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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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Toyota Front Brake Caliper for 1993-98 Supra Twin Turbo - USA Spec Driver Side
Toyota Front Brake Caliper for 1993-98 Supra Twin Turbo - USA Spec Passenger Side
Brembo OE Replacement Rotors for 1993-98 Supra TT - Rear Pair
Brembo OE Replacement Rotors for 1993-98 Supra TT - Front Pair
Goodridge / SMC Stainless Steel Brake Lines for 1993-98 Supra

Suspenssion

Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks for 1993-98 Supra//Rear
Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks for 1993-98 Supra//Front
HKS SF5 Spring Kit for 1993-98 Supra/
DST High Performance Sway Bar Set 92-00 SC300/400
S1-2002A - Daizen Front Control Arm Bushing Set
S1-2003 - Daizen Rear Control Arm Bushing Set

Wheels

TT Supra Wheel Front
TT Supra Wheel Rear
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season) Front
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season) Rear
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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wow, you're gonna love the improvements....brakes is one thing...and those Daizen sway bars is another...nice list of mods btw...

I on the other hand spent 5k this way (considering I already have supra brakes front & rear)

Tein Flex
Daizen Sway Bars
Bodykit
Paintjob
New Wheels
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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that's a huge list of mods.... for both of you!!!!

dont' forget pics!

and Tony, hit me up when your car is out of the shop. You know it's time for another photoshoot!
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Goldark
Brakes

Toyota Front Brake Caliper for 1993-98 Supra Twin Turbo - USA Spec Driver Side
Toyota Front Brake Caliper for 1993-98 Supra Twin Turbo - USA Spec Passenger Side
Brembo OE Replacement Rotors for 1993-98 Supra TT - Rear Pair
Brembo OE Replacement Rotors for 1993-98 Supra TT - Front Pair
Goodridge / SMC Stainless Steel Brake Lines for 1993-98 Supra

Suspenssion

Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks for 1993-98 Supra//Rear
Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks for 1993-98 Supra//Front
HKS SF5 Spring Kit for 1993-98 Supra/
DST High Performance Sway Bar Set 92-00 SC300/400
S1-2002A - Daizen Front Control Arm Bushing Set
S1-2003 - Daizen Rear Control Arm Bushing Set

Wheels

TT Supra Wheel Front
TT Supra Wheel Rear
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season) Front
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S (Ultra High Performance All-Season) Rear
Brakes and wheels sections looks good. As for suspension... well... are you sure you know what you're doing?

The springs are made for Supra which is 3400 lbs. They will sag. The Koni suspension with Daizen control arm bushings will make the ride very hard. I know because I have something simmilar and it is not a combination.

Your ride quality will go down the tube. Even a streight road will be bumpy.

Chris
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AutoCoutureSC
that's a huge list of mods.... for both of you!!!!

dont' forget pics!

and Tony, hit me up when your car is out of the shop. You know it's time for another photoshoot!

Makeover Tony??!!

Wow, I gotta see this....
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:37 PM
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what about strippers?
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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turbo....???
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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anyone wanna loan me 5k to spend on my car?????
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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if maintenence is right I would do two things and call it quits for a while...

1) Coilovers
2) Proper fitting wheels (wide with low offsets...)

You can transform a car with only those two mods into something that will make people stare in awe!
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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i think if i had 5k to spend it would absolutely go towards a boost logic turbo kit.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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if maintenence is right I would do two things and call it quits for a while...
i agree! wheels really make or break the car
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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i think this what you should do personally. I think start with the tein type ra coilover kit you'll love the coilovers. then start by doin the brakes. and to end it all the supra rims with pirelli assimetricos. those tires are my choice. the reason the coilovers is for adjustability and coilovers tend to ride well. the daizen products are good choices but i think you can hold off on those produst for a bit. and make sure whatever mod you do. do it right the first time like the suspension. dont waste your money on a shock and spring kit if you think your goin to change it later.
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by spoiledkid
i think this what you should do personally. I think start with the tein type ra coilover kit you'll love the coilovers. then start by doin the brakes. and to end it all the supra rims with pirelli assimetricos. those tires are my choice. the reason the coilovers is for adjustability and coilovers tend to ride well. the daizen products are good choices but i think you can hold off on those produst for a bit. and make sure whatever mod you do. do it right the first time like the suspension. dont waste your money on a shock and spring kit if you think your goin to change it later.

i'm with him..... i've learned my lesson after switchin out suspension parts like three times i think. and i just blew 5.1k already too just like you..... cept the list is like just one thing, rims wit tires.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by inovashn
i think if i had 5k to spend it would absolutely go towards a boost logic turbo kit.
I had an IS300 that was boosted.
Brakes, suspenssion, and wider wheels should be done prior to getting more horsepower.
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