This is completely true, and I've become well aware that the 6MT makes the one-two shift a lot better if you get some higher rpm into it. You don't have to wind out the other gears to get a better shift action though, just the one-two. If you REALLY want to love your shift action, ditch the stock 200gr knob and install a 400-500gr. That changed EVERYTHING!
I saw one of the reviews mention that taking off in 2nd is doable? Do you reckon that's a realistic option or would you need to slip the clutch too much?I've done around 400km and the shift feel is.. ok. While severely under powered in comparison, my Type R has it beat in that regard. And that first to second shift isn't winning any awards.
Another thing that I'm getting used to is the ridiculous power band. In the Type R, each gear meant something: Wrong gear = slow. In the Supra, there's so much torque everywhere that it seems that no matter what gear you're in, you're good to go. It's so easy to drive that it almost defeats the purpose of having a manual gearbox.
I'm not sure but I think the reviews you're thinking of were referring to the automatic transmission.
It was this review I was thinking of
So I've had an update from my dealer and it's looking like I may have the car within the next month-ish
I'm getting a bit more serious about lining up the essentials now. Do any of you guys have any recommendations on insurer? I've noticed a couple of the cheapo insurers won't cover it.
Any first hand experience on the value of PPF on AU roads? I'm inclined to risk going without it, but hearing about the "soft paint" on these forums has me second guessing myself.
Ironically, I think that goes to show you how frustratingly easy a drive the transmission is. As for getting off the line, I don't think using second would be the right choice. Having said that, I do believe starting in second in the automatic does yield faster 0-100 times.It was this review I was thinking of
It seems to pull away alright on video (@6:10) but wondering whether it feels like car abuse
I ended up going with Suncorp for my insurance, they have choice of repairer however if they don't like your repairer (don't authorise the work) they won't guarantee it, they'll just pay you instead of the repairer.So I've had an update from my dealer and it's looking like I may have the car within the next month-ish
I'm getting a bit more serious about lining up the essentials now. Do any of you guys have any recommendations on insurer? I've noticed a couple of the cheapo insurers won't cover it.
Any first hand experience on the value of PPF on AU roads? I'm inclined to risk going without it, but hearing about the "soft paint" on these forums has me second guessing myself.
Ain't that the truth. I live in a semi rural area and every time it rains half the pebble/gravel driveways here end up on the road for the next month until the traffic sweeps it all away.
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/manual-supra-shift-knob-options-out-there.16152/Hi Fuzzy,
Have you got a different shift knob for the manual version?
I haven't seen any, got any pics? Where did you get it? Etc, etc
I got the Raceseng Shift Knob, I love it sooo much.Hi Fuzzy,
Have you got a different shift knob for the manual version?
I haven't seen any, got any pics? Where did you get it? Etc, etc
