Do you feel the Tems?

redmaro · 11-20-2006, 04:29 PM

Do you guys feel anything when you turn on the TEMS?

ddmcse · 11-20-2006, 07:04 PM

not much, but a little

burton51m · 11-20-2006, 08:29 PM

not really

sportriderseattle · 11-20-2006, 08:33 PM

ya know, when I first bought my '87 Turbo I didn't notice it at all but the more I drove it and got use to the car I could pick up the difference from NORM and SPORT. I still don't notice much in cornering but daily driving straightline, I can such as a rougher roadway and on the freeway at or above the speedlimit. I normally like to go to NORM when on the freeway or when the road is rather rough. I think if Toyota gave us full control over the TEMS (all three positions) we'd feel more in-control and feel it. I understand there was a modual and switch control that was manufactured when we could manually control it, but it's been out of stock for years. I've seen one come up on ebay a year or so ago.

mrnickleye · 11-21-2006, 03:39 AM

Believe me, you would not enjoy using the 3rd position for everyday driving. It is VERY stiff.
Check here for how to manually put it any of the 3 positions you want.
http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=44

jfunez · 11-21-2006, 01:26 PM

Hey Mr Nickeleye,have Done This Mod? It Sounds Good And Cheap But It Would Be Great To Know What You Think Of It ?do You Use A Lot?

suav · 04-17-2007, 01:56 AM

I was just about to post the same question, if TEMS makes a noticeable difference in driving. I never really noticed much. A little, but not much.

mrnickleye · 04-17-2007, 03:35 AM

I drive in the Normal position MOST of the time. Smoother for these rough streets.

When cornering hard (fast, like 40-50mph) from one street to the next, the 3rd (hardest) position will come on. The car does NOT sway or lean. I can feel the difference when it stiffens.

Also when coming to a stop quickly from over 35mph, 3rd position keeps the front end from nose diving.

I use Sport position when its really windy, as it helps keep the car from being pushed around.

And I use it when ever I go "sporting" in the mtns.

3rd posiotion is way too stiff for (me) just driving around. I like to keep my head comfortable, and not bobby up & down, (like those guys in the totally lowered Hondas).

supramacist · 04-17-2007, 12:20 PM

I just leave mine in sport. And I can tell a huge difference when I switch it around.

carfanatic89 · 04-21-2007, 02:31 AM

I live in a rock road and I can tell when its on sport and normal, but on the road I can't really tell that much

11-20-2006, 04:29 PM	#1
redmaro walbro fp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 432	Do you feel the Tems? Do you guys feel anything when you turn on the TEMS? __________________ MK3, Auto, Turbo.

11-20-2006, 07:04 PM	#2
ddmcse 500whp yet? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CT U.S.A. Posts: 966	not much, but a little __________________ 300+ RW HP Dyno run, jdm,mod turbo,3"exh,electfan,greddyboost Blown HeadGasket info My Supra KiXGaS

11-20-2006, 08:29 PM	#3
burton51m Lexus & 550's Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 536	not really __________________

11-20-2006, 08:33 PM	#4
sportriderseattle 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle (Downtown) Posts: 67	ya know, when I first bought my '87 Turbo I didn't notice it at all but the more I drove it and got use to the car I could pick up the difference from NORM and SPORT. I still don't notice much in cornering but daily driving straightline, I can such as a rougher roadway and on the freeway at or above the speedlimit. I normally like to go to NORM when on the freeway or when the road is rather rough. I think if Toyota gave us full control over the TEMS (all three positions) we'd feel more in-control and feel it. I understand there was a modual and switch control that was manufactured when we could manually control it, but it's been out of stock for years. I've seen one come up on ebay a year or so ago. __________________ Dan http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2200872 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo Targa, 5 speed, Light blue, 67K miles, MKIV TT polished wheels

11-21-2006, 03:39 AM	#5
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	stiff ride Believe me, you would not enjoy using the 3rd position for everyday driving. It is VERY stiff. Check here for how to manually put it any of the 3 positions you want. http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=44 __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

11-21-2006, 01:26 PM	#6
jfunez 12psi boost Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: georgia,usa Posts: 338	Hey Mr Nickeleye,have Done This Mod? It Sounds Good And Cheap But It Would Be Great To Know What You Think Of It ?do You Use A Lot?

04-17-2007, 01:56 AM	#7
suav Stock Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 27	I was just about to post the same question, if TEMS makes a noticeable difference in driving. I never really noticed much. A little, but not much. __________________ 1987 Supra 7MGTE....New Paint (original G8730 + 10.8 gr. 895J Metallic... can't tell with the camera phone pic though!) I love my 1991 Geo Prizm these cars are the ultimate road warriors. Inherited a 1987 Honda Prelude AWS...either a work in progress or something to part out.

04-17-2007, 03:35 AM	#8
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	I drive in the Normal position MOST of the time. Smoother for these rough streets. When cornering hard (fast, like 40-50mph) from one street to the next, the 3rd (hardest) position will come on. The car does NOT sway or lean. I can feel the difference when it stiffens. Also when coming to a stop quickly from over 35mph, 3rd position keeps the front end from nose diving. I use Sport position when its really windy, as it helps keep the car from being pushed around. And I use it when ever I go "sporting" in the mtns. 3rd posiotion is way too stiff for (me) just driving around. I like to keep my head comfortable, and not bobby up & down, (like those guys in the totally lowered Hondas). __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

04-17-2007, 12:20 PM	#9
supramacist 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Escape from the Prison Planet Posts: 1,356	I just leave mine in sport. And I can tell a huge difference when I switch it around.

04-21-2007, 02:31 AM	#10
carfanatic89 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Waco Posts: 164	I live in a rock road and I can tell when its on sport and normal, but on the road I can't really tell that much

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