 diff between super strut and strut, suspension issues |
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 Dec 19, 2003 - 9:01 AM
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hey guys. My ST206 has stickers on the real windshield that say super- strut suspension while my GT4 ST205 does not. As i checked out many other Celicas i was wondering whether its just a sticker issue or if really there are two suspension systems. If so, what are their differences?
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Dec 19, 2003 - 11:37 AM
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There really are 2 different systems but I've never seen any detailed pics of the super strut system so that about all the info I can offer. I do know that a lot of the rally teams used to swap out the superstrut in favor of the lighter and more durable mcpherson struts. The superstrut however. might be better on tarmac.
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Dec 19, 2003 - 12:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 25, '03 From Mizzeri Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I did a bit of searching around the web for you, but I am afraid I don't have a lot to show for it... From a Toyota Club page:
From some rally stuff somewhere:
From an afficianodo's page:
I also found a TRD site that noted that they were 2 different suspensions, but I can't paste the table into this board... It appears that the Super Strut suspension was an option on the ST205 GT-4, but I found nothing to indicate whether or not it was standard, or even the specific differences. Anyway, I was curious and thought I would dig. I am still learning about Celicas, so it was good fun. I hope it is of some help. Mark |
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Dec 19, 2003 - 1:49 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
http://gtfour.supras.org.nz/superstrut.htm
I've spoken to Richard before and he told me that the McPherson strut setup is actually better than the SS setup. Apparently, the SS setup caused problems for rally teams that they reverted back to the McPhersons. This is also part of the reason why I decided not to use the SS setup that came with my clip. This post has been edited by kuya1284: Dec 19, 2003 - 1:51 PM |
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Dec 19, 2003 - 11:17 PM
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That site you posted is really cool ...
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Dec 19, 2003 - 11:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 15, '02 From Corona & Vallejo, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah... Richard is the man! He gave me lots of inspiration! |
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