The Supra may be the best

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty) 10/27/2013 at 00:15 • Filed to: GhostBait, Z32, 300ZX

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But the 300ZX is still damned good and was early to the party.

Orange Exige > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:20

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I'll be honest, that actually looks really good from this angle...

But I know that it's still a 300ZX in the front and there is nothing that can save that from its straight-up ugliness.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:29

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Honestly, I would rather have a 300ZX instead of a supra.

TSLA > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:29

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nooooope.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 10/27/2013 at 00:32

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boooooooo

GhostZ > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:32

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I HAVE BAIT. YES.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > GhostZ 10/27/2013 at 00:33

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Lol

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > TSLA 10/27/2013 at 00:34

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Ew.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > TSLA 10/27/2013 at 00:35

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J/k, that's a nice looking S4.

Desu-San-Desu > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:36

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To be perfectly honest? I'd rather have the 300ZX. I've never liked the look of a Supra as much as the 300ZX and I like the stronger handling focus on the Z cars more than the Supra's straight-line power.

GhostZ > Orange Exige 10/27/2013 at 00:37

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This is the mid-engined prototype from 1985 (this particular photo was a 1987 version with updated body panels) that they based the design off of. It's interesting to see how it evolved from a "Japanese Testarossa" to the very distinct shape it has now.

Also, it shared headlights and taillights with the Lamborghini Diablo.

I personally like the JDM front end a lot more than the USDM one:

JDM:

USDM:

desertdog5051 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:37

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Can we say stance is everything. Jeez, I am in love.

TSLA > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 10/27/2013 at 00:42

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Oh please... Same era twin turbo that not only looks better, but is also faster and sounds better.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:44

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8os'... I prefer Mark III Supra over Z31.

90's... Z32 over Mark IV Supra.

Although FC3S and FD3S may have a special appeal over all.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Desu-San-Desu 10/27/2013 at 00:45

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Stop being perfectly honest, Desu! Haha just kidding.

The 300zx actually placed more of an emphasis on straight line power than the supra; the supra actually out-handled the NSX, whereas the only super/sports cars of the time that the 300zx out handled were the zr1 and 3000gt vr4. The supra won in all-out grunt, which overshadowed its incredible suspension and handling ability. It was truly first in all categories, as proven by motortrend's test in which the supra dominated all categories. Sorry for the biased fanboy rant.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 10/27/2013 at 00:47

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Didn't you get the memo, boxer? Supra>all :)

SonorousSpeedJoe > GhostZ 10/27/2013 at 00:48

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Did they really share taillights? I know that they shared headlights, but I don't quite see the similarity here.

Desu-San-Desu > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:49

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It's still ugly, lol. :-P

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > TSLA 10/27/2013 at 00:50

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And fails better.

I'd rather something that works 24/7, thanks.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > GhostZ 10/27/2013 at 00:50

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Whoa, that looked like S13 Silvia smashed together with an NSX with some MR2 in the mix. Dayum!

Also, agreed. home market always wins.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Desu-San-Desu 10/27/2013 at 00:53

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Yeah? Well I think the 300ZX is ugly. Oh wait... I can't say that. Damn!
Well the supra is definitely not ugly, so there. :p ~~••
That was saliva, ha.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 00:53

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Got the memo.

Ignored the memo.

Moved on from the memo.

6cyl > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 10/27/2013 at 00:55

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This guy has the right idea. I really like all these cars but if I had to put them in order if would go FD > z32 > MK IV > FC > MK III > z31

GhostZ > SonorousSpeedJoe 10/27/2013 at 00:55

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You're right, it was just headlights. I didn't remember right, the headlights were shared with the 300ZX, and the tailights were shared with the Saleen S7, Fiat 850, and a couple of tractors.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 10/27/2013 at 00:55

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appalled face
OMG, guyyssss! Did you hear what he just said.

hits back of head with memo, wins ensuing bitchslap fight

I believe that makes the supra better. Coolio.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > 6cyl 10/27/2013 at 01:02

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Number THREEEE?

I'm boudta cry, mane.

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The end
Bon apetit
Adios
Ni hao
Period!

TSLA > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 10/27/2013 at 01:02

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I never said the old S4 was reliable but a z32 TT is FAR from reliable.
Not to mention it also has a cramped engine bay so good luck fixing what breaks.

BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 01:02

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Keep in mind, I didn't say that Supra was bad... Just that I don't believe propaganda memos.

Besides... Mark III Supra was slick, and sinister with the flat nose and popup headlights... BMW E31, and Ford Probe, and others came later.

