Suspension

[Clayton]

I have just been told on good authority that my beautiful black supra handles like a beached whale and i need new shocks and selected bushes etc. i dont want to go standard so any advice on best adjustable coilovers to use for fast road work and what should i expect to pay for them fitted. ta

[alex h]

Bushes have to be stock - there is no other option - but they are in no way a bad option.
If you want really good Coilovers try JIC Magic FLT-2's About ?1800. If you just want a very good suspension setup and all you want is a 20-30mm suspension drop then a Chris Wilson custom setup is the way to go (he'll supply and fit all parts) and the suspension kit is about ?1000+the bushes+fitting charge.

[Martin F]

There are aftermarket bushes available for the MKIV now, from TRD and a couple of other people.

Also TEIN have a good selection of coilovers, a lot of it comes down to that old Devil cash http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[alex h]

Tein tend to be very harsh in my experience...Didn't think there was a full bush replacement kit - doing half a job isn't a good option imo. Is the TRD one any good? (poly bushes are no good - according to he who must be obeyed on suspension setup)

[Martin F]

Ahhh well you never said anything about the construction of the bushes .... http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

There's a poly set available from here http://www.tmengineering.net/suspension/r2racing/index.html

Do you reckon i can find the TRD set now as well ? Can i 'eck, but i've defenitely seen one.

Also i thought that Powerflex had at long last made a set as well

[GavinL]

Quote[/b] (Martin F @ Aug. 20 2004,00:28)]Ahhh well you never said anything about the construction of the bushes .... ? http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

There's a poly set available from here http://www.tmengineering.net/suspension/r2racing/index.html

Do you reckon i can find the TRD set now as well ? Can i 'eck, but i've defenitely seen one.

Also i thought that Powerflex had at long last made a set as well
Powerflex http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/killingme.gif

I have TEIN HA's on my car and on the softest setting the ride quality is really quite good.

I also have the Whiteline front lower suspension arm bushes which has sharpened the steering up nicely

[GavinL]

Quote[/b] (alex h @ Aug. 19 2004,22:32)]Bushes have to be stock - there is no other option - but they are in no way a bad option.
If you want really good Coilovers try JIC Magic FLT-2's About ?1800. If you just want a very good suspension setup and all you want is a 20-30mm suspension drop then a Chris Wilson custom setup is the way to go (he'll supply and fit all parts) and the suspension kit is about ?1000+the bushes+fitting charge.
Agreed, if you have the cash go for the JIC's

I think CW only recommends about a 10mm drop for the Supra. Teins advised ride height is about the same.

[dandan]

What's the general opinion of the JIC's?

I'd be interested in what CW has to say..

[Col]

I have JIC adjustables, not sure what type though http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif But i love the way the car handles.

[MLC]

I've been recently looking at suspension options too and noticed no-one's suggested the HKS Hypermax II's that I was looking at. Are they no good?

[Martin F]

I've heard people who've fitted them say they are OK (and also on other types of cars) but nothing definitive.

[John_M]

Fitted Cusco 2-zero to mine with strut braces. Found to be a little harsher than standard but not unacceptable. You must get geometary set up properly though whatever you fit.

[Martin F]

Quote[/b] (John_M @ Aug. 22 2004,18:21)]You must get geometary set up properly though whatever you fit.
That's very good advice. http://www.mkivsupra.co.uk/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/buttrock.gif

Can make such a difference to the way the car handles.

I've had CW's suspension for over 4 years now and it's superb, I highly recommend it.

[Clayton]

Quote[/b] (Nick @ Aug. 25 2004,15:27)]I've had CW's suspension for over 4 years now and it's superb, I highly recommend it.
Where can i contact CW for further info. on the units nick, is it chris

[Whifbitz]

HKS Hipermax shocks are fantastic, fitted a set to mine about 6 months ago and I'm well impressed. Soft setting is nice and smooth and hard setting is nice and firm, so adjust it to suit your needs.

Fitted a set of Koni's the other day, for the price ?99 a corner there worth considering although you do have to take them off the car to adjust them.

Cheers

[Martin F]

Quote[/b] (Clayton @ Aug. 25 2004,18:33)]Where can i contact CW for further info. on the units nick, is it chris
Yep its Chris Wilson, check his signature for contact details ( I can never recall them)

Here's his details :

Home / Work : 01948-841581 Mobile: 07971-952084
chris@formula3.freeserve.co.uk

I've heard nasty things about the HKS suspension seizing but I've never had a set on my car so I can't talk from experience.