Why are Supras so much better?
09-05-2006, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Damn man, I didnt say you dont know how to drive, I think you do ok given you relevation/track conditions. All I said was if he was running faster than you with a lower trap speed on the same track he is outlaunching and/or outshifting you. Even if that was the case that doesnt mean you suck
I never intended to insult you, why do people get so damn defensive around here?
I never intended to insult you, why do people get so damn defensive around here?
09-05-2006, 10:57 AM
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I have been Z less for 5 weeks.......you know how that makes you feel, I'm ready to bite everyone's head off
Good luck with everything, I look forward to seeing how your new set-up does, maybe Ill be a challenge for you
09-05-2006, 11:08 AM
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Now yes the Supra is fast in a straight line, yet you really need to get your Z on a road coarse - then you will see it walk away for the Supra. The Z is one amazingly balanced machine, and the only way to see that is to get here on a road coarse.
And Mrtomcat - as you know our cars are twins - and on a road coarse my cars passes everyone - even Supras and brand new Z06's.
And Mrtomcat - as you know our cars are twins - and on a road coarse my cars passes everyone - even Supras and brand new Z06's.
09-05-2006, 11:40 AM
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I didnt take the time to read the entire thread, so this may be redundant..but....
vq35 when tt'd : tons of torque down low, great power band
I don't know much about supras, but they make much less torque and the power comes on late in the power band...
I think the Supras are impressive, but I would take a 350z tt anyday
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vq35 when tt'd : tons of torque down low, great power band
I don't know much about supras, but they make much less torque and the power comes on late in the power band...
I think the Supras are impressive, but I would take a 350z tt anyday
-TODD
09-05-2006, 12:38 PM
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My main point was that it's sooo much cheaper to get a supra to do the same as a Z but someone actually answered the obvious question for me: A brand new Supra was about 50k being designed to be a turbo car. In a few years people will sell their build Z's for much less and whatever will be the hot new car at the time will cost more to get there....
09-05-2006, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zDCalb
I didnt take the time to read the entire thread, so this may be redundant..but....
vq35 when tt'd : tons of torque down low, great power band
I don't know much about supras, but they make much less torque and the power comes on late in the power band...
-TODD
vq35 when tt'd : tons of torque down low, great power band
I don't know much about supras, but they make much less torque and the power comes on late in the power band...
-TODD
Again, I have much better times up to the 1/8 mile but just after that the supras catch on and usually win. That has been the most frustration experience for me on that.
09-05-2006, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtomcat
My main point was that it's sooo much cheaper to get a supra to do the same as a Z but someone actually answered the obvious question for me: A brand new Supra was about 50k being designed to be a turbo car. In a few years people will sell their build Z's for much less and whatever will be the hot new car at the time will cost more to get there....
09-05-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtomcat
that might be part of the reason they kick so much *** in the 1/4.
Again, I have much better times up to the 1/8 mile but just after that the supras catch on and usually win. That has been the most frustration experience for me on that.
Again, I have much better times up to the 1/8 mile but just after that the supras catch on and usually win. That has been the most frustration experience for me on that.
Build + Cams = Problem Solved
You will be beating them at the 1/8 and the 1/4 (unless they are massively overpowering you still)
09-05-2006, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MoodDude
Now yes the Supra is fast in a straight line, yet you really need to get your Z on a road coarse - then you will see it walk away for the Supra. The Z is one amazingly balanced machine, and the only way to see that is to get here on a road coarse.
And Mrtomcat - as you know our cars are twins - and on a road coarse my cars passes everyone - even Supras and brand new Z06's.
And Mrtomcat - as you know our cars are twins - and on a road coarse my cars passes everyone - even Supras and brand new Z06's.
09-05-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by taurran
Yeah, but how much more peak power were they putting down than you?
Build + Cams = Problem Solved
You will be beating them at the 1/8 and the 1/4 (unless they are massively overpowering you still)
Build + Cams = Problem Solved
You will be beating them at the 1/8 and the 1/4 (unless they are massively overpowering you still)
Side note: just talked to Sam he says, he should be able to start tuning tomorrow....there is a light
09-05-2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtomcat
that is good to know, I always thought the Supra was also designed to be more of a raod car than straight line
don't buy into what others who have no knowledge of them tell you
09-05-2006, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Alberto
Damn man, I didnt say you dont know how to drive, I think you do ok given you relevation/track conditions. All I said was if he was running faster than you with a lower trap speed on the same track he is outlaunching and/or outshifting you. Even if that was the case that doesnt mean you suck I never intended to insult you, why do people get so damn defensive around here?
I never intended to insult you, why do people get so damn defensive around here?dude WTF, are you calling me fat?? jesus...
