Hello everyone, excited to see what the guys at apex are doing to the Supra, I left Germany for the winter, can’t wait to drive my Supra next season. Cheers, Faby Baby ;-)
Misha please do the go-pro idea you said in the video! Seeing a side by side comparison over some crucial areas on the track would be crazy good content. Excellent video :)
HEY! As mk7.5 Golf R owner, I've Googled down many rabbit holes to find performance suspension solutions for my car and have come across this "Verkline" company of which you speak. Very deep selection of suspension arms and subframes...now I continue with the video
I'm curious to see it too, my best guess it's they just remove the coils from the coilovers, and then you slowly put the car down with jacks measuring every few centimeters.
@@jairo.cabello No. You don't do that. It removes load from suspension components, which gives you lower deflection values than you'll get in reality. You can use dummy dampers. Basically a tube with holes drilled PRECISELY every couple cm. Then you lower the car onto them. You should do that with all 4 corners to keep the car level and preferably on scales to show you if there is anything funny going on with wheel loads. Also it is beneficial to roll the car both ways a bit to remove lateral preload from the tires. If your dummy damper is stiff enough, then you can do additional camber and toe stiffness testing. Suspension bends more than you'd think. The rim itself will give you 0.5~1 deg/g of deflection during cornering. It's especially important for cars with large scrub radius and caster trail, since longitudinal and lateral forces result in large amounts of torque around the king pin axis.
Given the huge level of engineering that goes in to multi link suspension - see the recent AMG Kinematics video - it seems unlikely that Toyota (BMW?) made a mistake in designing the suspension curves. Its probably more likely lowering the car in the first place create the issue - that would drop both rear wheels in to a bump steer mode - ... so both rear wheels bumped steered out in opposite directions. That would cause instability. That 'improved' rear subframe looks a whole lot less substantial than the one it replaces. I would expect it would flex a great deal more under extreme cornering load. I wouldn't have confidence in it just because they say they put a sub frame on a 700hp GTR.
On a 3000hp drag gtr and also rally Evo. But you start with acknowledging the engineering, to wich you add: ofc, lowered lol, looks not special. I don’t get your point. Genuinely asking
@@Tristan.R.J.M if i understand your question, the observation is that the outgoing subframe appears to be stiffer. The width and depth of the metal pressings are huge in comparison to the small diameter tubes in the new one. Particularly the amount of material around the chassis attachments. The cross sections of the outgoing one looks like will resist twisting forces much more. So here is the evidence that this is any better? I'd expect Verkline to come armed with some test data showing stiffness calculation, and also some data on how they changes the suspension curves. The alignment didn't go to plan. All they brought was a claim that they made a subframe for a 700hp GTR. Who knows how that performed? Nothing to acknowledge other than a internet claim. More the acknowledge in the manufacturer parts.
Of all the "things" here in this clip, it's the lift I envy the most. It is the one thing I don't yet have in my garage and when looking back at all the work (struggle) while doing something to my cars, it's the one thing that makes the job so much easier. Unfortunately, my garage has some limits when comes to space, but I need to squeeze in a lift somehow.
Thanks for this video. Az an owner of an old Z4, it's amazing to me how much tech BMW re-used in this new car. Even if it's updated, it looks all familiar to me. That saddle tank looks almost identical to the E85 Z4s'
If you think that's weird, a MK4 golf fuel tank wil directly fit my mk2, same for the rear brakes and most of the engines can be swapped with oem mounts
Great video. The go-pro idea is solid. Fingers crossed that it survives a whole lap. I'm looking forward to the feedback of both mechanics and drivers.
Misha! great video and informative. Ive had my Supra over a year now...daily driving and tracking....at the limit sucks ASS but the Kinematics is a huge upgrade to any chassis! Certainly helped with my E92 M3 to get better feel of the car and lap times at Watkins Glen last weekend. Cant wait to here the reviews on this A90 test mule.
If there comes a video about toe/camber/caster i will be very interested! Maybe also on the Do's and Dont's of values. I like these technical videos. Thanks!
On stock e90 hight the suspesnion performs good, I gues if the car gets lowered to much than the geometry starts to get messy and the upper front arms start to rotate the knuckle = making bumstear eaven worst. With the subrame was the resr rollcenter changed? cos when lowered a lot it tend to go under ground. Have you changed the anti squat at the rear? On the front I see there wasn't any room to change the anti dive.
I cannot see how having a variable-length tie rod is going to solve the problem of variable geometry in the control arm as it carries the rear wheel carrier. I was expecting to see a cam, or lever system, or maybe a multi-link system. The Verkline system looks like it would definitely save on weight but does it also add anything too structural rigidity?
