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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:13 pm | |
| hey im looking for a set of adjustable coilvers, i know theyre hard to come by but would anybody be able to point me in the right direction thanks! | |
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kennydang91 Supreme Member!


Posts : 1022 Reputation : 46 Join date : 2012-02-29 Age : 29
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:43 pm | |
| First rule when it comes to getting coilovers is: DON'T BUY CHEAP NO BRAND EBAY COILOVERS!  lol with that being said, you want to get coilovers with spring rates that will suit you. From what I've seen, anything from 3-6k front and 2.5-4k rear is suitable for daily driving for our corollas. Beyond that, I'm not sure. I know Ishaq and Scott can chime in and give you some input on their experience with their BC coilovers. I have KW Variant 1 coilovers from a 98-02 Corolla. 5k front and progressive springs rear. Perfect for me. _________________  flickr CarDomain facebook | |
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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 4:46 pm | |
| i know how i want them to be set up, i just want to know where id be best to look for the super strut ones as they seem hard to come by, thanks anyway for the reply
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kennydang91 Supreme Member!


Posts : 1022 Reputation : 46 Join date : 2012-02-29 Age : 29
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:45 pm | |
| Ohhh sorry, I misinterpreted your question. _________________  flickr CarDomain facebook | |
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Kiwi-Corolla Site Vendor


Posts : 1218 Reputation : 18 Join date : 2011-04-27 Location : New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 5:53 pm | |
| Not much out there for SuperStrut in the way of coilovers, except Tein and TRD (which are now discontinued). A guy here in NZ is going to be selling a mint set of Tein SS coilovers soon, but he wants about $2000 NZD for them. _________________ ^^Click above to view my Driiive page ^^Want JDM parts? Hit me up! | |
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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:00 pm | |
| Oh wow that's far out of my budget, what about the bc gold ones that are on trademe? Would they be a good idea? | |
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Kiwi-Corolla Site Vendor


Posts : 1218 Reputation : 18 Join date : 2011-04-27 Location : New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 6:04 pm | |
| - willybolt wrote:
- Oh wow that's far out of my budget, what about the bc gold ones that are on trademe? Would they be a good idea?
They're only for McPherson strut unfortunately. You literally only have a couple of options for SuperStrut coilovers as SuperStrut suspension is so uncommon and were only available from Japan that there literally isn't a market for them as far as the mainstream coilover manufacturers are concerned. A lot of people do a conversion from SuperStrut suspension to McPherson strut suspension as it gives them more choice for suspension components and parts are MUCH cheaper to replace when they wear out (if you've ever had to replace a SuperStrut shock or arm you'll know what I mean). _________________ ^^Click above to view my Driiive page ^^Want JDM parts? Hit me up! | |
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miib14 Site Administrator


Posts : 7382 Reputation : 175 Join date : 2011-04-27 Age : 30 Location : Manchester
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Tue Mar 26, 2013 7:16 pm | |
| i know a guy who had some made for it SS levin .. il try to find out more information for you _________________ ★ 1993 Toyota Corolla Saloon ★トヨタ 花 AE-202 Owner It's all about N/A Power..... 198 bhp and 148 lbft4efte Build : http://www.ae101ownersclub.com/t3-1993-toyota-corolla-saloon
3SGE Build Part 1 : http://www.ae101ownersclub.com/t291-the-ae-202-project 3SGE Build Part 2 : http://www.ae101ownersclub.com/t1388-the-ae-202-project-continued | |
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gold94corolla Site Administrator


Posts : 5220 Reputation : 181 Join date : 2011-04-29 Age : 34
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 3:48 am | |
| I've never heard of "super strut"... what is it? | |
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Hiro Super Member


