Tyson Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Apart from Steve Manley and burrows Toyota anyone else know where I could try for a front shock absorber for a U.K. Spec (yes they are different to j spec) part number 48510-19275. My local Toyota want £350 for one and that's not fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Apart from Steve Manley and burrows Toyota anyone else know where I could try for a front shock absorber for a U.K. Spec (yes they are different to j spec) part number 48510-19275. My local Toyota want £350 for one and that's not fitted My mate gave me a list of what he could get for my car which is same year and model as yours. He lists sach's front shockers as £70 ea. Let me know if any good and we could possibly meet up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I'd see what CW could get you or toyodiy list them for the eurospec car but with a different number at 218 euro. B6 Bilsteins are on the net for under £150 each, i'd be fitting a pair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriss Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Id say just go with JDM shocks, I think they are just a little stiffer than uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I have bought the German Bilsteins off ebay at £250-300 a pair and they definitely firm up the ride and provide more damping control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Jesus Mike! I can't believe you are still running these lol Go with the German B6 Bilsteins mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Jesus Mike! I can't believe you are still running these lol Go with the German B6 Bilsteins mate But they're so soft :d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 But they're so soft :d Jesus I know! I ditched mine over 10 years ago! Now wonder you only race me in straight flat motorways lol Race through the twisties next time I don't have anything special, just Toyota yellow bilsteins and j-spec springs. Ok they arent track performance, but neither are they an uncomfortable ride, but that's the trade off with suspension. I've been pondering a change recently, something a little stiffer for when pushing it through the corners hard, but I fear I'm looking for the impossible combination of handing and comfort, they just don't go together For me, I think my best upgrade choice is German B6 Bilsteins, and either fit as they are, or get Chris Wilson to improve the valving. Then springs wise it's either Eibachs or CW springs. Hope that helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Jesus I know! I ditched mine over 10 years ago! Now wonder you only race me in straight flat motorways lol Race through the twisties next time I don't have anything special, just Toyota yellow bilsteins and j-spec springs. Ok they arent track performance, but neither are they an uncomfortable ride, but that's the trade off with suspension. I've been pondering a change recently, something a little stiffer for when pushing it through the corners hard, but I fear I'm looking for the impossible combination of handing and comfort, they just don't go together For me, I think my best upgrade choice is German B6 Bilsteins, and either fit as they are, or get Chris Wilson to improve the valving. Then springs wise it's either Eibachs or CW springs. Hope that helps mate Why not seek out a set of REAS suspension? Supposed to be a fantastic setup and aimed at what you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Why not seek out a set of REAS suspension? Supposed to be a fantastic setup and aimed at what you're looking for. God no! Do I look like I'm a sucker for punishment!?! lol The potential problems that could bring, along with it being about the same as jspec springs in the corners, is not worth the hassle mate. I'm happy with the comfort of the ride, and I've just ordered some new front tyres and gone up a profile size, it's just I'd like it firmer when cornering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebas Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I good reas on my supra and personally I think that they are better than stock shocks but car still feels like a boat on corners, plus there is no aftermarket springs and they are expensive if somethings go wrong with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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