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mkernz22
#991
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:26 PM) *
>Im not sure what all the out of the box spring rates are. Im pretty sure you can get custom spring rates from each company. I believe KSports have a higher spring rate than most.

I am leaning more towards the GT-Pro as the RR's are more "race only" they say
The GT-Pro's have a higher spring rate out of the box than the Kontrol Sport Pro, but I believe that is common when moving up to advanced systems throughout all brand coilovers. They try to keep lower spring rates for more comfort obviously



Hotbits. Nice ride when soft, makes you want to puke on the stiffest.
Tigawoods
#992
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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:42 PM) *
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:26 PM) *
>Im not sure what all the out of the box spring rates are. Im pretty sure you can get custom spring rates from each company. I believe KSports have a higher spring rate than most.

I am leaning more towards the GT-Pro as the RR's are more "race only" they say
The GT-Pro's have a higher spring rate out of the box than the Kontrol Sport Pro, but I believe that is common when moving up to advanced systems throughout all brand coilovers. They try to keep lower spring rates for more comfort obviously



Hotbits. Nice ride when soft, makes you want to puke on the stiffest.

I was SCOURING the web to find out what that name was. i was searching for hobo's hotpockets hotwheels...no luck haha
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mkernz22
#993
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:54 PM) *
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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:42 PM) *
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 19, 2013 - 9:26 PM) *
>Im not sure what all the out of the box spring rates are. Im pretty sure you can get custom spring rates from each company. I believe KSports have a higher spring rate than most.

I am leaning more towards the GT-Pro as the RR's are more "race only" they say
The GT-Pro's have a higher spring rate out of the box than the Kontrol Sport Pro, but I believe that is common when moving up to advanced systems throughout all brand coilovers. They try to keep lower spring rates for more comfort obviously



Hotbits. Nice ride when soft, makes you want to puke on the stiffest.

I was SCOURING the web to find out what that name was. i was searching for hobo's hotpockets hotwheels...no luck haha


HAHAHAHA that's too damn funny! I freaking love mine, even though I only have them for the rear, but they are amazing. You will get pretty much 0% body roll when doing autoX with them on the stiffest settings.
Tigawoods
#994
i know czwalga had said that he got them for around 4k new. That might be a BIT out of my range. im trying to stay within 1500. Unless if I can find some used, but they are more of a custom order type of setup with Hot Bits
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mkernz22
#995
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 19, 2013 - 10:06 PM) *
>i know czwalga had said that he got them for around 4k new. That might be a BIT out of my range. im trying to stay within 1500. Unless if I can find some used, but they are more of a custom order type of setup with Hot Bits


I could have sworn he told me it was $2,400 for the set...
Rusty
#996
Tein from USA? Though your USA specs are different to our Japanese ones, which are discontinued. Or try fortune auto though they only list ST185 & ST205 Celica's atm
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RabidTRD
#997
My D2 RS's have high spring rates (something like 10.5 front and 11.5 rear) and are fully adjustable with camber plates, as well as lower slotting to allow the top bolt to rock for adjustment. I love them. Only thing that scared me was the height my sway bar has to sit in the rear. I'm looking into a longer Moog part number that will allow it to hang lower. Otherwise, I've got them on 18 right now with a 0 preload on the spring and it's a tad stiffer than I'd like, but holy hell does it dig into corners. That's also on winter tires! I've also noticed that because I'm running a slight rake, the rear has a higher tendency to want to break free first. It's great fun in the bends now tongue.gif

This post has been edited by RabidTRD: Jun 21, 2013 - 5:53 AM
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SwissFerdi
#998
I don't think the rake has much to do with the oversteer, once this car stiffens up it just tends to do that. Lovely characteristic.
'97 ST\ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+[sold 10/18]'93 MX-5LE
Tigawoods
#1000
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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Jun 19, 2013 - 10:16 PM) *
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QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Jun 19, 2013 - 10:06 PM) *
>i know czwalga had said that he got them for around 4k new. That might be a BIT out of my range. im trying to stay within 1500. Unless if I can find some used, but they are more of a custom order type of setup with Hot Bits


I could have sworn he told me it was $2,400 for the set...

