 lowering car, what i need to know |
 Aug 14, 2003 - 3:35 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jul 8, '03 From Dallas, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hi all,
I am considering lowering my car...havent done one so far... Wanted to know if it benefits in any way other than looks.. Thanks, Preetham. |
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Aug 14, 2003 - 4:14 PM
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 Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Assuming you do it right and get springs or good coilovers and replace your stock struts if they're anywhere close to dead, your handling will be better due to a lower center of gravity and stiffer springs. My handling was much better than stock after I installed some KYB GR-2 struts and Eibach Sportline springs.
 If you get cheap coilovers, your ride will most likely be bouncy, loud, very harsh, and dangerous. -------------------- New Toyota project coming soon...
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Sep 3, 2003 - 2:10 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '02 From Covington, La Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what's better for handling? (ie. The Twistys) Srping or Coilovers, or are they pretty much the same
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Sep 3, 2003 - 7:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 22, '02 From Mammoth CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
springs...
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Sep 3, 2003 - 9:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 18, '02 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've got a set of Eibach Sportlines on mine and love them. I highly recomend them espcially if you've got bigger wheels, it really finishes off the look.
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Sep 10, 2003 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '02 From Boise, ID Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
what did the cost of the shocks and springs cost you? Did you have to do anything to the kamber? I'm thinking of lowering my ride too, but I'm a bit of a nooB when it comes to suspension. --------------------  psalm 69 |
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Sep 11, 2003 - 12:37 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 25, '03 From Santa Barbara, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
all i did was get some $200 intrax 1.8" lowering springs, then i took it to tire pros and they put them on and did all the necessary stuff for $200. some people get a camber kit so the tires dont flare out but i havent noticed anything on mine. 1.8" is probably the lowest ive seen on a celica w/out using coil overs.
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Sep 18, 2003 - 7:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '03 From Dallas, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
can i install springs without coilovers/struts...with a drop of 1.5" and 17"wheels
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Sep 20, 2003 - 2:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 3, '02 From Va Team 6gc Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
sure 1.5 is fine with 17 it should look good.
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