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Lowering springs

Discussion in 'Aftermarket Modifications' started by celica_gt-i, Jun 7, 2011.

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  1. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Hey everyone,anyone know if ST162 front OEM springs or lowering springs fits my at160?At first look they're the same,but in toyodiy they have diferent part numbers,but I dont know if its only because of spring rates or something :cuss

    I need help :thumbsup:
     
    celica_gt-i, Jun 7, 2011
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  2. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    get ones for a 3sfe powered celica. and get ones that go stupid low. should work alright.
     
    Mafix, Jun 7, 2011
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  3. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    I bought B&G's, but they're not installed yet :banghead Rickstar has them also and loves them :mrgreen Mafix has Intrax which he seems to love also? :hehe I don't think you can get the Eibach pro's anymore, the Eibach sportline replaced the pros. I don't know anyone who has the Eibach sportlines so I can't comment on them :roll
     
    89celicagt, Jun 7, 2011
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  4. cliffmeister3

    cliffmeister3 Well-Known Member Donated!

    I have the B&Gs also and I LOVE 'em
     
    cliffmeister3, Jun 7, 2011
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  5. jwagner162

    jwagner162 Well-Known Member Donated!

    -i got some kinda eibachs. ill have to check the p/n's. there great, but the konis make all the difference. :D
     
    jwagner162, Jun 7, 2011
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  6. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Thanks for all the answers :D

    But the thing is,I only find springs for ST162's and ST165's here in europe,I dont want to buy in the US because of customs house :S

    The shocks are the same in the st162 and at160,im pretty sure the springs are the same too,the only thinks that makes me think is the part number thats different :hehe
     
    celica_gt-i, Jun 7, 2011
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  7. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    Thats because the AT160 is lighter at the front than the ST162

    I'd just use ST162/5 stuff and modify if needed
     
    Stig, Jun 7, 2011
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  8. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Ok stig,so the difference is only in spring rates right?They're plug & play in my shocks!
     
    celica_gt-i, Jun 8, 2011
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  9. Stig

    Stig ST162 Guru Donated!

    As far as I can tell everything else is the same

    I had a new set of ST165 shocks here, different no's to the ST162 but externally identical
    so it can only mean different spring/damper rates as the 165 is 200kg+ heavier than a 162
    In hindsight those would probably have been a nice upgrade for the 162

    Check out Jon's shock thread for p/n's and a good write-up, don't skimp on anything ie rubbers
    or that will become the weak link in the suspension.
     
    Stig, Jun 8, 2011
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  10. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Ok thanks stig :thumbsup:
     
    celica_gt-i, Jun 8, 2011
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  11. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    don't use alltrac stuff. it is very different. rear shocks are different, very different rates on all the parts.
     
    Mafix, Jun 8, 2011
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  12. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Ok mafix,the springs i'm looking for are from a st162 so I guess I have nothing to worry about :D

    Thanks guys!
     
    celica_gt-i, Jun 8, 2011
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  13. 89celicagt

    89celicagt Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Donated!

    B&G's are actually European - The netherlands I believe. It's the USA who has to import them. When I bought mine I was told I had the last set in the country - if I didn't buy right at that time I would've had to wait months for another shipment batch to be imported :cheers
     
    89celicagt, Jun 8, 2011
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  14. daubor

    daubor Guest

    We had the same problem here in Germany...no springs for AT160.
    So we decided to use springs and shocks from a Corolla AE111. The weight of both cars is nearly the same and for the Corolla a large amount of aftermarket/lowering springs is available.

    Just use strut mounts from the AT160.
    We used K&W 60/40 and got a damn good result! The driving behaviour is very accurate and stable. Even on bad roads...

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    daubor, Jun 9, 2011
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  15. Mafix

    Mafix Owner Staff Member Administrator Donated!

    interesting note, and welcome to the site
     
    Mafix, Jun 9, 2011
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  16. eNtraxGT88

    eNtraxGT88 Well-Known Member Donated!

    3s-fe weighs different than a 3s-ge?
     
    eNtraxGT88, Jun 10, 2011
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  17. 187flatliner

    187flatliner Seat Breaker Donated!

    more pics of your ride.
     
    187flatliner, Jun 10, 2011
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  18. Jamezzy

    Jamezzy Well-Known Member Donated!

    Welcome to the site daubor. Make a new thread in the Members Celica's section. We'd love to see pics of your ride and its history :cheers
     
    Jamezzy, Jun 10, 2011
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  19. daubor

    daubor Guest

    Thx,
    i sold this AT160 last week, but i'm still in contact with the new owner who is starting a restauration!
    You can follow here: http://board.toyota-forum.de/showthread.php?t=142361 (i hope links to other resource sites are allowed)

    My own car is a ST162, pictures will come soon in member area!

    Back to topic!
    @celica_gt-i: Have you already bought these st162 springs and from who they are?
     
    daubor, Jun 10, 2011
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  20. celica_gt-i

    celica_gt-i Well-Known Member

    Sh*t if I've been here before maybe i've had bought some ae111 corolla springs :banghead :banghead

    I already have the springs at home,the brand is boge and they lower the car 35mm!It cant be more,because I have 4-1 exhaust headers and they really near the ground,so the -60mm it's impossible in my car!

    Thanks for the help :D

    I'll change the springs today,I hope they fit,i'll post pics later :p
     
    celica_gt-i, Jun 16, 2011
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