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Old 02-24-06, 02:38 AM
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since supra na/tt suspensions fit on our cars, wouldnt u think ground control coilovers will fit also? i been searchin around but i cant find anyone or anyone saying anything bout fitting it on. i mean, the stock suspension fits on, i believe the coilovers should too right? im on a budget roll so i pretty much ground control is my best budget suspension.
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ground control with KYB AGX??? or GC on stock shocks???
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Originally Posted by kietlander
ground control with KYB AGX??? or GC on stock shocks???
Here is a bit of info I found..

1994-1998 Toyota, Supra (All Trims)

Notes: shocks: 4, 5, 10 only
Notes: F



4. Koni
5. Bilstein
10. GAB HP


NOTE F: includes new upper mounts and must be used with machined aftermarket struts specified

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Hey Troung, if the Supra suspension does fit the SC with no problem you might want to consider getting these bad boys..



They are the Tein Basic coilovers. They come with the adjustable shock. For about $100 more than the GroundControls you can pick those up. Its a better value buy in my opinion.

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...ers/part/Basic
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so do you know how many inches the basics will drop an SC..... ?
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i believe the lowest it'll drop a car (tein basic coilover set) is 2.2 front 1.5 rear (according to their website if i'm reading it right.

http://www.tein.com/badamp.html
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Be sure that the ground control psuedo coilover spring setup you get is under tension when the strut is fully extended. Otherwise it will unseat or scratch up the pistons in the strut causes catastrphic failure to your entire suspension costing you WAY more than what you saved.
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Get the teins if you are on a budget, it is cheaper than ground control coilovers + new shocks.

If you are not on tight budget (<$1200) I'd pick ground control over teins any day, and so would 99% of competetive racers.
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Originally Posted by Cannonbear
i believe the lowest it'll drop a car (tein basic coilover set) is 2.2 front 1.5 rear (according to their website if i'm reading it right.

http://www.tein.com/badamp.html


Dont forget that MKIV suspension setups should lower an SC an addl. .7'' .
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Originally Posted by CantSeeMe
Dont forget that MKIV suspension setups should lower an SC an addl. .7'' .
Does this also apply to the MKIV Coilovers from a Supra?
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