Printable Version of Topic

Click here to view this topic in its original format

6G Celicas Forums _ Suspension/Handling/Braking _ Coilovers List Updated

Posted by: trdproven Apr 3, 2011 - 9:58 AM

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)












Posted by: chacha Apr 3, 2011 - 11:46 AM

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

Posted by: Promasta Apr 3, 2011 - 1:02 PM

tanabes are still available for gt/st,

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

Posted by: trdproven Apr 3, 2011 - 5:55 PM

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.

Posted by: Black-ST202 Apr 4, 2011 - 8:08 PM

I can inform that this type http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/c-bcc26/toyota-celica-st205-awd-superstrut-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 tongue.gif 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. frown.gif

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 smile.gif ( 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. )

Posted by: georgie Apr 18, 2011 - 10:57 AM

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?

Posted by: 3WayStunna Apr 18, 2011 - 11:51 AM

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

Posted by: Culpable04 Apr 18, 2011 - 12:52 PM

QUOTE (georgie @ Apr 18, 2011 - 10:57 AM) *
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

Posted by: georgie Apr 18, 2011 - 10:54 PM

QUOTE (Culpable04 @ Apr 18, 2011 - 12:52 PM) *
QUOTE (georgie @ Apr 18, 2011 - 10:57 AM) *
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

Posted by: KAOS Apr 19, 2011 - 3:32 PM

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


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

Posted by: georgie Apr 19, 2011 - 10:36 PM

QUOTE (KAOS @ Apr 19, 2011 - 4:32 PM) *
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

Posted by: KAOS Apr 19, 2011 - 11:03 PM

QUOTE (georgie @ Apr 19, 2011 - 9:36 PM) *
QUOTE (KAOS @ Apr 19, 2011 - 4:32 PM) *
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...)

Posted by: BonzaiCelica May 16, 2011 - 2:48 AM

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.

Posted by: trdproven May 18, 2011 - 10:14 PM

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.

Posted by: sunwukongg May 18, 2011 - 10:35 PM

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

Posted by: BonzaiCelica May 18, 2011 - 10:40 PM

QUOTE (sunwukongg @ May 18, 2011 - 11:35 PM) *
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

Posted by: BonzaiCelica May 22, 2011 - 5:08 AM

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.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Jun 1, 2011 - 9:51 PM

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

Posted by: trdproven Jun 2, 2011 - 5:16 PM

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

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Jun 2, 2011 - 11:01 PM

QUOTE (trdproven @ Jun 2, 2011 - 6:16 PM) *
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???

Posted by: Lone_Wolf Jun 3, 2011 - 1:22 PM

QUOTE (trdproven @ Jun 2, 2011 - 5:16 PM) *
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.

Posted by: purplegt4 Jun 3, 2011 - 2:12 PM

QUOTE (trdproven @ Apr 3, 2011 - 9:58 AM) *
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:
http://www.tein.com/tech_info/l36.html- GT and ST


Posted by: trdproven Jun 3, 2011 - 7:24 PM

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

Posted by: trdproven Oct 23, 2011 - 11:46 PM

ttt, new with pictures!

Posted by: Rusty Oct 24, 2011 - 2:34 AM

Biltz coilovers added to the 1st post

Posted by: WhipCreamCelica Mar 21, 2012 - 12:31 PM

QUOTE (sunwukongg @ May 18, 2011 - 10:35 PM) *
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

Posted by: smkr3w Mar 21, 2012 - 12:37 PM

QUOTE (WhipCreamCelica @ Mar 21, 2012 - 1:31 PM) *
QUOTE (sunwukongg @ May 18, 2011 - 10:35 PM) *
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 frown.gif I think he did have a little thread left to go lower iirc..

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Mar 25, 2012 - 11:54 PM

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!!

Posted by: mgd89 Apr 26, 2012 - 8:32 AM

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

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Apr 26, 2012 - 2:32 PM

QUOTE (mgd89 @ Apr 26, 2012 - 8:32 AM) *
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.

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Jul 26, 2012 - 1:05 PM

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

Posted by: Red123 Jul 26, 2012 - 3:24 PM

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

Posted by: trdproven Jul 27, 2012 - 5:58 PM

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

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

Posted by: speed-CCNP Aug 16, 2012 - 12:08 PM

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.

Posted by: jordisonjr Aug 16, 2012 - 1:22 PM

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.

Posted by: speed-CCNP Aug 16, 2012 - 2:19 PM

QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 16, 2012 - 2:22 PM) *
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... biggrin.gif

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

Posted by: BonzaiCelica Aug 30, 2012 - 6:54 PM

Woops double post

Posted by: trdproven Aug 30, 2012 - 7:30 PM

QUOTE (speed-CCNP @ Aug 17, 2012 - 5:19 AM) *
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Aug 16, 2012 - 2:22 PM) *
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... biggrin.gif

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.

Posted by: ILoveMySilly97 Sep 26, 2012 - 12:19 AM

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-Coilover-Damper-Suspension-Celica-94-99-FWD-AT200-ST204-w-F-Camber-/271037958672?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1b1f0a10&vxp=mtr

Posted by: ILoveMySilly97 Jul 14, 2013 - 6:21 AM

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

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEGAN-EZ-Street-Coilover-Damper-Suspension-Celica-94-99-ST-GT-AT200-ST204-FWD-/231002789264?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1997%7CModel%3ACelica&hash=item35c8d6d590&vxp=mtr

Posted by: mi645 Sep 23, 2014 - 4:29 PM

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

Posted by: jordisonjr Sep 24, 2014 - 10:55 AM

Correct, all St204 Gt models are non super strut.

Powered by Invision Power Board (http://www.invisionboard.com)
© Invision Power Services (http://www.invisionpower.com)