Guest nico_b Posted November 23, 2004 Share Posted November 23, 2004 Hi all, As a relatively new owner (1 year) of a Jap import Supra, I've not had to replace anything significant (other than the usual service bits). I am going to need to replace some bits in the suspension/steering, as I clonked a kerb and bent a couple of bits (SO STUPID!) My question is whether there are any differences between the Jap and UK cars when it comes to steering and suspension - so if my garage tells me it's going to be costly due to Jap parts I know he's bullsh*tting! I know of the differences such as engine/turbos, cosmetic and interior differences etc, but if I need to know anything I would be really grateful for any info you've got. Sorry to be vauge about the exact parts I need, but it's yet to go in for repair. Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Originally posted by nico_b Hi all, As a relatively new owner (1 year) of a Jap import Supra, I've not had to replace anything significant (other than the usual service bits). I am going to need to replace some bits in the suspension/steering, as I clonked a kerb and bent a couple of bits (SO STUPID!) My question is whether there are any differences between the Jap and UK cars when it comes to steering and suspension - so if my garage tells me it's going to be costly due to Jap parts I know he's bullsh*tting! I know of the differences such as engine/turbos, cosmetic and interior differences etc, but if I need to know anything I would be really grateful for any info you've got. Sorry to be vauge about the exact parts I need, but it's yet to go in for repair. Cheers, Nick Whilst I haven't seen it on any lists of Domestic(Jap)/Export(US/EUR) differences, it is a commonly known fact that the UK spec cars have a softer suspension setup. Hardly surprising really considering our roads. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hi there Looks like im going to have to be replacing a few suspension and steering parts too... I have a UK spec car i was wondering if i could fit jap steering bits on mine? and the suspension... is it all the same fitting...? Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Should be all the same apart from the shocks I think, I'm doing a full suspension rebuild on mine in the next couple of weeks, you wouldn't believe the difference in the prices of the upper/lower arms from Japan to the UK, just a tad cheaper. If you want me to price any of it up give me a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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