Thats not near as bad as my 4K guess

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QUOTE (frotou @ Jun 21, 2013 - 10:32 PM) *
>http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/applications/to...-type-mh-1.html

BC racing type MH

Upgrade from street base kit celica .

Those look to be comprable to the Ksports' GTPro's
Looks like I have another option
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Tigawoods
#1002
I would ask you how they ride....but
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playr158
#1003
Lololololl.......haters gonna hate
Tigawoods
#1004
drivers side axle spit out its grease so that needs to be re packed.
Rear coilovers are to be adjusted. Rear Fenders are to be rolled and rust-proofed.
clean the interior up, re paint the harness bar and 3 pt rear.
new rear tires (finally)
tint

still leaks oil and I am contemplating whether or not to fix it right now or wait until the winter


and this is how shes sitting right now.
paint!



This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jul 16, 2013 - 10:03 AM
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bsamps4
#1005
Where did you get your harness bar?
Tigawoods
#1006
got it from another member. It was custom welded to fit. Thats really all the info I got on it from when I got it way back when
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Tigawoods
#1007
the rear coilovers are fairly shot. They cannot be adjusted in anyway possible.
So I am going to have to look into either just a temporary set of rear coilovers if I can find them or get a full set in a few months.
*clean your coilovers kids*

LED'd the rear end. The right side is LED left is Filament.
The brake lights are definitely and improvement. The indicators are a tiny bit brighter and their engagement is faster (as expected) The reverse lights (not on) are a bit dimmer (tested during dusk though)but more white than pale yellow


and got my body parts back from paint. the paint tint is off from the hatch to the roof, which was to be expected, I have to get it outside to see how apparent it is. Part of me cares, the other part could care less, its not a show car.
Front bumper mustache is gone too!


This post has been edited by Tigawoods: Jul 30, 2013 - 12:38 PM
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SwissFerdi
#1008
Permaspoilerlessness, I like.

This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 30, 2013 - 6:15 PM
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Davesceli
#1009
If you do take out the harness bar for paint, do you think you could snap a few pics of it? I wanna have one made and i really like how yours looks.

You've got great looking car!

This post has been edited by Davesceli: Aug 8, 2013 - 1:48 AM
Tigawoods
#1010
Its all back in already!

All that is different is where it mounts to the seatbelt bracket on the B pillar, and possibly the brackets on the bottom 2 bars where they connect to the airbag module's 2 bolts


got some caps!


other side of the trunk
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cheela
#1011
stop teasing us and give us pics of the whole car. biggrin.gif
*1997 Celica ST - 3SGE Greytop BEAMS*1977 Celica RA29 - Classic Cruiser*2005 Matrix AWD - dedded but still hanging around like a ghost2019 Rav4 XLE Premium - Sports mode is fun.
Tigawoods
#1012


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smkr3w
#1013
/jizzinmypants
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RabidTRD
#1015
I might have to look into those covers before winter.

Car's looking awesome!
1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed.*ASECertifiedGeneralManager
JoshuaM
#1016

Awesome car + photography smile.gif
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Tigawoods
#1018
thanks guys!
Im too lazy to take anymore pictures before the calendar deadline so I am just going to use one of those!
pictures in the driveway ftw!

I am for sure going to get covers for the rears when I order them. The rears show alot more wear and corrosion than the fronts.
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Box
#1019
I like your colour. redface.gif
2001 Miata LS 5-speed
Tigawoods
#1020
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QUOTE (Box @ Aug 18, 2013 - 11:58 PM) *
>I like your colour. redface.gif

its majestical heh heh heh



got a box



had a wheel in it.



Now I can relax on the drive up to RI knowing I have a spare that will fit
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