Camry5Sgte Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I am in the midst of replacing my suspension with a mix and match coilover setup known as the Gixxer_Drew setup. Was wondering if anyone in the UK has heard of it and/or is running it at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?446817-The-gixxer_drew-suspension-thread.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 The H&R kit on that thread seems decent too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?446817-The-gixxer_drew-suspension-thread.. That is where I got it from obviously, just wondering if anyone here is running it. I searched and found nothing is why I asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 IMO spring and damper rates for a US based car aren't applicable to the roads we have here. As the Gixxer setup is based on Bilstein dampers, you'd be better with a Chris Wilson setup IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) That is where I got it from obviously, just wondering if anyone here is running it. I searched and found nothing is why I asked. I'd just buy a new set of yellow Bilstein/Toyota dampers and Eibach Pro Spring Set - tried an tested setup and well suited to UK roads - if you want height adjustability then get some grooves machined into the damper bodies so you can adjust the spring seats. Part numbers 2 x 48510-09016 Toyota/Bilstein Damper 2 x 48530-09016 Toyota/Bilstein Damper 34879 Eibach Pro Spring Kit http://www.fensport.co.uk/images/products/variantimages/main/eibach_universal.jpg Edited June 30, 2012 by Nic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I took a set of Chris Wilson's dampers and springs and and then modified them using the gixxer drew approach. I did the rears so I could gain space for my 315 tyres by using smaller springs. The front kept Chris' springs as I had plenty room there. Obviously they are now height adjustable both ends The spring rates suggested aren't that much stiffer than stock so i wouldn't worry about them not suiting our roads. I run approx 250lb at the rear which is softer than CW's and to be honest I may go a tad softer on the front when I can be bothered to work out some suitable springs. I am running titan anti roll bars too which stiffens things even more - not perfect for fast driving on crap B roads. Click the bilstein link in my signature to see all my photos related to the suspension work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 that looks pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 I just realised that the work did changing to smaller rear springs (to make room for the 315s came later in the year. From about here on covers it in my project thread.... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?194439-Dan-s-Supra-Project&p=3114858&viewfull=1#post3114858 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 I've gone this route to keep it streetable here in the UK: Toyota Supra Bilstein Shock set Bilstein Coilover Sleeve Kit Bilstein Hypercoil Springs Front: 8" x 2.5"ID 500lb/in Rate Rear 10" x 2.5"ID 250lb/in Rate Energy Suspension Bump stops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 The stock Bilstein dampers also have a rubber boot to keep the muck out although not sure they'll fit with the narrower diameter springs. http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/8882/picture1ce.jpg http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/3969/picture2qd.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Not a chance Nic. The stock rubbers actually sit between the spring and the top mount. With the bilstein 2.5" top seats the spring sits right on them, no room for a normal dust boot. If I used mine in the wet then I'd try to knock up a simple small bellows type rubber that mounts to the top of the damper. They are available and look a bit like a steering rack gaiter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iky Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 What kind of price do the Toyota Bilsteins go for these days? Cheapest I've found for the german made one is £123 each. I assume these are much cheaper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 What kind of price do the Toyota Bilsteins go for these days? Cheapest I've found for the german made one is £123 each. I assume these are much cheaper? Picked mine up for $107.25 each, $429 for all 4. $27 for shipping, total $456 U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Do you have a US spec, LHD Supra in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camry5Sgte Posted July 6, 2012 Author Share Posted July 6, 2012 Do you have a US spec, LHD Supra in the UK? Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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