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blackTRDcelica
07-17-2005, 11:23 AM
ahh im looking on droping my car couple of inches since TRD body kit sits so high off the ground... ahh my choices are Eibach Pro-Kit, Tenzo R's, or H&R... which of these would you suggest on getting... im looking for a good drop and smooth ride.... let me know thnx.
XYRCNCP
07-17-2005, 11:23 AM
:moved:
Blue Bomber
07-17-2005, 11:45 AM
Eibach. Best quality out of the 3.
ZBoyce
07-17-2005, 12:02 PM
Eibach. Best quality out of the 3.
:headbang:
pnoygts
07-17-2005, 12:09 PM
tein stech
blackTRDcelica
07-21-2005, 02:44 PM
any one used tenzo r's? and yeh where can i get cheap shocks? i dont want to use my stock shocks cause they will ride rough... i heard if u get springs u need new sport shocks.... any suggestions?
RaptorGTS
07-21-2005, 03:02 PM
get TRD shocks and springs, i saw them somewhere for like 560$ i think
oONoGoAutoOo
07-21-2005, 03:05 PM
tein stechs are pretty nice. you might want to consider those..
blackTRDcelica
07-21-2005, 07:43 PM
tein stechs are pretty nice. you might want to consider those..

does tein tech make shocks as well.. i seen springs and stuff but right now im more concerned about shocks adn the price of them...
BaLLnFoShO
07-21-2005, 10:14 PM
you can get the tein basic coilover set up.. its both coilover and shock
Blue Bomber
07-22-2005, 04:04 AM
get TRD shocks and springs, i saw them somewhere for like 560$ i think
You can get Eibach Pro Kit springs and KYB GR-2 struts for less, and they're 95% the same thing as TRD's.does tein tech make shocks as well.. i seen springs and stuff but right now im more concerned about shocks adn the price of them...
Nope, Tein only makes springs and coilovers, but KYB GR-2s are pretty cheap at under $300.
vtspykez
07-22-2005, 04:12 AM
teins !!!
blackTRDcelica
07-22-2005, 10:34 AM
Blue Bomber but KYB GR-2s are pretty cheap at under $300.

aight i will look it up.. my buddy has eibach on his maxima... ahh its ok i was wanting something lil better! and im looking for quality shocks... i rather pay more and get a decent part rather then pay less and get something to regret about it later on.
Korywithak
07-23-2005, 07:41 PM
Blue Bomber

aight i will look it up.. my buddy has eibach on his maxima... ahh its ok i was wanting something lil better! and im looking for quality shocks... i rather pay more and get a decent part rather then pay less and get something to regret about it later on.

I have the GR-2s and teins... I love the setup... its perfect IMHO.
RaptorGTS
07-23-2005, 07:51 PM
You can get Eibach Pro Kit springs and KYB GR-2 struts for less, and they're 95% the same thing as TRD's.Nope, Tein only makes springs and coilovers, but KYB GR-2s are pretty cheap at under $300.
how much cheaper are they?? I might do that
blackTRDcelica
07-24-2005, 12:40 PM
i did some research and it came out to be that kyb g2 are the best!!! shocks to have on ur vihecle... just because its a replancement for the stock shocks and give you stock feel of ur ride.... which is good... there might be few other good performance shocks but im going with kyb g2's thanks blue bomber for the advice!
bryanbarclay15
07-25-2005, 07:33 AM
does anybody know how much it is to have someone professionally install the Eibach pro kit?? or can anybody give me instructions on lowering it myself...PM me if u can ...thanks
SinSe
08-09-2005, 02:14 PM
I'm grad you went with KYBs. I heard those are great just like Tokikos. So what springs are you going to get? Eibachs, H&Rs, and sportline are good. I raced a car here with Eibachs, seems like a good drop, but I don't know about Celicas. Well you're car is going to look of the hook when you'll lower it. Well good luck.
ftcustoms5
08-31-2005, 11:14 PM
do any1 know if skunk2 springs are n e good? and do they make shocks?
Hwanger
09-01-2005, 06:41 AM
does anybody know how much it is to have someone professionally install the Eibach pro kit?? or can anybody give me instructions on lowering it myself...PM me if u can ...thanks

I think you're going to need a spring compressor for this job and I wouldn't recommend you doing it. Bring it to a professional. But if you can get the springs put onto your shocks, the rest isn't too bad (although I've never done it on my celi before)...
slvceli
09-01-2005, 10:19 AM
You can get Eibach Pro Kit springs and KYB GR-2 struts for less, and they're 95% the same thing as TRD's..

