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Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by cgreen38, Dec 12, 2006.

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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    New Setup

    I'm still trying to decide on a new brake and suspension setup. This car is my DD and will see some light track time (autoX here and there). Give me some ideas/suggestions. :)

    Brakes:
    -Pads: Hawk HPS or Ceramic
    -Rotors: Powerslot or EBC

    Suspension:
    -Ksport Kontrol Coilovers
    OR
    -Bilstein or Tokico HP shocks with Sprint or Tein S-Tech springs.

    EDIT: I plan on ordering parts soon, so make suggestions with the quickness! :D

    OK, I see plenty of views for this and no replies??? :superconf

    Come on, I know someone has a good suggestion... :p
    cgreen38, Dec 12, 2006
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    Stangdriver627 New Member

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    I got Tein Type-S springs, i really like them, nice, but not crazy stiff ride, good handling.

    ~Alex
    Stangdriver627, Dec 12, 2006
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    I suggest you also get some stainless steel brake lines and invest in some better quality brake fluid. I currently run ATE Super Blue and my setup has almost NO brake fade.
    rayray1, Dec 20, 2006
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    i just installed my S-TECH w/ KYB GR-2 this week i gotta say... i luv the ride... its comfortable and still provide great handling...
    Corolla DX-R, Dec 20, 2006
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    I'd go for the coilover setup. You'll be most satisfied with that as far as suspension mods go. Whatever you do with the suspension, don't get Tokicos though, because they blow easily.
    Ninety Four, Dec 20, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    Who makes SS brake lines for 8th gens?
    cgreen38, Dec 20, 2006
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    Goodridge, I currently have them on my 7th gen.
    rayray1, Dec 21, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    I'm gonna look into that. I'll be ordering brake pads and rotors soon. I'll have to look into getting those, too. I may even make a DIY about the brake change. Depends on my mood (and the presence of batteries that day...) :p
    cgreen38, Dec 21, 2006
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    i have ksports and like them, I could take corners better if I wasnt tucked
    italiancorolla, Dec 21, 2006
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    i had d2's. d2 are same as ksport except theyre different color. really nice firm ride. with 36 way adjustment you can finetune the shocks to your liking.

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    coming through the turns it's pretty flat.

    the setup was 7kg/mm front and 5kg/mm rear
    sxlostv1, Dec 22, 2006
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    By chance, do you still have them?

    Ok, I've been doing some more research. I don't plan on doing any crazy track time on the car, but I do want to have a nice setup.
    Bilstein/Tein S-Tech or Ksport.

    Help me decide.
    cgreen38, Dec 27, 2006
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    italiancorolla Authorized Stinger Dealer

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    i would go ksport, all I have is ksports and dc strut bar and I can handle a corner as well as my buddyies 2002 mustang gts.....and those things hug. I will upload a picture of what it even does on a dirt road course.
    italiancorolla, Dec 28, 2006
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