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suggested after-market front suspension for a ke30

Postby scope » Tue May 31, 2005 12:19 am

so yep.. what do you suggest?
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Postby Jebus » Tue May 31, 2005 11:09 am

What are you trying to acheive?

Street, race??
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Postby scope » Tue May 31, 2005 11:11 am

just street. want to know the various options out there
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Postby pervert » Tue May 31, 2005 11:16 am

King Springs, with shortened shocks, Kings probably don't go low enough for a KE30, so get them compressed a bit too.
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Postby scope » Tue May 31, 2005 11:21 am

will you get cert if you shorten your standard shocks? or do they not like that
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Postby pervert » Tue May 31, 2005 11:35 am

If done well, then certing shortened shocks shouldn't be a problem at all.

You should also be able to buy aftermarket shorter shocks for a KE30 no problem, but it depends how low you want to go.
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Postby scope » Tue May 31, 2005 11:40 am

pretty low. got any favourite brands for aftermarket shocks?
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Postby pervert » Tue May 31, 2005 11:43 am

Depends what brand supplies them, I am using Monroe's in the back on my KE, and they are $&#$% short, they keep my springs captive even when they are compressed 65mm with a coil cut off...

If you want to go real low in the front, personally I would get some King Springs, super-low if they make them, have them compressed a bit more, and then get some shocks machined to suit.
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Postby THA SHZ » Tue May 31, 2005 1:49 pm

koni , koni , koni starts with k :lol:

once u go koni u never go back , these shocks are absolutely amazing , and with ur ke30 u should be able to use celica gt 4 struts and put the koni inserts in them and u can also make an adjustable platform while u are doin this if u like .

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Postby TygerTung » Tue May 31, 2005 9:30 pm

Nah don't get king springs, they are too soft.

I got some cobra's made up, 135 pounds, they are still a little bit soft, but are great for the street, much better than standard, very fast around the hills.

They were $260.

I'd probably get somthing a little stiffer next time, at least 150 pounds, maybe 175?
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Postby Surge » Tue May 31, 2005 10:06 pm

King springs as Tyger said are too soft, want a bouncy ride - get them...

And THA SHZ is right, Konis are f'ing nice. Def get some if you can find ones that fit.
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Postby Dell'Orto » Tue May 31, 2005 10:08 pm

Yup, I 2nd Konis. KYB are alright if you're on a bit of a budget, and definately recommend Cobra, for the sheer fact that they'll make custom rates for your application for like $40 extra.
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