 Ground Controls and KYB's, Finally put on.... |
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 Jul 10, 2006 - 12:17 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%)  |
I went over to a friend's house this morning and we put on my coilovers. It was a little more complex than I imagined, but he had a few nice tricks. One of those tricks is this- before putting the gas insert into the front struts, fill the strut with a little bit of anti-freeze, it will help with the heat exchange inside.
We were lucky enough to have his air tools and a table grinder to work with, since the spring perch in back is too small to fit. I will post pictures of before and after tomorrow maybe, depending on what I do after work. I do have to say this: it rides nice!! It isn't a bouncy ride, and it isn't like you have no suspension. It feels like a stiff stock setup. We didn't lower it too much, because I didn't have camber bolts. I would say maybe 1.75-2 in front and 1.5-1.75 rear, but we got it aligned good enough for it to be put off until tomorrow after work. Camber isn't bad. Not really noticeable unless you are looking for it. Overall I am happy with my purchase. It feels like the Celica should. ...maybe there will be a shot of a nice 4A somewhere in this thread a little later.... 
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jul 10, 2006 - 8:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Sweet. Always wondered how that kind of setup works for the ST..
has anyone tryed GCs and Koni Yellows for a setup? |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 8:34 PM
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QUOTE(jdg371 @ Jul 10, 2006 - 9:36 AM) [snapback]454001[/snapback] Sweet. Always wondered how that kind of setup works for the ST.. has anyone tryed GCs and Koni Yellows for a setup? I did, but its been such a long time since I had the GCs. This post has been edited by BLINKYxMUNKEY: Jul 10, 2006 - 8:34 PM -------------------- |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 9:23 PM
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QUOTE I did, but its been such a long time since I had the GCs. I know, its been a wile since I've had mine, and still liken them. there a good choice --------------------  |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 9:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE(creis @ Jul 10, 2006 - 10:23 PM) [snapback]454306[/snapback] QUOTE I did, but its been such a long time since I had the GCs. I know, its been a wile since I've had mine, and still liken them. there a good choice Glad to hear. lol. -------------------- |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 10:12 PM
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before and after pics?
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Jul 11, 2006 - 12:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I think my girlfriend has my transfer cable for the camera, so no pics today. Won't be able to tomorrow, since I have work and then school. Thursday though.. keep looking around. They'll be here...
Didn't clunk around much right when we put them on, but after it sat all night and drove all day today they are clunking away. little clunks, not big ones. It'll work itself out. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Jul 11, 2006 - 10:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
clunking? btw how much did the kybs and gcs cost all in all?
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Jul 11, 2006 - 5:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
The KYB's were 225 shipped and the GC's were off eBay for 329 shipped. ....simple math...554 total.
I took this one with my phone, not great quality, but this is what you get until I get my transfer cable.. 
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet. **** Photobucket |
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Jul 11, 2006 - 5:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
gotta grase the strut bearings or use new ones
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Jul 16, 2006 - 9:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
ok.. I just suck at ebay!
I cant find any GC coilovers on it.. just those really cheap ebay Coilovers HELP ME! |
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Jul 16, 2006 - 9:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
they dont appear to be any listings at the moment
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Jul 18, 2006 - 7:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
I was very fortunate to get them. There was a shop in Minn. that was liquidating, so I picked them up the day they were listed. mmmmmmm. Handling is so nice. There is a road around town that is ~10 miles of twists and turns. I like! Maybe I can get a friend to hold my camera whilst I drive.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
I'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet. **** Photobucket |
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