Dim Sum Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 TRD bilstein Coilovers any opinion on these? Are these comfortable? nice height ride? Will these be better than the yellow bilstein? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Rock solid, very harsh ride IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) Rock solid, very harsh ride IMO. Would you recommend the yellow bilstein ones? also between the trd grey ones, is there any difference in height ride between that one and a yellow? Edited April 3, 2011 by Dim Sum (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Yes, about as good as it gets comfort wise in a Supra... while still having nice control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w41k3r Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 i have the trd ones they were a harsh ride on 18s but 17s and a 45 profile there nice still not soft but i feel they drive nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Rock solid, very harsh ride IMO. Would you recommend the yellow bilstein ones? also between the trd grey ones, is there any difference in height ride between that one and a yellow? The yellow Bilsteins are a good choice for UK roads. The TRD damper have 3 adjustable ride heights - the spring seat can be moved to 3 different slots on the body of the damper - the yellow Bilsteins are not adjustable but can easily be machined the same as the TRD dampers so ride height can be adjusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 The yellow Bilsteins are a good choice for UK roads. The TRD damper have 3 adjustable ride heights - the spring seat can be moved to 3 different slots on the body of the damper - the yellow Bilsteins are not adjustable but can easily be machined the same as the TRD dampers so ride height can be adjusted. Thanks alot =) i just go and get the yellow ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I have the TRD grey ones with TRD springs; wheels are 19 with a 35 profile. They are a bumpy ride , but on the motorway they are fine. Never knew you could adjust them, and looking at them I dont think you can plus according to TRD they are a fixed rate. I wonder would the yellow bilsteins allow the wheels to hug the arches as nice as the TRD. TRD bilsteins are discontinued if you are looking to buy them new and so is the lowering spring set TRD bilsteins (Shocks)-- Fixed rate Made by BILSTEIN (http://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts_shock.html) TRD Springs -- front K=107.8N/mm Rear K=92.1N/mm http://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts_spring.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I have the TRD grey ones with TRD springs; wheels are 19 with a 35 profile. They are a bumpy ride , but on the motorway they are fine. Never knew you could adjust them, and looking at them I dont think you can plus according to TRD they are a fixed rate. I wonder would the yellow bilsteins allow the wheels to hug the arches as nice as the TRD. TRD bilsteins are discontinued if you are looking to buy them new and so is the lowering spring set TRD bilsteins (Shocks)-- Fixed rate Made by BILSTEIN (http://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts_shock.html) TRD Springs -- front K=107.8N/mm Rear K=92.1N/mm http://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts_spring.html The grey ones I had weren't height adjustable. The yellow billies will be higher than the TRD setup, if it is the same as mine was, as the TRD setup was a gnats whisker off the deck lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Mine is like a Jeep, it will go over anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Trust me mate, that aint a jeep. You should see a stock Supra lol. I can't access my site in work but hopefully this should work. TRD suspension.... http://www.mkivsuprastar.com/Supra/Original/Side.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 You could do a hill climb in that , easy money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) Never knew you could adjust them, and looking at them I dont think you can plus according to TRD they are a fixed rate. It's not very obvious when you look at them but the TRD Bilsteins do have ride heigh adjustability, they have 3 slots/grooves around the damper, there is a circlip that fits into the slot and holds the lower spring seat in place. To adjust the ride height you remove the circlip and position on one of the other slots. The damping is not adjustable. If you see HERE, it says "Ride height 3-stage adjustable type (Ride height:Approx. -15mm･-25mm･-35mm)" Edited April 4, 2011 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 The grey ones I had weren't height adjustable. The grey TRD Japan ones definitely are, not sure if the TRD USA ones were different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Cool thanks, Stupid they dont have the same information under the other TRD link http://www.trdparts.jp/english/parts_shock.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Found a pic that shows the 3 slots around the body of the damper. http://home.exetel.com.au/users/steve/4sale/cars/supra/trd_bilsteins_002.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Interesting , will see what mine is on. hopefully the lowest, so I can raise her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 In can supply brand new German made Supra Bilsteins with a similar multi groove ride height adjustment facility, or alter good condition used ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Mine didn't have those grooves Nic http://www.mkivsuprastar.com/Supra/Suspension/billies2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Must of been fakes Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 If they are set on the lowest groove, which looks very likely, the two higher grooves may be invisible under the lower spring seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 If they are set on the lowest groove, which looks very likely, the two higher grooves may be invisible under the lower spring seat The spring seat does cover the 2 other grooves when on the lowest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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