Justin Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I have massively lowered Eibachs at the moment and the very stiff ride on our roads is starting to drive me nuts. And my fillings have come out. The car is also very low and catches the odd speed bump. More worrying though is when I floor it and it catches an undulation the car leaps off the ground as it is so low, hard and skittish. Obviously doing 170 round a bend it is great and level but I can't say I do that too often. So what should I go for? I'm thinking about new J-Spec springs. Any other recommendations? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I am having similar deliberations at the moment - I need to change my standard jap suspension as the rear shocks are knackered. I was thinking of either yellow bilsteins, or koni adjustables, with either eibach or tein h tech or custom wound springs. Don't want to stretch to coilovers... The thing I am unsure about is that with the eibach springs people who have driven them say they are very harsh, but the spring rates are about half of most coilovers. The Tein H tech springs look like they may be a good bet as they only lower the car 1/2 inch below stock - similar spring rate to the eibachs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 The Teins are receiving good press at the mo Reasonable drop but without the jarring - also price is very good on these and available direct delivery within couple of days too...under £200 (but not for much longer) http://miami-gt.com/product_info.php/manufacturers_id/52/products_id/533?osCsid=85760eeecab36758040815f52e0065dd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 I am actually thinking of the tein H tech springs as opposed to the S tech. S tech 1.2" front 1.0" drop rear 670lbs front 360lbs rear H tech 0.5" front drop 0.4" drop rear 605lbs front 330lbs rear This would give 40% stiffer than stock on the front, and 50% on the rear, with a drop similar to that which CW recommends. Paul what is you BEST price on these please and how long ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 How much are a new set of J-Spec springs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Go for Tein's or the Espilir (made by Ray's Wheels/Volk). Both lower the car by only a reasonable amount (20mm) and offer great handling. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I have a set of 3 month old HKS Hypermax II's for sale cheap if interested, these have transformed the ride, traction and handling of my car. See details [thread=39863]HERE[/thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Go for Tein's or the Espilir (made by Ray's Wheels/Volk). Both lower the car by only a reasonable amount (20mm) and offer great handling. Gaz. Gaz do you have a price for both the h tech teins, and the espilir springs and the spring rates for the espilir springs The h tech drop from stock is 0.5"f 0.4"r do you have the exact drop of the espilir springs ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 I had a quick look mate and can't find anybody who sells the H Tech only seems to be the big drop S Tech. BTW Stock J-Spec springs are £298.45 for the front and rear set!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Dusty has them on MVPMotorsports.com for $210... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 That sounds like a potential bargin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Ah well spotted mate. Is that for a full set of 4 or price each? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I assume its for 4... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 FYI guys I had Tein S techs and they were awful...boardering on unsafe at high speed, extremely bouncy, below 80 they seemed OK. If it were my money I would buy Eibachs all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 FYI guys I had Tein S techs and they were awful...boardering on unsafe at high speed, extremely bouncy, below 80 they seemed OK. If it were my money I would buy Eibachs all day long. Thanks Terry - always good to get feedback from someone who has actually driven the parts they recommend And with that - decision made ! Ta mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 your welcome Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Bouncy??? That's more a problem with the dampers than the springs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Fitted Cusco Zero-2 coilovers and strut braces front and rear on my N/A Aerotop and can highly recommend that set-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Do the Eibachs make several different versions for the supra? Different drops, stiffness etc? If so which one is considered best to work with yellow billies without to much drop for our crappy UK roads? Ta Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason m Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 I have a feeling I heard someone say that they did 2 lengths. I think the taller ones are the ones with a 1.2" front drop and a 1" rear drop... Could be totally wrong though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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