TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 in the past few months i have lost all confidence in the supras abillity to keep me safe, several times now its bit me in the ass coming of roundabouts ,now considering its an auto na and im not booting it out ,the rear end keeps stepping out so far ive been lucky and caught it. my previous car was the honda ctr which i had total confidence in and in three years it never once bit me even though i drove it like a maniac . is there a suspension upgrade that anyone can recomend that dont cost too much that will sort this ,its stock at the moment by the way it wasnt wet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 spend your money on track day tuition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Maybe a suspension issue if its doing that or even a 4 wheel allignment/geo set up would help:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 i would if it was a tt just seems stupid that it steps out at 20/30mph surely the supra handles better than that ? this is a major problem as children also travel in it from time to time,so no way can we go tt if i cant sort it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 what tyres are you running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 What size wheels have you got, and what tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 i would if it was a tt just seems stupid that it steps out at 20/30mph surely the supra handles better than that ? this is a major problem as children also travel in it from time to time,so no way can we go tt if i cant sort it Somethng definately wrong at that speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Maybe a suspension issue if its doing that or even a 4 wheel allignment/geo set up would help:) could be m8 didnt think it was right any suggestions on good place to take for check will travel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 defo something wrong with your car. The NA is powerful, but not seriously powerful to make the car flick out that often. I would get the tyre pressures checked, check the condition and age of the tyres and then look at suspension components. If a shock is gone on one side it could throw the car off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 could be m8 didnt think it was right any suggestions on good place to take for check will travel Chris Wilson without any shadow of a doubt will tell you the problem. He's whitchurch way so not too far, though if he may well want the car for a couple of days or so. Hed tell you though obviously:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 The 1st thing to do is find out why, i'd get it on a ramp and check the ball joints, bushes, subframe bolts, dampers, springs etc you say its recently started doing this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 running 18s tyres not the best make did think about tyres there brand new but open to suggestion on which brand model tyres suit the car best.tyres fitted came as a package:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 you need better rubber mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 you need better rubber mate. tracie tells me that lol i think i will have to take the advice here and get it checked out cos trace wont let me go tt if she thinks its unsafe,and i wouldnt risk it with the kids as they love showing off in it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Its not the Supra design its a problem with your set up, I would say a combination of poor rubber and a problem with a shock, bush or geo set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Its not the Supra design its a problem with your set up, I would say a combination of poor rubber and a problem with a shock, bush or geo set up im sure your right on the rubber side cant comment on set up as i know nothing about it but sure there is something not right, it drives straight seems to hold ok on sweeping bends but not tried it at high speeds for obvious reasons:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Tell me what make, model and size tyres are on it, and what make, width and offset wheels. I can drive it for 5 minutes up the road FOC and tell you if it's tyres or suspension or what if you fetch it over at an agreed time. Sounds like a tyre issue to me. What other RWD cars have you had, they are very different to FWD ones!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I was going to say something, but Chris is here and he KNOWS what he's on about, so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Actually, I will say that my current Supe gave me no confidence when I first got it, but it turned out to be bad geometry. I can boot it in 2nd gear on a damp road and it's rare that I'll get any slip now - and if I do it'll be predicatable and as controllable as is possible. And I have 460bhp at the wheels. I'm sure whatever is up, it can be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Tell me what make, model and size tyres are on it, and what make, width and offset wheels. I can drive it for 5 minutes up the road FOC and tell you if it's tyres or suspension or what if you fetch it over at an agreed time. Sounds like a tyre issue to me. What other RWD cars have you had, they are very different to FWD ones!! rear tyres are 265/35zr/18 97w front 235/40zr/18 97w make wanl never heard of them dont know the offset keron supplied so assume there correct. i admit ive never had a rear wheel drive before but its happened to trace and she dosnt drive it as fast as me lol im off all next week if you can fit us in m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 cheap tyres - makes you've never heard of - aren't going to give you any grip. Change them regardless of whether the rest of the suspension is good or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 what steve said. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACIE_LOU Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 yeah i know your right :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_si Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 my tt runs awesome on toyos, good rubber saves lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 true. We've lost a lot of cars and members due to poorer tyres. Posted via Mobile Device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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