Max Headroom Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Just had the stock suspension, which was shot, uprated to Bilsteins shocks and eibach spring along with the wheel tracking being done. This with the 2nd decat being done has made the car feel like new. All I need now is my RSR exhaust to turn up and I will be in heaven. :) Took her out last night on a nice twisty bit of road and the difference was astounding. More responsive in lower revs, stuck to the road and made me feel more confident. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Reckon I'll be doing this myself next year when the ChrisWilson fund raising pot matures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I too like the Bilstein shocks. I have them with some relatively low-rate springs and most of the time it feels great. I drove a stock UK car a while ago and couldn't beleive how high and boat-like it felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnyG83 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Just a quick question for you mate, how much did the set cost you and from where. CarlOs: Just seen the post with your picture and just wondered if the UK-Spec Supra you drove felt nearly as high as your underwear did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi Sunny, got the bilsteins from Gaz at Envy for £440 and the springs from a member on this forum for £170. Decat was also from Envy at £120. Well worth it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Just a quick question for you mate, how much did the set cost you and from where. CarlOs: Just seen the post with your picture and just wondered if the UK-Spec Supra you drove felt nearly as high as your underwear did hah rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 good suspension really makes the car very positive and driveable, like a proper sports car. I can't relate to people when they say the car feels vague, doesn't handle well etc but then I've never driven a supra with standard suspension anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnyG83 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Thanks Max will let my mate know as his shocks are gone CarlOs: i could'nt resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 good suspension really makes the car very positive and driveable, like a proper sports car. I can't relate to people when they say the car feels vague, doesn't handle well etc but then I've never driven a supra with standard suspension anyway Im converted, not going back to the stock setup:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 All I need now is my RSR exhaust to turn up..... Long wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Long wait? Not now, I arranged to buy all the Supra stock for the next 6 months. Have 10 coming in a few weeks. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Not now, I arranged to buy all the Supra stock for the next 6 months. Have 10 coming in a few weeks. Gaz. Monopolies commission? So much for being able to choose where to buy from! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, they asked me to distribute for them in the UK, I can hardly say no can I... They are next to impossible to get from Japan anyway so I thought if I start ordering them in quantity they may pull their finger out. They will be cheap though - I promise Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Not as cheap as the deal I had, I'd wager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Not as cheap as the deal I had, I'd wager. Got mine coming from Gaz Really really good deal from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Just had the stock suspension, which was shot, uprated to Bilsteins shocks and eibach spring along with the wheel tracking being done. Hi mate, Did you replace any other bits, or just the dampers & springs? I'm doing mine soon and don't know if I need any other new bits from Toyota to do the job 100%. I've got new top mounts, rubber gaiters & bump stops. Anything else? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi mate, Did you replace any other bits, or just the dampers & springs? I'm doing mine soon and don't know if I need any other new bits from Toyota to do the job 100%. I've got new top mounts, rubber gaiters & bump stops. Anything else? cheers Just the dampers and springs, the billies went straight on, no problem. They use the OE top mounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Hi mate, Did you replace any other bits, or just the dampers & springs? I'm doing mine soon and don't know if I need any other new bits from Toyota to do the job 100%. I've got new top mounts, rubber gaiters & bump stops. Anything else? cheers How much were ur top mounts? Also do Toyota do a Billstein Uprage? (only shocks) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 How much were ur top mounts? Also do Toyota do a Billstein Uprage? (only shocks) I sell top mounts for £38 each front and £35 each rear, plus postage. Bilstein dampers were a performance upgrade on the early models and came as standard on some of the late. The Bilstein dampers are some of the best road dampers you can fit on a Supra, good balance between ride quality and performance. I can supply from £374 including delivery for a set of 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hi mate, Did you replace any other bits, or just the dampers & springs? I'm doing mine soon and don't know if I need any other new bits from Toyota to do the job 100%. I've got new top mounts, rubber gaiters & bump stops. Anything else? cheers Jon, you should have everyting you need (except springs) to upgrade your suspension. I'm sure you're going to be very happy with the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Just read this, cheers Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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