te71 lowering

[blonka]

hey, quick question.
im just looking to buy some lowering springs for my te71.
Are all ke70 ae70 te70 models the same?
thanks

[Dell'Orto]

Nope, different spring perch/top hat diameters

[blonka]

so the only model springs I can go for is te71??

[Dell'Orto]

No, you just need to measure your current ones first, then go from there.
Actually, something makes me think that TE71 ones might be slightly larger diameter...can't recall offhand though.

[Mr Revhead]

my fuzzy memory is telling me AE86 and TE71 are the same. Maybe a change at some point though?

[blonka]

my quick question is turning out to be not so quick.haha

yea is it right that te71s have the same rear and as a ae86? except non lsd

[Dell'Orto]

LSD was optional, rear end is the same as pre-facelift 86, though different calipers.

[wde_bdy]

Remember TE71 only means it's a 1600cc, there are a number of specs within that and changes over the model life. Diff is only similar to AE86 if its a T series with many being only S series, although if it's disc brake it will be T series.

Callum

[blonka]

so, if i have drum brakes on the back its a s series? or still could be a t series?

[Dell'Orto]

If its from a TE71, with 2T-B, then no its an S code.

[lowseven]

ok for the rear drum or disc = ae85/ae70/ae86 ke70 rear springs



wont mater if its nz new or a gt shape also etc, just maters wat year it is?


for the front if its early type te71 they have a different front spring and strut and top hat stud spacing, later type is same as ae85/86.

ke70/ae70 fronts are in another world again & not worth thinking about.


btw most lowing springrates are 2 soft