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FS: Eurou Raiser Blocks & CF Vent for GT4 Hood - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
I just want the fiberglass ones since I'm going to paint them anyway. When's the next batch going to be ready?
Topic ID: 70284 • Post ID: 9448295

FS: Eurou Raiser Blocks & CF Vent for GT4 Hood - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Buying/Selling
Any more Euro raiser blocks available?
Topic ID: 70284 • Post ID: 9448293

build your own CAI - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Engine/Transmission/Maintenance
http://www.6gc.net/howto/build_st_cold_air_intake
Topic ID: 70279 • Post ID: 9448115

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I'm also not going to spend >800 dollars just so I can have my a** dragging on the ground trying to look cool
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445142

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 20, 2009 - 7:43 PM)
there is a difference but I would not say drastic. slight maybe. Why don't you adjust it lower and also toggle your damper at the same time. Honestly if y...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445141

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (trdproven @ Dec 20, 2009 - 6:31 AM)
looks like you didn't lower it at all.
I think you are looking at the wrong pictures
The first one is before, the second two are after. There's a drastic dif...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445139

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I've never seen an ST205 in person before
I wouldn't know.
But yeah it was unusually high when it was stock.
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445134

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Just stumbled across an old photo to give a definitive look at before and after installing the megan springs.
monster-truckin'
day after install
today
I need thicker rubber.
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Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445132

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Nov 3, 2009 - 1:45 PM)
Well, I think I'll go with Teins then, from your description. The roads here aren't all perfect and I don't want my car to ride like crap. I drive to my mom'...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445129

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (sunwukongg @ Oct 31, 2009 - 1:12 PM)
how's the ride of the car now? still harsh? too stiff? speed bumps, dips, etc? i just wanna get an idea of whether or not i should go this path. it seems li...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445127

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 27, 2009 - 9:20 PM)
I can't get over that stance though...wow. Especially the front. 20 MM spacers right?
Right now I only have 20 mm spacers in the rear. I bought just rears ...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445122

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Yeah I know exactly what you mean. I was worried about the same thing.
Here's a better reference for the drop.
before:
after:
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445120

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Oct 27, 2009 - 9:41 PM)
To tproven, which other springs are in Megan's range? They're definitely the cheapest I've seen.
And Leonard, are the springs real harsh, and are you notici...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445118

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Thanks for the advice
When I am done with school I have pretty big plans for my car, and will probably end up putting as much money into it as you have.
I disagree with you about the 6gc being nicer t...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445116

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (trdproven @ Oct 27, 2009 - 9:56 AM)
ok, those specs are deceiving, they look no where near the 1.6 drop from your pic. but yea saving is not the goal unless saving doesnt have any sacrifices o...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445114

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
QUOTE (trdproven @ Oct 26, 2009 - 2:35 AM)
yea thats really a big gap. I would get lower springs or coilovers and drop it lower. your profile is too skinny, been there done that, you should have gon...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445111

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
As of this morning the car seems to have settled a bit lower. The fender/wheel gap is slightly smaller than shown in the pictures.
Next on the list is bigger tires. I hate the look of mine after see...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445104

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
No I'm running 215/40 right now, wanting to upgrade to 225/45 for a thicker sidewall and more grip.
The offset on the rims is +45 so they looked terrible without spacers. Almost as tucked in as steeli...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445099

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
As far as installation goes, everything went smoothly except for when I had to remove the retaining nut for the front struts that holds the shock inside the strut assembly. It basically came down to ...
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445096

Installed new suspension **Pics added** - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Nov 15, '08From Merced, CACurrentlyOfflineReputation:3(100%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
The flush-ness can be attributed to 20 mm wheel spacers
otherwise they would be tucked as hell.
Topic ID: 70140 • Post ID: 9445094
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