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> Good coilovers to a good price?
post Jan 4, 2009 - 10:12 AM
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Hello!

I am currently planning to upgrade my suspension + wheels for the summer. I want to lower my car, since I will get 17 or 18" wheels on it. But, I dont want the ride to be harsh. Here in Norway we dont have so great roads, and especially not here where I live. It must be street legal (TUV).

What are the recommendations? KW? Spax?
post Jan 4, 2009 - 3:48 PM
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suspension write up
post Jan 5, 2009 - 7:17 AM
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Megans are good for its price - you can get them for around 800 bucks.


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post Jan 7, 2009 - 2:45 PM
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And they are not harsh?
post Jan 7, 2009 - 6:13 PM
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Nope you can spend more for D2 and KSport but they are somewhat stiff even with adjustment


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94 Celica GT
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|Laille/Beatrush|Magnecor|Denso|Royal Purple|Optima|PIAA|PW JDM|Megan Racing|Nitto|
|Work|Greddy|Samco|Project Mu|H&R|Gates|Moog|Rota|Yokohama|Epman|1320|Upgr8
04 Celica GT
|Toyota OEM Japan|Toyota Racing Development|Tein|BC Racing|Greddy|

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post Jan 8, 2009 - 12:33 AM
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i would stay away from 18" rims simply because you will need to get relatively low profile tires which will give you a bumpier ride (especially in a country with rough roads). if comfort is important, don't get coilovers. instead, perhaps get 16", or 17" with higher profile tires, and go with a upgraded shock/spring set up. konis, bilstein, and kyb gr2's are popular choices for shocks. Eibach (TRD), TEIN, and Tanabe are popular choices for springs.

the only reason why i went with coilovers was for adjustability. i wanted to be able to adjust the suspension between cold and warm seasons. the harshness is something i eventually got used to.


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post Jan 8, 2009 - 9:34 AM
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yup I like springs ran two different sets but I am going towards coilovers now for adjustability.


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94 Celica GT
|Toyota OEM Japan|Toyota Racing Development|Tom's|Competition Clutch|5Zigen|Apexi|
|Laille/Beatrush|Magnecor|Denso|Royal Purple|Optima|PIAA|PW JDM|Megan Racing|Nitto|
|Work|Greddy|Samco|Project Mu|H&R|Gates|Moog|Rota|Yokohama|Epman|1320|Upgr8
04 Celica GT
|Toyota OEM Japan|Toyota Racing Development|Tein|BC Racing|Greddy|

89 Supra (Sold)
90 Supra (Sold)

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