Coilovers List Updated Options

[trdproven]

Coilover List Compilation:
Many have not realized we have so many coilover models now, at the beginning we really only had the TRD and Tein SS for the most Part and lowering springs were "IT" at the time. I've come to do a full update including the new models that have been released. In fact, some have not even tested these newer models. Lowering Springs are already pretty much covered in the parts list, if I get enough votes, I'll include them here. But for now, coilovers was my major focus here.

Here We Go!

(Images are for illustration purposes only)













This post has been edited by trdproven: Oct 24, 2011 - 4:03 AM

[chacha]

i believe C-One also made some for the st204/st202, but rare as well and the st05; although they are out of business.

This post has been edited by chacha: Apr 3, 2011 - 11:46 AM

[Promasta]

tanabes are still available for gt/st,

also NEX are probably the cheapest damping adjustable coilover at less than $800 shipped.

This post has been edited by Promasta: Apr 3, 2011 - 1:06 PM

[trdproven]

Updated, but I think we need to put it somewhere more universal for access. then i can really get the specs and list them down.

[Black-ST202]

I can inform that this type http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/c-bcc26/toyota-...perstrut-94-99/ is the "welding " type. Where you need to use the old lower arm/suspension and weld the coilover onto it. See the photos for more info. Im not that good in explaning I also have a TUV paper on the Factory. but this dont help here in norway. Since you dont gett it approved for road use when you have welded it.

http://img4.imageshack.us/i/pict0013pw.jpg/
http://img690.imageshack.us/i/st205new01.jpg/

TUV paper ( large fil 4mb ) http://img39.imageshack.us/i/tuvcertificateiso.jpg/

Hope this info helps somone out there ( im still looking for a TUV certify coilover that i can use, So shout if there is anyone out there that know's off any kind. )

[georgie]

Anyone have reviews on the D2 or Ksport CTY050 coilovers? How do they fair vs Tein/Tanabe?

Also, anyone know sites with good pricing on these guys?

[3WayStunna]

Might want to take the C-one coilovers off, as C-one has gone bankrupt. Wont be seeing much of their products again.

[Culpable04]

Anyone have reviews on the D2 or Ksport CTY050 coilovers? How do they fair vs Tein/Tanabe?

Also, anyone know sites with good pricing on these guys?

if you can afford it, save and get Tein / Tanabe

Ksport are budget coilovers and we all know what that means

[georgie]

Anyone have reviews on the D2 or Ksport CTY050 coilovers? How do they fair vs Tein/Tanabe?

Also, anyone know sites with good pricing on these guys?

if you can afford it, save and get Tein / Tanabe

Ksport are budget coilovers and we all know what that means

thanks!

now between the two type of tanabe's is there a big difference? i mean the sustec pro and pro II

This post has been edited by georgie: Apr 18, 2011 - 10:56 PM

[KAOS]

Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC - ST and GT / ST202


- Pretty sure Tanabe still makes the Sustec Pro S-OC Type I & Type II...

This post has been edited by KAOS: Apr 19, 2011 - 3:32 PM

[georgie]

Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC - ST and GT / ST202


- Pretty sure Tanabe still makes the Sustec Pro S-OC Type I & Type II...

yeah, i meant what is the differences between type I and type II? Can't seem to find much on that

[KAOS]

Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC - ST and GT / ST202


- Pretty sure Tanabe still makes the Sustec Pro S-OC Type I & Type II...

yeah, i meant what is the differences between type I and type II? Can't seem to find much on that

Sorry - I was quoting the original poster (OP); didn't see your post.

The Type I comes with the "Helper Springs" - and their main purpose is a softer ride quality (or so I've read, not actually field tested by myself yet...)

[BonzaiCelica]

BC Coilovers for the ST202 McPherson Suspension Celica's

how do the quality of these compare to Megan's and Tein's??? Spring rates for bc's are 6kg front and 4 kg rear.

[trdproven]

It is said that BC Coilovers make the Megans so I would assume it is equal or near quality to them. Most IS owners pick between BC and Megans. To me I have no complaints about the megans, smooth ride, great adjustability, good price. Best thing to do is get reviews from folks from other forums that have them.

[sunwukongg]

I LOVE my megans! just raised my car today.. no more slammmness..

[BonzaiCelica]

I LOVE my megans! just raised my car today.. no more slammmness..

oh my my good stuff man, just keep it like that until you get spacers and some new front tires hehe

[BonzaiCelica]

I believe Tanabe only makes the Type 2 without the helper springs, but that's not the point. The point is that tanabe's do no come with adjustable dampening. you can only give the coilover lower ride height.

Also from what other members have been saying that the Blitz have the same specs as the megan's and bc coilovers. Only difference that I know of so far is that its more of a street friendly coilover with the front spring rate 6kg and rear 4kg is much softer than the megan's!!

Another thing is that any of the coilovers listed for the celica allow for rebound. Rebound adjustment on coilovers are made for the race track. All the coilovers made for our car now are mainly street coilovers. So If anybody knows of a coilover made for our car that allows you to separately adjust compression and rebound let us know. That wouldn't be as much use to anyone unless they use their celica on the track a lot where both dampening adjustments would count the most.

Another important note is that Megan, BC Coilover, K Sport and possibly along with Blitz. all are fully threaded coilovers. Fully threaded coilovers allow you to adjust the height of the coilover from the bottom of the coilover so that you do not affect stroke travel. All other coilovers are partially threaded and if when you start to lower the coilover it will shorten the travel of the shock, thus possibly allowing for bottoming out of the coilover.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: May 22, 2011 - 5:23 AM

[BonzaiCelica]

here are some jic magic coilovers on nengun auctions. Not sure if they are rebuildable or not, but I'd pick these up and rebuild them over tein's super street coilover. I believe the spring rates are the same as the tein's but not really sure...

http://www.nengun.com/auction/item/j138914609

[trdproven]

i made a PDF of all the coilovers we've mentioned, any idea where to upload it?

