Most wonderful topic about suspension ever ;), question: do you really have "sport package" or not???? Options

[malpaso]

Starcraftjunkie's post here and azian_advanced's answer made me think about suspension on 6g celicas bit. Since I have powerful thing (EPC ), I can find there many useful informations... like list of all shocks used for 6g celicas in Europe, US, Canada and Japan . And I have found interesting things (someone will not be happy after read this ). However, let's begin.

note: I have used for example front right shock's part number to compare all models...

superstrut (2WD models):
ST202 (Euro GT)
ST202 (JDM SS2)
ST202 (JDM SS3)

superstrut (4WD models):
ST205 (Euro GT-four)
ST205 (JDM GT-four)

mcperson (sport package models):
ST202 (JDM SS2)
ST202 (Euro GT)
ST202 (Euro CV)
ST204 (US/CND GT-S)

mcperson (non-sport package models):
ST202 (JDM SS1)
ST203 (JDM SS1)
ST202 (JDM CV)
ST203 (JDM CV)
AT200 (Euro ST)
AT200 (US/CND ST)
ST204 (US/CND GT)
ST204 (US CV)

results:
- all mcperson Euro GT's has "sport package" ones
- all ST's has same ones
- there is some difference between SSS for GT-four and and non GT-four models
- and last thing... Answer for "Have I 'sport package'?" question is:

"Yes I have, if my celica is one of those below..."
ST204L-BLMGKA (USA)
ST204L-BLPGKA (USA)
ST204L-BLMGKK (CND)
ST204L-BLPGKK (CND)

What do you think... Is my EPC wrong???
p.s.: for sure you can be only according VIN search in Toyota's part catalog... (or you think they should order you wrong part for your car via VIN?), so if you think you have "sport package", just PM me your VIN or try your local dealer... They should also know that

This post has been edited by malpaso: Mar 31, 2008 - 6:23 AM

[Starcraftjunkie]

haha.. very nice.
PM'ed my vin..

*crosses fingers*.. it better be the GTS... I'm paying $24 (Cdn) extra a year since the gt-s insurance is different than a regular gt.. lol..

[malpaso]

haha.. very nice.
PM'ed my vin..

*crosses fingers*.. it better be the GTS... I'm paying $24 (Cdn) extra a year since the gt-s insurance is different than a regular gt.. lol..

According to your VIN you have ST204L-BLMGKK model, so you really have sports package suspension (btw.: you car is made 1994/08 )

[Rayme]

From your list..all canadian models have sports package then. All we have is 2.2 (GT-S) models.

woot!

[trdproven]

whats so special technically about the three besides the names?

[malpaso]

From your list..all canadian models have sports package then. All we have is 2.2 (GT-S) models.

woot!

Sorry Rayme, not all of them... seems Canadian models: ST204L-BCMGKK (MTM) and ST204L-BCPGKK (ATM) has not. I wish I have VIN from one of those model and look in EPC for sure...

whats so special technically about the three besides the names?

I don't understand... can you describe it more please?

[CilverSeliST205]

whats so special technically about the three besides the names?

I don't understand... can you describe it more please?

I think he ment to ask what is the advantage/difference of "sport package suspension" over the standard suspension. I am curious myself.

[Rayme]

My model has sport package, the number you posted match my model number on the door sticker.

The sport package consisted of sportier suspension...and it seems its just not the struts, as the suspension arms and other lil parts have different parts numbers comparing SP vs non SP.

[Jen]

Should be sticky'd. Like the other topic you posted with the part numbers.

You're amazing.

[malpaso]

Should be sticky'd. Like the other topic you posted with the part numbers.

You're amazing.

Thank you Jen... (pity there is not any "grow red" clickable smile )

My model has sport package, the number you posted match my model number on the door sticker.

The sport package consisted of sportier suspension...and it seems its just not the struts, as the suspension arms and other lil parts have different parts numbers comparing SP vs non SP.

I have used that one rear shock just for example. I believe there are many other things different for sure. My point was find some way how identify "sport package suspension" models because many people here would like to know that...

I think he ment to ask what is the advantage/difference of "sport package suspension" over the standard suspension. I am curious myself.

I see... . just briefly about groups because I really don't know all technical details of those 6 different shocks:
1. group MacPherson sport strut. Just common used suspension system, but bit "tougher" (it's better for sport driving and handling, cuz car "sit" on road better)
2. group MacPherson standard struts. Just common used suspension system, softer and more comfortable for daily driving.
3. group SuperStrut suspenision ones. Specific suspension system, more info here)

any other specifications are welcomed