Alex Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 Whilst at Bentwaters changing my brake pads, someone (I think it was Stu) said that I didn't have the standard shocks. Which was suprising to say the least. Are the standard shocks black or Yellow? What's the difference between the black and yellow shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 the standard ones are black, but Toyota did an upgrade to yellow Toyota Bilsteins as an option. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Figured they must have been a factory option. Are they just firmer? Have they lowered the car over stock? Would they come with different springs? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 not sure about the springs being different, I dont think they are, it was just uprated shocks to improve the handling. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 Quote: from branners on 10:13 am on Nov. 2, 2001[br]not sure about the springs being different, I dont think they are, it was just uprated shocks to improve the handling. JB Unfortuately they can't up-rate the ability of the clot on the wheel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughie Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 yeah the Toyota Bilsteins were a factory option that the original purchaser of the car could specify. they're bright yellow. I have seen them off the car side by side with a standard shock and the Bilsteins are thicker bodied and also have a thicker main rod. they're pretty beefy units ! standard shocks are black and made by Tokico. (generally). I've got Eibachs and Toyota Bilsteins in my car now and it feels much more controlled. It lowers the car a bit too without being silly. 1 inch lower at the back and 1.5 inches lower at the front. I also have the Blitz NUR Spec exhaust and have not grounded it once, even with the lowered suspension ! so that's a relief. All i need now is some brake pads to replace my Porterfield R4S' that passed away last weekend. (R.I.P. ) no flowers please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted November 2, 2001 Author Share Posted November 2, 2001 If you get them from Paul W, he'll also supply the stainless braided line kit at a reduced price....might be worth while getting some Motul Race Brake Fluid too...£6.80 per 500ml bottle (you'll need 3 for definate I'd get 4 just to be on the safe side and be happy that they are bled fully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon Posted November 2, 2001 Share Posted November 2, 2001 I've got the TRD Bilsteins on my car they are nice units like someone else said they do lower the car but not to silly levels, i also have Nur spec and i have no grounding probs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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