jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 hello i brought a starlet sr yesterday and found out that the front passenger side spring is snapped, i have looked everywhere to try and find one but cant does anyone know where i can get one ? if not are glanza ones similar or anything els if so could put a pair on the front that will still look right and feel alright i dont want standard starlet but i do want my teeth so any ideas ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) Since its for an Sr Its a TTE spring, only place you might be able to get one is Toyota. Best bet would be get a full set of aftermarket lowering springs. Sr's sit 25mm lower as standard so if you want it kept the same get a set as close to that as possible. Edited July 6, 2014 by morgey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) thanks for the quick reply. how much lower can i go becasuse i dont want to be bouncing off the shocks as a lot of idiots who lower there car end up doing ? thanks as i am now with the broken spring Edited July 6, 2014 by jack_wetone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 To be safe id stay with as close as you could find. A 30-35mm spring is only 5-10mm lower than the TTE so should be fine on your stock shocks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Also if toyota have stayed with the same manufacturer then the new corolla T sports use TTE for there uprated springs and they are made by eibach. So maybe you could see what they have to offer as might be the closest to what you have now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 okay thanks possibly found somone who might have some second hand ones failing that toyota failing that full set of after market ones. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 will these fit ? ebay item number 141246132121 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I would stick to a better know brand. EibachTeinH and RSpaxApexAnd hopefully someone will name a couple more or even reccomend a decent set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 i'd go for a full new set, had an odd spring or two on my SR and all it did was piss me off Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 So you bought the sr off eBay for £155 lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) yes ! haha was u watching it ? i did pay an extra 30 quid for the tax but there is nothing wrong with the gears or brakes just been sat for a while i think and it has a noisy bearing on the back im pretty sure thats what it is anyway. tax and mot till end of November ! Edited July 6, 2014 by jack_wetone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 i'd go for a full new set, had an odd spring or two on my SR and all it did was piss me off what a new odd one or ? and did u change them eventually ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 (edited) i also brought a paseo on ebay complete and running for £99 ! bargain ! so u can guess what my plans are ! i might whip a bearing off tomorrow and see if that cures it i like a good buy me Edited July 6, 2014 by jack_wetone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 does anyone know the difference in glanza suspenion compared to mine or standard starlet suspension ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Yea I was watching if it hadn't been 200 miles away I'd have bidded lol. Standard glanza springs will sit higher that theatre ones. The Tte ones lower by 25mm iirc best to buy some decent -30mm springs rather than hunting for 2nt hand Tte ones. As there old and will snap sooner rather than later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starletsr98 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I got some apex 40mm lowering springs from Eurocarparts,they were £80 and they sit where an sr should I think Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Billy SR Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 what a new odd one or ? and did u change them eventually ? i also brought a paseo on ebay complete and running for £99 ! bargain ! so u can guess what my plans are ! i might whip a bearing off tomorrow and see if that cures it i like a good buy me 5efe conversion ;) and nah i wrote it off haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 okay well i got a lot to think about and a lot of spare time soon to as im loosing my license and yes as for the 5efe i am thinking of fitting the hole lot as in engine and gear box in 1 go will this work ? is it better with paseo box or is it same as starlet ?and also wana fit the 5efe ecu im not gona reprogram i was just thinking of swoping the hole lot as in ecu chip reader and barrel any one done this ? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jack_wetone Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 brought a full set after market 35mm from euro car parts £115 sorted ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zemerz Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 brought a full set after market 35mm from euro car parts £115 sorted ! With or without Trade discount? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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