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Coilover List Compilation:
Many have not realized we have so many coilover models now, at the beginning we really only had the TRD and Tein SS for the most Part and lowering springs were "IT" at the time. I've come to do a full update including the new models that have been released. In fact, some have not even tested these newer models. Lowering Springs are already pretty much covered in the parts list, if I get enough votes, I'll include them here. But for now, coilovers was my major focus here.

Here We Go!

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This post has been edited by trdproven: Oct 24, 2011 - 4:03 AM

i believe C-One also made some for the st204/st202, but rare as well and the st05; although they are out of business.

This post has been edited by chacha: Apr 3, 2011 - 11:46 AM

tanabes are still available for gt/st,

also NEX are probably the cheapest damping adjustable coilover at less than $800 shipped.

This post has been edited by Promasta: Apr 3, 2011 - 1:06 PM

Updated, but I think we need to put it somewhere more universal for access. then i can really get the specs and list them down.

I can inform that this type http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/c-bcc26/toyota-...perstrut-94-99/ is the "welding " type. Where you need to use the old lower arm/suspension and weld the coilover onto it. See the photos for more info. Im not that good in explaning I also have a TUV paper on the Factory. but this dont help here in norway. Since you dont gett it approved for road use when you have welded it.

http://img4.imageshack.us/i/pict0013pw.jpg/
http://img690.imageshack.us/i/st205new01.jpg/

TUV paper ( large fil 4mb ) http://img39.imageshack.us/i/tuvcertificateiso.jpg/

Hope this info helps somone out there ( im still looking for a TUV certify coilover that i can use, So shout if there is anyone out there that know's off any kind. )

Anyone have reviews on the D2 or Ksport CTY050 coilovers? How do they fair vs Tein/Tanabe?

Also, anyone know sites with good pricing on these guys?

Might want to take the C-one coilovers off, as C-one has gone bankrupt. Wont be seeing much of their products again.

if you can afford it, save and get Tein / Tanabe

Ksport are budget coilovers and we all know what that means

thanks!

now between the two type of tanabe's is there a big difference? i mean the sustec pro and pro II

This post has been edited by georgie: Apr 18, 2011 - 10:56 PM

Tanabe Sustec Pro S-OC - ST and GT / ST202


- Pretty sure Tanabe still makes the Sustec Pro S-OC Type I & Type II...

This post has been edited by KAOS: Apr 19, 2011 - 3:32 PM

yeah, i meant what is the differences between type I and type II? Can't seem to find much on that

Sorry - I was quoting the original poster (OP); didn't see your post.

The Type I comes with the "Helper Springs" - and their main purpose is a softer ride quality (or so I've read, not actually field tested by myself yet...)

BC Coilovers for the ST202 McPherson Suspension Celica's

how do the quality of these compare to Megan's and Tein's??? Spring rates for bc's are 6kg front and 4 kg rear.

It is said that BC Coilovers make the Megans so I would assume it is equal or near quality to them. Most IS owners pick between BC and Megans. To me I have no complaints about the megans, smooth ride, great adjustability, good price. Best thing to do is get reviews from folks from other forums that have them.

I LOVE my megans! just raised my car today.. no more slammmness..

oh my my good stuff man, just keep it like that until you get spacers and some new front tires hehe

I believe Tanabe only makes the Type 2 without the helper springs, but that's not the point. The point is that tanabe's do no come with adjustable dampening. you can only give the coilover lower ride height.

Also from what other members have been saying that the Blitz have the same specs as the megan's and bc coilovers. Only difference that I know of so far is that its more of a street friendly coilover with the front spring rate 6kg and rear 4kg is much softer than the megan's!!

Another thing is that any of the coilovers listed for the celica allow for rebound. Rebound adjustment on coilovers are made for the race track. All the coilovers made for our car now are mainly street coilovers. So If anybody knows of a coilover made for our car that allows you to separately adjust compression and rebound let us know. That wouldn't be as much use to anyone unless they use their celica on the track a lot where both dampening adjustments would count the most.

Another important note is that Megan, BC Coilover, K Sport and possibly along with Blitz. all are fully threaded coilovers. Fully threaded coilovers allow you to adjust the height of the coilover from the bottom of the coilover so that you do not affect stroke travel. All other coilovers are partially threaded and if when you start to lower the coilover it will shorten the travel of the shock, thus possibly allowing for bottoming out of the coilover.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: May 22, 2011 - 5:23 AM

here are some jic magic coilovers on nengun auctions. Not sure if they are rebuildable or not, but I'd pick these up and rebuild them over tein's super street coilover. I believe the spring rates are the same as the tein's but not really sure...

http://www.nengun.com/auction/item/j138914609

i made a PDF of all the coilovers we've mentioned, any idea where to upload it?

I don't understand you?? Yes i know what a pdf file is. you mean you can't find the post???