 Got some questions before lowering!, Help would be appreciated. |
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 Apr 21, 2009 - 10:12 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 24, '07 From Cumberland, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hey everyone, I was thinking of lowering my new Celica (gotta change my car info) and I just wanted to ask a few questions before I ordered things.
I already used the search function and found some info but just wanted to make sure I'm getting the right things... I've heard that when changing out springs, it's a good idea to get new "bump stops"? I'm going to post pictures of front and rear suspension below... if someone could let me know which part it is I need, I'd appreciate it! Rear:  I was assuming that Bumper Back (#18) is what people refer to as bump stops... but I'm not really sure. Front:  With the front, #14 is the Bumper Back... but like I said above, not sure if it's the bump stop though. Other than that, I plan on getting Tanabe Springs (DF210 Series) which state a 2.2" rear and 1.5" front drop. I've also read that camber isn't heavily effected by dropping our celis... but are camber kits recommended? Thanks to anyone who can lend me some info!  |
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Apr 21, 2009 - 10:59 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
yeah #14 are the bump stops.. you don't need to replace them unless yours are already torn or shredded. i have a spare set in good condition if you need them...
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Apr 21, 2009 - 11:39 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 24, '07 From Cumberland, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
So it is 14 for the front and 18 for the back?
I think I'd rather have them just in case I open everything up and they're all torn up. |
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Apr 21, 2009 - 12:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (bmrabb @ Apr 21, 2009 - 11:39 AM)  So it is 14 for the front and 18 for the back? yup -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Apr 21, 2009 - 1:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
After you lower the car make sure you take it in for an alignment. This will help correct some of the camber, but I would still recommend a camber kit on the front and rear. I didn't think I had a camber problem on my celica until I pulled one of the wheels and could see the belting on the inside of the tire, and still had a ton of tread on the outside.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Apr 21, 2009 - 3:59 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 24, '07 From Cumberland, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I'm pretty confident that I can install the springs... but are camber kits difficult to install?
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Apr 21, 2009 - 4:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
http://www.sexyracing.com/tilt/howto/wrx/c...camberbolt.html
Its on a WRX, but it is installed the same. -------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Apr 21, 2009 - 4:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 24, '07 From Cumberland, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Thanks for the quick help man! Really appreciate it.
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Apr 21, 2009 - 4:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
That's what we're here for.
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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