newbie questions

erik · 01-09-2006, 04:43 AM

i am new to supras and just cars period, i was all into the whole 4 wheelin thing and i currently have a toyota celica and jeep wrangler. i am starting to get into the sports car scene and this summer looking at buying a 87 to 92 supra, i really like these cars and here good things about them. my questions are: are these cars reliable if you put a lot of upgrades on them, i am going to get the turbo version. how fast are they really? would it be a good car to do autocross with? how is the gas milage, handling, acceleration, comfort, i am 6,4 so will i be able to fit in one? what is a good price? i know these are all basic simple questions i should know. anything helps

thanks

o, and another thing i was wondering, i dont like the flip up headlights and was wondering if they make any king of kit, iv heard of the kit called 'fixed headlights' or something like that, do they make them for these years??

thanks

kwnate · 01-09-2006, 04:56 AM

The engines are reliable so long as you take care of them. One of the most important things is oil. The engines are very unforgiving to low oil levels. Also installing a MHG and torqueing it down to 80-90ft lbs is the first mod you should do before you start to upgrade.

I beleive these cars fit tall people comfortable to, I'm 5'10' and there is tons of room up and back. Look for an 89-92 turbo with less than 100k miles. You should expect to pay between 3500 and 6000 for a good turbo car from those years. Gas mileage for me is 16 city 23 highway. As for acceleration, they arent that fast stock. Once you free up the exhaust the car comes alive. Auto crossing should be enjoyable with a proper suspension setup. They are heavy cars so they are more difficult to toss around on a tight track, but many people do track em. This is a very comfortable car to drive, long trips are very pleasant. Good luck!

erik · 01-09-2006, 05:13 PM

ok, thanks for the info.

anybody know anything on the headlight question

j3pz · 01-09-2006, 06:38 PM

there arent any kits that i am aware of. you can have a custom job made. there are others that have done this. im about 6'1 and have no problem with being comfy. my bro is 6'7 and has no prob in it. and my seat still has about 6-7 inches left to move back.
edit: as for speed, my NA is all stock, has old hoses, oil leak, exhaust leak and it can still get up to 120 no problem

suprra_girl · 01-10-2006, 11:37 AM

there is a thread on here about composite products for the mk3 and he is venturing into making the headlight conversion... as to whether it goes ahead i'm not sure

01-09-2006, 04:43 AM	#1
erik Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	newbie questions i am new to supras and just cars period, i was all into the whole 4 wheelin thing and i currently have a toyota celica and jeep wrangler. i am starting to get into the sports car scene and this summer looking at buying a 87 to 92 supra, i really like these cars and here good things about them. my questions are: are these cars reliable if you put a lot of upgrades on them, i am going to get the turbo version. how fast are they really? would it be a good car to do autocross with? how is the gas milage, handling, acceleration, comfort, i am 6,4 so will i be able to fit in one? what is a good price? i know these are all basic simple questions i should know. anything helps thanks o, and another thing i was wondering, i dont like the flip up headlights and was wondering if they make any king of kit, iv heard of the kit called 'fixed headlights' or something like that, do they make them for these years?? thanks

01-09-2006, 04:56 AM	#2
kwnate SP58GT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 633	The engines are reliable so long as you take care of them. One of the most important things is oil. The engines are very unforgiving to low oil levels. Also installing a MHG and torqueing it down to 80-90ft lbs is the first mod you should do before you start to upgrade. I beleive these cars fit tall people comfortable to, I'm 5'10' and there is tons of room up and back. Look for an 89-92 turbo with less than 100k miles. You should expect to pay between 3500 and 6000 for a good turbo car from those years. Gas mileage for me is 16 city 23 highway. As for acceleration, they arent that fast stock. Once you free up the exhaust the car comes alive. Auto crossing should be enjoyable with a proper suspension setup. They are heavy cars so they are more difficult to toss around on a tight track, but many people do track em. This is a very comfortable car to drive, long trips are very pleasant. Good luck! __________________ Nate

01-09-2006, 06:38 PM	#4
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	there arent any kits that i am aware of. you can have a custom job made. there are others that have done this. im about 6'1 and have no problem with being comfy. my bro is 6'7 and has no prob in it. and my seat still has about 6-7 inches left to move back. edit: as for speed, my NA is all stock, has old hoses, oil leak, exhaust leak and it can still get up to 120 no problem __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat Last edited by j3pz; 01-09-2006 at 06:40 PM. Reason: cause i can

01-10-2006, 11:37 AM	#5
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	there is a thread on here about composite products for the mk3 and he is venturing into making the headlight conversion... as to whether it goes ahead i'm not sure __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

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01-09-2006, 05:13 PM	#3
erik Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2	ok, thanks for the info. anybody know anything on the headlight question