Battle Pope
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That is one of 2 things I want to avoid when buying a car.
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Originally posted by Celerity@Dec 20 2004, 09:56 AM
<cracks his knuckles>
MA70 Supras are fine autocrossing cars. I got the best times in my / Airjockie's 87 over any modded Honda I've autocrossed. I began autocross (Solo 2, 1992-93) in a Supra. I've been driving Supras for my entire driving life (And RWD Celicas)
Supras handle like they are on rails. Yes, Don't disagree with me. The difference that you guys are seeing is the difference between a "Flickable" car and a "Planted" car. Supras are Planted, and not many japanese cars are. 3000GTs, Celica / Supras, ... And that's about it. Maybe the 4 doors like the Mazdas are planted. (626 and Atensis come to mind).
A Supra can handle just great. I have never put a Supra into a situation that the Supra hasn't gotten me out of. I have very much different to say about Hondas and Rx7s and the like. Supras are closer in handling qualities to the Vette than anything else. Exotics like Vette, Porsche, and BMW are in the same level of handling confidence that you can call "Planted".
Which would I rather do 130 in? Supra or RX7 ? Supra all the time, buddy.
As far as cost of repairs and items, you're looking at the wrong lines of Supras. 4th Gens, which are unrepentent ego-mobiles, cost a ton because they think you will pay that. But you can drop a quality exhaust in a Supra just like you can an old Camaro. Same dynamics apply.
As far as the Turbos, Turbo Supras (3rd gen MA70s) SUCK. I would rather build a supercharged (Whipple makes one... not cheap, but hey) 7MGE than any 7MGTE.
I don't "hate" 7MGTEs, but if I'm going to own a car, then it's not all about speed .I would like it if it ran well.
-> Steve
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Originally posted by Battle Pope@Dec 22 2004, 11:13 AM
I think I'm gonna go with this 289 Ford idea you brought up on AIM, Steve.
WIll the stock NA diff (with LSD) and driveline hold the power though?
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