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Re: Buying a MKIII Supra

Tue, 25 March 2003 10:16

SUPRA MAN wrote on Tue, 25 March 2003 18:07

7M-Brisbane---------->

You wouldnt buy a targa roof ? This affects structural rigidity, the car will handle worse, scuttle shake, and I'm sure it would be less safe in the event of an accident.

How the fuck is structural rigidity afftected ? Why would the car handle worse, scuttle and shake ?

Check your information before you go making assumptions about how cars handle. Drive a Supra (MA70/JZA70/JZA80) 300ZX, Porshe, Ferrari, Jeep, Mazda MX5, or any other convertible/targa top and tell me the handling is affected..

Try DRIVING or OWNING one first before you go making assumptions about how YOU THINK cars may or may not handle.

You are GUESSING, and have no idea what you are talking about. Your opinion on cars seems to be all fucked up. I really just think you like to make people think you know what you are talking about, when really you HAVE NO IDEA or PROOF to back up your silly accusations that targa tops dont handle. Go get a bit of driving experience and own a few more supras before you go telling me, or anyone else how good/bad supra targa tops are. As for things going wrong with the roofs ??? Do your research, and you will find out that the supras ARE NOT KNOWN for having bad targa tops, they are actually very good.

Structural Rigidity and less safe in the event of an accident ??? Where did you pull this crap from ? What do you think the guys at toyota said, "lets chop the roof off this supra and see how it goes"

There are numerous structural and framework changes in a targa top compared to a hardtop. The whole rear section of the roof is stronger, and is made to be just as strong as any other car. What are you going to do, not buy one incase you roll it onto its roof in an accident, or drive it off a cliff ?

7M-Brisbane, you really need to think before you go typing random airy-fairy silly things about a sportscar such as the MA70 supra.

At least you made me laugh, while I was thinking about HOW MUCH YOU DONT KNOW about supras.

Dude...

No need to blow your top over 7M-Brisbane's post the way you did.

He does in fact own a Supra. I'm not sure if he's driven a targa, but I dare say he has.

I own a targa and have driven both hard tops and targas... believe me there is a difference! Even when the roof is bolted on. And when it's off the car feels like "a wet noodle going over train tracks" as someone put it. This isn't just mine or 7M's opinion either. You will find that anyone who's driven a targa will tell you the same thing and this is common knowledge among MA70 owners.

Having said that, I chose to get a targa for the gimmick factor. I just love driving with the roof of! I would still get another one if I had to make my purchase again (in fact... I'm currently considering buying another one Wink

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I see nothing wrong with 7M's post and I don't think the tone of your reply was warranted... Not meaning to offend or anything. Just my opinion.

[Updated on: Tue, 25 March 2003 10:19]

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