Today's part haul. Toyota remand rack, new grommets, few needed bolts, gaskets, tie rod ends, and ball joints.
20150209_183934 by
MP.Hill, on Flickr
Also ordered a flocking kit
http://www.flockit.com/index.php/order/enhanced-nylon-mini-flocker-kit-nylon-fibers.html. Because racecar :laugh:
I'm still debating on Ceika coilovers, Tein SS, or BC Racing coilovers. If I decided against the coilover route, I would have to cut the rear struts and weld new tops to replace them since they are sealed units long discontinued.
http://ceikaperformance.com/Type-1M-Coilover-Kit-p35.html
Ceika coilovers seem like your run-of-the-mill Taiwan made coilovers. The difference here is that 1) they are made for the ST165 which means that they will bolt on without modification and 2) the owner of the company owns a ST165 which is a nice plus. Lots of customization options including spring rates, dampers, valving etc but the 1 year warranty and lack of reviews in the performance space is a drawback.
http://www.amazon.com/BC-Racing-Series-Coilovers-CELICA-AWD/dp/B006NI9XQA
BC Racing is another clone coilover from Taiwan (Ksport, Megan, etc) but has US resellers, fast shipping, and seemingly proven performance across the board. Same 1 year warranty.
http://www.andysautosport.com/products/tein__GST18-BUSS4.html
Tein SS is the most expensive with the same warranty, US resellers, and 8kg/4kg setup BC Racing has.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=90/CA=18
Ground Control is another option but having to cut and weld the rear isn't looking too appealing.
I'm still not entirely sure what I want to do with the car yet which is whats making this such a difficult decision.