Tems suspension or no? - Page 5

ReelBandit · 05-01-2010, 03:07 PM

Thanks for the info guys!

cre · 05-02-2010, 04:44 PM

Wow, what an annoying read...

Tokico Illumina II's are the only TEMS compatible shock that's available anymore, AFAIK.

A few coil over manufacturers make a TEMS like system for their coil overs. These systems are generally far more functional and offer a MUCH larger range of control over the dampers. They typically also allow independent control over the front and rear. Tein offers a great system which works with half of their coil overs.

Also, do note that while most coil overs advertise an adjustable damper valve they do not mean that it can be adjusted on the fly... Some of them have to be removed from the vehicle or in some of the worst cases you have to actually pull and disassemble the damper.

A MKIII with TEMS and dampers that aren't dead isn't a bad ride actually. If you force it to it's stiffest (yes, you can mod the TEMS system so you can manually select the mode) it's pretty nice, not much different than my Eibach + KYB setup though... the real nice part is that when set to "soft" it REALLY helps make those really rough roads comfortable.

Triple C, no one here is running a MAF... I used to but I tossed it in favor of a MAP based setup. Your car uses a MAP sensor and most everyone else here is running an AFM of one variety or another.

Oh, and Colorado has worse roads than a lot of places... it's surprising really.

bryanf89 · 05-04-2010, 02:12 AM

always expect Cre to cap off the topic lol

cre · 05-04-2010, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanf89

always expect Cre to cap off the topic lol

What I do?

bryanf89 · 05-06-2010, 01:12 AM

lol nothing, it just means you know your stuff

916MKIIIx2 · 05-07-2010, 05:39 PM

I got a set of BC sports coilovers for a hundred bucks more then the megan's I have on my other car. Comes with camber plates and pillow ball mounts, fully adjustable ride height and you just need a jack stand and the wrench's that come with the coilovers, 32-levels of dampening... and man it can ride comfy or super stiff, and if you want you can make your car ride like a donk for those fucked roads, excuse my fucked.

bryanf89 · 05-07-2010, 05:46 PM

So many possibilities

TripleC · 05-07-2010, 05:48 PM

My megans gave me the same thing as his BC coilovers. Pillow ball tops wrenches, STICKERS'S(+1 for me)Coils and Shocks.

bryanf89 · 05-07-2010, 06:37 PM

How does bilstein shocks with eibach springs sound? Im also getting new sway bars and installing strut bars, along with new joints

916MKIIIx2 · 03-16-2011, 04:25 PM

Actually the BC's ended up costing around 1100 after getting an extra stiff set of springs from them.

05-02-2010, 04:44 PM	#42
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Wow, what an annoying read... Tokico Illumina II's are the only TEMS compatible shock that's available anymore, AFAIK. A few coil over manufacturers make a TEMS like system for their coil overs. These systems are generally far more functional and offer a MUCH larger range of control over the dampers. They typically also allow independent control over the front and rear. Tein offers a great system which works with half of their coil overs. Also, do note that while most coil overs advertise an adjustable damper valve they do not mean that it can be adjusted on the fly... Some of them have to be removed from the vehicle or in some of the worst cases you have to actually pull and disassemble the damper. A MKIII with TEMS and dampers that aren't dead isn't a bad ride actually. If you force it to it's stiffest (yes, you can mod the TEMS system so you can manually select the mode) it's pretty nice, not much different than my Eibach + KYB setup though... the real nice part is that when set to "soft" it REALLY helps make those really rough roads comfortable. Triple C, no one here is running a MAF... I used to but I tossed it in favor of a MAP based setup. Your car uses a MAP sensor and most everyone else here is running an AFM of one variety or another. Oh, and Colorado has worse roads than a lot of places... it's surprising really. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

05-07-2010, 05:48 PM	#48
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ReelBandit Stock Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Johnson City, Tn Posts: 19	Thanks for the info guys!

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bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	always expect Cre to cap off the topic lol

05-06-2010, 01:12 AM	#45
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	lol nothing, it just means you know your stuff

05-07-2010, 05:39 PM	#46
916MKIIIx2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 152	I got a set of BC sports coilovers for a hundred bucks more then the megan's I have on my other car. Comes with camber plates and pillow ball mounts, fully adjustable ride height and you just need a jack stand and the wrench's that come with the coilovers, 32-levels of dampening... and man it can ride comfy or super stiff, and if you want you can make your car ride like a donk for those fucked roads, excuse my fucked.

05-07-2010, 05:46 PM	#47
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	So many possibilities

05-07-2010, 06:37 PM	#49
bryanf89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 231	How does bilstein shocks with eibach springs sound? Im also getting new sway bars and installing strut bars, along with new joints

03-16-2011, 04:25 PM	#50
916MKIIIx2 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: California Posts: 152	Actually the BC's ended up costing around 1100 after getting an extra stiff set of springs from them.