The main trick i bet is in the subframe... He mentioned the bolt point for fixing to the car chassis remains... But not the one that conencted to all multilink parts... It could be different relative bolt point height...like an advanced rollcenter adjuster as opposed to longer balljoint commonly used in front suspension as well as width adjustment too as we can see the slotted hole on the subframe...
@@AmirPomen I have been thinking very hard about this video and currently have it freeze-framed at 15:28 and think that you might be on to something. Upon closer inspection in am seeing that the bolt that attaches the control arm to the subframe is off-center as if it were a cam like mechanism. There is also the potential for some magic to be happening with the strut rod (the one with Verkline upside down). To be honest I have never noticed a stabilizer strut like on a car before. I had always figured that frictional forces would be pushing the rear control arm back and changing its geometry and that I why I favored a trailing link system.
Very interesting video. Verkline seems like a good brand, and I liked Albert's relaxed and humble attitude! Too bad there are no BMW parts from them on their website (yet).
Do these parts come with TUV certification or similar ? ( important if your country has technical inspection, you don't want this unmounted every 2 years :) ) I looked at some prices and for the amount of engineering that goes into these parts, the subframes for example, have a very correct pricing. Also amazing to see how much of these technologies scale down to for example RC racing. It's the exact same parts, only way bigger and stronger :) Nice video.
The guy filming only cares about powder coat color, which obviously the guy being interviewed could care less about. Then the guy being interviewed can't even identify the arms they have developed. Is this a toe arm? Lower control arm? Oh this is a endlink? Wait you are suppose to be the expert? 20 mins and I'm not entirely sure anything was explained. They made a tubular subframe, details of which are scarce. And they made a bunch of adjustable arms with rod ends. Then some press in monoball cartridges. The most important part, aka how they fixed bumpsteer is completely left out of the video. Obviously you measured toe change across the entire stroke of the damper but was it a subframe design that allowed you to control the angle of toe such that it never swept across zero? Or was it a combination of the adjustable arms that did this?
I think they change the link point for suspension on the subframe to suits lowered car height (rollcenter adjuster on the frame itself as opposed to rely on extended balljoint like many front kit) Then with so many adjustment point on that rear multilink setup... I guess the found a compromised setup overall maybe?
@@TheNubimusic no they said they were constrained by not wanting to modify the body. IE they had to make it work in the space provided. Everything appears to tie into the subframe.
I believe the mounting points are the points fixing the sub frame into the car. The difference must be in how the suspension arms etc. attach to the frame and frame/link geometry... it all adds up.
@@thebigmacd @10:00 he says the top pickup points are staying the same. It must just be the extra adjustability in the lower points that is correcting the geometry. @MishaCharoudin get the engineer instead of the salesmen next time so we get some proper technical info.
@@romka_ind Thanks God (or whatever's the main force in the universe) I remember the times when all slavs were communicating in the universal language with some elements of the sign language in it 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Anyone can tell me if this Bump Steer would occur and/or become an issue on a stock Supra on the Nordschleife ? I am a beginner level driver, fastest BTG Laps are around 8:30 with e93 M3, corvette c6 and Ftype S. Cheers
Any ideas on how/why Toyota could get build a car like this with bump steer? To me it seems like a basic part of the design that would be correct. I am sure all the suspension, along with everything else, is computer modelled at the design stage so they can build exactly what they want.
Yes this is a late re-upload.
The reason is I realized the external mic audio did not make it to the previous cut -_-
Need to get some sleep.
Ok have a good sleep
Hello everyone, excited to see what the guys at apex are doing to the Supra, I left Germany for the winter, can’t wait to drive my Supra next season. Cheers, Faby Baby ;-)
Have a good night brother man 👍
The original video ending was kinda funny though.
.. I was going to suggest that you use one wider area mid when doing interviews like that.. .but I see now that you have that covered... sleep-eeze!
Misha please do the go-pro idea you said in the video! Seeing a side by side comparison over some crucial areas on the track would be crazy good content. Excellent video :)
That is great idea to add in a GoPro demo. That would really give context.
You and Robert are the best auto "influencers" out there!
True no bullshit, no sponsors that don’t have anything to do with their video topics,...
In my view, theyre more like educators
"influencers" I just threw up in my mouth
HEY! As mk7.5 Golf R owner, I've Googled down many rabbit holes to find performance suspension solutions for my car and have come across this "Verkline" company of which you speak. Very deep selection of suspension arms and subframes...now I continue with the video
Would love to see a video on how they do the kinematic alignment - especially how they check it every 2.5cm....
