| Oct 16, 2007 - 3:30 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #605517 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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ok so i think i fugured out wut was wrong....first of all, the guy i paid to do it used an impact gun, so he made it too toght and so messed up the bearings that go on top of the stock plate. another bonus is that he put one of the springs on upside down, and im guessing thats no good, especially for progressive springs....so, imma buy some bearings n get that fixed. also, im removing the stock plate (big black one) and just leaving the aluminim tophats that came with the kit. thx everyone who replied and sry for bein such a noob. lol. i learn a lot here tho so thx again. |
| Oct 12, 2007 - 12:14 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #604345 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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QUOTE(trdss111 @ Oct 11, 2007 - 7:21 PM) [snapback]604105[/snapback] QUOTE(playr158 @ Oct 11, 2007 - 3:57 PM) [snapback]604048[/snapback] you have to leave the black OEM top hat.... you are getting spring binding more than likely grease the top like crazy with bearing grease...or you completely screw up the install ya the spring is coiling up and snapping back into place when you turn. sounds like the springs might be too short tho. are you sure you didn mix up the springs im pretty sure i didnt mix up the springs....they came separated in the box. there were 4 sections all divided up with 1 spring, coilover, and top hat in each section. i couldnt tell which springs went where so i looked at the diagram i was sent (which was crappy) and i could only tell the differences of the tophats. i cant remember if it showed the flat tophats or the ones with a little bump in the front, but i jus went by wut it said. so if i grease the tophats, it should improve? wut kinda grease should i use? and it just seems like the stock plate is too big. iono maybe its jus me... |
| Oct 11, 2007 - 3:42 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #604043 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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so then i cann remove it and leave the tophat as the only thing on top of the springs? also does anyone know why the springs pop when i turn the wheels far left and then again when i turn them far right? |
| Oct 10, 2007 - 6:40 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #603768 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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QUOTE(creis @ Oct 10, 2007 - 5:04 AM) [snapback]603556[/snapback] ok hold on.. when doing the install you replace the stock strut with the new one and keep the stock top hat that bults to the car. the coilover comes with a threaded tube base, to install you put 2 of the rubber O rings around the base of the shock 1 about .5 inches from the top and the other about 4 inches from the top (where the mettle rod goes in and out.) grese if you want (i did not with no issues) and slide over the threaded tube base it compleatly goes over the strut down to where the bottum hat of the strut is welded to the shock. then the bottum screw bult that goes onto the threded base that gives you the changeable ride hight. then a thin rubber washer sits on that, then the small spring, then another rubber washer and the top hat, then place the stock top hat and bult to shock then bult to car. grese the rubber washers, and if you want the top hat but I never did and I have no problems (I have kyb-gr2's with Ground control's) hope that makes sence. so u kept the large black plate that covers the top of the stock springs? even though it is a lot bigger than the ground control springs? then y does mine make so much noise while turning? it seems to pop if i turn far left or far right. it also seems a little loose because when i lift the car, i can move it(the plate) easily....im stuck |
| Oct 9, 2007 - 11:54 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #603521 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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ummm can someone plz lemme know if that needs to be removed. if yes, then the only thing that should be on top of the springs/coilovers is the tophat, correct? or no? and im supposed to grease between the tophats and the springs? thx in advance |
| Oct 9, 2007 - 8:55 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #603472 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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ok so the question is this: u know how theres a plate that holds the stock springs in place? does that need to be removed? |
| Oct 7, 2007 - 10:16 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #602763 · Replies: 3 · Views: 1,462 |
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haha sounds like itll take quite a long time.....i should probably clear out my garage and make room for the car then. haha. r u doing that all by urself??? |
| Oct 7, 2007 - 5:50 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #602674 · Replies: 3 · Views: 1,462 |
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how hard is it to get to the clutch and change it? is it really difficult to disconnect the tranny from the motor? im thinking of trying it myself for some experience...wut would u guys recommend??? thx |
| Sep 20, 2007 - 9:40 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #597729 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Sep 20, 2007 - 9:15 PM) [snapback]597724[/snapback] yeah. There is a ring of sorts that needs to be grinded down on the KYB's to allow the ground controls to slide all the way on. I would make sure the right top hats are in the right location. I believe the flat tops are in front and angled ones are in back.... its been a while since I had mine installed. so then urs doesnt make any noise? |
| Sep 19, 2007 - 11:22 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #597496 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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QUOTE(Harold_Fastwaker @ Sep 18, 2007 - 8:23 PM) [snapback]597146[/snapback] A cover over the spring? Or the shock? I never had any kind of cover over my springs. Wait, unless you mean the top part for the clamping? Where the nut bolts the spring down to the shock. Is that what you are talking about? In that case, are you sure you got the right ground controls? Or did you install the rear springs on the front and vice versa? that might b wut im talkin about. im sure i got the right ground controls because the first ones i was sent were for a 2000 celica(it said on the sticker on the box) and so i called to get the right ones sent to me. so, they sent me the right ones (94-99 celica). in the box they were divided into 4 sections with a coilover and top hat in each section. i looked at the diagram that came with it and im pretty sure that we put the right ones in the right places. i wasnt sure which springs went where so i looked at where the flat top hats go and where the pointed ones go. im pretty sure we have them in the right places. we had to grind the struts a little bit in the back in order for the coilovers to slide on also. is that wut is usually required? |
