shocks coilovers lowering kits? whaaaat

[philip190]

Firstly. Hello

So. Just bought my first car. Celica 190
Great little car for me.

But after watching to much 'smoking tire' on YouTube. I feel a little suspension upgrade maybe required. Especially as the car is approx 11years old

So. Question.
What are my options.

I used to ride motorbikes. Suspension upgrade seemed easy. Take out a rear shock, either refurb. Slightly better, or all out aftermarket

On cars, there are coilovers (seem expensive?) Shocks, lowering kits (not keen om lowering it?

So. Do I just buy some new shocks? Confused....

:-)

[philip190]

190bhp said:

I own a Celica 190, I have just installed a set of BC coilovers a couple of weeks ago. So far they seem great (more responsive handling, less bodyroll , gets rid of huge arch gap celicas have) Next job is to get full alignment.

Another option many owners get are lowering springs Eibach (£200 + ) or Apex (£100 +) Both have very good reviews about the handling and feedback about them. You could use these on the standard shockers, or get a suspension refresh and use some KYB shocks or other adjustable shockers.

Owners also swear by Uprated (whiteline) Anti roll bars making the biggest difference to handling. Especially a rear one to improve turn in etc.

So far I don't regret getting my BC coilovers (wish I got them sooner). Other coilovers are Tein, Meister R , KW coilovers etc.

I'm not too bothered about lowering the car. Actually, I'd like to keep as stock as possible
The car is my first car.
So I feel like coilovers maybe a little ott for road driving. I just think. As the car is 12/13 just some replacement shocks and springs, are going to make an improvement over what I currently have

And as ever, there is a cost element. As I'll have to be getting someone to do the work for me also

I'll have a look at am apex/kyb set up? Other there is another option.

I may give fitting a short shifter myself though :-)