I would love to see this as well.
I'm curious to see it too, my best guess it's they just remove the coils from the coilovers, and then you slowly put the car down with jacks measuring every few centimeters.
@@jairo.cabello No. You don't do that. It removes load from suspension components, which gives you lower deflection values than you'll get in reality. You can use dummy dampers. Basically a tube with holes drilled PRECISELY every couple cm. Then you lower the car onto them. You should do that with all 4 corners to keep the car level and preferably on scales to show you if there is anything funny going on with wheel loads. Also it is beneficial to roll the car both ways a bit to remove lateral preload from the tires. If your dummy damper is stiff enough, then you can do additional camber and toe stiffness testing. Suspension bends more than you'd think. The rim itself will give you 0.5~1 deg/g of deflection during cornering. It's especially important for cars with large scrub radius and caster trail, since longitudinal and lateral forces result in large amounts of torque around the king pin axis.
I have seen this done.
Lift the car, then use a jack under the wheel to change its height. This way, you can measure dynamic changes.
Very cool to see! Just installed their kit on my Golf R, can't wait for everything to get set and hit the track!
congratulations Homies!!!!
What a badass, that recognition and grin, followed by "It's all about the price."
Awesome, awesome, awesome. This is what we want to see. Killing it guys. 👍
Best video on suspension ever, I learned a tremendous amount. Thank you
Man that subframe once installed looks beautiful.
Yea, it's a shame the stock one is shit.
@@--LZ--- i mean, stock is stock. It just has to function. Aftermarket parts need to perform & look better.
This was a great explanation and I hope it gets a ton of views despite the re-upload challenges
Great job Verkline ! 💪🇵🇱 Greetings Albert from Nurburgring.pl 👍
Właśnie tak słucham jego angielskiego i coś znajomo zalatuje ;D
That's a really big upgrade, thanks for sharing!
When the sum of its parts all comes together and are installed it is all too sexy!!
Can't wait for the follow up videos Misha, that kit looks unreal!
Awesome, look forward to the laps and dialing the set up in. Robert, laptop, a spread sheet and pointer in bound!
Given the huge level of engineering that goes in to multi link suspension - see the recent AMG Kinematics video - it seems unlikely that Toyota (BMW?) made a mistake in designing the suspension curves.
Its probably more likely lowering the car in the first place create the issue - that would drop both rear wheels in to a bump steer mode - ... so both rear wheels bumped steered out in opposite directions. That would cause instability.
That 'improved' rear subframe looks a whole lot less substantial than the one it replaces. I would expect it would flex a great deal more under extreme cornering load. I wouldn't have confidence in it just because they say they put a sub frame on a 700hp GTR.
On a 3000hp drag gtr and also rally Evo. But you start with acknowledging the engineering, to wich you add: ofc, lowered lol, looks not special. I don’t get your point. Genuinely asking
@@Tristan.R.J.M if i understand your question, the observation is that the outgoing subframe appears to be stiffer. The width and depth of the metal pressings are huge in comparison to the small diameter tubes in the new one. Particularly the amount of material around the chassis attachments. The cross sections of the outgoing one looks like will resist twisting forces much more.
So here is the evidence that this is any better? I'd expect Verkline to come armed with some test data showing stiffness calculation, and also some data on how they changes the suspension curves. The alignment didn't go to plan.
All they brought was a claim that they made a subframe for a 700hp GTR. Who knows how that performed? Nothing to acknowledge other than a internet claim. More the acknowledge in the manufacturer parts.
I like this nerdy technical shit. Thanks Misha!
Of all the "things" here in this clip, it's the lift I envy the most. It is the one thing I don't yet have in my garage and when looking back at all the work (struggle) while doing something to my cars, it's the one thing that makes the job so much easier. Unfortunately, my garage has some limits when comes to space, but I need to squeeze in a lift somehow.
Thanks for this video. Az an owner of an old Z4, it's amazing to me how much tech BMW re-used in this new car. Even if it's updated, it looks all familiar to me. That saddle tank looks almost identical to the E85 Z4s'
If you think that's weird, a MK4 golf fuel tank wil directly fit my mk2, same for the rear brakes and most of the engines can be swapped with oem mounts
"If it works, don't touch it"
Great video. The go-pro idea is solid. Fingers crossed that it survives a whole lap. I'm looking forward to the feedback of both mechanics and drivers.
I'd bring my Supra to the Nurburgring if it was on the same continent!
