Coil overs??? for lowering car??

[Grey-Rolla]

Sup toyota boyz.....i got a lil question. Here it comes " is it true that coil overs allow you to lower your car manually without actually changing springs and is it true that they dont wear out your shocks as to getting after market springs??? let me know.....and how much do they cost??? anyone got any wise thoughts...

[CAP]

Coilovers as the name suggests are a damper (shock) and spring integrated into one unit, So by changing to coilovers you're effectively changing both springs and shocks at the same time.

The damper in the coilover will still wear out over time, but can be re-built later on rather than changing completely.

Coilovers are adjustable, so you can adjust the height ( And stiffness ) at any time. That's why they're prefered by people who do alot of track work because they can have their cars high/soft enough for everyday use and low/stiff for the track.

If you have a look at the D2 Coilover thread Kcorro posted a few pics which show what they look like and you can see how they get adjusted.

Edited June 29, 2005 by IZZ-FE

[Grey-Rolla]

Thanks 1zz FE how much do they normally cost????

[Northy]

i just got a price on some cusco's and they were alomst $3,000 new...

[Grey-Rolla]

wow costly i thought they were aroung 1000 farout....

[Red_CT9A]

apparently cusco are just a japanese brand and are not japanese made :( :( heard they were made in taiwan or china

tein sussy n such however r legit n all :D

[Pippy]

yay~

made in taiwan!! :D

[shaohaok]

apparently cusco are just a japanese brand and are not japanese made    :(  :(  heard they were made in taiwan or china 

tein sussy n such however r legit n all  :D

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are u sure?

[Red_CT9A]

thats according to phillip ....

[SILVABULLIT]

Japan, Taiwan, China same ****** different day isn't? Or is that different sweat shop of a factory!!!!

[CHA54]

my cusco's had KYB Japan stamped on the body.

[DANZZT231]

Lower end Tein is made in Taiwan, shipped back to Japan for QC, then stamped in Made in Japan.

It doesn't matter, as long as it has its quality control. Just because it is made in Taiwan it doesn't meant is bad you know.

[evo]

true..

aren't most computer parts from taiwan too?

I heard that japanese coilovers even on the softest settings are still a harsh ride for aussie roads.. how true is this?

[CHA54]

my old adjustable cusco's were pretty nice on the soft setting, my fixed rate JIC's were rock hard, Marks cusco's are pretty stiff but not too bad. My custom fulcrum coilovers weren't too bad either.

[DANZZT231]

I was told the zero 2, on its softest settings is as good as standard, so is the DMS coilover. D2 is pretty nice also. Just look for street use, it should be fine I think.

[shaohaok]

I was told the zero 2, on its softest settings is as good as standard, so is the DMS coilover. D2 is pretty nice also. Just look for street use, it should be fine I think.

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yup, i drove MAP81's car and it's not very different to king springs and yellow konis set to 75%. very streetable and very very nice. i reckon if mark got some 16s or 15s with very sticky tyres, it would be quite a track weapon.

[lite]

Is it true the D2 Coilovers are Korean made? And how much do re-builds usually costs, and how long do the coilovers last until you need a re-build?

[Red_CT9A]

afaik D2s are made in taiwan :D

[kcorro]

my cusco's had KYB Japan stamped on the body.

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trd is kyb too

;)

[kcorro]

Is it true the D2 Coilovers are Korean made? And how much do re-builds usually costs, and how long do the coilovers last until you need a re-build?

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as far as i know there is no authorised d2 service centre set up yet so the cost for rebuild would vary from whichever suspension specialist you send the coilovers to for a rebuild.

being an import item the cost of a replacement shocker is like double to what you could get locally. look at $150-$200 per corner without labour.

[lite]

Is it true the D2 Coilovers are Korean made? And how much do re-builds usually costs, and how long do the coilovers last until you need a re-build?

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as far as i know there is no authorised d2 service centre set up yet so the cost for rebuild would vary from whichever suspension specialist you send the coilovers to for a rebuild.

being an import item the cost of a replacement shocker is like double to what you could get locally. look at $150-$200 per corner without labour.

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Where are you? There's a few authorised national distributors that I'm sure would do the re-build.

http://www.d2racingsports.com.au/contactus.html

[DANZZT231]

I don't think Motorware in Melbourne do the re-build.

[DANZZT231]

for your cusco need, contact stockvvti he'll tell you where you can get one for good price. My friend's cusco zero 2 lasted 100000km on average before rebuild, now that's what I called investment. I don' see any reason why Cusco Zero 1 can't do the same.

Nevertheless, many D2 owners are happy with their suspension.

I'm saving up for coilover myself, hopefully during September - October, I will be able to grab myself a set. I've been doing intense research over coilovers, it's time to actually buy one.

For street duty, D2 and Hotbits is good enough to my knowledge, but for serious track work, you want something extra strong such as Cusco or DMS. You can't go wrong with Cusco or DMS, both have a set for ZZE corollas.

[lite]

Same, how about TEIN?

I'm also leaning towards the D2 price wise as well and they have it for my import.

[DANZZT231]

Tein is not bad, but consider this, they dont have monotube coilover for the corolla. Tein SS, Wagon and Super wagon are all twin tube design. Do a research to understand the benefit of monotube.