slammed the celi to the ground (56k warning), well almost Options

[Consynx]

Macavely, that makes a lot of sense...but i don't know if it's true
to be 40hp more, it would basically by using the 2ZZ engine in the GT-S
and it would be a BEAST then
because with the 1ZZ pushing only 140, it can still keep with a GT-S and keep with it in the twisties(stock of course...after mods it would kill)

but the drop looks nice.

[VAcelica]

yea i dont think i'll be lowering it anymore than that until i get some new struts. i'm happy with the ride quality and look, so i'll leave her alone for now.

[XE_Nathaniel]

No....the MR-S everywhere has teh 1ZZ-FE engine....Motor Trend (iono how they did it but they did) tested the MR2 Spyder/MR-S and hit a 6.9 second 0-60....It's because of the power to weight ratio.

Using this combination Lotus is bringing over the Lotus elise with guess what....a tweaked 2ZZ-GE engine and a Toyota drivetrain =)

MR-S's are fast and fun in the twisties....in the right hands....

-Nate

[95ST]

QUOTE (VAcelica @ Jul 15, 2003 - 9:21 AM)

And to tell you guys the truth i bought the cheapest coilovers i could find. I just wanted to prove to you guys that there is little difference in linear "fake" coilover setups and to not waste $400 dollars on something that is completely the same.

I think there is a huge difference from those #1 coilovers to the "$400" ones. For $400 you can choose your spring rate and get eibach springs which wont sag and handle amazingly, if you are all show by all means cheeper ones will do the job, but if you are about go, I prefer the quality $400 parts.

[VAcelica]

i just dont see the point in spending that much money on fake coilovers. if you're going to spend 500 dollars on fake coilovers and gettin them installed, you might as well just save an extra 500 and go all out. and by the way my still does handle amazingly without the GCs.

[VAcelica]

and what is this sagging you are talking about, haha

[95ST]

inexpensive springs have a reputation of loosing stiffness with age, I dont know who makes the #1 springs but that was a big reason for buying groundcontrol.

[VAcelica]

QUOTE

inexpensive springs have a reputation of loosing stiffness with age, I dont know who makes the #1 springs but that was a big reason for buying groundcontrol.

well many factors play into that, mainly in the way you drive. If you dont abuse your car on a daily basis then you shouldnt have any problems. i really dont plan on autocorssing everyday so there shouldnt be any problems. And i dont plan on having these coilovers on long enough to wear them out all the way anyways. this is just a temporary solution until i purchase true coilovers.

[95ST]

QUOTE (VAcelica @ Aug 1, 2003 - 10:10 AM)

QUOTE this is just a temporary solution until i purchase true coilovers.

Good Move