To AE86 or not, that is the question!
01-16-2007, 12:21 PM
Post: #4
 
Vlada,

Check the technical faq for some links to threads where suspention options are being discussed. Alot has been talked about. In a nutshell.
Off the shelf solutions:
TechnoToyTuning delivers a good set:
Front: http://www.technotoytuning.com/productdetail.php?p=334 725 USD
Rear: http://www.technotoytuning.com/productdetail.php?p=339 600 USD
(but for the rear you don't have to go full coilover so you can just buy shocks and springs, for about 200E)
Greddy has a new set, but don't know where to get it or how expensive it is
D2 has a good set, you find it on ebay, the set Robokill mentioned.

DIY there is a wide variaty of options, but PLEASE read the existing threads for more info on the work involved. Basically non adjustable shocks you can get bilstein, KYB or Tokico blues that usually cost you between 100 and 150 euro for a full set.
Adjustable shocks you can get KYB, Tokico's or KONIs, they range anywhere from 300 to 600 euro's for a full set. I prefer Tokico HTS, but many swear by KONI.
Do know that only KONI have a direct replacement for AE86 shocks but they limit your lowering options. All other shocks require cutting and welding.
Springs you can get Apex or intrax relatively cheaply (roughly 150 euros a set) but they are probably to weak. TRD and Swift produce performance springs at choosable rates but they tent to cost around 300 euros for a full set.
It is advisable however to buy a coilover sleeve for the front so you can adjust the ride height, pass racing, paradise racing and technotoytuning sell these. Often you can buy these including springs at a rate you specifiy and cost about 150 to 200 euros.

Read my project thread to get an idea about the work involved:
http://www.aeu86.org/viewtopic/ae86/t/12...=400#58581

Also read through the products list on technotoytuning to get a good idea about other suspention options that are worth while like RCAs, camber plates, adjustable 4 links, strutbars, etc.etc.etc. You wont need most right away, but you'll want them eventually.

Engine tuning I'll leave to others to comment. I think everyone's opinion is different. Since my engine is pretty much bone stock and for the time being will stay that way as I find it to have plenty power for my skill level, I'm not bothered yet.

Greetz,

Bastiaan "mux213" Olij

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[] - Mux213 - 01-15-2007, 01:21 PM
[] - VladaS2 - 01-16-2007, 10:08 AM
[] - Mux213 - 01-16-2007 12:21 PM
[] - NoHachi - 01-16-2007, 01:10 PM
[] - Red - 01-17-2007, 07:09 PM
[] - VladaS2 - 01-31-2007, 03:48 PM
[] - Red - 01-31-2007, 05:53 PM
[] - Mux213 - 02-01-2007, 12:01 PM
[] - oldeskewltoy - 02-01-2007, 05:49 PM
[] - Jan Pedersen - 02-02-2007, 06:06 PM
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[] - Mux213 - 02-03-2007, 02:21 PM
[] - Jan Pedersen - 02-03-2007, 03:07 PM
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