Anyone gone from Elise to Supra?
Discussion
I've driven a non-turbo Supra and own an S2 Elise.
The Supra is really more of a GT than a sports car - it feels quite heavy and not particularly agile even compared to other similar sized cars let alone an Elise. I don't remember much about the steering feel one way or the other so it's probably nothing particularly special. I'm sure the turbo is blisteringly fast in a straight line but I doubt it's going to be much of a track car. The RX7 might be a better bet if you can live with the economy and potential engine issues?
The Supra is really more of a GT than a sports car - it feels quite heavy and not particularly agile even compared to other similar sized cars let alone an Elise. I don't remember much about the steering feel one way or the other so it's probably nothing particularly special. I'm sure the turbo is blisteringly fast in a straight line but I doubt it's going to be much of a track car. The RX7 might be a better bet if you can live with the economy and potential engine issues?
kambites said:
I've driven a non-turbo Supra and own an S2 Elise.
The Supra is really more of a GT than a sports car - it feels quite heavy and not particularly agile even compared to other similar sized cars let alone an Elise. I don't remember much about the steering feel one way or the other so it's probably nothing particularly special. I'm sure the turbo is blisteringly fast in a straight line but I doubt it's going to be much of a track car. The RX7 might be a better bet if you can live with the economy and potential engine issues?
Yeah fully expecting it to be a barge in comparison. Interested in the chassis balance/feel for playing with it on the limit rather than out and out lap times. The Supra is really more of a GT than a sports car - it feels quite heavy and not particularly agile even compared to other similar sized cars let alone an Elise. I don't remember much about the steering feel one way or the other so it's probably nothing particularly special. I'm sure the turbo is blisteringly fast in a straight line but I doubt it's going to be much of a track car. The RX7 might be a better bet if you can live with the economy and potential engine issues?
Can anyone comment from a modified/track setup point of view?
You seem to go from one extreme to another, like me. I must have had every type of car out there, from barge, hatch, rally rep, elise etc. I have recently had a play with some V8 waftiness. But I have to say I really miss lovely steering feel and the handling a true lightweight offers. I am thinking about a mk1 Elise next. I probably need a six car garage to be fair!
ITBFiend said:
Yeah fully expecting it to be a barge in comparison. Interested in the chassis balance/feel for playing with it on the limit rather than out and out lap times.
Can anyone comment from a modified/track setup point of view?
Isn't a big single turbo a bad idea for something that you want to play around the limits with? I would have thought you want to stick with twin turbos, whether that be in a Supra, RX7 or R32 Skyline. Can anyone comment from a modified/track setup point of view?
You'll tire of the consumables costs pretty quickly too, I would think.
k-ink said:
You seem to go from one extreme to another, like me.
A change is always good. The S1 was great but it is time for something ocean-esque! Few Hot Version videos show they can be fun especially in the wet. Steering feel is another matter. Heard de-powering the rack improves that so may be an option.
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