 Suspension ride quality..., KYB GR-2s and Tein S-Tech Springs on 15s (for now) |
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 Nov 20, 2007 - 2:09 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Apr 16, '04 From Raleigh, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Been reading around, everyone says to watch out if you have the sport suspension on a 95 GT but I haven't had the chance to check what mine is...calling dealer soon with VIN
 .I'm planning on KYB GR-2s and Tein S-Tech lowering springs...how good is the ride quality? I'm on stock 15s for now (will be putting new Yokohamas on mid-December...) but eventually I'll be getting larger 17" rims. How would the ride be on 15s? On 17s? Thanks in advance! |
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Nov 20, 2007 - 2:34 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
why would you want yokos?
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Nov 20, 2007 - 2:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 16, '04 From Raleigh, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
reliable, 60k mile warranty
 other recommendations on tires? and notes on how that will ride? |
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Nov 21, 2007 - 7:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I like the Yokohoma ES100
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Nov 21, 2007 - 8:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 16, '04 From Raleigh, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
alright, tires covered...opinions on ride quality?
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Nov 21, 2007 - 9:03 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
seems to me like every post that I have came across that put kybs with teins were very happy and stated the ride was good and the kybs are best for lowering springs... plus while u still have 15's, that will be smoother than the 17's
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Nov 21, 2007 - 9:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
KYB is just OEM replacement. They are not intended for lowered cars.
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Nov 21, 2007 - 2:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
QUOTE(tim86 @ Nov 21, 2007 - 8:03 AM) [snapback]616247[/snapback] the kybs are best for lowering springs... Wrong. kybs aren't best for lowering springs. They are cheaper for lowering springs and can hold up to the drop vs the oem struts but not BEST. If you are on a budget stick with the tein and kyb. If not upgrade your struts, maybe get a set of adjustable coilovers. -------------------- 98 Celica gt red- totaled deer
94 Celica st black DD (bad weather beater)- totaled deer 95 Celica gt silver- chassis sold 88 Celica All-Trac (Burned to a crisp) 94 Celica gt white (sold) In need of a rust free chassis!!!! |
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Nov 27, 2007 - 7:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
I say get KYBs only if your on oem springs if not then .9 to 1.5 drop get bilsteins anything over 1.5 drop get koni's I wasted my money on KYB's they don't help when you have 1.5+ drop.
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Nov 27, 2007 - 8:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
I thought Toyota used MacPhearson for stock?
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Nov 27, 2007 - 10:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
McPherson[SP horribly!] is the of suspension they use. Just like the JDM SSIII uses Superstrut.
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Nov 28, 2007 - 12:28 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 13, '07 From Whitby, ON, CAN Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Kyb's can support a 1.5 inch drop. Lifetime Warrenty if anything about 1.5 inch drop. If suttle drop is what your looking for id go with kyb's and save money
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