Guest jamesR Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi all!!! Nearly there now, been to see a few supras the past month. Just a quick Qs does anyone have problems in car parks going up the slops or comin down them? And does anyone know any good garages round Surrey to South London that are well known that are selling supras? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 my cars totally stock on suspension and body work etc (well i have OEM skirts) and I have no probs at all with slopes and stuff. i know some of the guys who are lowerd or have aftermarket fronts have to go a bit slow when coming up to stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i know some of the guys who are lowerd or have aftermarket fronts have to go a bit slow when coming up to stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 lol, i never want to try multi-carparks, most have parts where you cant back up, so if it scrapes, you have to at least rip your bumper off on the first floor, then rip your exhaust off on the way down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jamesR Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I best get myself a 4x4 supra!!!!! That was a joke by the way guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 hydraulics?................................................................................................................................................................................................. slated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartworm Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I cant use my college car park cause of the speed bump on the way in, although once in im fine on all the others, just the one on the way in theres an awful, awful crashing noise about half wayover, wont be doing that again, and I no longer use multistorys, dont think its lowered that much either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 college? how old are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi, I have only had my car 2 weeks but I am already finding that I can't / don't want to go certain places. I drove out a regular car park the other day on to a mediocre cambered road and scraped the bottom of the bumper, I wasn't even going fast as I am always worried about this possibility. This is only due to the lowering springs and body kit on the car. Now im thinking of ordering some Tein Street suspension just so I can raise her a bit The bank balance is going to start hating me soon Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i had tein ha coilovers when it came over mate, it was running about 3cm off the ground, it scraped on un-even road surfaces. they were replaced with super street, due to being seized and broken coilover ring. i would love to drive 3cm off the ground, but its not practical. i have mine set up mid height, can you not raise your current shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi, I have only had my car 2 weeks but I am already finding that I can't / don't want to go certain places. I drove out a regular car park the other day on to a mediocre cambered road and scraped the bottom of the bumper, I wasn't even going fast as I am always worried about this possibility. This is only due to the lowering springs and body kit on the car. Now im thinking of ordering some Tein Street suspension just so I can raise her a bit The bank balance is going to start hating me soon Mark Mark, welcome to the joy's of owning a Supra, spend spend spend, and she is low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobDogg Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Yep I scrape everywhere! I have to fasten my bumper back on at least once a week. but its well worth the hassle! Get one bought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I love multi-storey car parks, makes your car SUPER loud!!! I've set off a fair few car alarms driving through them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I cant get in anywhere with a slight raise in the road. I dont think my supra is low enough but the front scrapes everywhere if its not the front its the skirts or exhaust where it hangs low still the car looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I love multi-storey car parks, makes your car SUPER loud!!! I've set off a fair few car alarms driving through them! When I park in the Car park at work, I always set off at least one car alarm when I start her up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun. Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I cant get in anywhere with a slight raise in the road. I dont think my supra is low enough but the front scrapes everywhere if its not the front its the skirts or exhaust where it hangs low still the car looks good! Same here, but makes the car look nice, although the major downside is looking a complete fool when it comes taking her in to a local standard garage for any work and they look at the car (and me) stupid as they can't get near it with ramps ! But, as you say, it looks cool Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHanky Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Mark, welcome to the joy's of owning a Supra, spend spend spend, and she is low Hi Tom, She is very very low too low for me at the moment. She looks great but I would prefer being a bit higher just so I dont have to hear that terrible scraping sound. I wish I could spend spend spend. I think I will have to wait until I have sold my old car before I get mt Tein suspension. I am also planning on swapping bumpers due to the crack on the side of my Veilside. It could be fixed apparently but it might just crack again. Plus I kind of fancy a change. Out of interest and sorry to hi-jack the post. What are the Top Secret and Do-Luck bumpers like with regard to lowness. They both look great (especially the Do-Luck one), but are they so low that you scrape every where you go? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question but the Do-Luck one does luck like a very big bumper. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Hi Tom, She is very very low too low for me at the moment. She looks great but I would prefer being a bit higher just so I dont have to hear that terrible scraping sound. I wish I could spend spend spend. I think I will have to wait until I have sold my old car before I get mt Tein suspension. I am also planning on swapping bumpers due to the crack on the side of my Veilside. It could be fixed apparently but it might just crack again. Plus I kind of fancy a change. Out of interest and sorry to hi-jack the post. What are the Top Secret and Do-Luck bumpers like with regard to lowness. They both look great (especially the Do-Luck one), but are they so low that you scrape every where you go? Sorry if this seems like a stupid question but the Do-Luck one does luck like a very big bumper. Mark there is a thread with blue angel offering a do luck 1 for £50 needs a little work and painting, but might suit you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squiffy Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 only had my supe a few weeks, its lowered with a big front and is commin off for repairs soon now i have learnt what i can and cant do..... went up a multistorey 4 levels no prob, got stuck on every bloody ramp on the way down looks good though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 my car is probably way too low, but I love it. I sometimes toy with raising it up a bit (height adjustables) but say nah lol. It's so low with the top secret front that puping the tyres up by a few psi makes all the difference lol! it doesn't like sharp incline changes, I avoid them generally. It doesn't like sleeping policmen but does just go over reasonable ones if you go sensibily. as for multistory car parks, I woundn't even want to go near one if I could lol. I hate public car parks as it is, shoppers in a hurry are the worst for putting srapes, scratches and dents in the car, best avoided at all costs! PS: my local garage has a ramp built into the floor that is completely flush with the floor when down, result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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