SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Can you simply buy a higher compound spring (tighter-sprung) that fits on stock dampers and Bilstein rears or do you need to match brand for brand, ie. HKS springs and set-up. Any recommendations? Not looking to slam it much, just to loose some of the height above the wheels and under the nose. Around 30mm I apologise in advance for such a relatively easy/newbie question. Please forgive me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 any good ones will be fine edd, my eibachs were very good edit, they were about a 25mm drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Cheers mate. I'll do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 http://www.mvpmotorsports.com/Templates/frmTemplateM7.asp?SubFolderID=799&SearchYN=N "Eibach Pro Kit Springs for 1993-98 Supra This kit lowers the front 1.2" & the rear 1.0" and dramatically improves cornering capability. No more nose dive toward the pavement under hard braking. Progressive rate maintains soft ride for daily driving but progresses to a stiffer rate when performance is demanded from the car. Compatible with factory & aftermarket shocks. Note that this spring kit was originally designed for the Twin Turbo model Supra. However, it fits the Non-Turbo 100%. Eibach used to have a Non-Turbo spring kit but they discontinued it in 2003. They probably finally realized that the Twin Turbo kit was the same thing!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Perfect SupraPL. Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Just to reiterate whats already been said, the Bilstein/Eibach combo seems to work well and most people I have spoken to find them fine for day to day use - though for some they are a little hard. It's a cheap upgrade too I got my set 2nd hand for £60, fitted them myself (its easy so long as you can use a wrench ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Just to reiterate whats already been said, the Bilstein/Eibach combo seems to work well and most people I have spoken to find them fine for day to day use - though for some they are a little hard. It's a cheap upgrade too I got my set 2nd hand for £60, fitted them myself (its easy so long as you can use a wrench ) ...and don't put the springs on the wrong way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Cheers matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 ...and don't put the springs on the wrong way! what,.. like horizontally not vertically? In know,... front and back!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I have the Bilstein/Eibach combo and its perfect for me. Not to soft and not to hard. A nice ride imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Great Where did you guys buy them from? Can't seem to find them listed on our traders sites other than US and E-bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Another on ehere with the Eibach combo AND I managed to fit them the wrong way round too. Yay me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Great Where did you guys buy them from? Can't seem to find them listed on our traders sites other than US and E-bay. I'm pretty sure Envy supply them AND I managed to fit them the wrong way round too. Yay me! Remember that, but thought it best not to mention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 ...and don't put the springs on the wrong way! so,.. just to remind myself:- The pair with the smaller diameter "tail" at one end are the rears. The fronts are a heavier gauge wire, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Great Where did you guys buy them from? Can't seem to find them listed on our traders sites other than US and E-bay. Sorry already came on the car. Think paul whiffin added the springs so maybe worth sending him a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 Cheers mate. Pauls site slipped my mind and he does list them for £171 + vat & postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 I do like the idea of the middle brace for aerotops on that link. Just thought I'd add that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 so,.. just to remind myself:- And just to make it even more difficult, Eibach cunningly put a "1" on the front springs, and a "2" on the rears. Top tip: Scotch and Suspension don't mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Share Posted April 23, 2007 all sorted now. Getting them sent direct to Turbofit and fitted whilst the car is having a service and Do-luck skirts from Knight-Racer. Happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 i bought a set of these today too. should see them tomorrow or wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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