RevMatch Performance Nice seeing you here. I‘m a subscriber 😄
Come on Misha! No Nut November just started!
NNN is canceled because of Covid !!
Good to see the Supra back!
Misha! great video and informative. Ive had my Supra over a year now...daily driving and tracking....at the limit sucks ASS but the Kinematics is a huge upgrade to any chassis! Certainly helped with my E92 M3 to get better feel of the car and lap times at Watkins Glen last weekend. Cant wait to here the reviews on this A90 test mule.
If there comes a video about toe/camber/caster i will be very interested! Maybe also on the Do's and Dont's of values. I like these technical videos. Thanks!
On stock e90 hight the suspesnion performs good, I gues if the car gets lowered to much than the geometry starts to get messy and the upper front arms start to rotate the knuckle = making bumstear eaven worst.
With the subrame was the resr rollcenter changed? cos when lowered a lot it tend to go under ground.
Have you changed the anti squat at the rear?
On the front I see there wasn't any room to change the anti dive.
At first glance I thought it was a m3/m4 rear subframe. That piece looks great!
Part 2 this year please!!!
I love quality engineering & this setup looks fantastic!
That's a big overhaul, guessing this is gonna be a weapon on track now. Getting the popcorn ready for the ring lap video 🍿 👊
why is this still the only video of verkline suspension?
Nice video! This is an understatement.
Amazing video, as always!
Patiently waiting to watch if it handles better or just right
Last video before I go to sleep thx man😁👍
Great vid can’t wait for drive review
More of these videos please 🙏🏼
Good tips for the Z4!
I cannot see how having a variable-length tie rod is going to solve the problem of variable geometry in the control arm as it carries the rear wheel carrier. I was expecting to see a cam, or lever system, or maybe a multi-link system. The Verkline system looks like it would definitely save on weight but does it also add anything too structural rigidity?
It does absolutely. Maybe even too much. We will get to that.
The main trick i bet is in the subframe...
He mentioned the bolt point for fixing to the car chassis remains...
But not the one that conencted to all multilink parts...
It could be different relative bolt point height...like an advanced rollcenter adjuster as opposed to longer balljoint commonly used in front suspension
as well as width adjustment too as we can see the slotted hole on the subframe...
@@AmirPomen I have been thinking very hard about this video and currently have it freeze-framed at 15:28 and think that you might be on to something. Upon closer inspection in am seeing that the bolt that attaches the control arm to the subframe is off-center as if it were a cam like mechanism.
There is also the potential for some magic to be happening with the strut rod (the one with Verkline upside down). To be honest I have never noticed a stabilizer strut like on a car before. I had always figured that frictional forces would be pushing the rear control arm back and changing its geometry and that I why I favored a trailing link system.
Is there a follow up video to this. Track test? I cannnot find it
Very informative video, thanks guys
you made me order Verklines whole line for my audi....damn you....
Very interesting video. Verkline seems like a good brand, and I liked Albert's relaxed and humble attitude!
Too bad there are no BMW parts from them on their website (yet).
Do these parts come with TUV certification or similar ? ( important if your country has technical inspection, you don't want this unmounted every 2 years :) ) I looked at some prices and for the amount of engineering that goes into these parts, the subframes for example, have a very correct pricing. Also amazing to see how much of these technologies scale down to for example RC racing. It's the exact same parts, only way bigger and stronger :) Nice video.
Hudy would approve.
Loved your other vid regarding this brilliant work I was thinking bout getting one but 100% won’t be till that issue is addressed by Toyota
Good video
Good comment
Really love your tech videos.
We need the post installation review. Just how well does these work?
Really enjoy your videos dude, would love to visit the 'ring one day. Greetings from California
Misha and Robert tackle spicy subjects today.
Just had similar suspension arms installed on the front of my gt86. I would love to have a tubular rear cross member like that for it!
Cant wait to get one of these when they make the manual
Yea! No SSC Content! Tech stuff makes me happy!
I literally cringe when I see any more SSC headlines. 2020 has produced enough BS to last a lifetime.
Keep it real.
Missed opportunity for a time lapse XD
Did anyone else notice the guy in the hoodie start smirking when the verkline guy said 'Designed to pleasure the driver'?
Very good tec vídeo. People only think in horse power. Very good
I rushed to the website to see a full Evo8 kit. I hope Santa watches this
Thanks Misha, I want these on my Audi TT
"That is very nice" - LOL. He just wants to drive it.
I am sure that this kit works and improves the car. Only thing that they need to improve are some of the welds. But maybe that´s just me...
