QSC Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I know very little about suspension - could anyone recommend some that is ride-height adjustable ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Don't make the mistake of thinking it's something that you'll be able to fiddle with to adjust the ride height whenever you fancy it; the geometry will need adjusting to match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 There's Tein, HKS, Japanese Ohlins, Greddy, Apexi, loads of them out there. Many, IMO, are junk, with crude internal seals and valving and a life expectancy measured in hours of hard usage. As the MKIV suspension kinematics go to pot when lowered more than about 20 mm is it worth having unless you have some specialised needs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 (edited) I would get the Bilstein, its not adjustable with regards dampers all setup for you and OEM supported but the ride hide has 3 stages http://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts_sus-set.html I have TRD ones on my car and with regards handling, ride comfort and apperance they are the best all rounder with a solid reputation for quality Edited November 27, 2008 by Jellybean (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I can supply the pukka German made Bilsteins and for a small extra cost convert them to height adjustable exactly like the TRD kits. The dampers need removing to adjust height, same as the TRD ones. E-mail me for prices. I can supply new stock German Bilsteins at great prices too, for any car they list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbloodyturbo Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I can supply the pukka German made Bilsteins and for a small extra cost convert them to height adjustable exactly like the TRD kits. The dampers need removing to adjust height, same as the TRD ones. E-mail me for prices. I can supply new stock German Bilsteins at great prices too, for any car they list. Chris I emailed you a couple of weeks back about your handling pack but I never got a reply. Can you pm me some details on the bilstein setup you use, it doesn't need to be height adjustable just a good fast road setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zofix Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I can supply the pukka German made Bilsteins and for a small extra cost convert them to height adjustable exactly like the TRD kits. The dampers need removing to adjust height, same as the TRD ones. E-mail me for prices. I can supply new stock German Bilsteins at great prices too, for any car they list. Isnt the Bilstein dampers that is used in the TRD suspension kit for supra MKIV discountinued? I really want the TRD suspension:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I can supply springs the same rate as the TRD ones, so effectively can supply a kit that's the same, but with the pukka, German made Bilsteins, rather than the inferior "made under licence" Toyota Bilsteins. The German built ones have better valving, but as stock have only one seat groove. I machine them to have additional grooves like the TRD ones, making them height adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSC Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 How do you physically adjust these then Chris ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedyAndy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I can supply springs the same rate as the TRD ones, so effectively can supply a kit that's the same, but with the pukka, German made Bilsteins, rather than the inferior "made under licence" Toyota Bilsteins. The German built ones have better valving, but as stock have only one seat groove. I machine them to have additional grooves like the TRD ones, making them height adjustable. how much chris ? as i might be interested in lowering mine a bit but not to much because council has put loads of speed bumps around my area.. great stuff hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Garfy Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 How do you physically adjust these then Chris ? I have these on my car. there is a curclip (spelling?) that fits into the groove around the shock body, then the spring seat rests on that, so you raise up the spring seat and move the curclip to the required groove, this does need to be done without the spring under load, so Ideally the shock assembly needs to be off the car, I have done it on the car before, but I won't post up how because I'll get flamed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zofix Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 What is the Price chris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 £1350 with springs, fitted, with geo re ste to suit. Ring me for prices to fit yourself, or minus springs. 07971-952084 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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