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 Oct 25, 2008 - 6:48 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
Is there any way of combatting having lowered springs, while at the same time keeping the lifespan time of the stock shocks?
If as a daily driver (420km / 260miles) a week how long would i expect the shocks to last 3-4 months? -------------------- |
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Oct 25, 2008 - 7:40 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Well your struts are going to wear out over time no matter what. Your best bet is to go with the the Tein S techs. They ride almost like factory and won't put to much strain on your struts. Thats why a lot of us replace our struts when we drop our cars. I'm sure spring rates will play a big roll in how long your struts will last.
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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 1, 2008 - 4:29 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '08 From Orange County, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 33 (100%) |
well arent tien s tech springs really stiff from what ive heard. THe tanabe df210, which is what i have are not to stiff but not too soft just right. and then you can get the tanabe gf210 which are 20-30% stiffer than stock springs. and i heard the tein's are even stiffer than the gf210 so going with kyb gr2 and tien might not be a good idea. but i could be wrong? the ride wouldnt be that comfortable thats for sure unless wherever you drive the roads are all smooth
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Nov 1, 2008 - 6:49 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '07 From Greece Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Currently my car is running with tein s. tech springs and kyb gr-2 shocks. In normal conditions the ride isn't that different from stock, but in the bends you can feel the difference in the handling. I thing it is because of the progressive wound design of the springs. Anyway, i highly recommend you to try this setup.
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Nov 3, 2008 - 2:23 AM
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QUOTE (whatthe @ Oct 25, 2008 - 5:48 PM)  Is there any way of combatting having lowered springs, while at the same time keeping the lifespan time of the stock shocks? If as a daily driver (420km / 260miles) a week how long would i expect the shocks to last 3-4 months? If you install new struts (not shocks on our cars) when you do the springs then they should last years, or AT LEAST 30,000 miles. -------------------- 1999 Celica GT
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Nov 3, 2008 - 3:11 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 From QLD, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
do the tein st-techs fit st204?
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Nov 3, 2008 - 4:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Yes, Tein makes springs for the 6th gen celica. Regardless of your chasis being a st202 or st204.
-------------------- 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 3, 2008 - 7:24 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '07 From Corpus Christi, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Yeah, Eaibach makes some good sportline springs too.
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Nov 3, 2008 - 10:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (whatthe @ Oct 25, 2008 - 6:48 PM) Is there any way of combatting having lowered springs, while at the same time keeping the lifespan time of the stock shocks? If as a daily driver (420km / 260miles) a week how long would i expect the shocks to last 3-4 months? Its better to save up and get everything done at once like shocks, springs, strut mounts, etc...plus you'll save some time too. -------------------- "To Protect And To Serve The Wealthy" -POLICE
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