SteveR Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 Steve, what suspension do you have fitted? Shocks and springs that is. Thanks in advance. Andy. Some TEIN jobbers. Not sure of the exact model, they're green if that helps?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 ...got a decent quote off my old race team to fit them so not too painfull How much labour do they reckon it'll take? I'm wondering if I should risk biting off more than I can chew and attempting a Winter DIY, or if I should just get the pros in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kint Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 The other thing it could be is a crap geometry setup. If you're running uneven, or LOTS of toe, I believe, (or -thinking aloud- little caster??) then you can have interesting handling at speed, as one side of the car occasionally gets more grip than the other and will want to shift the car diagonally across the road. Get it baselined to see what you've currently got? Could be geometry, tyres, or worn suspension bushes/joints. There must be a lot of Supras on the road now with less than perfect handling. I replaced all the suspension components on my own car a few years ago and it made MASSIVE difference to the handling, ride quality and grip levels. I would get the car on a ramp and get all the bushes and joints checked over for excessive play. They are not cheap to replace, but for the difference it made to mine, it is by far THE best money I have spent on my car in 9 years of ownership. Good write up here by Ian http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=119349 Cheers, lads! Will get the track/alingment done and check everything underneath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 How much labour do they reckon it'll take? I'm wondering if I should risk biting off more than I can chew and attempting a Winter DIY, or if I should just get the pros in. Your looking at a full day to rip off the old and fit the new so approx £400, possibly a bit less as the old bolts will just get cut off so we'll see how it goes. Not sure i'd want to diy this job unless i'd got a 2 post ramp to use along with the cutting tools definetly not on the drive on axle stands and in the cold ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Don't worry mate, done it dozens of times, but thankfully on cars that haven't had seized bolts! The ones on the parts car are fine as I had to losen a few to get other bits off. Let me know if you're interested and I'll try and get them for you. I wonder if your ones are frozen due to the extra stress of the wider wheels/offsets? Will be interesting to know if they are slightly bent once you finally get them out (only takes a fraction of a mm!) Not sure on bent bolts but doubt it tbh, there just siezed due to no copperslip or anything else being used when the car was built, we cant shift the nuts so they'll be cut off to get them out. I shall fit new wishbones all round so think it best to fit new bolts and adjusters at the same time, if you can get them though im sure someone else will need them v soon, i just like spending money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Not sure on bent bolts but doubt it tbh, there just siezed due to no copperslip or anything else being used when the car was built, we cant shift the nuts so they'll be cut off to get them out. I shall fit new wishbones all round so think it best to fit new bolts and adjusters at the same time, if you can get them though im sure someone else will need them v soon, i just like spending money Did chris get any heat on the siezed bolts/nuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Did chris get any heat on the siezed bolts/nuts? Yep he tried everything, heated up, 2ft breaker bar and also 300 + n/m impact gun and they wouldnt budge. Well one did it snapped off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Yep he tried everything, heated up, 2ft breaker bar and also 300 + n/m impact gun and they wouldnt budge. Soudns familiar. He used lots of swearing and a little blood on mine, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Soudns familiar. He used lots of swearing and a little blood on mine, too. Didnt hear him swear but i b****y did ******ing car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Steve Manley called me yesterday and all bar 1 item has arrived which is due on the 1st sept top service as usual The fun of getting the old bits off will begin soon. I'll take some pics as we go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Take LOTS of pics please buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Take LOTS of pics please buddy! No problem Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 A few pics of the day, 9am - 5.30pm and were done hard work though and a huge thankyou to my mate Simon at ACO Motors for doing a great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 a few more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted September 11, 2008 Author Share Posted September 11, 2008 Shiny new! 1 day, wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Love the piccy with the grinder at work,, just give me an excuse, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Its all set up now and at the moment im lovin it duncan shaw toyota supra mkiv 160908 table.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Its all set up now and at the moment im lovin it Cor look at those finals! Chris is bloody accurate isn't he! Did he charge you full whack to have it all redone? I assume it was a much quicker & less sweary affair with all the new bits on board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Cor look at those finals! Chris is bloody accurate isn't he! Did he charge you full whack to have it all redone? I assume it was a much quicker & less sweary affair with all the new bits on board? He is very fussy and did a stunning job:) 5 1/2 hours He did me a bit of discount and was like a kid at xmas with new toys to play with lol Just taken the car through some twisty bits i know and wow is my only comment it was a little twitchy before on iffy rds and understeered to easily but now it feels planted, the only drawback is extra effort in steering required as the castor is now 4 degrees but worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 He is very fussy and did a stunning job:) 5 1/2 hours He did me a bit of discount and was like a kid at xmas with new toys to play with lol Just taken the car through some twisty bits i know and wow is my only comment it was a little twitchy before on iffy rds and understeered to easily but now it feels planted, the only drawback is extra effort in steering required as the castor is now 4 degrees but worth it Nice one Why aren't you doing the club track day!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Nice one Why aren't you doing the club track day!? I really want to but my wallets had a beating in the past month or two calipers discs pads new tyres suspension + fitting and the geo labour costs. I might just drive down to spectate though and see how quick you boys are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 I really want to but my wallets had a beating in the past month or two calipers discs pads new tyres suspension + fitting and the geo labour costs. I might just drive down to spectate though and see how quick you boys are I think you should do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I think you should do Could i pay on the day if i get tempted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Could i pay on the day if i get tempted Only if there's a spare place mate - all 40 are gone right now. Do you want sticking on the reserves list just in case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Only if there's a spare place mate - all 40 are gone right now. Do you want sticking on the reserves list just in case? I think i'll just have a drive down and watch if i can, im sorting out a new kitchen and lounge for my mother and everything starts around then so its touch and go if i can get there to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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