Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Hey all, ive been working on my supra recently, drove it onto some wood to jack it up as its to low, now the wood is about 2" thick which raised the front a bit, looks really cool with the front end a little higher, and would be much more practial for everyday driving. Now, i have stock springs...can it be raised? or do i need to go aftermarket...really dont want to do that...extra £££ to spend cheers, Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 no- you need adjustable coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Get four bits of wood and keep moving the back two forward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Get four bits of wood and keep moving the back two forward? what if he reverses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 http://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=109&products_id=828&zenid=mc6oobgo8kb4breanemer3j2c6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Get four bits of wood and keep moving the back two forward? poor bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Get four bits of wood and keep moving the back two forward? im lost there mate, english?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 what if he reverses? You young lads are thick as sh1t, moved the wood back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 poor bumper eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 no- you need adjustable coilovers ok thanks for that jurgen...thats all i needed to know:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wrap old jumpers around the tyres and nail them down, that should lift the height too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Wrap old jumpers around the tyres and nail them down, that should lift the height too. :woot:Thats great advice to give mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Michael always gives the best advice, though personally I'd screw the jumpers on as nails probably wouldn't get enough purchase in the rubber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Good point Kranz, I hadn't considered that, maybe use tracksuit tops too, they are faster than jumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Michael always gives the best advice, though personally I'd screw the jumpers on as nails probably wouldn't get enough purchase in the rubber. you lot have really lost the plot:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 :woot:Thats great advice to give mate!! Don't raise the front, it'll look stupid and at high speeds it'll create lift, reduce steering input and thus become potentially dangerous. If your car won't go over most speed bumps as it is then it's too low, but as you're on stock springs that would suggest they are shagged, or you've fitted a silly front (or both!); remedy that rather than try to make the car look like it's mid drag-launch. edit - If you still want to raise it up and have run out of jumpers/nails, fit adjustable springs and get them set up correctly so you don't create dangerous handling. How's that for advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Is it worth considering the effect you'll be making on high speed stability? 2" sounds an awful lot to crank the front end up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Nail gun? Try one of these things, http://www.paslode-cordless.com/ They are simply superb at holding things down, might have something to do with the gas charge driving it I built my shed with one and it fires 6 cm nails in with relative ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 put tt front springs on .when i put tt shocks and springs on my n/a the front raised. i didnt like it so i put the n/a springs on the shocks and it lowerd back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 ...at high speeds it'll create lift, reduce steering input and thus become potentially dangerous. You say this like it's a bad thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Anyway Jumpers and tracksuit tops are silly , use jeans and your tracksuit bottoms , they are shaped better to wrap around the tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You say this like it's a bad thing... There's the Michael I've grown to know. Recently you've been posting nice bits of advice to newbies and the like, I was getting worried! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CoolsBlue Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 You ppl need medical attention. wrapping jumpers around tyres and nailing and screwing them in:rlol: im gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 and at high speeds *cough* its an NA *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 *cough* its an NA *cough* Ah right, missed that. Ignore my previous, fit what you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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