Hello Everyone, I'm A Potential Newbie

kenf · November 15, 2006

Hello, just like to say from first looks this looks like a really good site. That's it, creeping over!

I don't know if I want to be a Soarer owner or not - it's the only one that takes my fancy, the V8 version that is. I know I could spend a few weeks looking through old threads for info but life's too short. There seems to be a lot of technical knowledge out there so I would like to pick your brains if I may.

I'm after a car to drive as my daily car. I don't fix, wash or polish, just drive. I'm not too fussed about the luxury items (sat nav, tv, ICE etc) but I do want a car that will handle and go faster than a very fast thing.

Can someone point me in the right area to find out about:

V8 versions / specs - Jap vs UK

Typical mods that are often done

what to look for when buying

Will the car spend most of its life on the road or in a garage?

Any issues with insurance (East Sussex)

I must admit, I've got a couple of other cars I'm considering so any helpful info / advice will be appreciated. the others I'm looking at are Supra twin turbo and Jag XKR. My current car (which sadly has to go early next spring) is a Cobra replica - just don't have the option of leaving it at work without some tw@t pawing all over it. I'm sure the Soarer will appear more under-stated and less of a target.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this and (hopefully) thanks for the feedback.

Ken

:)

Chris Skelton · November 15, 2006

Hello, just like to say from first looks this looks like a really good site. That's it, creeping over!
I don't know if I want to be a Soarer owner or not - it's the only one that takes my fancy, the V8 version that is. I know I could spend a few weeks looking through old threads for info but life's too short. There seems to be a lot of technical knowledge out there so I would like to pick your brains if I may.

I'm after a car to drive as my daily car. I don't fix, wash or polish, just drive. I'm not too fussed about the luxury items (sat nav, tv, ICE etc) but I do want a car that will handle and go faster than a very fast thing.

Can someone point me in the right area to find out about:

V8 versions / specs - Jap vs UK

Typical mods that are often done

what to look for when buying

Will the car spend most of its life on the road or in a garage?

Any issues with insurance (East Sussex)

I must admit, I've got a couple of other cars I'm considering so any helpful info / advice will be appreciated. the others I'm looking at are Supra twin turbo and Jag XKR. My current car (which sadly has to go early next spring) is a Cobra replica - just don't have the option of leaving it at work without some tw@t pawing all over it. I'm sure the Soarer will appear more under-stated and less of a target.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this and (hopefully) thanks for the feedback.

Ken

:)

Well.....it won't spend much time in the garage, either at home, OR being fixed. Legendary engine from LS400.AND good mpg. 0-60 in 7 secs.Hope you haven't got children though....no space!

Get a low-ish mileage one with FSH and you'll be sending me a 'finders fee' for suggesting it later! They ARE a bit conservative, but....QUALITY? (And ZIPP!!) Outstanding. Get links to specialists, (there's one your way I seem to recall. Someone will pick up on here and tell you who. Plus there's another Gloucester way)....Good luck.

chips229 · November 15, 2006

Hi and Welcome to LOC :)

It would be wise to take some time a have a look through the sections on here or have a look on TIF as they know all there is to know about the Soarer model.

If you dont do your homework then you might end up with repair bills for more than you paid for the car ;)

Chips.

kenf · November 15, 2006

Cheers guys. Looks like my quest for knowledge is about to begin.

Does anybody know of any dealers near East Sussex who trade these cars and might let me have a test drive?

Ken :)

garethr · November 16, 2006

Hello, just like to say from first looks this looks like a really good site. That's it, creeping over!
I don't know if I want to be a Soarer owner or not - it's the only one that takes my fancy, the V8 version that is. I know I could spend a few weeks looking through old threads for info but life's too short. There seems to be a lot of technical knowledge out there so I would like to pick your brains if I may.

I'm after a car to drive as my daily car. I don't fix, wash or polish, just drive. I'm not too fussed about the luxury items (sat nav, tv, ICE etc) but I do want a car that will handle and go faster than a very fast thing.

Can someone point me in the right area to find out about:

V8 versions / specs - Jap vs UK

Typical mods that are often done

what to look for when buying

Will the car spend most of its life on the road or in a garage?

Any issues with insurance (East Sussex)

I must admit, I've got a couple of other cars I'm considering so any helpful info / advice will be appreciated. the others I'm looking at are Supra twin turbo and Jag XKR. My current car (which sadly has to go early next spring) is a Cobra replica - just don't have the option of leaving it at work without some tw@t pawing all over it. I'm sure the Soarer will appear more under-stated and less of a target.

Many thanks for taking the time to read this and (hopefully) thanks for the feedback.

Ken

:)

V8 versions / specs - Jap vs UK

They are all Japanese spec

Three V8 versions

UZZ30 (Soarer GT) - coil suspension, usually cloth, no EMV (television screen)

UZZ31 (GT Limited)- air suspension, leather, usually (but not always) EMV, most common variant

UZZ32 - active hydraulic supension, 873 made, spec as the UZZ31 only two places in the country (some would say one) where they know the suspension system

Specialists in Cambridgeshire, London, and Surrey.

Parts are no problem. Normal servicing? it's just a car....

Typical mods

The usual wheels etc

TV / DVD / SatNav conversion

Air suspension height controller

Not much performance wise -- headers (from Australia), supercharger (Australia, or Yahoo Japan Auctions if you're lucky)

Decat

Exhaust

BFI (Big F****** Intake) mod to the standard airbox

What to look for when buying

"Blinky dash"