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    Default 86' Corolla GTS (best suspension?)

    One of my good friends recently picked up a 86' Corolla GTS in very good condition.

    He wants to upgrade the suspension asap and get a solid set up.

    Fully adjustable, moderately stiffer spring rate.
    Use would be for: Spirited Driving/Daily Driving

    Total: $1000 or less.

    Now I know nothing about older toyota's but I want to find the best suspension set up to recommend to him.

    With my car I have KYB AGX with Ground Control coilover spring. It is pretty solid on a Honda.
    But, I am not sure if it would be the same for a Ae86 (or even if they manufacture suspension it)


    So what do you think is best for the money IA?

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    hm. i know a dude with a freshy fresh D2 suspension set. its 32 way adjustable if im not mistaken. he wanted $500 for it i think. you want i should call him?

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    32 way adjustable seems like overkill for spirited driving.

    Springs:
    http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/e...7-p-34871.html

    Front Shocks(sold individually):
    http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/k...7-p-29269.html

    Rear Shocks(sold individually):
    http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/k...7-p-29114.html

    Sub-Total(before shipping): $763.95

    IMO: coilovers are a waste of money unless you track your car on a regular basis and need the adjustablity(sp) for changing track conditions.
    Last edited by Sushi; 09-23-2008 at 09:15 PM.

    2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750

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    or. you can have overkill, for less money. from a guy that knows his stuff and is local, and has $1000 suspension for half the price, brand new

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sushi
    IMO: coilovers are a waste of money unless you track your car on a regular basis and need the adjustablity(sp) for changing track conditions.
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    2005 Suzuki GSX-R 750

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sushi
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    yea nice try buddy. you edited that AFTER my post. epic fail.

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    I'm prolly the guy with the D2 set. I have all kinds of parts for a ae86 project that I have no time to go get, so if your guy needs anything besides the suspension, let me know.

    BTW, with any suspension setup in an ae86, its a really good idea to go ahead and get an adjustable panhard as well.

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    idk if you are the guy i was talkin about trey. the guy i talked to was dropping an F20C into his. he got it all down in and fittin nice but could figgure out the wiring or something so he lost interest and is now parting the car out

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