Chucky_waR Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 ohh ok bud i thought height adjustable spring platforms were the things on the coilovers that you turn to lower or higher the spring lol I bought some new adjusting nuts for my coilovers so need to get the front ones fitted. Looks like the one is cracked and is loose. Saw it today.. Don't have coil clamps so won't even try to replace them myself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 ohh ok bud i thought height adjustable spring platforms were the things on the coilovers that you turn to lower or higher the spring lol Thats prob the spring platform, used for preloading the spring not setting the height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky_waR Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 The two nuts (one large and the smaller lock nut) are for adjusting the suspension up and down right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) to adjust the ride height on mine you have to turn the bottom it says not to adjust height with the spring on mine (bc racing) Edited February 12, 2012 by ashbuster (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 The two nuts (one large and the smaller lock nut) are for adjusting the suspension up and down right? Depends what shocks you have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 to adjust the ride height on mine you have to turn the bottom it says not to adjust height with the spring on mine Then they are height adjustable seperatly, £550 is still silly money and not needed on a road car, 1st pothole and its wasted and you seem to have better things to sort on that car !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 ok bud so what do i ask for when i asked centre of gravity for a geometry setup thats what they quoted me is it not called a geometry setup that i need? or do they just throw in loads of extra bits and this wont be untill the rest is done, i can fight with it for now lol it wont be going far untill its done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 You need a 4 wheel alignment with before and after printout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky_waR Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Depends what shocks you have HKS Hipermax Adj Coilover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hipermax 3 has seperate height adjustment to spring pre load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 So what exactly will the likes of Centtr of gravity do in such Geo setups? I only ask cos back home they only do wheel alignment (caster,camber, toe in/out) I asked around a bit here in Japan about a full geo setup, everybody was pretty confused, it seems here people dont even bother to do the basic wheel alignment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 So what exactly will the likes of Centtr of gravity do in such Geo setups? I only ask cos back home they only do wheel alignment (caster,camber, toe in/out) I asked around a bit here in Japan about a full geo setup, everybody was pretty confused, it seems here people dont even bother to do the basic wheel alignment. Name: Ash Car: Toyota Supra Year: 1996 Date: 14/12/2011 Chassis tune package Schedule Test drive Pre load car with weight Tyre data check and adjust Ride height check and adjust (optimise for A/B road use) Corner weight check and adjust (for slalom use) Geometry check and adjust (optimise for A/B road use) Re check corner weight Set up adjustable anti roll bars * if applicable Set up damper (bump/rebound) Test drive Before and after tyre, ride height and corner weight report Before and after geometry check and report Total Cost Total cost £450.00 VAT £90.00 Total £540.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samurai 20V Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks dude, missed that post the first time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks dude, missed that post the first time.. No prob, its padded out but still time consuming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reepers13 Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 If you can soften the rear suspension and decent tyres will massively help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slicknick Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Well after reading this thread I decided to take the car to WIM today for a full geometry/wheel alignment and all i can say is its a different car! Best money i have ever spent on it, £114, took half an hour and chatted about the car the whole time, great guys in there. I would really recommend you go there first and save yourself the money. I have a new found appreciation for just how well the Supra handles, chuffed to bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 lol mine is all over the place, feels like im constantly fighting with it i carnt wait to get it sorted, its next on my list after the body work and repairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I am one of those that has never had a proper geo set up done on the supra, i find it handles really well as it is but would like to see or feel the difference of a decent geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 you might have other problems, i had a wheel bearing go after a knock and the car would feel so loose was all over the place at higher speeds, there are alot of suspension components that can also have an affect ie worn bushes if its as bad as you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky_waR Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 you might have other problems, i had a wheel bearing go after a knock and the car would feel so loose was all over the place at higher speeds, there are alot of suspension components that can also have an affect ie worn bushes if its as bad as you say Nah mate.. the car is very stable around corners and high speed.. It's only when the single wakes up and it starts to boost... Nothing to do with my bearings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 he might have been talking about mine mate and i think mellonmans right i probably do have other issues too which will need sorting and ill get most of it replaced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Well after reading this thread I decided to take the car to WIM today for a full geometry/wheel alignment and all i can say is its a different car! Best money i have ever spent on it, £114, took half an hour and chatted about the car the whole time, great guys in there. I would really recommend you go there first and save yourself the money. I have a new found appreciation for just how well the Supra handles, chuffed to bits Mine is crying out for there work, i might drive down there when mine is running and have them do it, needs lowering a tad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I am one of those that has never had a proper geo set up done on the supra, i find it handles really well as it is but would like to see or feel the difference of a decent geo. Do it... Mine is done two or three times a year, the state of the roads is to blame. It makes a heck of a difference. Last time my rears were pointing all over the shop, only takes a few potholes to ruin your geo set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOB B Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Whilest tyres and tyre pressures have been discussed during this thread I would like to ask a question, my rears have always worn a lot quicker in the centres than the edges (by a very noticeable amount), am I right in thinking that lowering the pressure a little say down to 32 should alleviate the problem? I am running 18" Falkens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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