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 Mar 19, 2007 - 3:58 AM
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Well, I've had the bits sitting in my garage to lower the car for ages and finally a friend of mine Tom and I got round to doing it yesterday. As the car has superstrut it was rather err "fun" to do.
What do you think guys? Super Strut Hell  The end result was worth it though I think  
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Mar 19, 2007 - 4:28 AM
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looks nice! I love your rims!
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Mar 19, 2007 - 11:55 AM
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Looks Brill!
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Mar 19, 2007 - 12:32 PM
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more pics
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Mar 19, 2007 - 6:05 PM
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that's a hot car !
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Mar 19, 2007 - 8:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Looks Great!! Its a good feeling to have it lowered...... literally. :-D
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Mar 19, 2007 - 10:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 6, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
do you ahve like fender flares on the rear?
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Mar 20, 2007 - 3:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '07 From Devon, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(KB-2 @ Mar 20, 2007 - 3:35 AM) [snapback]537876[/snapback] do you ahve like fender flares on the rear? No, just the standard body - must be a trick of the angle I took it at QUOTE(DSToyo @ Mar 19, 2007 - 5:32 PM) [snapback]537632[/snapback] more pics Your wish is my command - always glad to post more pics    And one of my new LikwidArt Toyota badges 
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Mar 20, 2007 - 6:43 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 6, '05 From Finland, Turku Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
It really makes a big difference when you lower your celi. Our cars are like cross country models with stock suspension.
And nice celi.
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Mar 20, 2007 - 11:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice!
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Mar 21, 2007 - 3:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '07 From Devon, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Hanyo @ Mar 21, 2007 - 4:12 AM) [snapback]538234[/snapback] nice! what tire size is that? 215/40 R17 Toyo T1-R Thanks for the kind comments guys
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Mar 21, 2007 - 4:16 AM
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nice
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Mar 21, 2007 - 5:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '06 From Lithuania, Europe Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks great! Please, give more details about lowering Superstrut!
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Mar 21, 2007 - 5:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '07 From Devon, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(G3D45 @ Mar 21, 2007 - 10:27 AM) [snapback]538288[/snapback] Looks great! Please, give more details about lowering Superstrut! OK, I used Espiler 40mm lowering springs which came from Yahoo Japan auctions. The lowering process is the same as a non superstrut car for the back but it might be worth replacing the rear anti-rollbar drop links as they are cheap and prone to damage when disconnecting them. Also, don't forget to disconnect the brake line holders from the struts/ For the front the first thing is to remove the nut that hold the hub on so you don't pull the drive shaft out - you will need a new split pin for when refitting. Then you have to split the figure of 8's which will probably require a large hammer and a big pry bar. Then disconnect the brake pipe carriers on the stut. Split the upper ball joint with a ball joing splitter. Then the hub should swing free (might be a couple more bolts but should be obvious). Once you have done this stage undo the top mount bolts not forgetting to support the strut when you do this - warning, the superstrut front struts are very heavy! We got the driver side out no problem but on the passenger side we had to disconnect the brake line in order to get the strut out. Once the strut is out compress the spring with a spring compressor and undo the top nut. Compress the new spring in a spring compressor and refit the various top bits. Greasing the top and bottom of the spring should stop them squeaking  Refitting is as they say the reverse of removal. It took us about 4 hours using a fully equipped commercial garage with air tools etc so not a quick job by any means.
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Mar 21, 2007 - 9:40 AM
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looking good -R
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Mar 22, 2007 - 2:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '06 From Lithuania, Europe Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(BigAl_UK @ Mar 21, 2007 - 12:50 PM) [snapback]538291[/snapback] QUOTE(G3D45 @ Mar 21, 2007 - 10:27 AM) [snapback]538288[/snapback] Looks great! Please, give more details about lowering Superstrut! OK Thanks Some day I'll need it
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Mar 22, 2007 - 2:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '05 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
looks good Al. makes a big difference in looks.
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Mar 22, 2007 - 11:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 29, '03 From socal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
nice. whats the drop on your celi?
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Mar 23, 2007 - 2:59 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '07 From Devon, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(trdcelica94 @ Mar 23, 2007 - 4:43 AM) [snapback]538960[/snapback] nice. whats the drop on your celi? 40mm - I guess that's roughly 1.6 inches to you guys though Actually I'm only just getting used to metric myself and I was born in the year the UK decimalised **EDIT** I have to say that the springs I used make the ride so much more comfortable than the standard springs as well as the improved looks and handling. I think it's because the standard SS springs only have a few coils where as the new ones have loads
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