Should I drop my car?, If I do what should I get? Options

[tranxendz]

I am debating whether or not to drop my car. I am planning to get 18's and I do want to drop it. However, I don't like rubbing cause when I had my Expedition with the 22's on it, it rubbed like crazy and I had to pay a lot for it to be fixed. Anyways, has anyone experienced coilovers bought from Ebay? I do want coilovers because I like the choice between how much it should drop and to be able to change it instead of bagging the car. Maybe I'm wrong? But if I do it do I need to buy anything else? Like new struts? And what size tires would be best with no rubbing, at a decent drop of an inch (maybe). Advice please.

[Project95St202]

I'm new to the Celica forum but I have been dealing with lots of other cars, Well if your really going for looks and ready to dodge for speed bumps it's one way to make your ride low. But in the other hand if your looking for speed I wouldn't put on a 18" rim on in the first place. Well if your looking to go in a cheap way of lowering the car buying front / rear shocks with lowering springs will cost you less but the power to control your ride's height is a whole diffrent feeling. If your looking to keep your lovely ride go with TEIN coil overs it's much better then some E bay stuff. Yes it does cost much more then the E bay price but to me it seems worth it.

[tranxendz]

I do like looks because my Celica is slow. I'm upgrading from outside to in....I like the looks of 18 inch rims. Then again looks aren't everything. I do want a good ride rather than bumpy one.

[Jaws4God]

i say do what most have done on this site... go with lowering springs and shocks... I went with Tein springs and KYB GR2 shocks... Ride is AMAZING and looks awesome...

Most people tell me that coilovers are not the way to go..

[95CelicaSTdb]

i say do what most have done on this site... go with lowering springs and shocks... I went with Tein springs and KYB GR2 shocks... Ride is AMAZING and looks awesome...

Most people tell me that coilovers are not the way to go..
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Hey i have a 95 celica st and i was thinking about lowering it. My friend told me that coilovers would be a good way to go, but you say just get lowering springs and shocks. I was just wondering if you had any other information on that or a picture of your car after lowering. thanks

[Jaws4God]

I don't know much technical things about cars... but i believe most people have said that springs and shocks are the way to go.. I am sure some of the people on here can explain why thats true.. if it is..

here are a few pics of Tein Springs and KYB GR2 Shocks:

[Valo666]

I used the S-techs and GR2s as well, if u dont have any body mods, it brings the wheels nicely up into the fenders. Very sexy drop. Ill show u what it looks like/how much clearance it gives.




that last pic is with almost new tires..like 15xxxkm on them. N its from the fender to the sidewall. It tucks it up nicely.

[95CelicaSTdb]

I don't know much technical things about cars... but i believe most people have said that springs and shocks are the way to go.. I am sure some of the people on here can explain why thats true.. if it is..

here are a few pics of Tein Springs and KYB GR2 Shocks:



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Wow your car looks so clean , i think i might have to go with the shocks and springs. Around how much was it for them both? Thank you for your help

[95CelicaSTdb]

I used the S-techs and GR2s as well, if u dont have any body mods, it brings the wheels nicely up into the fenders. Very sexy drop. Ill show u what it looks like/how much clearance it gives.




that last pic is with almost new tires..like 15xxxkm on them. N its from the fender to the sidewall. It tucks it up nicely.
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My car looks more like yours, so im guessing thats similar to what mine would look like after shocks and springs. What size rim does your car have? Thanks for the help and pics

[Valo666]

stock 15 GTS rims..im goin either 16 or 17 when i get $

[95CelicaSTdb]

stock 15 GTS rims..im goin either 16 or 17 when i get $
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My friend is telling me that new shocks with the coilovers would be better because i could lower my car more.

[Valo666]

yea but the thing is with the slide over coil overs, they actually can damage you car more than ones like the tien 1 peice coil over setup. I dunno..i say get the S-techs, they r a really comfy ride and they look damn good...cheap too..i paid $200 cnd for them

[d-roCk]

ii have teins and i love them i wanted to lower my car and have a nice ride at the same time and teins satisfied me soooo much! but if you were lookin to slam your car to da floor! then coilover would prolly be the best bet for you and it is a rougher ride.

[95CelicaSTdb]

ii have teins and i love them i wanted to lower my car and have a nice ride at the same time and teins satisfied me soooo much! but if you were lookin to slam your car to da floor! then coilover would prolly be the best bet for you and it is a rougher ride.
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how much did it cost?

[Valo666]

Tiens are cheap..$200 cnd for me..probably cheaper for u being in the states.

[95CelicaSTdb]

ii have teins and i love them i wanted to lower my car and have a nice ride at the same time and teins satisfied me soooo much! but if you were lookin to slam your car to da floor! then coilover would prolly be the best bet for you and it is a rougher ride.
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I wasent really planning on slamming it to the ground but i was going to take out my fender wells so it can go somewhat lower.

[95CelicaSTdb]

ii have teins and i love them i wanted to lower my car and have a nice ride at the same time and teins satisfied me soooo much! but if you were lookin to slam your car to da floor! then coilover would prolly be the best bet for you and it is a rougher ride.
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I wasent really planning on slamming it to the ground but i was going to take out my fender wells so it can go somewhat lower. and thats funny people call me drock sometimes. lol
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[d-roCk]

yea i think they are great! i got mine for 150 shipped on ebay. really yea everyone calls me drock where i live dunno y they all just started to! haha

[dabbill]

Look in my profie. I lowered mine with some Ebay coilovers and stock struts. I run 18" rims and dont rub at all.

[easternpiro1]

I used the S-techs and GR2s as well, if u dont have any body mods, it brings the wheels nicely up into the fenders. Very sexy drop. Ill show u what it looks like/how much clearance it gives.




that last pic is with almost new tires..like 15xxxkm on them. N its from the fender to the sidewall. It tucks it up nicely.
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My car looks more like yours, so im guessing thats similar to what mine would look like after shocks and springs. What size rim does your car have? Thanks for the help and pics
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ive decided to go with teh tein s and kyb's as suggested by my main man valo666. but im still worried i wont get it low enough. my fender gap is HUMONGOUS! i put all five fingers in there sideways and im thinking only 1.4 wont be enough (i have 17 inch rims and 205 series kuhmos. what do you guys think?