 Which suspension setup to go for? |
 Jan 12, 2009 - 12:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 17, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
On December 25th I was short of presents and decided to order a set of Tein SS coilovers for my faff, hoping to just make it with old pricing. No luck! Got a refund today cos’ prices went up during Christmas apparently. Current price of 2k is off the scale for me.
So I’m left with two options now: 1. Start hunting for a set of used coilovers 2. Modify my current setup. Which is only TRD 4 way adjustable shocks . I find 4th setting quite hard so was considering throwing a set of TEIN springs and TEIN or TRD top mounts to improve the handling. I’ve had tein springs fitted on my ST202 before and TBH didn’t find much improvement in handling. Maybe cos’ I had stock shocks on…. What do you guys think? Anyone with a similar setup? Car is not a daily driver and I enjoy hard cornering, was also hoping of occasional track days this year. BTW, I already have a Whiteline ARB, Cusco underbrace and poly bushes. Thanks! -------------------- TRD -ST205- [color="#4B0082"][/color][size="5"][/size][font="Palatino Linotype"][/font] |
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Jan 12, 2009 - 12:30 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Oct 2, '07 From Manitoba, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
i would get some ground control coilovers, found here:
http://www.ground-control-store.com/produc...php/II=91/CA=18 they are $400 and use eibach springs everyone who has used them loves them, both for racing and street use |
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Jan 13, 2009 - 5:24 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 17, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thanks dude but mine are superstrut suspension
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Jan 13, 2009 - 7:16 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
for ground control springs, superstrut suspension doesn't matter...since all you are doing is replacing the springs
This post has been edited by playr158: Jan 13, 2009 - 7:16 AM |
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Jan 13, 2009 - 11:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 1, '08 From Arlington, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I hear k-sport is an alright brand..
take my word, dont take it, Im looking into it myself.. money is so tight though... 
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Jan 13, 2009 - 11:51 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
i have ksports. they are stiff. but when you loosen up the dampening it isnt too bad of a ride. handles like a dream
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Jan 14, 2009 - 12:32 PM
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megan
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Jan 19, 2009 - 6:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 17, '06 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Decided to go with option 2... Modify my current setup. Which is only TRD 4 way adjustable shocks . Throw a set of TEIN springs and TRD top mounts to improve the handling.
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Jan 19, 2009 - 12:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '07 From Philly Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
where are you getting your TRD top mounts at?
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Jan 19, 2009 - 12:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
Since you have a gt-four, I'm assuming you already have a rear strut bar. You can always upgrade the front and rear strut bars.
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