MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hey guys Does anyone know how long coiloves are to a Starlet Ep91?If someone maybe can mesaure them? Front and rear. Coilovers for starlet is way to expensive for me, so I will maybe mod some other coilovers to fit. I know that someone has mod Golf Mk1/Mk2 coilovers in a easy way, and I know that Volkswagen Polo 6N as the same lenght as Golf. But I want to know if there is much difference Starlet Ep91 and these i mentioned.Big thanksMarcus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) I managed to do a set for the rear using mk1 golf coilovers. I have Cusco fronts. I only did this as my shocks were on lowering springs and the ride was horrible! I will be changing to a full set of proper starlet coilovers before the car gets used properly (before anyone jumps down my throat lol) You can use the springs etc you get with the coilovers however I had a set of Cusco rears that had bad dampers so I transferred all the rest of the stuff over. Modified the bottom mounting point to size and modified a set of powerflex bushes to suit Edited March 4, 2016 by Dean_mc88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) polo 6n will go from 22inch ( extended ) to 14 or 16 inch compressed i have my old pics somewhere edit ere is the pic Edited March 4, 2016 by 5e colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 I managed to do a set for the rear using mk1 golf coilovers. I have Cusco fronts.I only did this as my shocks were on lowering springs and the ride was horrible! I will be changing to a full set of proper starlet coilovers before the car gets used properly (before anyone jumps down my throat lol)You can use the springs etc you get with the coilovers however I had a set of Cusco rears that had bad dampers so I transferred all the rest of the stuff over. Modified the bottom mounting point to size and modified a set of powerflex bushes to suit Cool, thanks. How much can you lower the car/rear? Have you test that?Any pictures of the car with them mounted?Do you think I can mod the Mk1/Polo coilovers and drive with them? I use the car as a daily Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 polo 6n will go from 22inch ( extended ) to 14 or 16 inch compressed i have my old pics somewhere edit ere is the pic Thank you bro And how long is the Starlet coils?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Colin has used his in anger and found that the lower mounting kept failing ( correct meIf I'm wrong Colin) however by modifying powerflex bushes and making them fit I think I have addressed that issue. If you leave the helper spring in you can go rather low. I will take a picture of the car tomorrow but it's probably at its highest point at the minute Edited March 4, 2016 by Dean_mc88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Dean what bushings from powerflex did you use? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Starlet front wishbone ones however the pin is 12mm hole and should be about 10mm you can probably buy the pin but mines just to drive short distance for now.I also just wanted to see if I could do it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Colin has used his in anger and found that the lower mounting kept failing ( correct meIf I'm wrong Colin) however by modifying powerflex bushes and making them fit I think I have addressed that issue.If you leave the helper spring in you can go rather low. I will take a picture of the car tomorrow but it's probably at its highest point at the minuteIs it because you cut the bushes it will fail? I can understand that tho. Shouldnt it be the same if you mod the powerflex bushes too? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 No because the powerflex bushes already come as two halfs with a pin the goes right through. As long as you leave enough meat on the outside the bush should be contained and no move out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Starlet front wishbone ones however the pin is 12mm hole and should be about 10mm you can probably buy the pin but mines just to drive short distance for now.I also just wanted to see if I could do it lolCould just drill the axle bracket holes to 12mm and use 12mm bolts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Starlet front wishbone ones however the pin is 12mm hole and should be about 10mm you can probably buy the pin but mines just to drive short distance for now.I also just wanted to see if I could do it lolHaha.. Maybe its better to buy lowered springs insted. Saw someone who had cut the lowering springs, and that Starlet went low as fuck, I dont want to dricve crazy low, just want some good fitment. Need to use the car on bad roads in the woods too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Must add that the pin has to be machined down from 52mm to 32mm and the bush once inserted must measure the same Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 No because the powerflex bushes already come as two halfs with a pin the goes right through. As long as you leave enough meat on the outside the bush should be contained and no move out Big thanks. Great answer. Need to take a think of this shit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I have full confidence in mine working perfectly and will keep them just to prove it once it's on the road properly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Could just drill the axle bracket holes to 12mm and use 12mm bolts?You could but then you can never go back to the original size and if you decide to use proper coilovers you will not be able toMount them as the bolt will have to be m10 and will rattle round in an m12 hole Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 indeed dean i used then in anger on shitty irish roads to see if they would brake but did not break but indeed my rear bushes kept on coming loose so had to use large washers on the sides to keep them in still didnt update the polo thread of mine with your pics must do that 1 off the days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Haha no rush I do believe them bushes I made will hold as they had to be pressed in and no need for washers on the outside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardc9052 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Right another thing im wondering, could you press the standard bush from a starlet shock out and back into the polo coils? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 no diferent size richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 (edited) Right another thing im wondering, could you press the standard bush from a starlet shock out and back into the polo coils?Possibly however I haven't had a look at standard bushes only the Cusco ones that couldn't be removed.You would have to make sure the bush comes out un damaged Edit : no then lol Edited March 4, 2016 by Dean_mc88 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Haha no rush I do believe them bushes I made will hold as they had to be pressed in and no need for washers on the outside ya they will never come out as the axel bracket keeps them in place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 These powerflex bushes, are they to Polo/Mk1 coilovers? Or are they some random? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dean_mc88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 They are for starlet front wishbone bushes https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/331404026304 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MrSweden Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 They are for starlet front wishbone busheshttps://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/331404026304 And the fit rear Mk1/Polo 6N coilovers? After mod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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