
there was a guy at the old spped freaks that had a TT supra for sale but he was asking $30,000 and that was 3 years ago
akamiami
I wouldn't wipe my ass with my evo warranty for what it's worth. Mitsubishi dealerships seem to have no idea of what a warranty is for, or how to honor it. Every significant problem they ignore or turn down because it fits their ever expanding definition of a wear item.
SCCA Stang
QUOTE (akamiami @ Sep 6 2005, 10:27 PM)
I wouldn't wipe my ass with my evo warranty for what it's worth. Mitsubishi dealerships seem to have no idea of what a warranty is for, or how to honor it. Every significant problem they ignore or turn down because it fits their ever expanding definition of a wear item.

they do the same thing when you bring in a completely bone stock Hyundai with a blown head gasket....

some how since a thermostat is a wear item and they think that the thermostat stuck causing the blown head gasket.... the head gasket fell under the wear item blanket too.
TotalEclipse97
i know there are 2 in mahomet and i'm pretty sure there are at least 3 more in champaign
natedogg
Tough call. Probably not the most efficient way to spend your money, but on the other hand, you'd definitely get the "double-take" effect driving a MKIV around. Guess it depends on what you really want. Want a quick, superbly handling, nimble car? Get an Evo. Want a dyno destroying, Viper killing, highway monster? Get the Supra. Want both cheaper, mod the hell out of a DSM. biggthumpup.gif
93Cobra
I had a chance once to buy a 1990 Supra for 2000 it had some odd lift noise I passed it up though
kapoosh
the supra might be a good car for you...you like racing into those speeds....
scrapin_frame
QUOTE (mitsu90 @ Sep 6 2005, 08:00 PM)
right after fast and fake I saw one on ebay go for $50,000 and it was wrecked, rolled, and burnt. rolleyes.gif



dis is yo car.... pop da hood! biggthumpup.gif
NOMIEZVR4
they are nice cars, though they are overhyped IMO. Now spy, I know your'e not a huge fan of the 3000gt vr4/stealth, but check this out...

92 VR-4

60' - 1.703
1/8 - 7.666
MPH - 90.16
1/4 - 11.893
MPH - 118.04 <-----DAMN!!

the mods you ask??

13t's + robs work .................$838
Z06 MAFT...........................$250
550cc................................$295
Hotwired Walbro...................$100
MBC....................................$20
Gutted pre-cats & testpipe....Free

GRAND TOTAL..........................~$1300

this was done with 3 gallons of 112 octane with a rich tune(.96v@WOT)

STOCK downpipe
STOCK exhaust
STOCK clutch
FULL weight

Are you impressed or are you impressed? For this type of power/$ ratio, the supra has met its match, at least in this particular case. What do you think? I for one am VERY impressed. Imagine the possibilities with a turboback, weight reduction, lighter wheels, clutch and flywheel!!

Comments,
Nomie
NOMIEZVR4
oh yea, did somone say something about supra's and gearing? The 3/s community now has the option to install JDM gears which (gasp!) give similar ratios to the supra! Its for the 6-speed only...smile.gif what do you guys think??
AWD DSM 1
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 8 2005, 12:48 AM)
Nomie, I loved my 3S. Only recently did Shamou and I part ways.
My stock 9b vr4 went 12.9 @ 105 on straight up 93 octane.

Maybe the bar should be set a little higher for the 3s.... eehhhh.... first goal is to get it tore apart. laugh.gif
turbohcar
Buy a 3000GT Dan! You know you miss Shamou. Sure, it was a lot of work but you still can't beat the feeling. Buy a nice (newer) 3000 Vr4 and put whatever you have left over into modifications. I'd buy a 3S car long before I bought a Toyocrapper Supra.
turbohcar
I'll jump at the chance, once I have a clutch pedal again.
Mitsu 77
I belive the reason that the supra and the fbody are some what popular to the "masses" is because they are a little bit bigger of a sprots car, but a sports car none the less. Not to mention god awful amounts of power that is possible
haunter
I'd rather have a LT1/4 C4

or this:

*DROOL*
haunter
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 9 2005, 01:11 PM)
blah

I edited, click the link, way better than a poopra
SCCA Stang
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 9 2005, 01:11 PM)
blah

double blah!!!!

go big or go home... if you want a vet, get the Z-06
haunter
QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Sep 9 2005, 01:37 PM)
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 9 2005, 01:11 PM)
blah

double blah!!!!

go big or go home... if you want a vet, get the Z-06



dude, ZR-1's are the shit. Not that Z06's aren't..........

y aknow spy, 385 hp Z06's are mid 20's now, toss in a cam and jump up to 450+ WHP
akamiami
GET THE SUPRA!!!
natedogg
Auto! Forget it.
NOMIEZVR4
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 12 2005, 02:31 AM)
got to ride in an auto TT last night.
Interesting...

details...Pros, cons??

Nomie
awd4kicks
From 70mph roll...Mitsubishi tail lights until aerodynamic drag took over. biggthumpup.gif
kapoosh
I couldnt figure out how he was having trouble with the VR4 at those speeds, yet he walks all over the 350 from 60+.

The 350 pulls on the VR4 at speed....It just wasnt making sense to me. Are you sure he was trying smile.gif
awd4kicks
Yeah we verified that... But did you realize I didn't try when you took off in the 350? We were lined-up, but when you took off I felt I couldn't do the car justice from behind and never even accelerated. I was hoping for a restart, but we didn't get the chance.
kapoosh
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 12 2005, 04:14 PM)
QUOTE (kapoosh @ Sep 12 2005, 09:30 PM)
I couldnt figure out how he was having trouble with the VR4 at those speeds, yet he walks all over the 350 from 60+. 

The 350 pulls on the VR4 at speed....It just wasnt making sense to me.  Are you sure he was trying smile.gif

As I recall the 350Z won by a nose at 105ish... Hardly pulling away at speed.

The 350 didnt pull very well on the VR4 last night, it was feeling a bit slow. But the last time it pulled better....you mod the VR4 more and not tell me?
kapoosh
QUOTE (awd4kicks @ Sep 12 2005, 03:53 PM)
Yeah we verified that... But did you realize I didn't try when you took off in the 350? We were lined-up, but when you took off I felt I couldn't do the car justice from behind and never even accelerated. I was hoping for a restart, but we didn't get the chance.

Well i figured that. But me and spy have lined them up before....
kapoosh
He's thinking now....still really wants it, but people are slowly talking him out of it. More than likely he'll still come through late this week....
kapoosh
we'll see....The S4 will be waiting for when the 350z gets beat smile.gif
kapoosh
I like your confidence....I hope you're not right!
mitsu90
QUOTE (spyonu2007 @ Sep 12 2005, 05:10 PM)
It felt like he jumped on the throttle when kicks downshifted... The video conveys as such.

ok let see this video
mitsu90
you ever think of becoming a radio announcer??

your play-by-plays are very informative biggthumpup.gif
natedogg
QUOTE (badbu68 @ Sep 15 2005, 01:38 AM)

"The car made 1520 rhwp @ 59psi of boost on a Mustang chassis dyno, securing it the highest HP title."

Good lord! blink.gif
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