It's a fair point - given very few will go full aftermarket management (CANBUS integration nightmare) and retain the direct injection, VANOS and HPFP... it's kind of a baseline for the B58 architecture only
Again, I'm just glad that the headifold hasn't been too much of an issue. Would be...
I sold my 2010 C63 to fund the A90. It was a fantastic, analogue, psychotic vehicle that always put a smile on your face.
I still have my A60 (built 7M, ~480whp), A70 (transitioning from 2JZ to 1JZ)and A80 Supras (GTX35R, V160, ~580whp on 93MON).
Other than my C63, this was the first car I've willingly bought that was automatic (and my 7th or 8th Supra)
It's actually pretty good, with plenty of character and personality - which was my main concern - so many new cars are devoid of life and character and while they're fast, functional...
Yeah, a planetary gearset is inherently stronger than a spur gear arrangement.... But of course, there's more to a transmission that just the gearset :)
Yep, I'm aware how the DCT shaft set-up works (we actually just developed a new gearkit at work for one of the most popular DCT on the market atm) but it's very similar with the planetary arrangement in the auto box too - depending on the sun/planet and clutch pack arrangement...
Every Supra I've ever owned, from A60-A80, F series, G series, A series and B series diffs have sprayed fluid out the breather when you get them stinking hot.
Usually an extension on the breather sorts it out
/hth/
I haven't watched old mate's video yet - but here's my impressions.
I had an 86 for 2 years before selling it for my A80.
It's an awesome car, but the biggest gripe I had with it was that it only felt special when you were driving it hard. If you were cruising around town, you could have been...