Lowering

wmose · 03-08-2007, 01:58 PM

I have a 88 supra turbo and considering lowering it, will that effect the TEMS?

mrnickleye · 03-08-2007, 04:31 PM

I don't believe it will effect the TEMS. I looked into this, and found 2 companies that make drop-in springs. Range is from 1" or 2" drop.

It seems like a waste of all that work to only go 1".

Lower than that, and you may have trouble with TEMS, I don't know.

sportriderseattle · 03-10-2007, 01:48 AM

from what I understand as long as you stay with the stock type shocks (TEMS compatible) they will work fine. Obviously if you go with coilovers, the TEMS become unusable.

wmose · 03-14-2007, 08:29 PM

Thanks for the feedback regarding lowering my car, one more question; I know my 1988 Supra has two catalytic converters has anyone taken one or both off and if so how much louder was the car.

I am about to install a down pipe and 3" exhaust

RTZ · 03-14-2007, 10:16 PM

I installed full 3" (including 3" elbow from turbo) It was very very loud at first.

The whole system was custom made, and only had one resonator and large (kinda cheap) muffler.

I have since had a further resonator installed, and am looking at a good quality sports muffler.
It sounds awesome when ideling, and when you give it heaps on motorway... but it gets very annoying after a while at around 2 - 3k rpm. Sound is a constant drone...

RTZ · 03-14-2007, 10:17 PM

also, on the lowering... I have lowered mine 2" (50mm)
hasent effected TEMS at all, makes the ride very solid! heaps more fun to drive!

03-08-2007, 01:58 PM	#1
wmose Stock Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: FL Posts: 2	Lowering I have a 88 supra turbo and considering lowering it, will that effect the TEMS?

03-08-2007, 04:31 PM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	I don't believe it will effect the TEMS. I looked into this, and found 2 companies that make drop-in springs. Range is from 1" or 2" drop. It seems like a waste of all that work to only go 1". Lower than that, and you may have trouble with TEMS, I don't know. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.

03-10-2007, 01:48 AM	#3
sportriderseattle 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle (Downtown) Posts: 67	from what I understand as long as you stay with the stock type shocks (TEMS compatible) they will work fine. Obviously if you go with coilovers, the TEMS become unusable. __________________ Dan http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2200872 1987 Toyota Supra Turbo Targa, 5 speed, Light blue, 67K miles, MKIV TT polished wheels

03-14-2007, 08:29 PM	#4
wmose Stock Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: FL Posts: 2	Catalytic Converter Thanks for the feedback regarding lowering my car, one more question; I know my 1988 Supra has two catalytic converters has anyone taken one or both off and if so how much louder was the car. I am about to install a down pipe and 3" exhaust

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03-14-2007, 10:16 PM	#5
RTZ Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 17	I installed full 3" (including 3" elbow from turbo) It was very very loud at first. The whole system was custom made, and only had one resonator and large (kinda cheap) muffler. I have since had a further resonator installed, and am looking at a good quality sports muffler. It sounds awesome when ideling, and when you give it heaps on motorway... but it gets very annoying after a while at around 2 - 3k rpm. Sound is a constant drone...

03-14-2007, 10:17 PM	#6
RTZ Stock Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Zealand Posts: 17	also, on the lowering... I have lowered mine 2" (50mm) hasent effected TEMS at all, makes the ride very solid! heaps more fun to drive!