JamieP Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 (edited) Have been considering a return to the modified height-adjustable Bilstein setup ("GixxerDrew" setup) that DanDan is now running. I dont like that setup myself, I had the CW bilstein setup on mine for a little while and it was to low even on the highest setting, I wont tell you how i got over the problem, the idea of making them height adjustable seems good but iirc the only way to change the height on that setup is to compress the spring? I dont like that either. I drove Lee's car when i had the bilsteins and i was gutted at how much better his drove than mine, from that moment on i was hooked to the flex. Worst coilovers ive had on a supra, RSR i shock, my god them things are stiff. Edited January 22, 2012 by JamieP (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I dont like that setup myself, I had the CW bilstein setup on mine for a little while and it was to low even on the highest setting, I wont tell you how i got over the problem, the idea of making them height adjustable seems good but iirc the only way to change the height on that setup is to compress the spring? I dont like that either. I drove Lee's car when i had the bilsteins and i was gutted at how much better his drove than mine, from that moment on i was hooked to the flex. Just checked the price for the Flex - Titan are doing them for $1500 USD (about £1050 + shipping etc), which seems pretty reasonable. I'm not a brand whore, I just want something that will put as much power to the ground as possible but also provide some cornering capability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just checked the price for the Flex - Titan are doing them for $1500 USD (about £1050 + shipping etc), which seems pretty reasonable. I'm not a brand whore, I just want something that will put as much power to the ground as possible but also provide some cornering capability. Come for a spin in my car before you buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just checked the price for the Flex - Titan are doing them for $1500 USD (about £1050 + shipping etc), which seems pretty reasonable. I'm not a brand whore, I just want something that will put as much power to the ground as possible but also provide some cornering capability. i think you can get them in the UK for similar money. Around £1000-£1100 the last time I looked at them. You can see the flex are a different breed from the low end teins simply by looking at the length of the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazil Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Just checked the price for the Flex - Titan are doing them for $1500 USD (about £1050 + shipping etc), which seems pretty reasonable. I'm not a brand whore, I just want something that will put as much power to the ground as possible but also provide some cornering capability. 1,070 pounds http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/uprated/tein-flex-/toyota/supra.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 i think you can get them in the UK for similar money. Around £1000-£1100 the last time I looked at them. You can see the flex are a different breed from the low end teins simply by looking at the length of the spring. Yup, £1015 from amber performance in luton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Come for a spin in my car before you buy them. Will do, mate. If yours isn't off the road for the winter, we might be able to co-ordinate one weekend when I drop over to Lee's to get my billet cambelt tensioner installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Yup, £1015 from amber performance in luton. is that VAT inclusive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 22, 2012 Author Share Posted January 22, 2012 Will do, mate. If yours isn't off the road for the winter, we might be able to co-ordinate one weekend when I drop over to Lee's to get my billet cambelt tensioner installed Use mine most weekends mate, i was over at Lee's today picking my coilovers up, he was laid up under some silver tank is that VAT inclusive? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEIN-FLEX-COILOVER-KIT-TOYOTA-SUPRA-JZA80-/300649838363?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460020771b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Use mine most weekends mate, i was over at Lee's today picking my coilovers up, he was laid up under some silver tank http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEIN-FLEX-COILOVER-KIT-TOYOTA-SUPRA-JZA80-/300649838363?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item460020771b Haha, yeah he deserves danger pay Thanks for the link too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Cheers. Do you currently have oversized ARPs or is it the stock sized ones you are using? I read that a lot of guys resize the head stud holes so that they can up the diameter of the studs. Just wondering if it's the normal size ARPs that aren't coping or the oversized ones. The stud can be as strong as you like but the block will give way, an L19 stud will never snap it will pull the thread straight out the block first, the block can be modified to make it strong enough to really tighten the studs down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Went over to wheels in motion today, Tony fitted my Teins back on and sorted the geo settings, every time i drag race the car the rear drivers side wheel moves out of line for some reason, I also need to get some adjustable rear control arms really, the settings are max'd out and im still running 1 degree of camber, I will get on that soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Went over to wheels in motion today, Tony fitted my Teins back on and sorted the geo settings, every time i drag race the car the rear drivers side wheel moves out of line for some reason, I also need to get some adjustable rear control arms really, the settings are max'd out and im still running 1 degree of camber, I will get on that soon. http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/IMG_0346.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/IMG_0358.jpg http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c338/jamie450x/IMG_0349.jpg What a beast Looking forward to seeing what the Nur-Luck bonnet does to the look. Should look pretty good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest b15njy Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 such a nice car.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks great Jamie...what is that metal plate visible at the rear!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks great Jamie...what is that metal plate visible at the rear!? Cheers mate, plate protects some fuel lines/fittings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky49 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I bet you get some right looks with that chute on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Any idea when the bonnet will be on? I cant wait to see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Any idea when the bonnet will be on? I cant wait to see it I hope to collect it this week if i get time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Best looking supra in the club by far in my opinion. Good stuff!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex2jz Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The way the car looks now it just ... PERFECT. A lot of work and good taste you put into this car. Can't think of a better car than this. Congrats Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leet45single Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I remember that video of you chasing that veyron, bet you'd give anything now to have another go with your current power and a few cameras rigged up on the car, lol i'd love to see it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Looks fantastic Jamie. Just a thought, but when the Do Luck bonnet goes on are you having the vents cut back in aswell? Or just the centre vent? Also im looking for a towing eye and just noticed you have one fitted on yours, Any info on where i can get one. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 Thanks guys, the new bonnet will look just like the doluck, no additional vents. This is the tow eye. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TEGIWA-FRONT-TOW-HOOK-CIVIC-TYPE-R-EK9-JDM-RED-/180662859880?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a10587868 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraD06 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Cheers for the link, is the old bonnet going up for sale? Or are you keeping both to swap and play with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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