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Topic #47868 13 posts Started by Redline08
Redline08
#1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-99-TOYOT...108039766QQrdZ1
coilovers?

^i was thinking about gettin these or something similar cause celicas look hot when they are dropped, but ive never done anything like lowering before, i want to learn lol

How hard are they to install and does it effect the way the car drives now?

you tolerated my nub question

thanks!!
LewFX
#2
dont buy cheapy stuff
netrata
#3
Yeah LewFX is right, don't buy anything that doesn't have any feedback/reviews on it, especially generic coil-overs like that one. Get something that's name brand and reliable.
Hanyo
#4
since the suspension cusions your car from pot holes, its a really important part of your car.

Geting cheap ones is like buying a cement bag instead of a proper pillow, and then a week later you are asking yourself why your suddenly getting neck pains.

If you buy incorrect springs, they can cause you to damage your hubs/wheel bearing/shocks/bushings.

So you saved 100 dollars now buying cheap springs. But it will cause you 2000 dollars worth of damage later on.

DSToyo
#5
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So you saved 100 dollars now buying cheap springs. But it will cause you 2000 dollars worth of damage later on.

listen to this... i hope you save the extra $ and get something safe and reliable---for the most part, stay away from ebay
j0e_p3t
#6
real coilovers go anywhere from 500-1000+. just get some decent springs if you're low on cash. teins seem to be the best bang for the buck.
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Vissi
#7
Just get some gr2 shocks with some Teins. Buy from kurumamotoring i got mine for 155 shipped.

I'm willing to bet those coilovers arnt even tested for safety.

Tiens on ebay
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Redline08
#8
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Just get some gr2 shocks with some Teins. Buy from kurumamotoring i got mine for 155 shipped.

I'm willing to bet those coilovers arnt even tested for safety.

Tiens on ebay



how much are the gr2 shocks
DSToyo
#9
i think it was optionimports that had teins for 160 shipped as well....one of the better prices ive seen

This post has been edited by DSToyo: May 7, 2007 - 6:21 PM
95CelicaST
#10
If you want to lower and retain stock-like ride quality then go with Tein S-tech springs on KYB GR-2 shocks. If you want coilovers, but don't want to break the bank find a set of Ground Control Coilovers and pair those with the KYB GR-2's.

Teins are ~$140-160
Ground Controls are ~$325-400
KYB GR-2 shocks and struts are ~$175-220

I got my ground control's from eBay. Some shop was liquidating their things. I got mine for 300 bucks. I got my GR-2's from Andy's Auto Sport for 200 shipped.
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
DSToyo
#11
im planning on putting in some tein s-techs...

how hard is it to replace the shocks?, do you even have to since they are just stock replacements right? the gr2s arnt 200 shipped anymore from aas are they. they were like 240+shipping if i remember corectly.

PEMN (please excuse my noobness)

This post has been edited by DSToyo: May 7, 2007 - 7:03 PM
95CelicaST
#12
The reason I got mine so cheap is because I saw that NOPI had a cheaper price, and I called AAS on it, they met the price, but then I asked "Well what is going to be the deal-breaker here?" Thats when they gave me them at a way cheaper price.
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
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