Inferno Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hi everyone, There is a lot of talk about upgrading/replacing/rebuilding Supra suspension components, however there is often little reasoning provided about such procedures. Can someone please break down for me the changes in: * Traction (more specifically, straight line traction) * Handling (cornering) * Ride Quality (softness) That the replacing the "worn/old" following supra components would provide? * Bushings * Control Arms * Proper alignment * Camber/Caster kits Not only for myself, but I figured this would be a good addition to the FAQ section once people are happy with the answers given. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Subscribed. /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_cool.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Hi everyone, There is a lot of talk about upgrading/replacing/rebuilding Supra suspension components, however there is often little reasoning provided about such procedures. Can someone please break down for me the changes in: * Traction (more specifically, straight line traction) * Handling (cornering) * Ride Quality (softness) That the replacing the "worn/old" following supra components would provide? * Bushings * Control Arms * Proper alignment * Camber/Caster kits Not only for myself, but I figured this would be a good addition to the FAQ section once people are happy with the answers given. Thanks! Condsidering that every modifaction has its own effect on the car, its easier to consider an outcome of a collection of changes. Personally I think its not worth the expense unless a good geometry reset is performed by a race engineer used to setting up double wishbone cars from scratch, who can give you you own unique settings for the setup you fit. I know this isnt the answer you want, but even trying to give that sort of long and detailed answer on here would start a massive debate that I cant be arsed to get into. I would like to point out that the vast majority of modified supras I have driven had awful handling, due to them still using stock or lance geometry. Most ripped the inside out of their tyres, had bad traction, elastic band handling, floating front end especially when you did try and hang it out, and premature front end lock up when braking. Point A to B on a b road, I'd rather of had a stock car with top quality tyres than some of these. Personally if i was going this road again, I'd fit all the bits at once then let the right man at the geometry. We have one on this board, Mr CW, (bit far away from you lol) who can make sure everything points in the right direction, and when you check your tyre temps with the infa red temp sensor they have the same temp across the tyre etc, a good indicator of correct camber. The average "alignment" guy uses camber and toe only. The same turkey screws up your all important castor setting while doing it (any bolt will do lol) leaving your car with a totally different feel on right and left hand corners. IF you are serious and want to aviod a big debate on here, I suggest you buy either "How to make your car handle" by Fred Phun or "the sports car & kitcar suspension and brakes high performance manual" by Des Hammill. Both on amazon, and not expensive. For the record, I think its amazing how well a supra can handle/launch with the right setup. Few cars can do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 Oh well, it was worth a try. Thanks anyways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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