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Old 01-23-11, 03:55 PM
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Ok, I've read that going with Supra suspension equals about an inch to 1 1/2 inch drop... Does it matter if it's N/A or TT suspension? I just need to know if there's a difference in the two before I start looking to buy..
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It has to be TT suspension.
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ok...it has to be TT suspension for the drop, or are you saying that NA suspension won't fit?
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Must be TT, the n/a will fit, but the TT suspension is lower from the manufacturer. Also not sure who told you its an 1 1/2 drop, but they need a quick swift kick in the groin..its more like .5'' to .75''..


Also you must use the Supra shocks AND springs, the springs will NOT work with SC shocks. No mix and match.
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...i used na supra suspension and got a very noticeable drop..idk exactly how much and cant compare against TT sus. but its a good drop from stock.
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i was dropped on TT suspension and it hardly drop.. so i dont thin NA will be a very noticeable. For my TT only my rears dropped like half a inch.
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I just did the NA Supra suspension and saw no change in the drop. Car does handle better though, nice firm ride. You might want to get the TT suspension.
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See what I mean? So many different answers. 1 person sees a difference with NA setup, the other doesn't. I think getting Supra suspension is the way to go (for my budget), I'll check the forums to see what's on sale. Anybody got pics of their car with stock NA springs and shocks; I have seen pics of the TT setup and they look to be a noticeable drop.
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Sending a PM to clarify on the confusion.
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ok..all confusion has been clarified...thanks Turbo... I will shop around for TT Supra setup..I may even post pics of the before and after.
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Originally Posted by ric4044
See what I mean? So many different answers. 1 person sees a difference with NA setup, the other doesn't. I think getting Supra suspension is the way to go (for my budget), I'll check the forums to see what's on sale. Anybody got pics of their car with stock NA springs and shocks; I have seen pics of the TT setup and they look to be a noticeable drop.
Go check supra forums i got them pretty quickly after i posted. Extremely cheap as well $100 i believe.
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right now my car is on a block awaiting and lca which ill be getting later this week...so as soon as i get it ill install and take a pic from the side..the only pic i have from the side has a 20" rear rim with a 16" supra rim on it when i was checking clearance of the rims i got.

about two finger gap on front with with 225/50 tire on 16" wheel
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that is quite noticable...I like the rims....I may rethink going with 18's and opt for 20's now...what size tire/rim do you have on the back, and does it scrub with the new suspension?
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its 20x10 +38 with 275/20 tire.. and no it didnt rub at all but thats the only tire i had on the car to test fit...the other rear has a bend i need to get fixed so i havent installed them yet..

i finally got the car back on the ground so ill try to get a few more pics on the supra wheels..i will also say that my car "leans" a lot of people complained about this but theres about a .5" difference from driver to passenger side...i didnt notice it with the stock susp. but definitely notice it now..idk if its cause i paid attention to it or what..but figured id add that in..
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