Adjustable Suspension Frequently Asked Questions

We are all interested in extracting the best possible performance from our cars and with this in mind I thought I would share a little information about coil over suspension, a sweet deal we have running at the moment and some questions that are commonly asked by STM customers.

What is adjustable coil over suspension I hear you ask. Firstly, just like regular suspension, coil-overs incorporate a spring and a shock absorber. Secondly, their adjustable mounting platforms allow the ride height of the car to be altered quickly and easily. Some models will also include adjustable camber strut tops to allow the camber to be easily altered. Lastly, most coil-overs offer adjustable dampening to allow the suspension to be ‘tuned’ to suit the driver’s tastes.

All of this adjustability allows for massive improvements in handling performance, which means faster lap times, less body roll, a sportier ride and sharper steering response plus the aesthetic improvements that come with a lowered ride height.

May BC Suspension Package Deal

BC Gold BR Adjustable Coil Over Suspension

• Installation
• Setup (to your desired height)
• Free Wheel Alignment
• $100 Cash towards your certification

Only $1869incl GST

12 months interest free available, that’s less than $50 a week.

*Only until 31st of May 2013, most makes and models available.

For more information see our specials page.

Stock Toyota GT86 Dyno Run

STM’s development Toyota GT86 “Project86″ gets run up on the dyno in stock form, this provides a baseline for future power upgrades. Check out the video.

STM Customer Track Day @ Manfeild Autocourse

Easter is a great time to fill up on way too much chocolate, but this year Easter Sunday was also a chance to head to Manfeild for another STM Customer track day. We hold these track days in association with Play Day On Track, and the format is totally relaxed and low key, making it super easy to experience your car in the safe environment of a race track – No cops or tickets to worry about!

The Play Day On Track events are non competitive track days, which means there is no official timing and passing cars is kept strictly to the straights. This makes the day super safe and low stress. All you need is a helmet, cotton overalls and a current drivers licence. Your car simply needs to be of a road worthy standard and you are good to go.

We had #Project86 back on track to get some more track time with the new Nitto NT01 semi slicks. If you are planning on regular track days, we recommend investing in a second set of rims and some of these bad boys. It is the cheapest and quickest way to drop 3 seconds off your lap times. You won’t be disappointed!

Warren, STM’s workshop manager had his quick and clean EG Civic race car out, and was cutting some quick laps. Warren is a regular competitor in the NZ  Honda Cup, and is currently leading the 1600 cc class.

Luke had his WRX out for the first time after an engine rebuild and a tune from STM. Luke was stoked with the results, busting out some 1:17′s on the day despite the heavy traffic.

The STM crew put on a free BBQ for all the entrants at lunchtime.

BT turned up in his super-clean STi race car for a quick shakedown. This is one of the tidiest STi’s we have seen, although his day was cut short with a small mechanical gremlin.

Just to prove you don’t need a Japanese car to attend, Glen put in some laps in his STM-tuned HSV Senator, sporting our full Stage 2 kit.

STM’s Customer Track Days are held about four times a year and are only $105 to enter. If you want to get involved with our next one, join our mailing list and we will let you know when are next one is planned.

Thanks to Ridez & Rimz Photography for the photos.

V 4 and Rotary North Island Jamboree Photos

V 4 and Rotary North Island Jamboree was held recently at Manfeild Autocourse, Feilding. As always, the guys at Premiere Events put on an action packed day, with this event really offering those in the lower North Island something to look forward to each year. With a diverse mix of show cars, a drift competition, Superlap, a dyno competition and a model search, there really is something for everyone.

The STM team ran the Dyno competition throughout the day, while Andre was driving Project86 in the Superlap Competition. Even though Project86 is still in it’s early stages of development Andre still managed a 1:23.9, bettering his previous best by close to 3 seconds.

Matt Gaskin was competing with in the Horizon Superlap competition, driving his STM tuned Skyline.

Brock Cooley is no stranger to Manfeild. He took the opportunity to shake down his STM tuned Mitsubishi EVO before the next round of the GTRNZ series. Mitsubishi EVO dyno video here.

Nayan was showing his very impressive 455 kw at the wheels  STM Tuned GTSt Skyline. Check out that engine bay, so clean.

Do you fancy a Toyota 86 for yourself? NAC Insurance brought along the 86 they will be giving away. Enter on their website.
STM School has been renamed as the High Performance Academy and was running tech seminars all day. If you are interested in learning how to tune, check out the HPA Online tuning courses, they are available now.

Check out the rest of the photos from the V 4 and Rotary North Island Jamboree in the gallery below.

More 2013 4 and Rotary Jamboree Photos

Official Jamboree Photos on Facebook
Car Shows.co.nz Jamboree Gallery 2013

#Project86 – Toyota 86 Bodykit

As most of you would know, TRD is Toyota’s in-house tuning department. TRD is charged with making awesome Toyotas even better by developing high quality, high performance parts.

As you can imagine TRD have been having a ball with the 86 and rightly so as it falls squarely into the “awesome Toyota” category. Not surprisingly the range of TRD accessories including the TRD Aero Package were some of the first to hit the market.

This is the same bodykit that adorns the TRD-upgraded TRD 86. The body kit makes many subtle changes, with the addition of a front spoiler, side skirts, muffler garnish and a boot spoiler. All these small tweaks add up to a more aggressive look without taking away from the natural lines of the car.