Got my Teins SS Coilovers in...... + EDFC, INSTALLED + Photos! , read about it on page 2 Options

[Kadett]

I wasn't aware that the edfc would work with the SS - I thought the flex was required?

I was thinking the same thing, but Tein sells different versions of the SS around the world. Maybe it has something to do with that.

[rjbibeau]

so here in the US with the 5sfe motor tein doesn't offer us a part number for our cars. but the edfc can be installed in our cars then right???? i want pillow ball mounts dangit.

This post has been edited by rjbibeau: Apr 19, 2006 - 6:24 PM

[WannabeGT4]

Unless your ST202 is equiped with the SuperStrut suspension I can't think of any reason these can't be used on the ST204.

[KAOS]

Mind if I ask where you bought your coilovers and how much you paid for the whole package (EDFC included please)

PM me if you want... but this information would definately help a noob out

[Kadett]

@ KAOS:
You got PM

@ the whole 6gc community.

Teins are Installed. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!
It took my and a fellow 6gc owner about 3 hours to do the job. Bolts were very nasty took quite some strenght to get them off. But i managed it without any bolt or tools braking. But the overall job was pretty easy to do. Even on the stock delivered settings of the Teins I again lowered by about 2-2,5cm

But on the downside. I also replaced my spark plugs for the 3s-ge. During the process of remove the sparkcap+wire (dont know english word for is) the inner core of the cap was broken and because of it the sparkplug cant ignite. Just have to wait for a new sparkplug cable, will have it in on Thuesday.

So i still cant drive the thing.

@ WannabeGT4 and rjbibeau
About the coilovers.
The guy the helped me out wanted to have my old dampers+springs. Sure i said but i was afraid it would not fit his car because he has an ST. Well to my big suprise the mounting points for the 2 big bolts, brakeline, endlink and strut points are COMPLETLY IDENTICAL!!!!!! So after replacing my dampers for teins they went straight to his car. About 2,5 hours to install. Pretty fast to replace 8 dampers just under 6 hours.

To anyone that wants to get the EDFC on there US Coilovers:
Its just a matter of the size of the motors.
Because some EDFC compatible coilovers need a 10mm size hole the will go over the spring. But there are also 12 and 14mm size holes for the motors.

For me its 14mm in the front and 12 mm in the back. So the compatible matched EDFC part number is: EDKV3-12140

Here are some photos. Did not have time to wash my hands every time to get the camera:















Here a Photo with my car finished, just had done the front swap of the ST and began on the back. Another 6gc of the Dutch Celica forum came by to see the process.


This post has been edited by Kadett: Apr 23, 2006 - 3:02 PM

[94_st_hatchback]

is that fully dropped?? doesnt seem that low to me...

[Kadett]

is that fully dropped?? doesnt seem that low to me...

Nope it the settings Tein delivers them on. It should be around 40-45 mm drop. It can go all the way down to about 70 mm drop. So if i would i got get the Tires within the wheelwells. But I like the fact that the Space between well and tire are exaclty the same as the sidewall of the tire itself

[LewFX]

why did tein go green, of all sweet colors to choose from and make a car look sick they pick green.

[celicarus]

from picture # 3 it looks identical to the US version except for the top mount -- hmm - makes me wonder -- wish you had a full picture of the entire strut - front and rear for me to compare -

This post has been edited by celicarus: Apr 23, 2006 - 4:12 PM

[Kadett]

Dont you have some pictures of your/US strut for me. I will try to find some more photos.

Have only found 1,



The 4 on the left are Tein Flex for the MR2 SW20
The 4 on the right are my Tein SS dampers.



This post has been edited by Kadett: Apr 24, 2006 - 6:28 AM

[OOBE]

Teins are great. I had the HA setup on my Supra and it felt like 1000 lighter, heheh.

[playr158]

US ST struts

This post has been edited by playr158: Apr 24, 2006 - 2:37 PM

[Kadett]

Looks like the space between 2 the 19mm bolts are longer on the lower right picture compared to EU ST/GT. 2 bad those pics are a bit small.

This post has been edited by Kadett: Apr 24, 2006 - 2:46 PM

[celicarus]

i'll try to take a picture of mine - but their installed -- about 1 wk from now - they'll be off the car and i'll take a picture again

[playr158]

small you say!







Kadett if you could do me a favor and measure the distance between your two knuckle bolts and someone can measure on theirs (or when ever i get a chance i'll measure mine but i'm 99% sure its the same length

[Kadett]

Just measured it, in the dark with a maglite sticking my head underneath the car.

From the centre holes it precisly 90mm Thats for the back struts. For the front I will have to jack up the car or turn the wheel, so you will have to wait untill i get my sparkcable tomorrow.

BTW did anyone replace there endlinks for these:
http://www.racingbeat.com/resultset.asp?PartNumber=54200

They are used on the All tracs, just wondering if they will fit the ST202 since I am upgrading my sway bars in a few weeks/month.

This post has been edited by Kadett: Apr 24, 2006 - 3:43 PM

[playr158]

probably could get one of the all trac guys to measure for us the length of the miata endlink and compare to the stock size that we have

[Kadett]

Just recieved my new sparkplug cable, installed it and took the car for a spin.
All I can say is: WTF Holy Crap!!!

I thought the Celica had good handling as she was stock but this is just simply amazing. Corners can be taken about 30 procent faster then with the stock dampers + lowering springs. The only question I ask myself is why I did not purchase these sooner. Still the EDFC is not installed so I have no comfort at all The only damping I have is from my 35/18 tire.

But the car is already standing still, I found out that the brake pads are completly worn so in a Few days I can enjoy again.