Will an LC keep pace with..

[LiCkWiD]

A non-turbo auto Supra? Obviously a 3.0 straight-six?

A conversation I had with a colleague has left me wondering.

Opinions, please.

 

[RikH]

keep more of a pace than if it were either of the turbo versions
but no, the supra would pull away slowly

 

[LiCkWiD]

Also assuming the Supra's top-end would dominate the LC?

Something I've noted is that my returned quotes for a non-turbo SZ auto Supra are only £50 less than the quote for a single or twin turbo model. Madness.

 

[RikH]

what happened to the gt-four idea?
if you've changed it, your a mug

 

[andycupra]

Supras (the batmobile ones) are horrible to drive if you do anything more than cruise. - Well in my opinion.
Oh and kids love putting their hand prints all over them.

 

[LiCkWiD]

Haha. No, no. The GT-4 is still my first choice (and only real one). I can't believe the quotes Direct Line returned. Less than £700 for a mods-declared GT-4 producing 300BHP.

I was going to consider a part-ex this side of Christmas... but I've had to be realistic and do it in the new year. Gives me more time to find a minter, anyway.

Painful to see gorgeous examples come and go on Piston Heads though.....

 

[RikH]

drop me a line when your seriously looking and ill find some for you
still have good links with gt-four oc crew so can find history on some from their members if needs be

 

[LiCkWiD]

Fantastic, RikH. Much appreciated mate. I'm happy spending about 6 grand on one, not including my part-ex LC.

I'd love one in either black or white.. preferably tuned to the magic 300BHP.. (only to save me the time).

 

[RikH]

id never buy a tuned one for two reasons
-i want to do it myself thats the fun
-never know what its been running

i would however if i knew where it came from via friends in the know.

let me know and we'll find you some

 

[LiCkWiD]

Ta RikH.

Will do.

 

[LiCkWiD]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/313341.htm

 

[Big_daddy]

Were is the intercooler on these? is it the black box at the top?

 

[LiCkWiD]

IC seems to be top-engine mounted, judging by the bonnet-intake. But saying that, I've seen front-end shots of these cars.. clearly with either a massive rad or IC visible through the grill.

I'd say they're top-mounted, like the boxer engine on the Impreza.

RikH?

 

[Number86]

the 300bhp turbo supra's. Are they very tuneable?

 

[BCM]

IC seems to be top-engine mounted, judging by the bonnet-intake. But saying that, I've seen front-end shots of these cars.. clearly with either a massive rad or IC visible through the grill.

I'd say they're top-mounted, like the boxer engine on the Impreza.

RikH?

GT4 uses a charge cooler, its water and a rediator basically, and yeh its on top of the engine.

 

[LiCkWiD]

Which would explain the spray-system that is installed inactively on WRC models?

Things are beginning to make sense now. What f****d my understanding up was the fact I've seen either a modified charge-cooler or a top-mounted IC. It had the HKS logo sprayed onto what looked like a dissipation fins on an IC. Made me think perhaps intercoolers sat under the bonnet vent. (Think Impreza).

Ta BCM. Much appreciated.

 

[RikH]

you could be in luck, as i live in W.Yorkshire!!!!!!!!
aside from the rancid aftermarket spoiler it looks ok from pics and description

for ref-all 205's use charge cooler
as did the 185 carlos sainz, the normal 185 (known as a2a-air to air) had top mounted IC under the vent.
205 has a rear facing vent to disipate heat as opposed to 185 which was forward facing to draw cold air in

 

[Cupra_Bill]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/301642.htm

that gt4oc forum member who has looked after his car very well. Thats alot of nice white ones around and if you can afford, its a really good time of year to buy.....but not to sell!

Anything down south i'm willing to have a look at with you if you want an extra opinion

 

[Cupra_Bill]

http://www.wrc-sales.co.uk/showroom/index.php?mf=1

I'd personnaly buy the white gt-4 on that page. Lovely OZ 18inch alloys and a rare recaro interior. Needs a new radiator soonish but its a lovely car thats looks a clean import with low miles, plus its a facelift with the nicer rear lights.

Buy it............or i will!

 

[RikH]

yeha thats a nice white example, id spotted that and debated going for a look myself, the place is in Bradford-so only 5-10 miles away from me really