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Old 11-20-07, 06:29 PM
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Sway bars first if you want the greater performance as they make a HUGE difference in body roll through corners.
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Thanks for all the help. I just ordered titan bars and the TRD tower suport. I also hopefully have a line on some used tein flex coilovers, So I plan on just doing all of it if I can get a good deal on the coilovers
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Originally Posted by LCSC
Thanks for all the help. I just ordered titan bars and the TRD tower suport. I also hopefully have a line on some used tein flex coilovers, So I plan on just doing all of it if I can get a good deal on the coilovers

Good choice!
EDFC + bushings should complete your upgrade.
check out my post.
Old 11-24-07, 04:30 PM
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LSLC, I hope somewhere you gleaned that going with MKIV rear subframe mounts opens the entire world of Toyota MKIV Supra sway bars to you. Also, the Energy sway bar bushings are a stunning upgrade to the oem rubber bushings, cost is ~$18 and can go in simultaniously and make a huge conrtibution as well
Old 11-24-07, 05:29 PM
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Your understeering probs are probably due to your tire stagger. Definately look into some Konis (superior damper). There are a few ways to incorporate ride height adjustability. The supraforums and Ground Control's setups are the most widely known, but there are other ways. Truechoice can get you Koni's stuff.
Are the Titan sways the adjustable ones for the Supra? Been looking into the Whiteline as well as those myself. Good to see another SC guy cone-dodgin
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Yes, the titan sways are the adjustible ones for the Supra.

SCoupe I read your posts a few days ago on the Energy sway bar bushings. Do you think I should use these in place of the Titan greaseable bushings.
Old 11-24-07, 09:27 PM
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Do you think I should use (Energy) in place of the Titan greaseable bushings.
I've never seen them but on reputation I'd use Titan if they come with the bars.

If I had to buy them separately and Titan were costly I'd weigh that a little more carefully. The Energy are well made.
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[QUOTE=SCoupe;3077079]I've never seen them but on reputation I'd use Titan if they come with the bars.QUOTE]


Ye thats what I thought they should be very nice.
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****, I ordered this last week and I called today and they told me it was on a 6 week back order. If I had known this I wouldn't have even looked at the titans but now that I have I guess I'm screwed and just have to wait. Note signature
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Default one of there rears makes a clunking sound

I put the tein flex coilovers on tonight and it was really easy thanks to this guy http://garage.projectraine.com/conte...ng/spring.html but one of the rears is making a clunking sound. I know that a little is to be expected (my brother has a set on his car) but this is too much, there is something wrong. They feel great on the road. If anybody could help me that would be great
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Ok so I got the Titan sways and want to know what setting you titan users have your bars set to. I want the best for track and not drifting. I put the fronts on stiff and I was thinking to put the rears on soft. What do you guys think I should start with. At this point I have not installed the rear bars because I will not get my sub-frame mounts for a few days. With just the front on I can tell a big change for the better.
Old 12-23-07, 08:25 PM
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Well I have Zeals right now, and there amazing. Honestly it would be alot better if i would of got sways from the beginning then the Zeals, but that just me. And there right bro, save your money and get some Quality Coilovers.
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