Posts : 532 Reputation : 16 Join date : 2012-04-27 Age : 37 Location : Newcastle, Australia
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:45 am | |
| It's a different sort of suspension that some of the JDM sports models (FXGT, Levin/Trueno, Celica) got as an option, it's still strut-based but the lower geometry is completely different. Supposedly makes it handle better but by now most of them are probably so flogged out that you wouldn't notice the difference, but since it is a lot more expensive to repair/replace it often gets ditched for the lower-spec Macpherson strut setup  _________________ AE102 - Charlene the Old Faithful 71.7kw atw, amassing awesome JDM optionsJZZ30 - Lexi the Spacecruiser 1JZGTE>>3SGE. Now an organ donorST162 - Charlie the non-ghey Celica. 3SGE>>4AGE - GOOOOONE AE82 - Rosie the Bitsa from Hell!, 70.8kw atw. Has been converted into garage space and money at last KE55 - Billie the Beast. Sadly missed | |
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Kiwi-Corolla Site Vendor


Posts : 1218 Reputation : 18 Join date : 2011-04-27 Location : New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 7:57 am | |
| ^ What he said  . Also worth noting that SuperStrut is only for the front suspension. The rear end still uses the traditional McPherson strut suspension. All of the AE101 Levin/Trueno GT-Z (supercharged) models had Superstrut from factory, whereas only certain AE101 FX-GT's and Levin/Trueno GT Apex models had it. The 4-spoke Momo/Toyota steering wheel came factory with models that had SuperStrut suspension. They also came with the huge 275mm front disc brakes and twinpot calipers too. Here's a photo of some Tein SuperStrut coilovers:  _________________ ^^Click above to view my Driiive page ^^Want JDM parts? Hit me up! | |
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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:06 am | |
| Wow ok are the tein coilovers in that good condition that are being sold? If so ill Definately spend the extra. | |
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Kiwi-Corolla Site Vendor


Posts : 1218 Reputation : 18 Join date : 2011-04-27 Location : New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:30 am | |
| - willybolt wrote:
- Wow ok are the tein coilovers in that good condition that are being sold? If so ill Definately spend the extra.
Yep, those are them. That photo was taken when they were brand new though, but they're only a year old and have only done 5,000km so will be in almost the same condition as the photos. _________________ ^^Click above to view my Driiive page ^^Want JDM parts? Hit me up! | |
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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:39 am | |
| Who's shocks are they? If they are yours would you consider part trade with some new front and rear shocks with dobi super lows? Front genuine Toyota and rear kyb excel g gas shocks?
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Kiwi-Corolla Site Vendor


Posts : 1218 Reputation : 18 Join date : 2011-04-27 Location : New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:42 am | |
| - willybolt wrote:
- Who's shocks are they? If they are yours would you consider part trade with some new front and rear shocks with dobi super lows? Front genuine Toyota and rear kyb excel g gas shocks?
Nah they're not mine mate. They belong to a guy I know who recently bought a BZ Touring wagon and no longer owns the car the coilovers were for. I've asked what his lowest price would be so I'll put you in touch with him. _________________ ^^Click above to view my Driiive page ^^Want JDM parts? Hit me up! | |
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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Mar 27, 2013 9:43 am | |
| Thanks man much appreciated | |
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gold94corolla Site Administrator


Posts : 5220 Reputation : 181 Join date : 2011-04-29 Age : 34
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:44 am | |
| Thanks for the info. Those coilovers look mint, get them!! | |
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willybolt New Member


Posts : 10 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-03-24 Location : kapiti New Zealand
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Thu Mar 28, 2013 9:46 am | |
| i am definately interested, but i would have to do part payments because im 19 and terrible with money  | |
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waternolo New Member

Posts : 12 Reputation : 0 Join date : 2013-04-15
 | Subject: Re: super strut adjustable coilovers Wed Apr 24, 2013 11:44 am | |
| Super-strut coilovers can now be bought directly here in Ireland. They are made by BC-Racing and a few of my friends are using them with great reviews. They work out at €850. They do however require the original shock arm to be cut off the old SS shock and welded on: http://www.fensport.co.uk/Parts/Model_92/Category_2/3310    | |
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