TA22 Coilovers

[gojira]

Has anyone had experience with DGR coilovers? They list a set for the TA22:

http://www.dgrsuspension.com/TOYOTA_...ON_p/to-62.htm

These are currently being sold on eBay for less than $1000 which seems quite reasonable. Having never seen a bolt-in option for the TA22 I inquired about the modifications require to install them. This is the response I got back from the eBay seller:

TOTOTA CELICA TA22
I'm thinking about a set for my race car, thoughts?

[Jono.c]

They look essentially the same as BC racings in design

Is the $1000 including rears and the cambertops?

[gojira]

They look essentially the same as BC racings in design

Is the $1000 including rears and the cambertops?

Yeah it includes everything:

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com.au/viewitem?itemId=400467624059&index=0&nav=SEARCH&ni d=97484649697

[kriizpy]

look this might sound like a stupid as question and im sorry for sounding retarded lol..

im looking at this kit for my ta22 at the moment.. and im curious as to how you would install the rears with the big ass spring perch we have there :/ granted ive never installed rear coilovers so dont hate me haha

[SilverRA23]

kriizpy usually the rear spring stays in the same spot, with some kind of adjustable platform, and the adjustable shock bolts into the usual location.

something like this

[king-szeitszam]

Just wondering, since I'm looking at coilovers too, if you've looked at the T3 coilovers? They seem to be around the same price range (once you get all the bits together) as the ones you've shown above.
There was some guy on 1stgencelica selling coilover kits to suit TA22's for $500 each, from memory they were made out of TA22 struts on a trade basis.
Coilovers seem to be one of the only areas where classic Celica owners seem to be spoiled for choice..

[kriizpy]

kriizpy usually the rear spring stays in the same spot, with some kind of adjustable platform, and the adjustable shock bolts into the usual location.

something like this

i see, as far as i know though, the DGR kit is a weld in kit- im not sure if its weld in rear but i know you have to weld the front in, do you know what exactly is welded?

[gojira]

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.
IMAG0617.jpg

[kriizpy]

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.
IMAG0617.jpg

That sounds good as mate, would you be able to take a photo of the front for me? How its set up etc?
So you cut the stock strut and the base of the front tube sat over it and welded together, then the coilover bolted in like it should etc?

[kriizpy]

Just coz i dont wanna mess up lol..
You cut and welded around where i marked in the attached photo?

http://imgur.com/e6mXw2K.jpg

[gojira]

Just coz i dont wanna mess up lol..
You cut and welded around where i marked in the attached photo?

http://imgur.com/e6mXw2K.jpg

Not quite, look at the second link in my original post. You need to cut your original strut tubes 50mm from the bottom. The kit comes with a sleeve that slides over the top and needs to be welded on. This sleeve has an internal thread which the rest of the coilover screws into. Nothing supplied in the kit requires cutting. Once together you can adjust the height in 2 ways, reducing the overall strut tube height or lowering the spring on the tube (may require keeper springs). Sorry can't post pic at the moment but hope this helps.

[kriizpy]

Not quite, look at the second link in my original post. You need to cut your original strut tubes 50mm from the bottom. The kit comes with a sleeve that slides over the top and needs to be welded on. This sleeve has an internal thread which the rest of the coilover screws into. Nothing supplied in the kit requires cutting. Once together you can adjust the height in 2 ways, reducing the overall strut tube height or lowering the spring on the tube (may require keeper springs). Sorry can't post pic at the moment but hope this helps.

Oh wow, that link was never visible to me til now!
Thats so easy
Definately getting a set!
id love to hear what people who have these think of them!

[toyo-al]

Will a welded coilover pass engineering (broad question, I know)? I'm also interested to hear how they perform both on the street and at the track!

Cheers,
Al

[Toy77]

Al,

regarding welded coilovers and engineering - i spoke to my engineer up here, and as long as the welds passed inspection, then it was ok.
suspension only needed dye pen testing, steering components x-ray.

My welded struts passed dye pen no probs - had a cert written up from noble engineering - BUT i havent been to the engineer to have them signed of yet.

Like always - i suggest you talk to your engineer first - but this is what i was told.

Cheers
Stew

[toyo-al]

Thanks Stew,

Very helpful information. I didn't think to ask when I had my TA22 engineered last year, but I will do when I get around to doing the suspension (before committing to anything).

Cheers,
Al