Homer Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Can anyone with an NA and stock suspension help provide the height between the wheel hub and the arch? Front is most important, but if you could provide rears too that would be superb. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 roughly 35.5 front, 37.5 rear on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 roughly 35.5 front, 37.5 rear on mine. Thanks for the reply Neil, unfortunately I need it a little more accurate than 0.5 cm if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakey Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Mine is 36.0 cm on the front and 36.50cm at the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks for the reply Neil, unfortunately I need it a little more accurate than 0.5 cm if possible Lol, will back out there shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Right second look using a decent tape measure this time I get exactly 351mm front and 370mm rear, however the rear of the car is stripped out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Cheers guys, awesome of you for checking THis confirms that mine a bit off kitler on the Teins (no surprise!). 365mm Front 355mm Rear So, fitting stock NA springs should bring the front down a bit and lift the back, which feels like exactly what it should need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjp Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I was looking for this information as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 When you say teins do you mean the s tech springs or height adjustable units, as I have some s techs going on shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 When you say teins do you mean the s tech springs or height adjustable units, as I have some s techs going on shortly. Tein height adjustables. They're for a TT hence the messed up ride heights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Tein height adjustables. They're for a TT hence the messed up ride heights Hi Homer, i thought all suspension was the same on Supras? Why different settings/heights for a TT? extra weight at front due to turbos and ancilliaries is possible? but why would the rear differ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hi Homer, i thought all suspension was the same on Supras? Why different settings/heights for a TT? extra weight at front due to turbos and ancilliaries is possible? but why would the rear differ? NA's have a softer spring rate on the fronts due to the lighter weight. That's why my car is sitting so high with the NA engine - the front is oversprung. The rears are probably just setup to run a bit lower on this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra-Brett Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 NA's have a soften spring rate on the fronts due to the lighter weight. That's why my car is sitting so high with the NA engine - the front is oversprung. The rears are probably just setup to run a bit lower on this car. Will have to measure mine now you have said that. My front appears very high. I bet its got standard TT springs on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Fitted a set of of stock NA springs & dampers to the front today and it's brought it down to the same height you guys found - 360mm front passenger side, 355mm drivers side Only problem is the dampers are knocking, not happy, bought them from a member here too Can't wait to get the Teins repaired and back on (and lowered)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Would it not be a better move to fit new Bilsteins rather than repair the Teins ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Would it not be a better move to fit new Bilsteins rather than repair the Teins ? Possibly, but I need to be able to change ride heights and spring rates (in the future). Plus, money is tight. The Teins are costing about £70 to be repaired (parts only, attempting to do the work myself) and I have a spare set of new Tein springs, so it's a lot more affordable than swapping out for all new items Fully understand what you're saying though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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