Lower Celica?, Don't have a clue Options

[Jlacker3]

I don't know anything about lowering/springs and etc. everyone keeps saying I should lower my car though. I've researched and a lot of the Celica's on here. I've never been into low cars, cause I don't like the way look, but I have to admit Celica's do look a lot better lowered, even with stock. My main concern is price though. To get a decent quality how much are springs (thats all I'd need right?) I had struts replaced a couple years ago. And how much for installation. I know everyone will say "just do it yourself", but I'm not comfortable with messing with suspension. This is my daily driver car and I don't want to screw it up.

How much will springs run?
And what is a good/expected price for installation/balance/etc. to make everything work good?

Here's a pic for those who haven't seen it.




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Thanks!

[95CelicaST]

Best springs for the buck are Tein S-Tech. They will run you 140-160 dollars... and are worth every penny. They will lower your Celica about 1 inch in front and 1 1/2 in back.

The reason why most people install new shocks at the same time is because lowering springs may wear the shocks a little bit more than OEM springs, so depending on the kind of shocks you have (Monroe..ugh) it might be a good idea to replace those at the same time. For a nice smooth ride I would suggest KYB GR-2 shocks (these are OEM replacement). They run about 200 for the set.

Installation, from what I have heard from shops around here has been anywhere between 150 to 250... I did my install myself, so I don't know a true shop price.

This post has been edited by 95CelicaST: Sep 10, 2007 - 9:37 PM

[Neboptiks]

this is what im saving for

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KSPORT-KONT...8QQcmdZViewItem

[Jlacker3]

The guy I had do it put OEM shocks on it.

hmmm around 300 bucks to lower car...it's either that or catback exhaust with magnaflow muffler...

[jason]

*** inch and a half in the front, an inch in the back, since the front typically sits higher in the front, it evens the car out

[Harold_Fastwaker]

Installation, from what I have heard from shops around here has been anywhere between 150 to 250... I did my install myself, so I don't know a true shop price.

Honestly, look up the How-To section on the main page of 6GC. Not the forum section. It has a walk through of changing your springs. I did it in less than 2 hours, granted I work on cars frequently but even if you take your time it should be 3-4 hours or less.

[95CelicaST]

Honestly, look up the How-To section on the main page of 6GC. Not the forum section. It has a walk through of changing your springs. I did it in less than 2 hours, granted I work on cars frequently but even if you take your time it should be 3-4 hours or less.

some people just don't trust themselves, nor have the proper tools for the job. I was lucky enough to have access to some air tools, so I did my entire coilover install in a little under 2 hours.