Blue, you got any links? I keep seeing the pro kit for around $240 and the trd springs for $180 shipped. Plus the trd springs are designed for the celica. I know the gr-2s are on ebay for 260 shipped so that does save a whole lot of money for the exact same trd struts.

does anybody know how much it is to have someone professionally install the Eibach pro kit?? or can anybody give me instructions on lowering it myself...PM me if u can ...thanks
Call around. You should be able to find a place to install them for $150.
slvceli
09-02-2005, 11:20 AM
Bump. I can only find the pro kit for 218 shipped from ebay.
slvceli
09-03-2005, 12:52 PM
Bump again. I am gonna be buying some springs today but if the pro kit isnt much cheaper than the trds im just gonna go with the trds. I found countless threads saying to go with the pro kit cuz there cheaper but I cant find any place that has them for cheaper. Speak up now if you know :wave:
wrcturbo
09-03-2005, 03:27 PM
MWR has the Hotchkis springs for 130$ how come no one uses these more? they say that theyare designed specifically for the celica.
SmutasticGT
09-03-2005, 05:39 PM
tein stech

teins are great...not too low not too high
slvceli
09-03-2005, 08:51 PM
MWR has the Hotchkis springs for 130$ how come no one uses these more? they say that theyare designed specifically for the celica.
Probably because ride quality is a little more harsh over the s-techs. If you want better performance hotchkis sounds like the way to go. Just look out since it lowers the rear more, something about your headlights point too far upwards although I only saw one person complain about that.
Bac
09-12-2005, 11:56 PM
can anybody with tanabe df210 tell me what shocks and/or struts they use...
matt02celicagts
09-14-2005, 10:43 AM
are tein s techs better that H&R springs?
Plummy
09-14-2005, 05:04 PM
I brought this up in my sportbike forum cause there's some smart people over there.

I'm being told that H&R is better than Tein, but it's more spendy. And if you want to stay slightly cheap, go ahead and do the Tein's.

But that thread has gone to crap and apparently I'm spreading rumors about people when I don't even know them or who they hang out with.

Kinda funny if you want to read it:
http://www.cycleforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=189443
blackTRDcelica
10-06-2005, 09:52 AM
ok i finally made the whole suspension set up purchases.... here is what i got: KYB GR2 (reccomended by Blue Bomber!) awesome struts and shocks (price paid: $350) and B+G Performance Suspensions (price paid: $230) why did i go with B+G... ahh found a buddy of mine with them on his car... and rode in it... feels very nice... not too much of a drop either.. very safe riding (lowered: 1.7 in front, 1.4 in back) love the setup just what i was looking for!!!! thnx you guys for all the suggestions!
Blue Bomber
10-06-2005, 04:03 PM
(lowered: 1.7 in front, 1.4 in back) That will void the warranty on your front struts.
GTSDOHCVVTLi
10-06-2005, 06:39 PM
aight i will look it up.. my buddy has eibach on his maxima... ahh its ok i was wanting something lil better!

Every spring doesnt perform or handle exactly the same, it's different on every vehicle, even if its made by the same company.
GTSDOHCVVTLi
10-06-2005, 06:41 PM
and B+G Performance Suspensions (price paid: $230) why did i go with B+G... ahh found a buddy of mine with them on his car... and rode in it... feels very nice... not too much of a drop either.. very safe riding (lowered: 1.7 in front, 1.4 in back) love the setup just what i was looking for!!!! thnx you guys for all the suggestions!


FWD vehicles perform and handle better, especially the Celica, with the rear lowered more than the front.