Supra Test Drive Event - Thruxton

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I wonder a) when we have to make the final decision
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It was fantastic.

10 hot laps driving the Supra in a 3 car convoy with an instructor leading.
Some spins on the skid pan in the GT86
A drive through some country lanes (all 60 MPH, we totally didn't speed. Ever.)
And to finish the day, a hot lap with a professional racing driver.

It was pretty stunning. I'd never been on a track before so it was pretty overwhelming. I just had a big stupid grin on my face all morning long.
 

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It was a great day out with good seat time in the car, track and road driving to really get an idea of how the car drives. I've posted my thoughts on the Supra in the "Scoates Drives" thread, but overall I think it is a great car.

In all since my guest wasn't driving (expired license and renewal didn't come fast enough!) I probably got just over an hour of driving time, split between track and road. Each activity had a swap over point where you swap with the guest and they get a go, so I potentially got double the time of someone who's guest is driving too.
 

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It was a great day out with good seat time in the car, track and road driving to really get an idea of how the car drives. I've posted my thoughts on the Supra in the "Scoates Drives" thread, but overall I think it is a great car.

In all since my guest wasn't driving (expired license and renewal didn't come fast enough!) I probably got just over an hour of driving time, split between track and road. Each activity had a swap over point where you swap with the guest and they get a go, so I potentially got double the time of someone who's guest is driving too.
will you be proceeding?
 

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will you be proceeding?
Just sent the email to my dealer confirming I'm going ahead with the order. Very much looking forward to delivery!
 

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I put some footage of some of my laps up on youtube. (Uploaded in 2k, its still background processing so quality will appear later)

Now, before you watch this, I had never driven on track before. So... be kind?

 

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I put some footage of some of my laps up on youtube. (Uploaded in 2k, its still background processing so quality will appear later)

Now, before you watch this, I had never driven on track before. So... be kind?

Were you with an instructor or with your guest?? Wonder if you are chaperoned?
 

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Were you with an instructor or with your guest?? Wonder if you are chaperoned?
Guest in the car, instructor leading, the second car in front.
 

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What about on the road driving?
That's uploading to youtube now. Ill post it in this thread when its ready. Loved it though.
 

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Here we go, road drive:

 
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I'm waiting to hear about the finance deal on these ... GT4 being released has got my finger hovering over the Porsche button again esp as more chance of getting one now it's not a totally limited car.
 

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I'm waiting to hear about the finance deal on these ... GT4 being released has got my finger hovering over the Porsche button again esp as more chance of getting one now it's not a totally limited car.
Should be quite the ride! However, I feel as though these cars serve two very different purposes.
 

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I also did my experience today - overall a really good fun day out. It was hard to not like the Supra, the darker colours actually looked excellent, especially the blue. It would have been nice to have a little more time in each part but i understand why the timings are how they are.

If i was being picky - here are my qualms;

Steering Wheel : really could have done with Alcantara, it just didn't feel special enough, not the nice leather feel you are used to either.

Speed: It was quick don't get me wrong, but you hit the redline too quickly in 2nd and 3rd gear. Meaning that in Manual mode you are shifting alot sooner than you feel necessary. The auto box in Sport mode is actually scarily good, much like the W204 C63.

Exhaust: Very quiet, even in sport mode when revving you could find yourself easily talking over it.

Toyota actually put on a great day and it was amazing what the car could do on the hot laps. It really gripped like glue on the bends and you really have to push it so hard to get it to lose traction.
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