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KE35 Front Strut Conversion.
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Tue, 05 July 2005 11:52
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just wanting to know what to use and whether it is just easier to upgrade the brakes.
i know this has been asked about 1000000 times but i just want somone to give a CLEAR explanation rather than crapping on about other stuff.
because im putting a WorKed 2TGEU in my KE35 and want a lil more stoppin power.
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adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: KE35 Front Strut Conversion.
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Wed, 06 July 2005 09:32
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there really are acres of info out there if u can be bothered finding it out mate. SEARCH again.
Just spend some time researching, its either now via the net, or walking around a wreckers for a few days seeing what will fit together. nothing in this world often comes free.
in 2 mins i was able to find a few relevant articles and sites, with multilple suggestions as to what can be used.. some may be on ke55 but they are fairly similar to your ke3x i believe..
You want a CLEAR explanation set down in front of you all laid out?
What do u want to get out of this? maybe u should be CLEARER on what result u are after:
how many horses are u planning to stop?
Track/circuit car? street car? mums car?
4 stud?/5 stud?
what diameter disc? vented/solid?
what caliper do u want? 1spot, 2spot, 4 spot?
how much do u care about unsprung weight ie heavy calipers?
what offset are your wheels?
can ur wheels inside-diameter accomodate a bigger disc/caliper?
etc...
HOW MUCH DO U WANT TO SPEND?
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adelaide
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May 2002
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Re: KE35 Front Strut Conversion.
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Wed, 06 July 2005 09:39
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71-74 Corolla Modifications, Technical tips and How To's
A bit old (model wise), but good info none-the-less.
http://www.netwiz.net/~tcar/ctechtips.html
The Oldcorollas FAQ
An FAQ dealing with KE1x to KE7x Toyota Corollas
http://www.superjamie.net/oldcorollas/other/conver sions.html
Boneyard Brigade
US site, but still got some good hints.
http://www.grmotorsports.com/boneyard.html
Jonnys Old Corolla Page
Another great page, check out the "Corolla Handling Info" page. Smile
http://www.geocities.com/jonnyr_1973/
http://www.garagedori.com/tech/rt132_struts_into_k e35.php
qoute from Jonny2TG: "I have a KE55 Corolla, and had done this conversion. (I refer to it as my TE37 now if I may, 2T-G etc)
When using the XT130 Corona struts, you will also need to use the steering knuckles/arms that bolt to them at the bottom. RA23 Celica knuckles are the same. You will have to cut off the spring mounts from both the Corona and Corolla struts. Weld the Corolla spring seats onto the Corona struts. Use the standard Corolla spring top and strut tops.
Or, go to a coilover setup."
qoute from mrshin: "Later car I know, but here's an idea:
On my KE70 I'm using R33 turbo rotors (297mm) and calipers (4 pot), hilux drums on the back (too lazy to switch them for anything else; they were on the diff) and a landcruiser master cylinder. Wasn't too hard to do, and works relatively well."
just to name a few....
sory i cant be more specific...
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Perth
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April 2005
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Re: KE35 Front Strut Conversion.
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Wed, 06 July 2005 12:04
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thanks mate for the help.
cheers heaps.
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Vic, AU
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September 2004
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Re: KE35 Front Strut Conversion.
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Wed, 06 July 2005 21:55
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[Links and stuff...]
just to name a few....
sory i cant be more specific...
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They all look very familiar. 
And as stated, the KE5x mods are THE SAME as KE3x mods.
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adelaide
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Re: KE35 Front Strut Conversion.
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Thu, 07 July 2005 02:28
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no probs rotarola.
let us know how u go with the brake conversion, im just starting one now on my TA23..
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