Eibach or Tanabe?
10-03-10, 08:31 PM
#31
You are correct, because the perch on the sc shock is designed to accept a wider spring diameter, so when you install a supra springs, since supra springs are narrow compared to sc's so it will sit on the top of the perch and not where it should be properly seated. It will actually lift your ride.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong on this
to hell with it im buying my Eibachs next week!!!
10-03-10, 11:10 PM
#33
If youre buying any aftermarket springs for sc300 or sc400 you have to use your original shocks or aftermarket shocks for sc only.
If you have already supra shocks and want to use any aftermarket springs for those shocks you have to buy an aftermarket spring for a supra capish?
If you have already supra shocks and want to use any aftermarket springs for those shocks you have to buy an aftermarket spring for a supra capish?
10-04-10, 08:14 AM
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10-13-10, 12:53 PM
#38
Ok guys, since I see some confusion going on in here, Ill clear it up a bit.
If you want Supra shocks or Supra springs, you must use the Supra parts. Your SC's shocks have a different perch design, position and diameter, therefore using Supra springs on your SC shocks will NOT work properly, I dont care who says what. The shocks and springs are physically different.
So bottom line, you want Supra parts, you need the springs and the shocks. Using the Supra parts will also add an additional .5'' gain on the drop, so when shopping for springs, be sure to factor that in.
As for the SC springs, I cant give any advice. But I absolutely love my Supra Eibach's, paired with KYB AGX shocks. I couldnt ask for a better drop or quality ride, and am having a hard time talking myself into getting coilovers. The adjustable KYB's make a huge difference when I need to adjust the dampening rate, and the Eibach's flow right along with them regardless of the settings.
IMPO, Supra Eibach's with a set of good shocks is the best route if your going for a S&S combo. It closes the gap on the rear fender with 17's with a 40 series tire, and reduces the gap in the front approx 1.5'' from tire to fender with a 45 series tire, but gives a slightly raked stance.
If you want Supra shocks or Supra springs, you must use the Supra parts. Your SC's shocks have a different perch design, position and diameter, therefore using Supra springs on your SC shocks will NOT work properly, I dont care who says what. The shocks and springs are physically different.
So bottom line, you want Supra parts, you need the springs and the shocks. Using the Supra parts will also add an additional .5'' gain on the drop, so when shopping for springs, be sure to factor that in.
As for the SC springs, I cant give any advice. But I absolutely love my Supra Eibach's, paired with KYB AGX shocks. I couldnt ask for a better drop or quality ride, and am having a hard time talking myself into getting coilovers. The adjustable KYB's make a huge difference when I need to adjust the dampening rate, and the Eibach's flow right along with them regardless of the settings.
IMPO, Supra Eibach's with a set of good shocks is the best route if your going for a S&S combo. It closes the gap on the rear fender with 17's with a 40 series tire, and reduces the gap in the front approx 1.5'' from tire to fender with a 45 series tire, but gives a slightly raked stance.
10-13-10, 07:07 PM
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Ok guys, since I see some confusion going on in here, Ill clear it up a bit.
If you want Supra shocks or Supra springs, you must use the Supra parts. Your SC's shocks have a different perch design, position and diameter, therefore using Supra springs on your SC shocks will NOT work properly, I dont care who says what. The shocks and springs are physically different.
So bottom line, you want Supra parts, you need the springs and the shocks. Using the Supra parts will also add an additional .5'' gain on the drop, so when shopping for springs, be sure to factor that in.
As for the SC springs, I cant give any advice. But I absolutely love my Supra Eibach's, paired with KYB AGX shocks. I couldnt ask for a better drop or quality ride, and am having a hard time talking myself into getting coilovers. The adjustable KYB's make a huge difference when I need to adjust the dampening rate, and the Eibach's flow right along with them regardless of the settings.
IMPO, Supra Eibach's with a set of good shocks is the best route if your going for a S&S combo. It closes the gap on the rear fender with 17's with a 40 series tire, and reduces the gap in the front approx 1.5'' from tire to fender with a 45 series tire, but gives a slightly raked stance.
If you want Supra shocks or Supra springs, you must use the Supra parts. Your SC's shocks have a different perch design, position and diameter, therefore using Supra springs on your SC shocks will NOT work properly, I dont care who says what. The shocks and springs are physically different.
So bottom line, you want Supra parts, you need the springs and the shocks. Using the Supra parts will also add an additional .5'' gain on the drop, so when shopping for springs, be sure to factor that in.
As for the SC springs, I cant give any advice. But I absolutely love my Supra Eibach's, paired with KYB AGX shocks. I couldnt ask for a better drop or quality ride, and am having a hard time talking myself into getting coilovers. The adjustable KYB's make a huge difference when I need to adjust the dampening rate, and the Eibach's flow right along with them regardless of the settings.
IMPO, Supra Eibach's with a set of good shocks is the best route if your going for a S&S combo. It closes the gap on the rear fender with 17's with a 40 series tire, and reduces the gap in the front approx 1.5'' from tire to fender with a 45 series tire, but gives a slightly raked stance.
10-15-10, 10:00 AM
#42
I just put Tanabe NF210s with Tokico blues on my '97 SC400. The drop, at least in my case, was exactly 1 inch both front and rear, which was what I was looking for. The ride is slightly firmer, but that could have also been due to my OEM front shocks having been trashed. I'm very happy with the combo. I also have an audi A4 with Eibachs, and they are great springs as well. I would guess that the Eibachs will have about the same drop, and be a bit firmer than the NF210s, which are barely stiffer than stock springs.
10-15-10, 10:44 AM
#43
There have been a few members that have complained about the NF210's and them being kind of soft. The Eibachs for the SC are rated a 1'' drop (Eibach Part - 8230.140) and are progressive springs, but cannot find the exact spring rates. Only ones that anyone has found that I know of are the rates for the TT Supra pro kit, that can be found here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...g-rates-2.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...g-rates-2.html
10-15-10, 11:46 AM
#44
my current set up is TT AGX struts and Eibach pro springs while the ride is comfortable its too soft for my likes so I talked with my buddy at B&G springs and he hooked me up with a set of springs that will increase stiffness by 25%(forgot what the spring rates are) and drop the car approx 1/2 inch lower then my current set up. Once I get a chance (mon/tues) to install them I will let everyone know my thoughts on them.
10-15-10, 12:17 PM
#45
my current set up is TT AGX struts and Eibach pro springs while the ride is comfortable its too soft for my likes so I talked with my buddy at B&G springs and he hooked me up with a set of springs that will increase stiffness by 25%(forgot what the spring rates are) and drop the car approx 1/2 inch lower then my current set up. Once I get a chance (mon/tues) to install them I will let everyone know my thoughts on them.