The Suspension Setups Info Thread

[Clint]

Ok...I WAS gonna get illuminas now not so much LOL...bilsteen it is.

I ran on Bilstein HD F/R Sport Struts and Eibach Pro Kit Springs in my old supra, I will be doing the switch over to bilsteins or a nice coilover when I get the money to do so!


So that gives me my next review

- Eibach Pro Kit Springs
- Bilstein HD F/R Sport Struts
- Review: This setup is definately one of the best setups I have ever ran, Not so stiff and not so soft it was just perfect! Nice and tight and with ST front and rear sway bars this setup is as close to track as you can get with out getting uncomfortable. I highly recomind this setup as it is fun around tight turns and mountain pass's.
- approx. drop - lowering (F/R): 1.5" / 1.0"
- 1988 toyota supra, turbo, targa, 5spd
- Wheels/ tires: MKIV Twin turbo wheels, 17x8.5 in front and 17x9.5 in the rear with 245/35/17 in front and 275/40/17 in the rear.

 

[gaboonviper85]

I ran on Bilstein HD F/R Sport Struts and Eibach Pro Kit Springs in my old supra

and

I loved that setup and miss it, I will be doing the switch over to bilsteins or a nice coilover when I get the money to do so!

What setting on the bilsteens did you use???

 

[IwantMKIII]

updated

comon guys, I know theres tons of lowered rides out there....nows your time to speak up whether they're worth it or not to get and help out the community a bit.

 

[a70Derek]

my 87 supra
*CUSCO Coilovers*
Lowered just enough to clear the driveway

 

[IwantMKIII]

my 87 supra
*CUSCO Coilovers*
Lowered just enough to clear the driveway

Nice pics derek, however please include a review of the product and i'll post everything up. People should know if the quality is good or not. Thanks!

 

[IJ.]

Custom short stroke Koni Coilovers with Eibach 650/375 springs.

Whiteline swaybars

Full RK poly bushing kit

SS Stainless arms

IJ 9" IRS

[thumb]http://ij.supramania.com/june05.jpg[/thumb]

 

[gaboonviper85]

Custom short stroke Koni Coilovers with Eibach 650/375 springs.

Whiteline swaybars

Full RK poly bushing kit

SS Stainless arms

IJ 9" IRS

[thumb]http://ij.supramania.com/june05.jpg[/thumb]

and how do you like it....negitives/positives....how does it compair to stock....how does it compair to other setups you may have had?

 

[IwantMKIII]

Custom short stroke Koni Coilovers with Eibach 650/375 springs.

Whiteline swaybars

Full RK poly bushing kit

and how do you like it....negitives/positives....how does it compair to stock....how does it compair to other setups you may have had?

what gaboon said please :icon_bigg

 

[IJ.]

I cranked 1/4 into the shocks and set the ride heights and haven't touched it since.

As delivered the Dampers were slightly stiffer than stock and a little wallowy over 150 but the 1/4 turn fixed that.

Car is very composed and predictable with no obvious bad traits, ride quality while a little stiff is more than acceptable, it's the ultimate fast point to point long distance GT car now.

 

[IwantMKIII]

^great, added in.

 

[SilverSupraT]

I finally got ImageShack to load the Intrax pic I have.

-Intrax spring, stock struts and everything else
-1987 Turbo, 5-speed, hardtop
-Sawblades with 255/50/16's (If I remember correctly)

Review: I LOVED the drop these gave for just springs. Low but not ridiculous and a flat stance which I prefer. I really liked the ride with these too. It was stiffer than stock but comfortable enough to drive daily. Many say not to use stock struts with lowering springs, and for good reason, but the combo was extremely nice to drive for what it was and for the 5 years that I drove this setup the struts held out with no problem.

^^^ That's comparing to Eibachs and the current Tein HA coilovers I have.

 

[surferofthesnow]

Heres my setup with intrax springs on koni sport struts

 

[IwantMKIII]

Heres my setup with intrax springs on koni sport struts

please include a review of the product and tire/wheel sizes :icon_bigg

 

[surferofthesnow]

Intrax Springs with Koni Struts^^
18" Enkeis with 255/35/ZR18
1987 NA

I really am liking this setup. Not too stiff, but hold to the road like crazy. Could get old on a really long drive, but I have them set close to the stiffest setting. If the were adjustable on car, I'd love them even more.

 

[SilverSupraT]

lol apparently my pics/review weren't good enough.

 

[BorHor]

Not sure if you saw it but I added more pics. Just ask if you want me to add any more info.

 

[Loki]

I figured I'd add something about my car since it's posted up there.

I love my H&Rs and Blues, its a bit stiff but I really like the ride. The second picture posted was taken about 15 minutes after I finished installing them so it's not settled at all. It got a lot lower. Only reason I'm going to get rid of them is to go coilover so I can go lower.

 

[IwantMKIII]

I figured I'd add something about my car since it's posted up there.

I love my H&Rs and Blues, its a bit stiff but I really like the ride. The second picture posted was taken about 15 minutes after I finished installing them so it's not settled at all. It got a lot lower. Only reason I'm going to get rid of them is to go coilover so I can go lower.

mmm, you mention a second pic? did i not mark the right one?

 

[IwantMKIII]

thread updated

 

[Loki]

mmm, you mention a second pic? did i not mark the right one?

The first two pictures are both of my car, just different wheels and a few years apart The first one the springs are fully settled, the second picture was about 15 minutes after I finished installing them so they aren't settled at all.