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If I were in the market for a two seater, the Supra would certainly be at the top of the list. They're awesome in person and they're putting up impressive numbers with just a tune.
If I were in the market for a two seater, the Supra would certainly be at the top of the list. They're awesome in person and they're putting up impressive numbers with just a tune.
Oh I know. First thing I did was a downpipe and tune and this thing is a beast now...
What? The engine, while built by BMW, was tuned by Toyota specifically for the Supra. Same with the transmission and the chassis. The interiors are completely different. I don't think there's any sheet metal shared between the two either.
Drive the Z4 and then drive the Supra. They may share a similar structure and powertrain, but they are two vastly different cars.
You sure about that? That is what not i read.
2021 Supra uses the EXACT same engine as found in Z4 and G20 M340i. so is the transmission. chassis is EXACTLY the same as Z4.
The interior is made by BMW for Supra. Obviously, they will drive differently, one is a coupe and the other is a convertible.
You sure about that? That is what not i read.
2021 Supra uses the EXACT same engine as found in Z4 and G20 M340i. so is the transmission. chassis is EXACTLY the same as Z4.
The interior is made by BMW for Supra. Obviously, they will drive differently, one is a coupe and the other is a convertible.
The hard parts in the driveline are shared, but the tuning is different:
The engine of Bavarian origins has been tuned by Toyota’s engineers specifically for the Supra, as it’s the case with other BMW-sourced vital hardware, such as the eight-speed transmission and the chassis. Despite sharing more than a few parts, the two companies have promised distinct identities for their sports cars that will go well beyond the different body style.
2021 Supra which has the power upgrade uses 100% the same hardware and software as other 382hp B58.
as far as identities... yes they will be different.... One has a name of Supra and the other one has a name of Z4 that no one really gives a shit about.
Here is one more, last year I got my first turbocharged car, but neglected to post it.
Just finished up the dc light system. It came with a broken ac inverter system that was like 300 amps and used 6 batteries. Now it's 7 amps and uses one.
Collaborations are nothing new in the auto industry... so Toyota isn't breaking new ground or anything... but the internet likes to troll them
I can understand that. Why re-invent the wheel. But I also wonder considering Toyota has very deep pockets and has the money to develop their own. Mind you, I have driven older in-line 6s from BMW and they are tops, just could not afford one at the time. One YouTube video I came across also talked about in-line 6s coming back and how they were better than V6s.
What I do not get and this applies to all cars from daily drivers to high-performance cars using a turbo engine, why so many gears when you have a square wave torque curve. Likely for the CARB requirements. Its why I rushed out to buy a 2017 RDX with a 6-seed automatic when I heard the next generation was going to be a 4-cylinder turbo (again) with a kazillion gears.
I can understand that. Why re-invent the wheel. But I also wonder considering Toyota has very deep pockets and has the money to develop their own. Mind you, I have driven older in-line 6s from BMW and they are tops, just could not afford one at the time. One YouTube video I came across also talked about in-line 6s coming back and how they were better than V6s.
What I do not get and this applies to all cars from daily drivers to high-performance cars using a turbo engine, why so many gears when you have a square wave torque curve. Likely for the CARB requirements. Its why I rushed out to buy a 2017 RDX with a 6-seed automatic when I heard the next generation was going to be a 4-cylinder turbo (again) with a kazillion gears.
I couldn't tell you the logic behind it. My guess would be money/margins.
And to get this thread back on track... here's a pic of the car with the new Seibon Carbon wing that just arrived and got installed. I freakin love this thing even more now ... and more carbon bits are to come ...
Wheels certainly give the car presence but ... I'm a bit more conservative.
I'd love to see this thing rocking some HREs with a lip on it or something .. just saying.
Either way, looks great! Love the wing
I am the same way... but most of my other cars are conservative(ish) so wanted to go way out with this one. I'm also using it for some branding on YT and IG as well as locally... so bolder was better for me!
Originally Posted by charliemike
JB, when did you get a GR Supra? Very cool! Sounds like you love it.
Got it in mid-December. I am very much in love with this car
Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
It looks nice in person
Thanks! I feel like pics don't do it justice... it looks better in person IMO. Also, great seeing you Saturday!!
Been a while since I had driven anything MT with the NSX being down for the moment. She needed her legs stretched so took her for a spin late last week.
03-05-2020, 11:39 AM
... and more carbon bits are to come 
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@ NSX...
