Tems suspension or no? - Page 3

bryanf89 · 04-28-2010, 09:04 PM

That was towards triple c about the roads, as for everyone else, i apperciate your advice.

TripleC · 04-28-2010, 09:06 PM

wait a minute here that was directed toward me.... OOOOHHHHHHH well next time quote it so everyone has a clue! including me. I like to get insulted with a quote

bryanf89 · 04-28-2010, 09:11 PM

Lol sorry im still new to these forums. Now im considering the nex coilovers.

TripleC · 04-28-2010, 09:12 PM

I have Megans and really like how they ride on the street and at the track. Heres them in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL2q0MXY-RA

My Tecikos and Intrax and tems just didnt cut it for aggresive driving.

bryanf89 · 04-28-2010, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supra_Freak_7m

I just purchased a set of NEX Adjustable coil-overs on ebay from the ebay store maxspeedpeformance. They cost me $680 and I *think* they had 0'' to 2'' adjustability.

Tokico Illumina II's ( Tems Compatible ) are about 450+ shipped and depedning on how long your suspension has been in poor condition, you'll want to replace the springs too. New springs plus illumina II's cost more than my coil-overs.

One more added benefit of getting rid of tems is it is much easier to find strut tower bars.

One handy feature about the Nex coil-overs i bought is that they keep the ride height adjustment seperate from the spring stiffness adjustment, so you can have stock height with tighter springs. Just make sure if you lower it, you tighten the springs accordingly, because I didnt and now i get pissed every time my car drags on something. Ask Btwilson86

did you keep the springs stock?

bryanf89 · 04-28-2010, 09:53 PM

@triple C. They seem stiff yet agile. Which megans and with what springs? Also, this might be off topic, but is that the sound of the BOV or the wastegate? I have a ssqv on mines and it sounds nothing like that. Its just makes a whistle sound when turbo kicks in

907mge · 04-29-2010, 02:17 AM

If you are worried about ride height, you should stay with the stock height. I have Eibach springs with kyb struts and I have to constantly watch where I drive. It is a waste spending money on coilovers(shock and strut come together as one) if you stay at stock height. If you replace the old bushings get new struts and springs(if you choose) as well as some bigger swaybars, you will notice a HUGE difference over the worn out struts you have now.

Supra_Freak_7m · 04-29-2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanf89

did you keep the springs stock?

Adjustable coil-overs have their own springs on them that are matched to the unit.

The ebay store I bought mine from was maxspeedperformance.

TripleC · 04-29-2010, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanf89

@triple C. They seem stiff yet agile. Which megans and with what springs? Also, this might be off topic, but is that the sound of the BOV or the wastegate? I have a ssqv on mines and it sounds nothing like that. Its just makes a whistle sound when turbo kicks in

bryanf89 - They are megan springs (18 KG and 14 KG i think), and that is my HKS BOV (you like dont you, so do i - theres nothing like that BOV scream)

bryanf89 · 04-29-2010, 07:50 PM

How much psi you running triple C?

04-28-2010, 09:06 PM	#22
TripleC 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 103	wait a minute here that was directed toward me.... OOOOHHHHHHH well next time quote it so everyone has a clue! including me. I like to get insulted with a quote __________________ 1JZGTE ,R154, Hallman Boost Controller, HKS bov, HKS Mushroom top Air Filter, HKS Front Mount Intercooler, Greedy Turbo Timer, PLX300 AFC, Custom Divorced Y-pipe, Custom Intercooler Pipeing, RS-R Concept Exhaust, Optima Red Top Battery, Strut bar Brembo Rotors, A1 Traction arms, Megan Coilovers, Stern ST 2 wheels rear 265x30 r19 - front 245x35 r19, New Front Lip, 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 MRR HR2 with whatever for Drift treads 2 additional C12A turbo's(Extra)

04-28-2010, 09:12 PM	#24
TripleC 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 103	I have Megans and really like how they ride on the street and at the track. Heres them in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CL2q0MXY-RA My Tecikos and Intrax and tems just didnt cut it for aggresive driving. __________________ 1JZGTE ,R154, Hallman Boost Controller, HKS bov, HKS Mushroom top Air Filter, HKS Front Mount Intercooler, Greedy Turbo Timer, PLX300 AFC, Custom Divorced Y-pipe, Custom Intercooler Pipeing, RS-R Concept Exhaust, Optima Red Top Battery, Strut bar Brembo Rotors, A1 Traction arms, Megan Coilovers, Stern ST 2 wheels rear 265x30 r19 - front 245x35 r19, New Front Lip, 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 MRR HR2 with whatever for Drift treads 2 additional C12A turbo's(Extra)

04-29-2010, 02:17 AM	#27
907mge 20psi boost Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Harrisburg Posts: 759	If you are worried about ride height, you should stay with the stock height. I have Eibach springs with kyb struts and I have to constantly watch where I drive. It is a waste spending money on coilovers(shock and strut come together as one) if you stay at stock height. If you replace the old bushings get new struts and springs(if you choose) as well as some bigger swaybars, you will notice a HUGE difference over the worn out struts you have now. Last edited by 907mge; 04-29-2010 at 02:32 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
TEMS Problem!	88 MARK3	Non-Generation Specific Questions	13	11-08-2018 10:41 PM
have some questions about 86-92 supra suspension	jeremy_e87	Non-Generation Specific Questions	2	01-10-2007 11:53 PM
whats your opinion on the TEMS	mad_dicer	MKIII Supra	2	10-05-2006 02:17 PM
Suspension - TEMS - Coilovers	Spudboy	MKIII Supra	3	08-14-2006 02:33 PM
Strut bars for a 1990 N/A Supra with TEMS	Paul Bernett	Non-Generation Specific Questions	8	11-29-2004 02:07 AM

04-28-2010, 09:04 PM	#21
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	That was towards triple c about the roads, as for everyone else, i apperciate your advice.

04-28-2010, 09:11 PM	#23
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	Lol sorry im still new to these forums. Now im considering the nex coilovers.

04-28-2010, 09:53 PM	#26
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	@triple C. They seem stiff yet agile. Which megans and with what springs? Also, this might be off topic, but is that the sound of the BOV or the wastegate? I have a ssqv on mines and it sounds nothing like that. Its just makes a whistle sound when turbo kicks in

04-29-2010, 07:50 PM	#30
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	How much psi you running triple C?