Surface finish on some off the machining looks a little rough also, hopefully no fatigue issues.
Very informative and interesting.
Why is there a bumpsteer on the 3.0 Supra, but on the 2.0 Supra you had been driving on the NOS you don’t report of any bump-steer ?
I need this kit for mine.... The car gets so upset over bumps at a decent speed its pretty sad.
Did a review get done for this kit after fitting? I can’t seem to find a track video afterwards
En nu wachten tot dat Robert ermee heeft gereden en geen bumpsteer meer voelt. Mooi spul voor onder de auto, valt net buiten mijn budget ;-)
how about the setup after that kit? seem like the SPL in USA. only the the subframe.
Enjoyed the video! How much to do all this?
Amazing !
Just wondering if this upgrade is permitted in street class, or limited class GTA?
The guy filming only cares about powder coat color, which obviously the guy being interviewed could care less about.
Then the guy being interviewed can't even identify the arms they have developed. Is this a toe arm? Lower control arm? Oh this is a endlink? Wait you are suppose to be the expert?
20 mins and I'm not entirely sure anything was explained.
They made a tubular subframe, details of which are scarce. And they made a bunch of adjustable arms with rod ends. Then some press in monoball cartridges.
The most important part, aka how they fixed bumpsteer is completely left out of the video. Obviously you measured toe change across the entire stroke of the damper but was it a subframe design that allowed you to control the angle of toe such that it never swept across zero? Or was it a combination of the adjustable arms that did this?
I think they change the link point for suspension on the subframe to suits lowered car height (rollcenter adjuster on the frame itself as opposed to rely on extended balljoint like many front kit)
Then with so many adjustment point on that rear multilink setup... I guess the found a compromised setup overall maybe?
What is the weight saving?
Did I miss the part where this kit altered the geometry? All I saw was extra adjustability.
It has a new subframe with new pickup points.
@@thebigmacd Didn't they say the mounting points were the same because of the body though?
@@TheNubimusic no they said they were constrained by not wanting to modify the body. IE they had to make it work in the space provided. Everything appears to tie into the subframe.
I believe the mounting points are the points fixing the sub frame into the car. The difference must be in how the suspension arms etc. attach to the frame and frame/link geometry... it all adds up.
@@thebigmacd @10:00 he says the top pickup points are staying the same. It must just be the extra adjustability in the lower points that is correcting the geometry. @MishaCharoudin get the engineer instead of the salesmen next time so we get some proper technical info.
Hopefully I can actually watch the video this time lol
2 videos in 1 day! :D
Nice Job!
Any more information regarding this kit? More specifically a release date? I'd like to get one for my Supra if possible.
In the XXI st century you will find a Polish and Russian dudes having a conversation in English... Try explaining that to our parents... 🤣🤣🤣💪
I guess USSR failed?
@@romka_ind Thanks God (or whatever's the main force in the universe) I remember the times when all slavs were communicating in the universal language with some elements of the sign language in it 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
Polish and Russian dudes having a conversation in English while in Germany.
Why is the car lowered like that?
how much lighter are the custom subframes? i know you dont buy them for the weight but still. im considering it.
Awsome video =)
Looks pretty good ......but ....where is the data !
doesnt double wishbone eliminates the bumpsteer? because of its design.
Anyone can tell me if this Bump Steer would occur and/or become an issue on a stock Supra on the Nordschleife ? I am a beginner level driver, fastest BTG Laps are around 8:30 with e93 M3, corvette c6 and Ftype S.
Cheers
Did Toyota change anything in the past years?
What is the best way to maintain all the uniball's? ptfe?
Haven't use Rigid Collar??
4:50 bruh 😄😄😄
Nice BMW man
That is one Over Engineered kit..!!! AAAAAAAAAA+++++
How is the TÜV situation with the kit?
@misha charoudin car is using rubber brake lines?
Do you have a follow up to this installation? Did you fix the problem? 💪
I am also looking forward to it. By the way, they were not even did a baseline test before replacing all the parts.
What size ar1 are you running front and rear?
Dude where’s my shoutout ?? xD
I have a Supra and if I would be a serious track racer, this would be great to have. (I am not, however).
price?
Any ideas on how/why Toyota could get build a car like this with bump steer?
To me it seems like a basic part of the design that would be correct.
I am sure all the suspension, along with everything else, is computer modelled at the design stage so they can build exactly what they want.
There is a lot wrong with the car tbh that could've been solved easily.
@@mgcharoudin how common is it for cars to ‘have to be fixed’ like this? Asking about comparable cars ofc.
this kit is €6.370,43, wow.