Race Tracking Your Supra - Information exchange

[Oodis]

I had a 2021 that I tracked. I'm a diehard stick shift guy, though; I got bored of the auto and bought a C7Z M7 to track and eventually sold the Supra. I still love the hell out of the C7Z but I just sold my C8 so I'm looking for another stick car stablemate. There's nothing else in this price range that has my interest but I haven't seen much feedback on them on track, so curious what owners have to say.







Yeah? Tell me more.

Manual has a better diff then Auto thats about all i was able to feel, i dont know what they did if it was just tuning to the programming or something else but i could feel the difference.
Would you go quicker in the auto? Im not sure really as my local track is all 3rd and 4th gear with a touch of 5th so still my fastest time around it was in my manual.
My car is not tuned but has had all suspension changed (except diff bushes) and run nangkang CRS it is turely an amazing car that is very fast with stock power.

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[razorlab]

Manual has a better diff then Auto thats about all i was able to feel, i dont know what they did if it was just tuning to the programming or something else but i could feel the difference.

Only difference is the shorter final drive AFAIK. Diff operates the same. MT is 3.460 and AT is 3.150. This accounts for two less gears in the manual and longer gearing.

 

[kungfujedis]

@i3igpete shared nice compilation in other thread so im reposting this here, since i didnt see it before, maybe some1 will benefit.
Looking at this, Verus V1X seem to perform even better than Spage wing? Also, UCW seem doing pretty well, 9LR being very cost effective

Has anyone ever tested the stock 45th anniversary wing to see what it produces?

 

[Rob_SER]

Only difference is the shorter final drive AFAIK. Diff operates the same. MT is 3.460 and AT is 3.150. This accounts for two less gears in the manual and longer gearing.

I think traction control has been updated and diff programming as well (marketed haipin+ mode I think)

 

[Islindur]

Has anyone ever tested the stock 45th anniversary wing to see what it produces?

Doubt it but id be suprised if it was more than 100lbs at 120mph, i'd even vote it gives less.

 

[kungfujedis]

Does the forum have an established term for a group so Supras? A swarm of Supras? A super of Supras? A swell of Supras? I think I counted 7 at Summit Point Jefferson this weekend. My first time there in the Supra, beat my PB in my WRX by 8 seconds. Though I'm still light years behind @Rocksandblues

My first event with WDCR SCCA this year, was delighted to see we made the shirt!

 

[Rocksandblues]

great meeting you. Had my hands full w TT stuff but PM me any questions and open invite to Dominion Raceway.

 

[Vegas17]

Did my first HPDE at Spring Mountain Motor Resort. Pretty overwhelming track at first, definitely had to build up confidence in some sections. 2021 bone stock, car was solid for the first few sessions but temps outside got around 100 degrees. Last session intake temps were getting up around 165, could tell the car was pulling some timing and brakes were done at the end.

Don't be a dumbass like me and forget to turn off the AC....super comfy ride to grid though. So much goes through your head it was hard to take a second to relax and remember the simple things.

Assuming hood vent, brake fluid, pads and tires a must going forward.... and pushing a button off during grid.

 

[i3igpete]

We did it! Headed to the track tomorrow afternoon to get some data. Sure hope I see some improvement

i really like your vent placement, do you have any measurements written down for the front edge distance?

 

[Islindur]

i really like your vent placement, do you have any measurements written down for the front edge distance?

Looks placed like most of us so between 45-50cm range from the hood start. Mine is 47cm.

 

[FLtrackdays]

i really like your vent placement, do you have any measurements written down for the front edge distance?

I’ll likely add a vent for better air flow someday. Any of you guys consider replicating this bad boyEE?

https://toyotagazooracing.com/gt4/cars

Is that hood available to purchase? Or can you do the same placement and buy that vent?

Lastly, any you guys remember these or have any thoughts on them:

https://thefatmech.com/hood-spacers-pros-and-cons

 

[i3igpete]

https://toyotagazooracing.com/gt4/cars

Is that hood available to purchase? Or can you do the same placement and buy that vent?

i think this is the official supplier for the race teams. ironically, I think the official louver (part number DYXBB120079-00-B01) is actually cheaper than the Triple seven replica.

https://store.51gt3.com/products/bonnet-bonded-v3-painted-gt4-evo-gr-supra-gt4-evo

But I think venting the rear of the hood is probably a bad idea unless you have a specific reason to, such as having a rear turbo intake back there. the bottom of the windshield is a high pressure area, so letting that escape under the hood will probably introduce some counter-flow and reduce flow through the Heat exchangers.

That being said, it probably does help cool down the engine faster while you're waiting in the paddock/grid, so that might be worth it if it'll let you get an extra hot lap in.

 

[Cheesedawg]

Does the forum have an established term for a group so Supras? A swarm of Supras? A super of Supras? A swell of Supras? I think I counted 7 at Summit Point Jefferson this weekend. My first time there in the Supra, beat my PB in my WRX by 8 seconds. Though I'm still light years behind @Rocksandblues


My first event with WDCR SCCA this year, was delighted to see we made the shirt!

Shame I missed you all, I’m too much of a coward to track the Supra so I was over at the Trackdaze event on main with some friends and my Miata. I know I saw you a couple of times through the trees off turn one of main.

 

[Rob_SER]

For those with experience with the Supra on track, is a good set of coilovers and new wheels/tires a good way to increase steering feedback?

I find the steering feedback is lacking quite a lot, expecially compared to the GR86 and GR Corolla and I have a hard time feeling confident with so little steering feedback. Been tracking mainly a GT4 for the past 5 years (and the GR86 while I was still waiting my Supra) and I find the lack of steering feedback quite disconcerting.

Driving the Supra stock for now, got it 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to figure where my money is best spent to address this issue.

Thanks in advance.

 

[kungfujedis]

For those with experience with the Supra on track, is a good set of coilovers and new wheels/tires a good way to increase steering feedback?

I find the steering feedback is lacking quite a lot, expecially compared to the GR86 and GR Corolla and I have a hard time feeling confident with so little steering feedback. Been tracking mainly a GT4 for the past 5 years (and the GR86 while I was still waiting my Supra) and I find the lack of steering feedback quite disconcerting.

Driving the Supra stock for now, got it 2 weeks ago. I'm trying to figure where my money is best spent to address this issue.

Thanks in advance.

I'll let the far more experienced here answer your suspension question, but I'll chime in slightly. Have you had an alignment? You can have some real bad settings from the factory. My car had way too much front toe, which definitely reduces steering response (not sure about feel).

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