Suspension ??? What is stiffer ???

by **Wraith** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:18 am

I wanted to know ... more about suspension for 1st Gen Solaras ... What is stiffer like TRD vs Tein Springs, Tokico's vs KYB, etc... please post your input

by **CASTRO** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:04 am

I'd say the Tiens with Tokicos are the way to go. Other than that, Tien Coilovers then the JIC's are prolly the stiffest you can get. TRD/Bilstein shocks with any spring would be very stiff, but they discountinued the TRD shocks a while ago. Tien springs would have my vote because they have the best drop. Best bet would be coilovers.

by **Wraith** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:35 am

CASTRO wrote:I'd say the Tiens with Tokicos are the way to go. Other than that, Tien Coilovers then the JIC's are prolly the stiffest you can get. TRD/Bilstein shocks with any spring would be very stiff, but they discountinued the TRD shocks a while ago. Tien springs would have my vote because they have the best drop. Best bet would be coilovers.

So your saying Teins S-Tech springs and Tokico shocks should be good cruiser setup ??? right

by **bassthrive** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:03 am

Tein/Tokico is probably the more popular suspension setup on this forum. I have it and can tell you the ride is stiff enough to significantly tighten up the handling, but not so stiff that it becomes unbearably harsh for everyday cruisin IMO. The drop is nice and even too.

by **Jackass-Jeff** » Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:18 am

Blistein is REALLY rough.

I've ridden in Tein/Tokico and Eibach/Tokico. Both are equally smooth (perfect shock dampening!) for a cruiser! It feels just about as smooth as stock (except for bumps)

by **JoeB** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:44 am

Justin, is something up with your coilovers? -JoeB

by **Wraith** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 12:49 pm

JoeB wrote:Justin, is something up with your coilovers? -JoeB

Nope... just trying to help a friend out ... A friend has a solara and wants a better suspension

Website · by **Turbosolara** » Thu Jun 16, 2005 1:15 pm

I heared TRD (bilstein) is the stiffest. tokico and eibach combo is very comfortable. i dont know about others

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Fri Jun 17, 2005 4:04 pm

tokico/eibach was too soft/high for me. Just got for Tein SS coilovers or JIC FLT-A1

by **Monkeyman** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 12:26 pm

Being a "Factory" part, the TRD would be the least stiff. Toyota has to build the TRD parts to satisfy both "Psycho-hardcore-race nuts" and "The Average Joe" who just wants something better than stock. I am not saying TRD parts are bad (I have the TRD strut tower brace and rear anti-sway bar in my gen 1.5), they are just not built for "race crazy drivers." Case in point: A few of us on this forum have had both TRD short throw shifters AND TWM Performance short shifters (I am one of them), I am sure we would all say the same thing: "The TWM part provides for MUCH shorter shifts than does the TRD part. There is nothing wrong with the TRD parts though.

by **CASTRO** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:55 pm

^ your post had almost no useful information about the topic whatsoever. It was allready said and discussed that the TRD/Bilstien shocks are super stiff. TRD springs on the other hand are rebadged Eibachs and therefore the Tiens are preferred. Sorry to be an s$$ but stay on topic. haha

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 3:34 pm

CASTRO wrote:^ your post had almost no useful information about the topic whatsoever. It was allready said and discussed that the TRD/Bilstien shocks are super stiff. TRD springs on the other hand are rebadged Eibachs and therefore the Tiens are preferred. Sorry to be an s$$ but stay on topic. haha

Ditto

by **yukio@jic-magic** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 4:01 pm

Remember, you can always get custom Spring rates with JIC's. If you want to reduce your spring rate (which is sometimes the case) you can get a softer spring rate. You just have to order them.

by **townboy2** » Tue Aug 02, 2005 6:41 pm

Monkeyman wrote:Being a "Factory" part, the TRD would be the least stiff. Toyota has to build the TRD parts to satisfy both "Psycho-hardcore-race nuts" and "The Average Joe" who just wants something better than stock. I am not saying TRD parts are bad (I have the TRD strut tower brace and rear anti-sway bar in my gen 1.5), they are just not built for "race crazy drivers." Case in point: A few of us on this forum have had both TRD short throw shifters AND TWM Performance short shifters (I am one of them), I am sure we would all say the same thing: "The TWM part provides for MUCH shorter shifts than does the TRD part. There is nothing wrong with the TRD parts though.

If this truth then he giving out a good point for everybody who want to know

Suspension ??? What is stiffer ???

Suspension ??? What is stiffer ???

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