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KYB GR2 Install - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Well I got them installed and I must say, the Eibach/KYB combo is bad ass. Makes me really want to get sway bars and strut bars now. Threw the car around a bit and was getting excellent balance (tir...
Topic ID: 9946 • Post ID: 9995349

KYB GR2 Install - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Cool! I can' wait for 'em to come in...
Topic ID: 9946 • Post ID: 9995345

KYB GR2 Install - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
About to order some GR2s. I know with Koni's you have to cut the front struts for the insert. Is it the same with the KYBs?
The rears come with the housing (I think), but the fronts are just inserts...
Topic ID: 9946 • Post ID: 9995342

Sportline vs. Prokit - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Defninitely need alignment unless you want your tires to look hella funny in 3,000 miles. The alignment shop will probably tell you if they can successfully align you. If not, you need the kit.
Topic ID: 9696 • Post ID: 9977413

Sportline vs. Prokit - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
I have Pro-Kit. The drop is, like they say, about an inch. Eibach says any more than that will lose the vertical clearance you need for spring compression and extension. That is, the Sportlines are...
Topic ID: 9696 • Post ID: 9977409

Alpine Decks - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Vinny, thanks for the ideas...
Never seen an Eclipse one. Hafta look into it.
Any recommendations on cooling HUs? I could put computer CPU fans in the space below the deck for example... or buy a wa...
Topic ID: 9649 • Post ID: 9973941

Alpine Decks - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
So any experiences on buying first gen vs second gen decks? Will Alpine have learned anything from their first go-around at MP3 players that might convince me to get a new unit?
Topic ID: 9649 • Post ID: 9973937

Alpine Decks - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Thanks Hym3n, everyone else for the info.
I have to admit, I never liked the Alpine layout - but I can get used to it. Their high-end model has customizable lighting, is that actually cool or just a ...
Topic ID: 9649 • Post ID: 9973931

Alpine Decks - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Anyone have an Alpine mp3 cd deck?
I'm looking into them, looking for the best value. Don't mind buying the 300 dollar one or 550 dollar one.
They just released a new set of head units... I think the...
Topic ID: 9649 • Post ID: 9973921

eibach springs with kyb gr2's - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Is there any middle ground between GR2s and Konis?
Topic ID: 9542 • Post ID: 9965359

eibach springs with kyb gr2's - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
But is normal street driving okay for me? I believe under my name it says "enthusiast."
I'd like to go upscale until it starts not being worth the money.
Sure I drive my car every day, but rolling up...
Topic ID: 9542 • Post ID: 9965357

eibach springs with kyb gr2's - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
So anyone try the KYB AGX's? I don't auto-x, so I won't use the adjustment, but I'd like to buy a better-than-OEM strut. Are they?
Anyone have any recommendations on where to get them? I'm looking ...
Topic ID: 9542 • Post ID: 9965355

Dash trim - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Sush, was that a stick-on kit or did it actually plug/screw into the brackets/holes??? Looks nice.
Topic ID: 9398 • Post ID: 9957719

Dash trim - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
My trim was KIA when my stereo got jacked... anyone know of a places that makes trim panels that aren't stick-on?
Getting it for 140 from Toyota just doesn't seem right :-\
Junkyard will be my next be...
Topic ID: 9398 • Post ID: 9957716

door panels - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
Awesome, can I interface this with keyless entry? Do I need special actuators or just a receiver that will signal the actuators?
Ah, I knew Loctite was good for more than just sponsoring the Skyline ...
Topic ID: 7992 • Post ID: 9578570

door panels - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Interior/Audio/Electrical/Wiring
I wanna install power locks... I don't care about putting a switch on the door handle... the fob would be alright.
Any idea where I get actuators and what I do when I get them?
(bastard who broke into...
Topic ID: 7992 • Post ID: 9578568

CF hood quality - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
QUOTE(j0e_p3t @ May 13, 2007 - 9:40 PM) [snapback]557299[/snapback]
i'd only get a hood from vis. never heard anyone complain about the quality. and not quite sure, but i think vis is the only company...
Topic ID: 48161 • Post ID: 7891109

CF hood quality - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Exterior Styling
I've seen some nice looking carbon fiber and some nasty, faded, flimsy fiber.
It looks like the options are:
Seibon
ViS
Erebuni
Nopi (someone else relabelled?)
Can anyone testify to the:
1. Weave qual...
Topic ID: 48161 • Post ID: 7891105

question about struts? - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
KYBs are stock. Your mounts even say KYB on them. But since your car is 13 years old, a replacement is a big upgrade.
If you're asking about struts in conjunction with springs, racey suspension give...
Topic ID: 48022 • Post ID: 7888746

new tires came in! - 6G Celicas Forums

EnthusiastJoined Feb 16, '04From San DiegoCurrentlyOfflineReputation:0(0%)
6th Generation Celica › Suspension/Handling/Braking
Me too!
Topic ID: 47846 • Post ID: 7886375
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