Nic Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I taught it is roughly the same.as OEM money I would be worried If the company ever went under, I am focusing on handling this year and next, will try get everything replaced rather than chasing pwer just considering ikyea formula The Ikeya Formula parts are more expensive, it's been a while since I checked prices but it use to be at least 30% more for the lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I looked into the Ikeya arms last year when my wishbones went, they were a fair bit more expensive from memory and I was advised on here that they probably wouldn't stand up to daily driving on uk roads for too long, I went with the oem upper wishbones in the end for longevity. As someone said earlier it was an eye watering experience, akin to being shafted by a marrow and having to pay for the experience..........I imagine. Even with just new upper rears the handling was sooooo much better. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adam b Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Not cheap but I guarantee you won't be disappointed, the difference it made to mine was staggering, ride quality, grip and handling were transformed. It actually shocked me just how much of a difference it made, I'd obviously been driving around for some time not realising just how bad the handling had got. A friend of mine who use to do competitive racing set it up for me which also made a big difference, turn in was sharper, cornering speeds were significantly quicker and there was so much more grip when putting down the power out of the corners. When I first got my Supra I did what a lot of us do and spent money on chasing more power, if I ever get another Supra optimising the handling and braking would be my first priority over any performance mods. I would chose a properly set up Supra running stock power over a BPU Supra with tired suspension everytime now. COOL COOL COOL thats what was hoping to hear nic,,its all well and good have a car that looks good has a nice engine sat in it but is a tired old hag under neath and doesent handle eny more.. now im really looking forwerd to getting the new bits on the old soop. I also looked into the ikeya over the oem ,and as my car will not be a die hard track car the oem will do me just fine . but i would like some one like chris wilson to set the car up for me , and let him drive it and be happy with it. i wont my car to really handle you know what i mean,like a new car.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Interesting to see how it turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So what sort of mileage should one consider a suspension refresh.. My car is doing 115000kms, it seems to handle fine, but I have no frame of reference, being the only Supra I have ever driven... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 So what sort of mileage should one consider a suspension refresh.. My car is doing 115000kms, it seems to handle fine, but I have no frame of reference, being the only Supra I have ever driven... It isn't just mileage unfortunately. Age will come into it quite a bit as well. If your car is 18 years old and on it's original wishbones with 120k on the clock I would say they would benefit from a change. That's not to say they aren't fine, they probably are for the most part, but you will notice a large difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Fitting solid bushes to a road car is a lot less detrimental to its handling than say fitting overly hard coil overs with little or no droop. Very well said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 It isn't just mileage unfortunately. Age will come into it quite a bit as well. If your car is 18 years old and on it's original wishbones with 120k on the clock I would say they would benefit from a change. That's not to say they aren't fine, they probably are for the most part, but you will notice a large difference. Well mine is lowered, so I guess that won't help.... I am fitting a set of Tein flex soon, will inspect them and decide.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Is the suspension on a N/A the same as a TT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Is the suspension on a N/A the same as a TT? I believe the TT springs are stiffer at the front to deal with the extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D8MOA Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 just in case people from this thread Havant seen paul is doing a group buy on these at the moment http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?263355-Superpro-Polybush-Group-Buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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