Well I'm new to S12 and I need to change my springs. I was going to Order the CM springs, KYB GR-2 shocks and Bump steer spacers. Is this logical, does this make sense? Right now the car is lowered and the original springs are clamped so its unsafe to drive. I'm getting CM springs for 90, the shocks will be 175 and the bump steer spacers are 120. Im going to order them all. Is this worth it and would the car handle properly would the bump steer be good? I NEED ADVICE ASAP PLEASE I WANT TO START ORDERING SOON the faster I get the the faster I shall be driving THANKS!

heres the shocks ---> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-4-GR-2-...sQ5fAccessories or does anyone recommended better shocks?

Just Save up for coilovers!

Do you have coilover? what kind are they and how much? All this should cost no more than 4 bills Coilvers are liek 1000 arnt they :|?

you can make a set of coil-over for about 400 bills or less

Can you send me a link or instructions PLEASE!

theres a video on youtube for a ae86 corolla, and some write ups on here and im doing one now, for the second time. ill do the write up in a couple of days

Okay can you send me when your done? Is it had to do?

u need a welder and a grinder

you won't necessarily need the bump-steer spacers either

for the price of 1000, coilovers are worth the money.

but isn't the bump steer when you change the springs and shocks really bad? Wont the spacers reduce the bump steer?

I really want coil-overs, but I really don't have much money to spend. But will these shocks and springs handle goo? Are they the right ones, and a good buy?

The KYB gr-2's are just a stock OEM replacement designed for stock spring rates and heights. The CM springs are not only about twice as stiff but an inch or two shorter. This is going to wear the gr-2's out very quickly and is less then ideal for a properly working suspension. You really should go with Tokico Illumina or Koni Yellow shocks with those springs for the suspension to properly do its job. A lot of people use the gr-2's with heavier and shorter springs....its not like you can't do it. The shocks just won't last long under hard use like autocross, drifting, etc.

Can you tell me where to get the Tokico Illumina or Koni Yellow shocks? Im not going to be doing any autocross or drifting just daily driving, nothing special. Maybe a few weekends me and my buddies well go to the track, no biggy.

Go straight for coils.

If it's serious performance your after, you'll regret buying the drop springs. Coils are super easy on our cars. yours especially being IRS.

Buy some used ones, or go for some cheap k-sports. My 84 is on em, and they're amazing for handling. But very.... very.... stiff.

I cant find any used ones Can someone send me a link for some good coil-overs please

Tein

for starters, but only if your in cali... Need to put your location up!

THANKS MAN! but it says S13 :S? WILL IT WORK???

Not bolt on factory stuff. But doing the S13 conversion is easy peasy. search it

IS it that easy? Because I was going to buy them from another member and hes saying how I have to buy certain brake pads and rotors, which will run me up even more $$$!!!!


Any easy bolt on coilovers???
I want to go as cheap as I can just so I can drive the car for now

Yes, it is easy
Front
S13 knuckles/hubs/big thingy (rotors, brake calipers, etc)
S13 Tie rods (Inner and outer, need slight modification)
S13 Ball joints
Bolt on, get aligned

For the rear.
Make spring perch
Slap in, drive away

Easy bolt on coils will run much more than conversion costs. I think all we have are megans as of right now, and they're at like... 900ish?

Okay thanks. But I wont have to change the brakes and stuff? Because the other memebr was tellign em I had to change all that too!

well.. yes... with the s13 coilovers, you use s13 parts... all s13 parts...

It's all S13 from the lower control arm up. therefore yes. different brakes and stuff. as everything is different

Thats the thing, I just changed the brakes and the rotors! so its going to end up costing me more So I just buy the shocks and springs listed or the meagans coilovers?

Whichever pleases you for what you want to do with it

I'm just going to be a regular daily driver. Whats the best shocks I can get though?

I would love some used Meagans!!!

First off, you need to update your profile to include your location.

Second off, you need to read more... the answers to all your questions are in pinned posts at the top of the Suspension & Handling section.

I'm closing this thread. Please use the search function, and read all the pinned (stickied) threads before asking questions. Thanks.