Mark IV Supra looks like... get ready for this... A bloated, rounded, front-engined copy of a Ferrari F40. It may be bullet-proof, and it may be fast, and capable of becoming even faster... but Z32 and FD-3S are better looking. SVX is more futuristic and original. Supra's only claim is being fast... and most roads have speed limits, so how important does that much extra 'fast' really mean when it is on the road?

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > BoxerFanatic, troublesome iconoclast. 10/27/2013 at 01:06

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You cold bruh i weren't ready for all that. I was only kidding around and stuff, bruh.

In all seriousness, see my reply to Desu on that front. Looks are subjective, and the supra has polarizing styling.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > TSLA 10/27/2013 at 01:09

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Which is in a long time seeing that anything from Audi tends to break quickly?

6cyl > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 01:13

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...and I didn't even include Skylines or any euro cars....

But seriously it is close between those choices. I dooo love that 2jz :)

TSLA > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 10/27/2013 at 01:19

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That was quiet a generalized and untrue statement...
These are 15 year old twin turbo cars. Non of them are reliable by todays standards.

Hindered23 > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 10/27/2013 at 01:19

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my 05 s4 was a maintenance nightmare. you're delusional if you think it would work all the time.

lepie > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 05:36

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That is so pretty.

mhitchner > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 10/27/2013 at 08:16

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My cactus b5 S4 is still on original turbos and tranny and really just about everything... I really do not understand why they have such a unreliable reputation. It is not my first b5 either, and wont be my last. None of the ones I have owned or currently own have ever really had issues beyond expensive preventative maintenance items like timing belt and whatnot. My A4 and S4 have both been chipped since '07 and neither of them have needed replacement turbos. My A4 had a coil pack fail, and my previous b5 had a MAF sensor fail. Neither one left me stranded, just jumped into limp mode. My S4 had a door sensor go out. None of these fixes were very expensive at all and none of them left me stranded. Out of the 3 cars and 18 cumulative years of b5 ownership I really do not understand the reputation. Maybe I have just been obscenely lucky...

Sparf > Desu-San-Desu 10/27/2013 at 09:18

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According to those that have driven them, they're still "boats" in comparison with more handling-oriented sports cars. Both the Z32 and the JZA80 were built for straight line speed I believe.

Sparf > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 09:19

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Pff, the Z31 is totes bettar .

Desu-San-Desu > Sparf 10/27/2013 at 11:14

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Yeah. As much as I love the way the 300ZX looks, I think I'd just rather have an AW11 MR2 or NA Miata.

Sparf > Desu-San-Desu 10/27/2013 at 11:17

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Yeah that's my thinking as well, with the exception being that I find the Z32 incredibly ugly (even from this angle) to be perfectly honest with you.

Having already driven my mom's NA 1.6 quite a lot I'm aching to try out an AW11!

Barbarian772 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 11:20

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It still has the ugliest headlights ever made.... why didn't they put proper pop up headlights in there.... Everything looks better with pop up headlights.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Sparf 10/27/2013 at 12:11

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Totes underappreciated. I have some z31 porn somewhere.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Sparf 10/27/2013 at 12:37

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Here it is.

They really do have nice lines. I would love a 200ZR overnighted from Ja-pan.

Sparf > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 12:41

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Oh, I love that one! It's funny how the Z31 is so under-appreciated that I've already seen pretty much every pic there is of one the Internet by now. Owning a 200ZR is a life goal of mine, and if my current plan works out alright it might become reality in 10 years if I'm lucky...

Desu-San-Desu > Sparf 10/27/2013 at 12:54

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Lol, I really like the Z32 aesthetically. I guess I'm just weird.

Sparf > Desu-San-Desu 10/27/2013 at 13:00

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Not really, from what I can gather a lot of people love the Z32 for its styling. It's usually put in a strong second place behind the S30 when I see people rank the Z gens.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Sparf 10/27/2013 at 13:22

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Yeah, that would be awesome. What is this "plan," if I may ask?

Sparf > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/27/2013 at 13:45

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Well, I'm currently studying game development here in Sweden, and I also intend to start studying Japanese soon-ish (probably when I'm finished with my game dev studies in 3 years unless my schedule gets a bit lighter) as well as getting a proper camera to start practicing photography. If you take these things into account along with the fact that Speedhunters is an Electronic Arts venture (and that EA DICE keep an eye on the program I study) I think you get where I'm going with this...

That, or I'll just get a job at some game developer and make enough money to get a 200ZR that way instead, but this route is more interesting...

Dsscats > GhostZ 03/22/2014 at 14:27

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That's not the JDM front. That's (I believe) a J Spec car. Different bumper