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 Oct 17, 2006 - 4:04 PM
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Alright so I just scored a job at UPS about a month ago. Money's coming in..I have no expenses so what the hell right. Planning an engine swap, but that's months and months away. So I wanna upgrade the handling of my Celica. I'm workin on some Konig 17x7s and Tein springs. I was gonna replace the shocks also, since the mileage is getting up there. What are some well riding shock options? Also...What other upgrades (sway bars, bushings, etc.) are out there? What have ya'll found?
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Oct 20, 2006 - 3:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
A custom 3pt strut bar would be nice... haha
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Oct 22, 2006 - 10:57 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(jdg371 @ Oct 20, 2006 - 3:02 PM) [snapback]494217[/snapback] A custom 3pt strut bar would be nice... haha +1 for custom fab with the neon bar and factory bar to make a fully functional 3pt bar. -------------------- Teh Celica sleeps for Winter '06. Suspension overhaul begins........
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Oct 23, 2006 - 5:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(hitcachi @ Oct 22, 2006 - 11:57 PM) [snapback]494916[/snapback] QUOTE(jdg371 @ Oct 20, 2006 - 3:02 PM) [snapback]494217[/snapback] A custom 3pt strut bar would be nice... haha +1 for custom fab with the neon bar and factory bar to make a fully functional 3pt bar. the stock bar looks puny. so does the Neon bar.. im talking bout straight up custom. LOL |
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Oct 23, 2006 - 10:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From Franklin/Nashville, TN Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE(jdg371 @ Oct 23, 2006 - 5:27 AM) [snapback]494963[/snapback] QUOTE(hitcachi @ Oct 22, 2006 - 11:57 PM) [snapback]494916[/snapback] QUOTE(jdg371 @ Oct 20, 2006 - 3:02 PM) [snapback]494217[/snapback] A custom 3pt strut bar would be nice... haha +1 for custom fab with the neon bar and factory bar to make a fully functional 3pt bar. the stock bar looks puny. so does the Neon bar.. im talking bout straight up custom. LOL I'm in the process of having one made here at work. I was going to use aluminum, but there is no way for our shop to make the perches that go around the strut tower out of the aluminum we have. So, reluctantly, I'm going with 10ga steel sheet, torched into rings, for the perches, then a 1 1/2" x 1/4" bar for the bracing bars. then I will use another piece of 10ga for the rear mounting bracket to the firewall, along with more 1 1/2" x 1/4" bracing bars. I've got it all drawn up on paper, I just need to put it into a CAD program, and I'll offer up my design for others to use if they want. Also, I will be making a rear bar as well, but I will have that made after the front gets done. The front perches are being made as I type this, and then I'll go from there. This is what I do while I'm not working on drawing dump trucks. -John- -------------------- AIM==Mynzeyes
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Oct 24, 2006 - 12:15 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
QUOTE(Mynzeyes @ Oct 23, 2006 - 10:07 AM) [snapback]494997[/snapback] This is what I do while I'm not working on drawing dump trucks. -John- mechanical engineer?? let us know how the custom bar turns out  This post has been edited by jcbass7: Oct 24, 2006 - 12:15 PM |
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InfamousChappy General Suspension Mods Oct 17, 2006 - 4:04 PM
jcbass7 Suspension Techniques sway bars are a great option... Oct 17, 2006 - 5:42 PM jdg371 For struts the best bang for your buck would be th... Oct 18, 2006 - 2:04 PM LewFX dont even recommend the neon bar because you wont ... Oct 18, 2006 - 7:09 PM
Mynzeyes QUOTE(jcbass7 @ Oct 24, 2006 - 12:15... Oct 25, 2006 - 2:45 PM Killswitch http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...hl%3D... Oct 23, 2006 - 11:29 AM eggman40 is there such thing as a rear strut bar for the co... Oct 23, 2006 - 12:54 PM jdg371 QUOTE(eggman40 @ Oct 23, 2006 - 1:54... Oct 23, 2006 - 1:33 PM eggman40 QUOTE(jdg371 @ Oct 23, 2006 - 6:33 P... Oct 23, 2006 - 10:50 PM jdg371 Woot! that looks sweet Oct 28, 2006 - 7:39 AM Celiracer18 John, post up the new pics PLEASE Oct 28, 2006 - 9:38 AM Mynzeyes QUOTE(Celiracer18 @ Oct 28, 2006 - 9... Oct 28, 2006 - 5:08 PM hitcachi F the front bar. You could make thousands of dolla... Nov 1, 2006 - 1:51 PM |
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