[BonzaiCelica]

i made a PDF of all the coilovers we've mentioned, any idea where to upload it?

I don't understand you?? Yes i know what a pdf file is. you mean you can't find the post???

[Lone_Wolf]

i made a PDF of all the coilovers we've mentioned, any idea where to upload it?

Ask coomer if he can upload to 6gc.net for you.

This post has been edited by Lone_Wolf: Jun 3, 2011 - 1:23 PM

[purplegt4]

Initially our cars really had only the Tein Basics Coilovers to choose from aside from lowering springs. Here is the updated list as follows.

Known ones:
TEIN SUPER STREET- GT and ST

[trdproven]

Right, there was only one coilover from Tein it was the SS not the basics.

[trdproven]

ttt, new with pictures!

[Rusty]

Biltz coilovers added to the 1st post

This post has been edited by Rusty: Oct 26, 2011 - 12:04 AM

[WhipCreamCelica]

I LOVE my megans! just raised my car today.. no more slammmness..

Can your megans go as low and the bottom of the whole car almost touching the ground (not that im going that low) but i just wanna know, cuz for car meets i wanna be super low

[smkr3w]

I LOVE my megans! just raised my car today.. no more slammmness..

DID your megans go as low and the bottom of the whole car almost touching the ground (not that im going that low) but i just wanna know, cuz for car meets i wanna be super low

fixed.. he no longer has a celi I think he did have a little thread left to go lower iirc..

[BonzaiCelica]

nice list, but I thought we were only going off of what was available to the market today? nonetheless gladly the parts database is something that will hopefully receive an update soon!!

[mgd89]

what is the model number for the st204 chassis code on the bc coilovers on am seeing ones for at200 and st202 thanks

[BonzaiCelica]

what is the model number for the st204 chassis code on the bc coilovers on am seeing ones for at200 and st202 thanks

ST204, ST202(excluding Superstrut models) and AT200 are all the same chassis, just different codes for different countries.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Apr 26, 2012 - 2:32 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

Zenky Racing Coilover for Superstrut Suspension. have to be welded into lower part of superstrut arm like the bc coilovers.


This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Aug 30, 2012 - 10:01 PM

[Red123]

Nice topic.
What is the cheapest and the good/best coilovers nowadays in the market?

[trdproven]

personally, for budget coilovers, Megan and BC Racing. < again thats for value coilovers

I'd take those two any day vs D2 and Ksport

This post has been edited by trdproven: Jul 27, 2012 - 5:58 PM

[speed-CCNP]

So.... the bc coilovers have to be welded into lower part of superstrut arm? Do the Megans? I'm looking to get the Megans today. Don't want to buy ones that I have to weld in.

[jordisonjr]

For the GT four, any of the coilovers, I believe have to be cut and welded, unless you're buying Coilovers for the Superstrut Suspension.
I believe Tien and TRD (Correct me if Im wrong) are the only companies that make Coilovers designed for superstrut, and are A) expensive as hell, and B) Very hard to find.

If you're planning to run the Coilovers on your Gt or ST (as listed in your profile) that is running regular Macpherson style struts, then you won't need to do any welding, simply bolt in.

[speed-CCNP]

For the GT four, any of the coilovers, I believe have to be cut and welded, unless you're buying Coilovers for the Superstrut Suspension.
I believe Tien and TRD (Correct me if Im wrong) are the only companies that make Coilovers designed for superstrut, and are A) expensive as hell, and B) Very hard to find.

If you're planning to run the Coilovers on your Gt or ST (as listed in your profile) that is running regular Macpherson style struts, then you won't need to do any welding, simply bolt in.

Cool,The KYBs and Tien springs keep bouncing like crazy when I drive through the city. Especially on the real passenger side.
I'm looking for a smoother ride. I want it like my old Celica when the ex-first drove it home from the dealer. I miss her; The car that is...

And yes, I kept the car in the divorce!!

[BonzaiCelica]

Woops double post

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Jul 17, 2013 - 5:53 PM

[trdproven]

For the GT four, any of the coilovers, I believe have to be cut and welded, unless you're buying Coilovers for the Superstrut Suspension.
I believe Tien and TRD (Correct me if Im wrong) are the only companies that make Coilovers designed for superstrut, and are A) expensive as hell, and B) Very hard to find.

If you're planning to run the Coilovers on your Gt or ST (as listed in your profile) that is running regular Macpherson style struts, then you won't need to do any welding, simply bolt in.

Cool,The KYBs and Tien springs keep bouncing like crazy when I drive through the city. Especially on the real passenger side.
I'm looking for a smoother ride. I want it like my old Celica when the ex-first drove it home from the dealer. I miss her; The car that is...

And yes, I kept the car in the divorce!!

thats what I keep saying Teins are crap, or at least as far deep as i know it, some people may like it cus its not that low but its crap for bad roads, bouncyyyy. springs or coilovers no good.

[ILoveMySilly97]

I'm planning on getting some coilovers in the near future. Would I have to do any modifications if I was to install these onto my 1997 Toyota Celica GT? I am running stock suspension besides the AG lowering springs.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-Street-Coilo...a10&vxp=mtr

This post has been edited by ILoveMySilly97: Sep 26, 2012 - 12:20 AM

[ILoveMySilly97]

Next to add onto this list is the Megan EZ Street.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-EZ-Street-Co...590&vxp=mtr

[mi645]

hello is the st204 gt models only non super strut
tein super streets come with adjustable camber plates?

[jordisonjr]

Correct, all St204 Gt models are non super strut.