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EzeKieL
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Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Wed, 07 August 2002 10:26 Go to next message
I'm after some info on the best suspension setup to go for on my MK3, that will perform best around twisties and on the track.

I could grab a TEMS compatible pair (Tokico Illumina II's) but I'm willing to ditch the TEMS selection if I can get a set of Koni's or GAB's that will perform better.

What do you fellas reckon?

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poombah
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Wed, 07 August 2002 11:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
I got the TEMS (which is utter Sh*t) removed and had 4 KYB shocks with 'i think' lovells springs fitted. Cost me $880 all up.

Car sits lower, handles alot nicer Smile



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mr supra
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Thu, 08 August 2002 04:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Whatever you do DON"T use Koni's..I got a pair in the front of my Supra with a set of 30mm lower kings springs, the left one was rooted after 11 1/2 months and I think the right one is going too. They have a return to woop woop warranty that is all at your expense which is utter bullshit when you consider that the car will have to be off the road for at least while they fuck around. Mad

Thats my rant done for the day!
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Thu, 08 August 2002 06:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
What about the HKS TEMS in the GT model? Are they any good?
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EzeKieL
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Thu, 08 August 2002 06:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
HKSPete wrote on Thu, 08 August 2002 4:13 PM

What about the HKS TEMS in the GT model? Are they any good?


that is just an aftermarket TEMS controller which gives you more options than the standard one (ie. you can lock firm mode on)

EDIT: and they don't come standard on the GT model, they are an aftermarket part.

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lumpy
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Fri, 09 August 2002 11:36 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Depends if you want to keep the TEMS. The TEMS shocks are bloody cheap from Toyota - $71.50 each list price. These are KYB items and aren't too bad. I'm not sure what brand springs I have - except they are two inches lower on the front and an inch lower on the back. Very hard to get the trolley jack under front crossmember, slight nosedive into the corner but you can feel the stiffness increase when the TEMS comes on. Corners well for a 1600 Kg car. If TEMS does nothing your shocks are probably f**ked. Currently I have some JZA70 original Bilsteins and springs on my MA70 to pass RTA inspection but the lowered springs (and TEMS) are better. Brand of springs unknown except original colour was yellow.
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mr supra
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Sun, 11 August 2002 08:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
good shocks and springs and whatever are going to make a bit of a difference yes but the biggest difference is going to come from good swaybars as the supras are pretty soft to start with. I lowered mine 30mm and am going to have to lift it back up again as i have destroyed the cat from scraping it on the road. Whiteline prices seem to be pretty reasonable for swaybars and stuff
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RobST162
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Re: Best Strut/Spring combo for a Supra Wed, 17 March 2004 05:00 Go to previous message
fellas, if you can offer me any advice here I would appreciate that so much

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