miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 whilst i've got the car off the road for the next couple of months i was wondering as to what components i could replace/upgrade without spending an absolute fortune to improve the cars handling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Bushes etc. Get a geo after its all done. Sorry i cant be of more help but not sure on whats what with prices on that side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 how much for a full set of oem bushes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Try steve manley. Powerflex also do a good set. I know mike (M5W TT) has just done a lot of work on his suspension. He'll probably give you some good info:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Try steve manley. Powerflex also do a good set. I know mike (M5W TT) has just done a lot of work on his suspension. He'll probably give you some good info:) cheers. yeah checked out the powerflex website and seems to be alright prices http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products.asp?cat=0033&catalog=0433&submit1.x=14&submit1.y=13&submit1=GO anyone replaced all of these? and what sort of difference did you notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 They are, apparently, a swine to fit being harder compound. Wouldn't comment on ride, it's an individual thing. There has been a recent pros cons discussion. Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Have a read of these 2 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=125199 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=124568 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Have a read of these 2 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=125199 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=124568 yeah found a couple of others too thanks! think im gonna go for oem ones rather than the harder performance ones. otherwise i'll end up punching someone, out of frustration me thinks:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 They will probably give you a nicer ride also:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I fitted bushes last year and regretted it. All it did was highlight the other areas in the car that were weak. Also the labour cost adds up quickly as it is a mare to remove the old ones. If you want my advice i would save a bit and get new front and rear control arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 I fitted bushes last year and regretted it. All it did was highlight the other areas in the car that were weak. Also the labour cost adds up quickly as it is a mare to remove the old ones. If you want my advice i would save a bit and get new front and rear control arms. well i'd be doing the work myself anyways. how much for the control arms? are they what nic was selling a while back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 You will have to ask Nic, i can't remember off hand. It isn't cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 You will have to ask Nic, i can't remember off hand. It isn't cheap though. hmm thats the problem. i dont have that much to spend. how much will a garage charge for a geo set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 colsoop i just clicked on your chroming links. lol i think i've gone blind! very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 hmm thats the problem. i dont have that much to spend. how much will a garage charge for a geo set up? £75 - £150 approx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 how much for a full set of oem bushes? Toyota do not sell the bushes separately, they only sell the arms complete. It is not cheap to replace the suspension components, if you'd like details please email me at the address in my sig below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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