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Question Lowering celica

Old Mar 29, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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I am putting coil overs on my girlfriends celica and was wondering if i need to get a camber kit as well? Also wondering if the car was going to bounce a lot even if i replace the shocks?
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 08:10 AM
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Are you a friend of CrazyRussian? ha.

depending on how low you lower the car, a camber kit is suggested. less than 2 inches, you should be fine. more than 2, I'd suggest a camber kit. it's not necessary though, you can survive without one, but you'll be replacing your tires more often. depending on the spring rate and type of shocks you get will determine how much you "bounce". I don't bounce with my suspension, I hit a bump and I can feel it, but I don't go up and down for 2 miles after I hit the bump like people with cut springs.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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I dont think I will drop it more the 2 so i will skip it. Thanks for your help
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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Default Re: Question Lowering celica

Then again a camber kit is relatively inexpensive if anytime down the road she wishes to drop it past 2 inches, and the labor would be easier to put one on during the installation of the coilovers.

I find that most people aren't happy with a 1.5 - 2.0 drop anyway.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Default Re: Question Lowering celica

well surprisingly, after a 2inch drop, my rear camber was still in.
but my front was -.02 off. i was gona keep it like that but remembered how much the tires were gonna cost me down the line.
i have a camber kit for 90-99 celicas. two sets.

http://triflinda.tripod.com/no_spoons_here
picture of my celcia with the 2" drop.


what year is your celica
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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i've never had any problems from lowering a Toyota, ever.
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Originally Posted by FRESH_GEAR

what year is your celica
2000
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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$15 dollars for back and rear camber bolts. get someone you know who will adjust to to spec....

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Originally Posted by FRESH_GEAR
i have a camber kit for 90-99 celicas


$15 dollars for back and rear camber bolts. get someone you know who will adjust to to spec....

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Doesnt that say it is for 90-99 celicas?
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opps ... and 99-04

im guessing your car was made somewhere around october-november of 1999. The 7th gen celicas would have the same two camber bolts.


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