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I supported Toymods
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Sydney, NSW
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 Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 00:21
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Hey all,
just wanting some reccomendations on springs and shock for my AE82 Twin Cam Hatch, i want to lower it and i need to be pointed in the right direction as to where to look. some reccomendations on what to get would be appreciated.
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Bathurst
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September 2004
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 00:33
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Whiteline do a kit for the AE82.
Includes springs, KYB struts, bigger rear sway bar, camber kit and bushes. Cheapest I've found it is at Allday Performance.
http://www.alldayperformance.com.au/category134_1. htm
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 00:47
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thx for that...
any other suggestoin people, i justy want to compare some suggestions before i go ahead and just do it
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Canberra, ACT
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May 2002
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 01:12
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I can vouch for the full whiteline kit, it was installed in one of my best mates's corolla's, it handled very nicely. In my car I ended up using KYB Shocks, Lovell springs and whiteline front and rear sway bars, mine handled slightly better IMO, but I think overall my setup was slightly more expensive..
-Andrew
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 02:09
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for the moment i mite just get KYB Shocks & Lovell springs,
where did u get urs from AE82TwinCam??
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 02:20
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Dude where do you live in sydney, if your gonna go whiteline why not get it from them direct, there outlet is in Minto in campbelltoen i got springs for my rona from there and they were very helpful. This cuts out the middle man who is gonna be adding to the price more than likely.
Oh and they can fit the stuff there as well but charge 70 bucks an hour. So if you can fit it go ahead, or you coulc get them to do it or your mechanic etc.
ADDRESS:
Whiteline Automotive
4 Lincoln St
Minto NSW 2566
Australia
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(02) 9603 0111
1800 040 003 (toll free)
int+ 61 2 9603 0111 (international)
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(02) 9820-2500
ORDERING METHODS:
Our products can be purchased via our secure Webstore (credit card only)
HOURS:
Normal opening hours (Australian Eastern Standard time):
Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 02:26
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i kno about whiteline, but atm i think i will just get the springs and shocks, thx tho mate
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 02:29
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yeah i realise that but you don't necessarily have to get their kit you can buy whatever you want ie i was originally gonna get springs and shocks from them, found the shocks cheaper elsewhere (auto one) give them a try, the minto store (other side of the railway station sells KYB monroe etc and regularly have 45% shocks, and then got the springs from whiteline and got my uncle to install them.
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 02:36
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just rang auto one $135 EACH, i mite look around on that one 
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 02:40
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per shock wtf i paid 65 bucks from there hehe.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 05:33
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I found a quote for KYB shocks, King Low Springs, $950 is that any good?
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 05:37
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is that installed (would be good) or just for parts (rip off), for parts that pretty exy although, that what whiteline charge for their kit anyway.
I paid 580 for springs and shocks for the corona when i got em and that was pretty good. That was down from around 750 from sourcing everything from whiteline.
Shop around. I think kings were actually cheaper than the dobinson springs too but i just wanted standard ride height HD and i am not a fan of kings ie ricer appeal. My springs were 320 for all four and it was the same price whether i wanted them lowered 2 inchs or not.
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Bathurst
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September 2004
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 06:18
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OK - I researched this extensively a few months back and came up with the following.
1. The Whiteline works pack is a combination of the handling pack and sports pack. The sports pack just contains lowered springs and struts.
2. The struts are expensive because they are the whole assembly. The shocks/dampers are not removable.
3. The greatest gain is apparently achieved with the uprated rear sway bar.
4. Buying direct from WHiteline is considerably more expensive. This is because they favour their dealers and won't undercut them. I approached Whiteline direct and found them $200 more expensive than All Day Performance.
You could also try Wholesale Suspension Warehouse at Penrith. Quite good service there but I don't thing they do the Whiteline packs.
Cheers
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I supported Toymods
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Sydney, NSW
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Lowered Suspension for AE82 TC Hatch??
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Mon, 18 July 2005 06:48
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insert 
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