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 Nov 2, 2005 - 6:01 PM
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I have noticed minimal differences with my strut tower bar - and I even have a convertible that should benefit more from it. I would do that mod last.
-------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 2, 2005 - 7:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '03 From St. Louis Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE brand new ones are better than riding on 11 year old ones.. I'm not an idiot, any part brand new is better than something 11 years old, thats obvious. Mine were replaced about 3 years ago and I would like to upgrade. Thats why I asked if they were the same as the stock struts, because if they are, there isn't much point to replacing them. -------------------- [img]http://photos-081.facebook.com/n6/081/n15913038_30266081_3342.jpg[/img]
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Nov 2, 2005 - 8:19 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
What is the most effectivfe suspension performance upgrade?
This post has been edited by snapshotgt: Nov 2, 2005 - 8:49 PM -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Nov 2, 2005 - 8:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 14, '05 From Auckland,New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I would suggest not rushing into things and read to get a general idea of what is on your car, how things work roughly etc.
springs and shocks are not the same, they work together but they are two separate items. |
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Nov 2, 2005 - 8:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
What is the most effectivfe suspension performance upgrade?
--if you had to choose one-- -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
Current: 850rwhp C6 Corvette Grandsport, Gen1 6.2L Ford Raptor |
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Nov 2, 2005 - 8:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
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 personally i think they all go together really, If your going to do suspension you might as well do the whole thing. This post has been edited by ILuvMyCelica95: Nov 2, 2005 - 8:55 PM -------------------- Buy my Celica $2,500 - http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=76562&st=0
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Nov 2, 2005 - 9:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Nov 2, 2005 - 8:51 PM) What is the most effectivfe suspension performance upgrade? --if you had to choose one-- [right][snapback]352246[/snapback][/right] springs (or coilovers), sway bars, and good tires. Its part of an entire package. If I were doing just one, it would be springs. This post has been edited by jgreening: Nov 2, 2005 - 9:03 PM -------------------- QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback] i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this. |
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Nov 2, 2005 - 11:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 1, '03 From WV Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I'd say just good tires. It's easy and it really helps. Although, once I got really sticky tires, I couldn't do burnouts very easy anymore. Burnouts are pretty stupid anyway.
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Nov 3, 2005 - 1:50 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 13, '02 From Blairstown, New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
If I had your Celica and wanted the best upgrades for the money, heres what I would do.
1.) Springs/shocks or if you get a good deal on them, Coilovers. I have Tein Coilovers and they're fantastic, but I've ridden in several Celicas with springs that handle great also. Tein springs are a good choice for price and performance. 2.) Suspension Techniques Sway Bars. Go to Nopionline.com and pic up a set of the redesigned ST Sway Bars after you do the springs to really reduce the body roll and stiffen things up just right. 3.) TRD/TWM/7th Gen. short shifter. The latter is the cheapest, but take your choice. I think it would compliment the seats and tighter suspension perfectly. 4.) Header, Exhaust, Fuel tuning(Apexi SAFC II). If you dont want to go as far as a turbo, fitting a header and finishing it off with a modest sounding exhaust around 2 1/4"-2.5" diameter with resonators will give a nice boost. Then wiring in a SAFC II to control your fuel curve can help bring it all together and give you a little more kick in the pants. This is how I would complete a nicely balanced performance package based on what you already have in your car, and altogether make for a sharper, more balls-y Celica.
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Nov 3, 2005 - 11:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE(Bigmeanbulldog55 @ Nov 2, 2005 - 11:25 PM) I'd say just good tires. It's easy and it really helps. Although, once I got really sticky tires, I couldn't do burnouts very easy anymore. Burnouts are pretty stupid anyway. [right][snapback]352327[/snapback][/right] I just bought some performance Yoko tires and put them on a couple hundred miles ago... -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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