What are the best Coilovers?

[LiqSilv01]

What brands would you guys recommend on coilovers that you've had experience with. And where did you get them or where's the cheapest spot to find them. Thanks in advance.

[CloNeGTS]

search around. I think this same topic is open right now........

[warpig]

If you do a search there are plenty of coilover topics. But I'll try and shoot you some helpful info. OK --- before I get started I have no personal experience with coilovers, but from about a months worth of research I can tell you what I have read and absorbed. First off --- coilovers are available in a couple different styles. You have your slip on deals --- Ground control, skunk2, and various other companies. These are the cheapest way to go --- BUT probably the more Expensive in the long run. The ride is rough and the stock shocks get banged up. After a while you will have to purchase a new set of shocks (probably adjustable dampening, and most likely new collars to fit your new shocks. Companies like Ground Control and SKunk 2 --- prices around 400 and 320 respectively. Shocks vary.
I personally feel that a FULL coilover setup is the best way to go. There are plenty of companies that make a full coilover setup --- TEIN, Hotchkis, Tanabe. This setup comes with adjustable shocks and coilovers all as 1 piece. They are setup lower(shocks are shortened) and you'll probably never have to replace shocks. Prices vary from 1100 to 2500 (roundabout). A steep price but quality products. It's your choice. I have posted on this subject a lot in the past 2-3 weeks more detailed --- search around

[chameleon]

Hotchkis has to make the best suspention out there for the Celica. The reccomended ride height for a Hotchkiss coilover Celica is 2" lower than stock, which is a popular height from an appearance point of veiw. Plus, and more importantly, Hotchkiss tested their Celica and got extreamly impressive results. They pulled a 1.04 G skid pad and ran a 76.??? mph slolam speed. It will be really hard for any aftermarket company to beat those results.

[Baldhead_J]

Anyone have any experience with GC's destroying stock shocks? I am about to pick up a set of them and suddenly I am getting nervous about it.

[coOOlcelica]

In about few months GCC will destroy your oem and shocks and you will be able to feel almost every little bump on the road.

[JaySong]

I thought teins were the best

[Oo DaRk StAr oO]

Apexi!!! Direct from Japan not sold in America. Price 1600 bucks comes with Camber adjustments. And they are hella light!!!

[CelicaNamja79]

Tein HAs or TRD sportivo kit is the way to go... i heard GC messes up your stock shocks pretty quick...

I got TRD springs and i only had them for like 8months...my car feels most of bumps on the road already...so go figure....