TA22 Coilovers

[NAJJE]

Gojira, have u had a chance to test out the coilover setup? I'm looking at the same setup front and rear.

Cheers Rob

[jackmcw]

Well I decided to order a set of DGR coilovers for my race car as they seemed to be my cheapest option (T3 look good but only get the fronts for the same price). Installation was fairly straight forward, the only modification required was cutting the original struts (leaving 50mm of the tube) then sliding the sleeve over the top and welding it on (same as in the photos from the blog in my original post). The rears fit without modification as shown below. I only installed them late last night so am yet to test them. Next race is in two weeks so will provide feedback on their performance after the event.
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The image for the rear coilovers on the DGR website arn't two pieces (strut and spring) like the ones you have?
Is the image they use generic and not what you actually recieve?

[gojira]

Gojira, have u had a chance to test out the coilover setup? I'm looking at the same setup front and rear.

Cheers Rob

I did test the coilovers at a recent sprint event - they have completely changed the handling of my car. Previously I had lowered pedders springs with std front shocks and koni reds at the rear, 24mm front sway bar and a welded diff which resulted in a lot of under steer and body roll. Now the car feels a lot stiffer and wants to over steer, which is a nice change. I can't tell you how much 'faster' they made my car as I wasn't able to accurately compare lap times between the set-ups due to weather, new tyres, clutch problems and driver error. For the price, amount of adjustment, ease of install/modification and quality of the product so far I am happy.

The image for the rear coilovers on the DGR website arn't two pieces (strut and spring) like the ones you have?
Is the image they use generic and not what you actually recieve?

Yes the pictures they use on the website and eBay listings are generic, the rear is a separate spring and shock (both adjustable).

[jackmcw]

Awesome thanks!
Excited to get some, I already have t3 front coil overs. So I'm hoping they will sell me rears only.

[NAJJE]

Unreal, thanks for the feedback gojira, I have a kit on its way!!

[caam]

Do the sell the rear kits on there own? haven't found it on the website

[Tonyger]

Apologies for bring up an old thread but i was wondering if this coilver kit work with the Hiluz, Pug, Corona brake upgrade?

Also how do you find the 7/8 spring weight compartive to the more conventional 8/6, does it have to do with weight balance of the car, or even the fact that once the driver sits in it throws out the weight balance again?

[0ta220]

also interested in peoples thoughts on the 7/8 spring setup!
is it any good for road use? given mine is quite a long way from being practical but i dont want to break my spleen =p
also any thoughts on softer spring rates with bigger swaybars?
cheers

[SilverRA23]

i reckon 7/8 would be hard as nails

i run 6 / 4 with my shockworks coil overs and that provides masses of grip and a nice ride too

i wouldnt want any stiffer on the road

[0ta220]

yea i was planning on 7/5 but cant seem to find a set for the ta22 anywhere
where'd you get your shockworks ones from? or were they for another car and you made them fit?

[Tonyger]

yea i was planning on 7/5 but cant seem to find a set for the ta22 anywhere
where'd you get your shockworks ones from? or were they for another car and you made them fit?

Shockworks is a suspension company, you can them off google or fb. I was quoted 1.8k for the front setup only as they don't make a rear set up. As for a 7/5 set up the best way you can do it is go custom made(weld on unit), such as ajps, t3 (ground control) or otomoto.

To what I've been told you can run the ae86 bc or hsd coilovers in the front also. Full set is made by DGR with a spring rate of 7/8 which is slightly odd. You can also go 100% custom from ceika suspension.

As my ta22 won't be really a daily or cruiser, pretty much track only. I'll probably be running 8 or 10 kg fronts and the 8kg rear with koni race shocks.

[SilverRA23]

shockworks fitted their rear adjustable damper to my ra23 as well as their complete front package

the only thing that didnt fit was the adjustable spring perches for the rear spring

the whole package is worthy every cent

[0ta220]

wow this ceika company is awesome!!
ive been looking into digressive shocks but cant find a great deal of info on them.. im thinking theyd be ideal for street use from what ive found
can anyone confirm this for me?
cheers

[Tonyger]

wow this ceika company is awesome!!
ive been looking into digressive shocks but cant find a great deal of info on them.. im thinking theyd be ideal for street use from what ive found
can anyone confirm this for me?
cheers

They need the measurements for the rear set up as they have yet to make the rear set up for the 1st gen celica. You can find a lot of information about them if you go to the 3rd gen celica website which i believe is where he started making them.

[Langers]

Hey guys has anyone got any updates on how these coilovers ride? Any issues so far?