| Sep 18, 2007 - 6:24 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #597105 · Replies: 16 · Views: 3,854 |
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ok so a couple weeks ago my friend n i installed my new kyb gr2's with ground control coilovers. well, u know how the stock springs are really wide in diameter compared to ground controls? well there was like a cover that was on the top of each of the front springs and when i put them back on the new setup, they wiggled. now they make a lot of noise. wut should i do? iono if itll b ok if i take off the covers....thx for the help in advance. |
| Sep 8, 2007 - 1:00 AM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #594359 · Replies: 34 · Views: 3,883 |
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QUOTE(NaderG @ Sep 7, 2007 - 9:58 PM) [snapback]594345[/snapback] QUOTE(lagos @ Sep 8, 2007 - 2:43 AM) [snapback]594340[/snapback] QUOTE but people say that transmission will not handle the 220-240 Hp of a stock 3sgte they are full of ****. plain and simple. Do you mean the transmissions or the people who say that ? i think he means the ppl lol  |
| Aug 31, 2007 - 1:08 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #592452 · Replies: 6 · Views: 2,063 |
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so they work for the front AND the rear? r they decent quality? and just to make sure, it doesnt matter what struts you have right? |
| Aug 31, 2007 - 12:11 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #592434 · Replies: 6 · Views: 2,063 |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INGALLS-CAM...sspagenameZWDVW ok so i already bought my struts and coilovers, but i still need a camber kit befor i put them on. ive seen prices from like 30$ all the way up to ~180$...im not lookin to spend too much if i dont need to and i dont know what a good price for a kit would be. does this kit look decent? or is it too cheap? if this is too cheap or no good, can someone direct me to a good site to get it? thx a lot. |
| Aug 22, 2007 - 1:07 PM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #589941 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,936 |
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ok so when i order them they ask wut shocks i have. i just bought some kyb gr2's and they are, if im not wrong, just like an oem replacement, just like the stock shocks/struts right? theres an option to choose stock shocks or "kyb". theres also a "kyb agx" option, so i dont know which one to choose because i dont see a "kyb gr2" option. so should i choose the "kyb" (not "kyb gr2") or stock option? ediy: nvm. i got these http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Toyota/Cel...143_vy-1995.htm thx for the help |
| Aug 22, 2007 - 11:31 AM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #589925 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,936 |
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Aug 22, 2007 - 11:25 AM) [snapback]589920[/snapback] cheap springs are.... well.. exactly that. You'll get a terrible ride from a cheap spring. i just saw some ground controls for 360$...is that what u paid for em? and did u install everything urself? if u had a shop do it, how much was that? |
| Aug 22, 2007 - 11:13 AM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #589915 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,936 |
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well i was lookin on ebay and then i saw greenenvy talkin about he got some BOMZ coilovers...theyre pretty cheap but he says theyre pretty good so i might go ahead and try those. thx for the info |
| Aug 22, 2007 - 1:21 AM | Forum: Suspension/Handling/Braking · Post Preview: #589863 · Replies: 6 · Views: 1,936 |
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2-SH...sspagenameZWDVW or would i need adjustable shocks/struts? and also i heard that a camber kit is strongly recommended when lowering a car. where can i find a decent kit? thank u for any responses |
| Aug 22, 2007 - 12:20 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #589853 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1,687 |
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how do you like it compared to the st and how much did the whole swap run u? is there less pull during acceleration? |
| Aug 22, 2007 - 12:08 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #589848 · Replies: 4 · Views: 1,687 |
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what can a 4age swapped celi be compared to??? is it so close to an st that its not worth it or is it faster than the gt? what car can it be compared to? |
| Aug 17, 2007 - 12:56 AM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #588623 · Replies: 13 · Views: 2,760 |
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QUOTE(Bitter @ Aug 15, 2007 - 11:41 PM) [snapback]588331[/snapback] i'm running 15btdc on 89 octane. i could feel the difference for sure, the ebay header was also a gain. so then would u say that 15btdc gives the best results? or is that just where u set it at? and also, what is the stock timing supposed to be set at? thx. |
| Aug 15, 2007 - 11:04 PM | Forum: Engine/Transmission/Maintenance · Post Preview: #588323 · Replies: 13 · Views: 2,760 |
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QUOTE(Bitter @ Aug 15, 2007 - 2:23 PM) [snapback]588198[/snapback] a shame its not a 94 or 95, on those engines you can fiddle with the timing to make a little more power. timing advance and the ebay header make a nice little bit of extra zip for pretty cheap. i have a 95! i eventually wanna swap, but in the meantime, i want a lil more zip. i have an intake and full exhaust already and i heard that advancing the timing or something would help. i also heard that i would have to use a higher octane gas if i did though.....is that true? so if i do mess with the timing, how much should i advance to get best results? thx. |
| Jul 28, 2007 - 1:21 AM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #583133 · Replies: 24 · Views: 5,091 |
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so do all swappers NEED a turbo timer? lots of ppl swap w/out one and end up fine right? or wrong? |
| May 24, 2007 - 11:55 PM | Forum: Multimedia · Post Preview: #561379 · Replies: 7 · Views: 9,682 |
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now we jus need some videos! |
| Apr 7, 2007 - 12:34 PM | Forum: Forced Induction · Post Preview: #544292 · Replies: 7 · Views: 2,145 |
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QUOTE(goferris @ Apr 6, 2007 - 4:09 PM) [snapback]544090[/snapback] QUOTE(Consynx @ Apr 6, 2007 - 1:39 PM) [snapback]544063[/snapback] i've seen one good Gran Turismo video there were two guys doing tandem runs that were insanely good and close/clean... other than that, yea...freakin tards. i can't believe that people make videos of there runs on gt i had a good one thought that if i was dumb enough to record i thought it to be really funny. i was doing a rally race in one of my supras (i know) and i hit a jump and did a 360 in the air landed and kept on going. it was pretty funny also shouldn't this thread be in the off topic or general 6gc discussion part of the forum? my bad. sry.... |
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